When Illinois upset Michigan last weekend, it marked the first Illini win over a reigning national champion since October 10, 1942. Back then, the Illini beat Minnesota, AP National Champions with an 8-0 record in 1941, 20-13 at home. For the Illini, it ended a 14 game losing streak against reigning national champions, and set up for a major showdown at #1 Oregon this … [Read more...] about Illini Notes: Leather Helmets, Memorial Stadium Museum, Beating Natl Champs, Playing #1
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Gray Ghost Uniform Fun as Red Grange Game Centennial Approaches
Friday brings the 100th anniversary of Red Grange's historic Homecoming performance against Michigan in the Memorial Stadium dedication game on Oct. 18, 1924. In that game, the Gray Ghost scored four touchdowns and racked up 262 total yards in the first 12 minutes, then ran for a fifth touchdown later on, and after that threw for a sixth TD to lead the Illinois Fighting Illini … [Read more...] about Gray Ghost Uniform Fun as Red Grange Game Centennial Approaches
Buckeyes Jermale Hines Gives Ohio St. a Coach on the Field
Chicago may be nicknamed "the windy city," but there's another place in Illinois, about three hours south, reknown for powerful wind. (The "Windy City" moniker actually has nothing to do with wind. It actually originated with New York City politicians condescending to Chicago city officials who talked a big game about the 1893 World's Fair). Zuppke Field, at University of … [Read more...] about Buckeyes Jermale Hines Gives Ohio St. a Coach on the Field