Illinois’ defeat of Michigan State is a teachable moment
Yes, they escaped. Yes, the victory is the same even if it’s over a team that looked like it was shooting blindfolded for significant chunks of the first half. And [...]
Man trapped for 6 days in wrecked truck in Indiana rescued after bein…
PORTAGE, Ind. (AP) — A man who had been trapped for days in his crashed pickup truck was rescued Tuesday after two fishermen spotted the wreckage, Indiana State Police said.Two [...]
Illinois’ convincing Braggin’ Rights win was a fever dream
X // @IlliniMBB What does this work of art say about the 2023-24 Illini’s potential? In an alternate universe, Brad Underwood and Dennis Gates are on opposite sidelines. In that [...]
Brad Underwood turns 60 today. He’s a gift to Illinois.
For two days, Illinois Head Basketball Coach Brad Underwood will be exactly 20 years older than me. BU turns 60 today. Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you. Happy [...]
Illinois’ Johnny Newton named a consensus All-American
Illini superstar defensive lineman Johnny Newton has officially been named a consensus All-American, signifying that he’s been included on at least three of the five NCAA-recognized All-American teams. Here’s the [...]
Tommy DeVito is getting a primetime NFL start
Illinois great Tommy DeVito will have the eyes of the nation on him next week when he gets a primetime start at QB for the New York Giants. Head coach [...]
U.S. egg producers conspired to fix prices from 2004 to 2008, a feder…
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Illinois jury ruled this week that several major egg producers conspired to limit the U.S.'s supply of eggs in order to raise prices in a case [...]
A bye week check-in for Illinois
So, how are we feeling? Has the stench of Homecoming abated? Have the memories of a seemingly overmatched Wisconsin squad storming back in the fourth quarter dissipated? Much like players, [...]
Maryland hopes a bye will get it back to its winning ways
The bye week couldn’t have come at a better time for Maryland football. Nineteen days ago, the Terps were 5-0 and battling against Ohio State. Fast forward to today, and [...]
Illinois won’t exorcise demons vs. Kansas, but a win would be fun
It seems like nearly every fanbase in America claims to have suffered more misfortune, neglect and dark times than the average group of supporters. Sometimes it’s true. Sometimes it’s just [...]