The Where Are They Now Series of former Illini Football Head Coaches continues today, with part 2, covering Bill Cubit and Tim Beckman. For part one, covering Ron Zook, Lovie Smith and Ron Turner, go here. … [Read more...] about Where Ex-Illini Football Head Coaches Are Now Part 2: Tim Beckman, Bill Cubit
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Pat Fitzgerald Now Begins His Brand Rehabilitation
What is next for ousted and disgraced former Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald? Will his life after the hazing scandal be a la Tim Beckman? Or something more like Urban Meyer? Or somewhere in between? We've explored this idea, in guest segments on both ESPN Radio and WGN News Now. … [Read more...] about Pat Fitzgerald Now Begins His Brand Rehabilitation
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)
Illini coach Tim Beckman caught chewing on sidelines; NCAA violation
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
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Wisconsin Badgers: Brutally Honest Preview
The Illinois Fighting Illini and Wisconsin Badgers have a lot in common in 2012 and it's not a good thing. Most notably is the unexpected and disappointing starts for both teams. Neither team looked half-decent against non-conference foes and both lost their Big Ten openers. The Illini's new head coach Tim Beckman could already be on the hot-seat and the Wisconsin Badgers … [Read more...] about Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Wisconsin Badgers: Brutally Honest Preview
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?