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Ahead of Thursday’s special N-G salute to an Illini icon, we asked 10 folks who didn’t play for Lou Henson what memories came to mind when they learned of the beloved coach’s passing.
CHAMPAIGN — If Kendall Gill had a tough game at Illinois or a tough practice, he knew Lou Henson wouldn’t take it easy on him.
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CHAMPAIGN — If Kendall Gill had a tough game at Illinois or a tough practice, he knew Lou Henson wouldn’t take it easy on him.
Though his teams only won one Big Ten championship through 21 conference campaigns, a statistical survey indicates that Lou Henson’s Illini basketball teams performed admirably when comparing his clubs to the 21 UI teams that preceded his and to the 24 squads that have followed since his ret…
Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He’ll offer up insights every morning on Brad Underwood’s team:
A week after her husband's passing, Mary Henson strolled Memory Lane for us during a Saturday morning radio appearance.
Big Ten Freshman of the Year running it back with Illini
Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He’ll offer up insights every morning on Brad Underwood’s team:
Kofi Cockburn announces Saturday that he, too, is coming back
Start of football training camp, finalizing schedules up in the air
Most everyone has a story about gentleman Lou Henson, beloved for so many more reasons than just basketball. Email yours to Jim Rossow at jrossow@news-gazette and we'll include it in our upcoming special section devoted to the late, great Illinois coach and C-U ambassador.
Current Illinois men's basketball coach says work done by Henson is a big reason why he wanted the Illini job
Not close to full strength, Coach still found the energy to make a timely video to congratulate a family friend on a milestone victory.
After almost a decade on the air, Jeremy Werner is signing off from Champaign-Urbana's ESPN radio (93.5-FM). His last show is scheduled for 9-11 a.m. today.
Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He’ll offer up insights every morning on Brad Underwood’s team:
A look at what the legendary college coach accomplished during his career
Lovie Smith's program up to nine transfers so far this offseason
A roundup of what some key figures had to say about the death of former Illinois men's basketball coach Lou Henson, who died on Saturday and was buried on Wednesday:
There are so many parts of Coach’s life to admire, starting with his marriage to his wife, Mary.
The all-time winningest coach in Illinois men’s basketball history remembered for more than his legacy on the court
Everyone seems to have a Lou Henson story. We'd love to hear yours.
Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He’ll offer up insights every morning on Brad Underwood’s team:
Tuscola football coach Andy Romine took to Twitter to express frustration with Pritzker mentioning Romine's program by name.
All-time winningest coach in Illinois history passed away Saturday: 'He was a friend, a mentor, a second father. All of the above.'
The Hall of Fame coach, whose name adorns the UI basketball court, died Saturday and was buried this morning.
Fourth-year Illinois coach checks in on state of his program amid coronavirus pandemic and about a month before their season traditionally starts
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2019 Football Schedule
| Aug. 31 Illinois vs. Akron W 42 - 3 |
| Sep. 7 at UConn W 31 - 23 |
| Sep. 14 vs. Eastern Michigan L 31- 34 |
| Sep. 21 vs. Nebraska L 38 - 42 |
| Oct. 5 at Minnesot L 17 - 40 |
| Oct. 12 vs. Michigan L 25 - 42 |
| Oct. 19 vs. Wisconsin W 24 - 23 |
| Oct. 26 at Purdue W 24 - 6 |
| Nov. 2 vs. Rutgers W 38 - 10 |
| Nov. 9 at Michigan State W 37 - 34 |
| Nov. 23 at Iowa L 10 - 19 |
| Nov. 30 vs. Northwestern L 10 - 29 |
Basketball Schedule
| Nov. 1 Illinois vs. Lewis W 83 - 50 |
| Nov. 5 Illinois vs. Nicholls State W 78 - 70 |
| Nov. 8 Illinois vs Grand Canyon W 83 - 71 |
| Nov. 10 Illinois vs. Arizona L 69 - 90 |
| Nov. 18 Illinois vs. Hawaii W 66 - 53 |
| Nov. 20 Illinois vs. The Citadel W 85 - 57 |
| Nov. 26 Illinois vs. Lindenwood W 117 - 65 |
| Dec. 2 Illinois vs. Miami L 79 - 81 |
| Dec. 7 Illinois vs. Maryland |
| Dec. 12 Illinois vs. Michigan |
| Dec. 14 Illinois vs. Old Dominion |
| Dec. 21 Illinois vs. Missouri |
| Dec. 29 Illinois vs. North Carolina A/T |
| Jan. 2 Illinois vs. Michigan State |
| Jan. 5 Illinois vs. Purdue |
| Jan. 8 Illinois vs. Wisconsin |
| Jan. 11 Illinois vs. Rutgers |
| Jan. 18 Illinois vs. Northwestern |
| Jan. 21 Illinois vs.Purdue |
| Jan. 25 Illinois vs. Michigan |
| Jan. 30 Illinois vs. Minnesota |
| Feb. 2 Illinois vs.Iowa |
| Feb. 7 Illinois vs.Maryland |
| Feb. 11 Illinois vs. Michigan State |
| Feb. 15 Illinois vs. Rutgers |
| Feb. 18 Illinois vs. Penn State |
| Feb. 24 Illinois vs. Nebraska |
| Feb. 27 Illinois vs. Northwestern |
| Mar. 1 Illinois vs. Indiana |
| Mar. 5 Illinois vs. Ohio State |
| Mar. 8 Illinois vs. Iowa |
