October 1998
Tate: Illinois-OSU series turns Scarlet hue
A southerly breeze blew over 93,351 fans at Ohio State on Oct. 8, 1994, when Johnny Johnson sparked Illinois out of a 10-10 tie with a 49-yard TD bomb to Jasper Strong and a clinching 17-yard TD slant to Ken Dilger.
Since that happy 24-10 day, the UI offense hasn't scored a touchdown against Ohio State's crack defensive unit.
Holcombe more comfortable now
He was coming off his first NFL action and an impressive performance in his St. Louis Rams starting debut. Rookie tailback Robert Holcombe finally got his chance to play two weeks ago against Arizona and was excited.
UI spikers need only three games to upend Indiana
CHAMPAIGN – It could have been the new label.
Maybe they just aren't used to the road.
Or perhaps it was a case of respect for No. 19 Illinois.
Ohio State puts Illinois in its place
CHAMPAIGN – One week, a win. The next, a hard slap in the face.
For the second time this season, the pattern held for the Illinois football team Saturday. No. 1 Ohio State happily delivered the blow, winning 41-0 at Memorial Stadium.
Rossow: Illinois needs good attitude for road ahead
CHAMPAIGN – Think Michael Wiley was hard to bring down Saturday?
Wait until the backhoe that is Ron Dayne rolls into town next weekend. Tackling the 260-pound Badger is like tackling the sycamore in your back yard.
UI's Laski, Freelove claim doubles title
Jeff Laski and Oliver Freelove of Illinois knocked off the third-seeded team to capture the doubles title of the Thunderbirds Invitational tennis tournament on Saturday at Tempe, Ariz.
Buckeyes rock Illini's Harvey
CHAMPAIGN – Rocky Harvey was bruised, beaten, but still belligerent.
Illinois' gritty freshman, who one year ago was running wild in the wide-open Chicago Public League, has never seen a game where the holes were smaller or less frequent. But there's something about his nature that makes if difficult for him to hand credit to the opposition.
Illini punter gives Buckeyes Fitts
A tip to Steve Fitts the next time he rockets a punt 66 yards: Stick around for the postgame news conference.
The media asked for Fitts after Saturday's Illinois-Ohio State game. The freshman already had left the building.
Buckeyes take a breather
CHAMPAIGN Get used to 36-point spreads, yawning fans and kicking off a lot, Ohio State.
Until the regular season finale against Michigan, Saturday''s script could be a familiar one.
Katzenmoyer opens up
CHAMPAIGN – Andy Katzenmoyer speaks.
It's true. The best linebacker in the country is no mime. A few dozen TV cameras have the footage to prove it.
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