Hello everyone, and welcome to a fantastic day for Illinois sports! The Illinois football team tries to get bowl eligible against LOWLY Minnesota, and then Illinois basketball takes on, for the first time in the Bruce Weber era, in-state rival Southern Illinois (yes, Bruce's old school...and they still haven't forgiven him). Quite a day indeed, and I'll admit to being fired … [Read more...] about Illinois Mega-Sports Extravaganza, 2010 Edition!
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Illini Sign 4 Chicagoans, Net 3rd Straight top 15 Recruiting Class.
National signing day in college basketball is always very anti-climactic, because all it does is make official what we've already known for some time. But it's still a great chance to summate another year of recruiting, and another class. And it's very promising to see the Illini locking down their borders by continuing to recruit the Chicagoland area so well. It yielded them … [Read more...] about Illini Sign 4 Chicagoans, Net 3rd Straight top 15 Recruiting Class.
Illinois-Purdue: Brutally Honest Game Preview
When you hear Illinois vs. Purdue, its sounds like a great Big Ten Tournament title game in Men's basketball right? Well this Saturday the match on the gridiron, features two teams that will likely end up bowl eligible, so the winner likely gets a leg up in the bowl selection hierarchy come December. Is Illinois the greatest 4-3 team in history? Maybe! They have faced the … [Read more...] about Illinois-Purdue: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Evaluating Illinois’ Bowl Chances
Yes, I was incredibly wrong about the Illini's chances at a bowl this season, because it would certainly appear they are headed towards the postseason, and I actually predicted they would win one, yes one game in the preseason. At 4-3 overall, and 2-2 in the Big Ten with a very favorable schedule remaining, the Illini could be headed towards a very good bowl. So let's … [Read more...] about Evaluating Illinois’ Bowl Chances
Illini QB Nathan Scheelhaase needs to start making Plays with his Arm
Entering last Saturday, one of the keys to an Illinois upset over #2 Ohio State was for the Illini to attack the Buckeyes defense through the air. Sure, it's the weakest part of this Illini team, but the Buckeyes are so stout against the run that making plays in the passing game was critical. The Illini hung with 'em for all but the last couple minutes, but ultimately failed … [Read more...] about Illini QB Nathan Scheelhaase needs to start making Plays with his Arm
When Young Jordans Go To Vegas, It Doesn’t Stay in Vegas
At some point, you would think their father would educate them in the ways of how to deal with the media. Hasn't happened yet. Michael Jordan's sons, Jeffrey (a former University of Illinois basketball player) and Marcus, are proving to perhaps be a little bit more of the spoiled, legacy children than any of us thought after spending a few wild days in Las Vegas, … [Read more...] about When Young Jordans Go To Vegas, It Doesn’t Stay in Vegas
Illinois’ Jeff Jordan Problem Didn’t End With His Transfer
When young Jeffrey Jordan decided to transfer from the University of Illinois, it seemed as though that was the end of the strange saga of the oldest son of the greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan. Not even close. Not even close by a damn sight. … [Read more...] about Illinois’ Jeff Jordan Problem Didn’t End With His Transfer
Jeffrey Jordan to Transfer From Illinois
With his decision to transfer from the University of Illinois, the enigma that is the oldest offspring of one Michael Jeffrey Jordan continues to evolve. The junior, who is entering his last year of eligibility for college basketball has two choices -- ending his collegiate basketball career or transferring to a Division II or III school where he can play immediately … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Jordan to Transfer From Illinois
Illinois and Northwestern Set For Wrigley Field Showdown
By Paul Schmidt Rumors had been swirling for months over the possibilities, and now it is confirmed: The Northwestern Wildcats will host the Illinois Fighting Illini at the Chicago Cubs' Wrigley Field on November 20th. This marks the first football game at Wrigley in decades, and guarantees that a sporting event will be played at Wrigley in November for the first time … [Read more...] about Illinois and Northwestern Set For Wrigley Field Showdown
NIT Quarterfinals, Illinois vs. Dayton LIVE!
By Paul Schmidt and Paul M. Banks We're live from the headquarters of The Sports Bank, at our top secret Chicago headquarters. We're live blogging the game. We're wearing orange and blue. I think we might be pulling out the rooting clothes tonight, boys and girls!! Tip off is in just a few minutes, so let's get this stupid Rhode Island/Virginia Tech NIT … [Read more...] about NIT Quarterfinals, Illinois vs. Dayton LIVE!