The Illini football program just seems allergic to consistent success. The last time Illinois went to back-to-back bowl games was 2010-2011, and that was with two six-win regular seasons. The last time Illini football went bowling to consecutive years before that was 1991-1992, and again, it was with two six-win regular seasons. So there have been times when Illini Football … [Read more...] about Illini Football Replaying Their Unfortunate History
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Illini Football vs #7 Penn State Game Preview, Prediction
This is not what you need right now if you're Illini football coach Bret Bielema and his team. #7 Penn State, who currently rank among the top 20 nationally in both scoring offense and scoring defense, are coming to down. The Nittany Lions are sixth in scoring off, averaging 50.5 ppg, while checking in at No. 17 nationally in scoring def (11.0 points per game). … [Read more...] about Illini Football vs #7 Penn State Game Preview, Prediction
2023 Illini Football: Brutally Honest Season Preview
You, the Illinois Fighting Illini football fan, are unfortunately, quite familiar with a certain phenomenon within this program's history. The miserably disappointing season that immediately follows a breakthrough campaign. Illini football broke out of the doldrums in 1999 to finish 8-4. The next campaign saw Illinois go 5-6. The 2001 10-2 Sugar Bowl, Big Ten champions preluded … [Read more...] about 2023 Illini Football: Brutally Honest Season Preview
Ohio State CB Bradley Roby will possibly be suspended
Ohio State cornerback Bradley Roby will have a short leash according to Urban Meyer. And a suspension is likely. Roby, a junior who was an afterthought recruit from the same high school as former Buckeyes DL Cameron Heyward, was arrested in Bloomington, Indiana on July 21st and faces preliminary charges of battery resulting in bodily injury. He was "asked to leave the bar … [Read more...] about Ohio State CB Bradley Roby will possibly be suspended
Illini football game at Soldier Field this fall (Update)
It is believed that Illini football invented the homecoming tradition in college athletics. Other schools make similar claims, but the University of Illinois has as much of a claim as any, and this is a Chicago based website run by a University of Illinois alum (did the colors give it away? The Chicago Bears actually got their colors from UI, and my high school also was orange … [Read more...] about Illini football game at Soldier Field this fall (Update)
Illini announce new OC, 10 members of incoming class enrolling early
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
Illini coach taken out by referee (video)
It's been that kind of year for the Illinois Fighting Illini and their hopeless coach Tim Beckman. At 2-10, winless in conference and blown out in more than half their losses, it's been pure phantasmagoria. Today's blowout loss to Northwestern brought more pain. On the field, and the sideline. … [Read more...] about Illini coach taken out by referee (video)
Ranking ’12 Illini football AWFULNESS among other TERRIBLE Illinois teams
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
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)
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)