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.
Beat writer Scott Richey takes a look (in lists) back at all the highs and lows of the 2018-19 Illinois athletics season.
Our third repeat winner since the award’s inception, Poulter was unquestionably the leader of Illinois volleyball’s fourth-ever Final Four team. Her production on the court also garnered All-Big Ten first-team, Big Ten Co-Setter of the Year and AVCA First-Team All-American honors.
Just two seasons into his tenure with the Illini volleyball program, Tamas has a 55-15 record and has reached consecutive NCAA tournaments. That includes the fourth Final Four appearance in program history this past 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.
Beat writer Scott Richey takes a look (in lists) back at all the highs and lows of the 2018-19 Illinois athletics season.
Our third repeat winner since the award’s inception, Poulter was unquestionably the leader of Illinois volleyball’s fourth-ever Final Four team. Her production on the court also garnered All-Big Ten first-team, Big Ten Co-Setter of the Year and AVCA First-Team All-American honors.
Just two seasons into his tenure with the Illini volleyball program, Tamas has a 55-15 record and has reached consecutive NCAA tournaments. That includes the fourth Final Four appearance in program history this past 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.
Illinois All-Americans Jordyn Poulter and Michelle Bartsch-Hackley playing for U.S. National Team in FIVB Volleyball Nations League
Beat writer SCOTT RICHEY breaks down all 29 matches for the Illinois volleyball team next season.
Fresh off Final Four run, Illinois not letting up in scheduling for 2019 season
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.
Betsy Spicer Brookbank has spent many years around the game of volleyball, but none match up to her four years on the University of Illinois campus.
Illini pair add to accolades after standout senior seasonsÂ
As recently as 'a month or six weeks ago, we thought we were going to announce hockey,' the athletic director said, but 'there have been a few things that have popped up at the 11th hour.'
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.
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.
Plenty of folks throughout Monticello are no doubt thrilled after getting to stake their claim to some athletic history. The high school in Piatt County — and Loren Tate's alma mater — hosted a trophy giveaway on Wednesday, necessitated by some housekeeping tied to a renovations referendum that was approved last year.
Preps coordinator Colin Likas thinks back to moments that stood out to him in this past calendar year of high school sporting events.
Former Illini setter will represent Team USA in FIVB Volleyball Nations League
Illinois AD speaks in front of state legislators in Springfield on topic of allowing sports betting on collegiate athletics in Illinois
After sitting out amid suspension, freshman hitter has spent most of the spring with Illinois teammates
A round of questioning for city staff raised concerns over parking, traffic and impact of the development on the surrounding area, and several council members wondered why they hadn't heard from the UI's Division of Intercollegiate Athletics.
A familiar name on the Champaign-Urbana volleyball scene is accepting perhaps her biggest challenge as a coach.
Illinois' former All-American setter is training with the U.S. national team a second straight year.
He compiled a 129-30 record in four seasons with the Sabers, including Class 2A state-championship and third-place plaques the last two years.
Hinton also shines for new-look Illinois volleyball team
| 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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