It was a game that could have changed the Northwestern season. The Wildcats had Dan Persa back, had an 18-point lead on the road, and had momentum. Then, it all fell apart. Northwestern did everything in its power to lose on the road at Illinois. So did the Fighting Illini. … [Read more...] about Illinois 38, Northwestern 35: Rapid Reaction
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Northwestern suffers tough road loss to Army 21-14
After starting the season 2-0, Northwestern faced a tough test in the triple option offense of Army. Unfortunately for ‘Cats fans, Northwestern wasn’t as prepared for it’s second road game of the season, and NU fell 21-14. … [Read more...] about Northwestern suffers tough road loss to Army 21-14
Illini, Gophers, DePaul College Hoops News: 5-10-11
It may be college basketball's offseason, but a lot of news surrounding teams in the Big East and Big Ten broke in the past couple of days. Whether you're a fan of the Illini, DePaul or the Gophers, pay attention! … [Read more...] about Illini, Gophers, DePaul College Hoops News: 5-10-11
Illini Hoops Adds 2 New Players: Maniscalco and Langford
University of Illinois Fighting Illini officially announced Wednesday the addition of two new players to their college basketball program. Devin Langford of Huntsville, Ala. signed a national letter of intent on the first day of the spring period while Bradley University transfer Sam Maniscalco, a badly needed true point guard, signed a tender of financial aid. … [Read more...] about Illini Hoops Adds 2 New Players: Maniscalco and Langford
Bradley University Grants Sam Maniscalco His Release
Updating yesterday's story on Bradley point guard Sam Maniscalco's possible transfer, Bradley University has granted the senior his realease and given permission to ten schools to talk to him about his services for the upcoming season. Under the rules of the NCAA's graduate school waiver, Maniscalco is allowed to transfer and play next season without sitting out a year as … [Read more...] about Bradley University Grants Sam Maniscalco His Release
Illini Need to Play Loose (And Wiffleball) to Advance On
What did Yogi Berra once say about half of the game being 90% mental, or something thereabouts? For the Illini Fighting Illini to make a long run in March this college basketball season, it's all about getting/keeping their head right. And that means playing free and loose. Which means playing some wiffleball? "I think the biggest key to tonight's win was wiffleball last … [Read more...] about Illini Need to Play Loose (And Wiffleball) to Advance On
Is Bradley’s Sam Maniscalco Transferring to Illinois?
The University of Illinois has spent most of the week preparing for the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis. Off the court on Thursday, however, they may have gotten the best news that they'll get before Selection Sunday. … [Read more...] about Is Bradley’s Sam Maniscalco Transferring to Illinois?
Illini Derail Hoosiers, Continue to Enhance NCAA Profile
Truthfully, if I again hear the words "enhance NCAA profile" or "NCAA profile needs enhancing" like there's some sort of a erectile dysfunction drug to fix it, I'll probably punch all the Viagra in the world. It's getting out of hand people. Seriously. But we've had to examine the profile of the Illinois Fighting Illini a lot these past couple of seasons. There's been a lot … [Read more...] about Illini Derail Hoosiers, Continue to Enhance NCAA Profile