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Illini announce new OC, 10 members of incoming class enrolling early

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Illinois football announced Bill Cubit as the new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach following an eight-year stint as head coach at Western Michigan. Cubit led WMU to a 51-47 overall record and three bowls during his tenure with the Broncos. With the hiring, Billy Gonzales will be re-assigned as wide receivers coach after serving as co-offensive coordinator in … [Read more...] about Illini announce new OC, 10 members of incoming class enrolling early

Ranking ’12 Illini football AWFULNESS among other TERRIBLE Illinois teams

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The state of Illinois football has long been declared a disaster area. FEMA will be sending aid soon to clean up the wreckage created my Superstorm Tim Beckman. Actually, the true creator of this mess is Athletic Director Mike Thomas, but that's another column for another time. Clearly, Beckman is in way over his head, and Thomas had no clue what he was doing when he hired … [Read more...] about Ranking ’12 Illini football AWFULNESS among other TERRIBLE Illinois teams

Illini offensive line among worst ever

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Tim Beckman isn't the only reason the Illinois Fighting Illini are completely atrocious this season. Sure, he's the main reason; as he's clearly over-matched every week and in over his head. However, the main driving force behind the Illini being awful is the complete ineptitude of the offensive line. More than halfway through the season, the Illini are dead last in the Big … [Read more...] about Illini offensive line among worst ever

Illini QB Nathan Scheelhaase tries to hi five referee, fails (video)

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Early in the Illini Badgers game Saturday, Illinois had a lead. It didn't last long as the Illini lost 31-14. But after scoring, Illinois QB Nathan Scheelhaase tries to actually hi five the referee. The zebra knows better than to do something showing allegiance like that, and Scheelhaase stumbles as the ref leaves him hanging. … [Read more...] about Illini QB Nathan Scheelhaase tries to hi five referee, fails (video)

Illini coach Tim Beckman caught chewing on sidelines; NCAA violation

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Here's a multi-media gaffe for you. Getting caught by television cameras with chewing tobacco when you're a college football coach. And chew at practices and games is a NCAA violation for  players and coaches. That's what happened with Illini coach Tim Beckman, who apologized for it after his team got destroyed by the Wisconsin Badgers 31-14 Saturday. … [Read more...] about Illini coach Tim Beckman caught chewing on sidelines; NCAA violation

Why is Illinois so bad at football?

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The Illinois Fighting Illini are 2-3, but those two wins came courtesy of a MAC and FCS team. They've been absolutely destroyed by every FBS team they've faced this season, even getting routed at home by a non power conference team in Louisiana Tech. In their three losses, the Illini have surrendered an average of 44 ppg. Yesterday, Illinois, not Penn State looked like the … [Read more...] about Why is Illinois so bad at football?

Illini win Tim Beckman’s debut convincingly

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One thing is for sure- this Illinois Fighting Illini team can play some defense. With starting quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase injured, safety Ashante Williams returned an interception 60 yards for a fourth-quarter touchdown to help Illinois and new coach Tim Beckman hang on for a 24-7 win Saturday over Western Michigan in the season opener for both teams. The Illini … [Read more...] about Illini win Tim Beckman’s debut convincingly

Illini vs. Washington at Soldier Field in 2013

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University of Illinois Director of Athletics Mike Thomas announced that the Fighting Illini will play the Washington Huskies at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 14, 2013. It will mark Illinois' second game at the historic home of the Chicago Bears. "This is a great opportunity for our football team to play in one of the most historic football venues in the nation," Thomas … [Read more...] about Illini vs. Washington at Soldier Field in 2013

#54 Illinois Fighting Illini: College Football 77 in 77

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The Illini started to get defensive, real defensive in the 2010 Texas Bowl. In that 38-14 trouncing of Robert Griffin III and Baylor, they held RG3 and the Bears in check. The man who would win the Heisman trophy and become the #2 overall pick in the NFL Draft the very next season was out of rhythm, out of sync versus the Illini in Houston. And that D carried over into 2011, … [Read more...] about #54 Illinois Fighting Illini: College Football 77 in 77