The man who coached longer at the University of Illinois than any other person died 57 years ago today at the age of 75. Ed Manley, a native St. Louisan, directed Illini men’s swimming and diving for 37 years after being hired by George Huff in 1912.
During the golf season, there’s a ritual I follow each weekend. I check the scores of former Illini on the various pro tours. There are a bunch of them, both in the U.S. and overseas. Lately, there’s been a name missing. It turns out, for a very good reason.
The John Deere Classic tees off Thursday in Silvis, the first of two PGA events in Illinois this year. With former Illini Scott Langley and Dylan Meyer part of the field, sports editor MATT DANIELS breaks down the annual event in the Quad Cities:
Beat writer Scott Richey takes a look (in lists) back at all the highs and lows of the 2018-19 Illinois athletics season.
We hand out final grades for each Illini sports team from the 2018-19 school year.
The man who coached longer at the University of Illinois than any other person died 57 years ago today at the age of 75. Ed Manley, a native St. Louisan, directed Illini men’s swimming and diving for 37 years after being hired by George Huff in 1912.
During the golf season, there’s a ritual I follow each weekend. I check the scores of former Illini on the various pro tours. There are a bunch of them, both in the U.S. and overseas. Lately, there’s been a name missing. It turns out, for a very good reason.
The John Deere Classic tees off Thursday in Silvis, the first of two PGA events in Illinois this year. With former Illini Scott Langley and Dylan Meyer part of the field, sports editor MATT DANIELS breaks down the annual event in the Quad Cities:
Beat writer Scott Richey takes a look (in lists) back at all the highs and lows of the 2018-19 Illinois athletics season.
We hand out final grades for each Illini sports team from the 2018-19 school year.
The News-Gazette sports staff looks back at one noteworthy Illini moment from the 2018-19 school year.
In a spinoff of our 'UI 150 & Beyond' project, we asked 10 former Illini coaches now living elsewhere to tell us about the first spot (other than a sports facility) or story that comes to mind when they think back to their C-U days.
David Keenan, the 2009 News-Gazette All-Area Boys' Golfer of the Year, tied a course record at the U of I Orange Course in Savoy.
When Joseph Deraney qualified for the PGA Tour's RBC Canadian Open and needed a caddy, his friend Derek Meinhart was glad to offer his help.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist James B. "Scotty" Reston was also a two-sport letter winner for the Illini.
News-Gazette copy editor Joe Vozzelli Jr. caught up with the Mattoon native before he tries to win his third straight UI Open, which begins Saturday.
A proud UI contingent was on hand Wednesday in Orlando, Fla., as Howard Milton, senior associate athletic director for development, picked up his 'Fundraiser of the Year' award from the National Association of Athletic Development Directors.
Four former Illini are in the field for the 119th U.S. Open, which begins Thursday at Pebble Beach
Former Illinois golf Luke Guthrie won the U.S Open sectional qualifier at Columbus, Ohio, to make it into the tournament for the third time.
Looking back on all the amazing records set by University of Illinois athletes.
Among report's other suggestions: comprehensive history of the Chief Illiniwek tradition and dedicating a site to the Native American tribes who once lived on lands now owned by the university.
Tadiotto, Dumont de Chassart among latest to succeed as Illini
Before the Illini departed Champaign for the NCAA championships, staff writer Bob Asmussen caught up with coach Mike SmallÂ
UI women's golf in 14th place entering Monday's final round of stroke playÂ
On this day in Fighting Illini history.
Illinois won its sixth straight Big Ten series Saturday with a road victory over Michigan State.
Illini look to take final regular-season road series
Illini women's golf team tees it up for first time at NCAA championshipsÂ
Dominant final round sends Illinois to 12th straight NCAA championship
Illinois men's golf is tied for second entering today's final round of its NCAA regional.
| 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 |
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