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Hawkins is first commit for Brad Underwood's Illini in the Class of 2020.
Ashley Berggren (women's basketball), Jenna Hall (softball) and Lindsey Nimmo Bristow (women’s tennis) joined more than a dozen other recipients, including all-time men’s basketball scoring leader Deon Thomas, All-American football greats Simeon Rice and David Williams, and longtime track and cross-country coach Gary Wieneke at Friday's ceremony at State Farm Center.
Beat writer BOB ASMUSSEN sat down with the Upper Marlboro, Md., native earlier this week to talk about hip pointers, crying in the parking lot at State Farm Center, his secret poetry and much more:
Getting a win over Nebraska a must for Illinois to maintain bowl aspirations
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Getting a win over Nebraska a must for Illinois to maintain bowl aspirations
Ashley Berggren (women's basketball), Jenna Hall (softball) and Lindsey Nimmo Bristow (women’s tennis) joined more than a dozen other recipients, including all-time men’s basketball scoring leader Deon Thomas, All-American football greats Simeon Rice and David Williams, and longtime track and cross-country coach Gary Wieneke at Friday's ceremony at State Farm Center.
Beat writer BOB ASMUSSEN sat down with the Upper Marlboro, Md., native earlier this week to talk about hip pointers, crying in the parking lot at State Farm Center, his secret poetry and much more:
The Athletic’s Brendan Quinn offers some insight on Michigan ahead of the 2019-20 season.
Ex-Maroon could be in line for more starting time with Illinois volleyball.
Beat writer SCOTT RICHEY has an update on all eight commitments for Illinois football's 2020 class.
News-Gazette copy editor Michael Millington will finally get to see his brother Dan at work Saturday night.
Penn State beat writer Ben Jones from StateCollege.com breaks down the Nittany Lions.
Matt Daniels breaks down the Illini's third Hall of Fame class.
In addition to hotels in Champaign-Urbana being without rooms, the Holiday Inn in Tuscola is full on Saturday, and the Best Western in Arcola is at two-thirds capacity.
Walker’s transition has him locked on defense
Northwestern beat writer Teddy Greenstein from the Chicago Tribune offers some insight into the Wildcats, who saw their 2018-19 season end against Illinois at the Big Ten tournament in Chicago.
Good (late) afternoon everybody. Had to delay getting today's chat wrapped up while I finished some other advance work for Friday and Saturday, but I didn't forget. Handful of questions for me this week, so maybe we're getting back on track. You can always submit questions via Twitter (@srri…
Whitney Young guard was a top Illini target
The Illini running back underwent surgery on Tuesday
A bigger-than-life portrait of Gary Wieneke painted and donated by his former athlete, Rob Mango, will be unveiled when the former coach is inducted into the UI’s Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday night.
Tight end helping Illini as scout team player while sitting out this season due to transfer
Our preseason tour through the Big Ten hits the heart of Ohio, with Ohio State beat writer Adam Jardy from the Columbus Dispatch weighing in on the Buckeyes, including a player quite familiar to Illinois basketball fans.
Underwood upbeat about team's direction during offseason after first workouts
Isaiah Williams, Matt Robinson and Coran Taylor benefit by learning ropes from experienced Brandon Peters.
Chance to be on-court assistant coach and return to recruiting roots appealing to new Underwood hire.
Beat writer Emily Giambalvo from the Washington Post has today’s insight on the Terrapins.
It seemed like half of Fisher was in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday — and not to cheer on the Boilermakers. TCU football coach Gary Patterson has aunts (Mary Stocks, Roberta Ingold) and dozens of cousins from the Fisher area.
Oladipo still suspended indefinitely
College football writer — and AP Top 25 voter — BOB ASMUSSEN breaks down the league’s 14 teams after Week 3:
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2019 Football Schedule
| Aug. 31 Illinois vs. Akron, 11am |
| Sep. 7 at UConn, 2;30pm |
| Sep. 14 vs. Eastern Michigan, 11am |
| Sep. 21 vs. Nebraska, TBA |
| Oct. 5 at Minnesota, 2:30pm or 3pm |
| Oct. 12 vs. Michigan, TBA |
| Oct. 19 vs. Wisconsin, 11am |
| Oct. 26 at Purdue, TBA |
| Nov. 2 vs. Rutgers, TBA |
| Nov. 9 at Michigan State, TBA |
| Nov. 23 at Iowa, TBA |
| Nov. 30 vs. Northwestern, TBA |
