I am doing a little research on previous drafts, trying to figure out which players will be successful in the NBA. Here is today's post about NBA Draft Don'ts. … [Read more...] about NBA Draft: Don’t draft No Orange “Heeled” Fighting Illini
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Ron Zook on The Rose Bowl, Being Relaxed and Martez Wilson at Media Day
Perhaps the fate of University of Illinois football coach Ron Zook DOES lie in this year's performance. He's not feeling the pressure to win now, however, either way. "No, I don't, to be honest with you," Zook said at Monday's media day press conferences. "I think everyone that stands up here today has got pressure. Obviously some of us have more than others. I think the … [Read more...] about Ron Zook on The Rose Bowl, Being Relaxed and Martez Wilson at Media Day
Illini Nights at Minor League Baseball Coming Up
University of Illinois head football coach Ron Zook and head basketball coach Bruce Weber will visit with Fighting Illini fans in Chicagoland twice during the month of June for Illini Nights at Minor League Baseball. They will attend the Kane County Cougars game on June 8 at 6:30 pm as well as the Schaumburg Flyers game on June 22 at 7 pm. … [Read more...] about Illini Nights at Minor League Baseball Coming Up
Illinois, Northwestern Announce Scheduling Updates
The Big Ten announced today game times for 2010 conference Homecoming games. The Fighting Illini will play at Penn State on Oct. 9 at 11 am CT, at Michigan State on Oct. 16 at 11 am CT and home on Oct. 23 against Indiana, also at 11 am CT. The Illinois Homecoming on Oct. 23 will be the 100th Homecoming celebration on the UI Campus. In addition, Illinois and Wisconsin have … [Read more...] about Illinois, Northwestern Announce Scheduling Updates
Illini Football, Cub fans know Soul-Crushing
By Paul M. Banks The year 2008 truly solidified my theory: to be a fan of either the Chicago Cubs and University of Illinois football means you know a lot about soul-crushing defeats. You know more than losing, you know exactly what it’s like to have any shred of hope or optimism crushed into grains of dust. You've had your hopes and dreams imploded so many times that you … [Read more...] about Illini Football, Cub fans know Soul-Crushing
Wrigley Field set to Host Illinois vs. Northwestern in November!!!
CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs and Northwestern University today announced the Northwestern Wildcats football team will host the University of Illinois at Wrigley Field Saturday, November 20, 2010, at 11 a.m. CT. The matchup will mark the first college football game at Wrigley Field since 1938, when DePaul University played home games at the ballpark. The contest will be … [Read more...] about Wrigley Field set to Host Illinois vs. Northwestern in November!!!
Illinois-Minnesota Live Blog, NCAA’s at Stake!
By Paul Schmidt and Paul M. Banks Let's not understate the importance of this game: Illinois MUST win at home, and Minnesota MUST win to keep their slim NCAA hopes alive. Neither team can afford the blemish of this loss. The key will be which team doesn't succumb to the immense pressure that comes with must-win games nearly every time out at this time of the season. Tip … [Read more...] about Illinois-Minnesota Live Blog, NCAA’s at Stake!
Illini PHAT Tuesday!!! Illinois WINS at Kohl Center!
By Paul M. Banks Getting a road win at Wisconsin's Kohl Center is like a great Chris Rock routine with out the F-word in it. Some things just never naturally occur in life. I knew the '04-'05 Illini were a special bunch when they came into this God awful house of horrors and won handily. Other than that famous game which ended the Sconnies' well-documented winning streak, I … [Read more...] about Illini PHAT Tuesday!!! Illinois WINS at Kohl Center!
Michigan State versus Illinois Preview, Predictions
By Jeff Ghiringhelli, feat. the two Pauls Photo's courtesy of Illinois Loyalty.com (be sure to check out that awesome website!) There always seems to be an added excitement around campus when College Gameday comes to town. Even those that do not follow sports very closely know that there must be a big game. Tonight’s clash pitting Michigan State against Illinois is no … [Read more...] about Michigan State versus Illinois Preview, Predictions
Mendenhall, Pierre Thomas Making Illinois Running Back U. (sort of)
By Paul M. Banks It hasn’t been the greatest season for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but it has been a very productive campaign for the man who usurped Willie Parker as starting tailback. This year Rashard Mendenhall is living up to the lofty expectations he had as a first round draft pick in 2008. The Skokie native and University of Illinois product is in the NFL’s top ten in … [Read more...] about Mendenhall, Pierre Thomas Making Illinois Running Back U. (sort of)