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:
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Taken back by Bielema's sudden departure, Wisconsin AD Barry Alvarez moved on, even recommending him for the Illinois job to Josh Whitman. 'He asked me about someone else and I told him, ‘If that person doesn’t work out, the person you need to go visit is Bret.’ '
Illini football beat writer and AP Top 25 voter BOB ASMUSSEN shares this week's ballot:
Cheers to Vivian Forst, who was born in 1911 and is now 111 years old. Also: a Champaign tavern reopens, the scoop on Seniorland, potholes on Prospect Avenue and overgrown brush on an I-57 overpass.
CHAMPAIGN — Petros Kyprianou doesn’t like to waste time.
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Of the nine pre-expansion Big Ten member football programs that Illinois has traditionally played through the years, one of the venues at which the Illini have enjoyed significant success has been Wisconsin’s Camp Randall Stadium. Despite those 16 all-time victories, the stark reality, howev…
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:
Former Illini AD 'honored and privileged' to join recent Illini Hall of Fame class
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:
Illinois plays first matches at Huff Hall this weekend with start of conference action on Friday night
A .500 record in nonconference play leaves Illinois playing for more in Big Ten season
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:
Thursday's shutout against Chattanooga was program's first since 2015
Sophomore wide receiver set new career high with 112 receiving yards against Chattanooga
Resumption of Big Ten play means uptick in competition the next two months
Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down Illinois' 31-0 victory against Chattanooga
First shutout since Illini dispatched Western Illinois 44-0 in 2015
Offense, defense flourish for Illini in shutting out overmatched Mocs
Big Ten slate split among five different networks
Illini AD eager to see what unfolds this season: 'I'm excited about what's happening'
The Illinois defensive coordinator provides perspective from his side of the ball heading into Thursday’s prime time showdown with Chattanooga:
Beat writer Scott Richey previews the Illini’s final nonconference game against Chattanooga ahead of Thursday night's kickoff at Memorial Stadium
Quarterback back in town for upcoming Illinois athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremonies
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:
Self-scout during bye week focused on where Illini have fallen short
Ubben renovations near completion; fan interest off the charts
CHAMPAIGN — Illinois coach Bret Bielema lined up a very special guest to talk to his team ahead of Thursday night’s game against Chattanooga at Memorial Stadium.
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