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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Arcola native walks on with Illinois women's basketball program
Arcola native spent past four season pitching for Illinois softball program
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.
College basketball beat writer and AP voter Scott Richey weighs in on the sports he loves.
Illinois AD speaks in front of state legislators in Springfield on topic of allowing sports betting on collegiate athletics in Illinois
The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association will honor this year's Hall of Fame class Saturday at Normal's Redbird Arena. There are oodles of local and Illinois connections.
Beat writer SCOTT RICHEY offers his thoughts on the Illini's Big Ten hoops draws, which were released Wednesday:
Today ... it's Baylor! Next season, though, it's time for Oregon to hoist the trophy.
Trash building up along Interstate 74, more alcohol at University of Illinois sports events, enhanced bridge work in Champaign, big box stores in far west Champaign, a big pile of shingles, the old Bergner's store at Market Place, Canada geese and an MTD bidding process that went awry.
Sophomore Mike Skibski said his World War I soldier mascot would be 'a figure to be proud of,' but former unofficial Chief portrayer Ivan 'Alex' Dozier said 'We once had a symbol of peace. To replace it with a symbol that glorifies a history of violence ... would be unjust.'
'Because of that experience, we were set up to tackle the world,' said member Richard Feltes. 'I have nothing but great things to say about Illinois and the boost it gave to me.'
A look at how Illinois basketball beat writer — and Associated Press Top 25 voter — Scott Richey's polls compared with those of the AP.
Officials place gala in Chicago on hold, will return in 2021
Illini begin Big Ten tournament today
A look at how Illinois basketball beat writer — and Associated Press Top 25 voter — Scott Richey's polls compared with those of the AP.
As Scott wraps up her first season at Illinois, and with a semester and a half under her belt in the classroom, she's tried to soak up this new experience.
How did Lexi Wallen go from collecting kills, digs and assists to posting up beneath the basket in just seven days' time — at the D-I level, no less?
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The outcome seemed inevitable with just a cursory glance at the standings.A matchup of the Big Ten's first- and last-place teams heavily favored Maryland.But, the Illinois women's basketball team made the Terrapins wait almost a full 40 minutes to feel secured about Saturday afternoon's final result at the XFINITY Center in College Park, Md.
Entering today's 1 p.m. regular-season finale at No. 8 Maryland, the Illini have posted a combined 19-40 overall record and 2-31 conference mark under Fahey's leadership.
| 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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