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
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Why is Illinois so bad at football?
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
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
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
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
Illini get much needed boost to the return game in NIU transfer
Illini Coach Tim Beckman landed a pretty important although bound to be somewhat overlooked recruit today. It's the ultimate needs-based pick up. Yuo can easily say without hyperbole that Illinois had the worst special teams in all of college football last year. Aside from the placekicking, it was all around atrocious and cost them a win at Penn State, and probably another two … [Read more...] about Illini get much needed boost to the return game in NIU transfer
Illinois Alumni Association takes shot at Northwestern marketing slogan
I received a mass email today from the Illinois Alumni Association. The subject heading: ILLINOIS: Chicago's Big Ten University The message content: Illinois alumni don't need an expensive roadside billboard to let people know we're the best public Big Ten university in Chicago! Instead, make your case in your office space by displaying your loyalty for everyone to … [Read more...] about Illinois Alumni Association takes shot at Northwestern marketing slogan
Can Tim Beckman keep Illini Defensive Dominance going?
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 Can Tim Beckman keep Illini Defensive Dominance going?
Illini QB Nathan Scheelhaase: should he keep his job?
In the 2012 Illini spring game, they seemed to have the same exact issue that they have during the final seven games of 2011- throwing the ball forward. Perhaps part of the spring scrimmage m.o. was to hold back that part of the offense, but then again it's a preseason exhibition why wouldn't you let it fly? Unless it's simply because you can't? And the statistics for … [Read more...] about Illini QB Nathan Scheelhaase: should he keep his job?
New 2012 Illini Football slogan unveiled
Illinois football coach Tim Beckman revealed the 2012 Illinois “Loyal-Tee” shirt design Tuesday in front of Foellinger Auditorium in Champaign. The winning design, featured on the front of the shirt, was voted on by thousands of Illini fans out of four designs based on the winning fan-submitted slogan, “A New Era BECKons.” Get it? Cuz of Tim Beckman, beckons..."STEAKS … [Read more...] about New 2012 Illini Football slogan unveiled