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 [...]
Despite losing to Purdue, Illinois’ roster is ready for primetime
Good teams don’t tout moral victories. They’re in it for the W and nothing else. Almost isn’t a badge of honor for squads that see their potential as cutting down [...]
Brad Underwood’s stocking is finally full of solutions
Merry Christmas, Illinois Land! Pounding Missouri into submission during the annual Braggin’ Rights game never gets old. That was especially true this holiday season, as Illinois and Brad Underwood came [...]
All I want for Christmas is Illinois to win Braggin’ Rights
Every year I circle a few dates on my calendar in January. Before we dive in to the specifics, I want to make one thing perfectly clear: I hate Missouri. [...]
Illinois’ rivalry gauntlet is here. It means more than ever
Missouri, Northwestern, Purdue. A combined 1-3 record in the 2022-23 season for Illinois. Three of the five matchups this year are played within the next four games. Sure, there are [...]
One Illinois star is rocketing up the mock draft boards
This Illini squad is full of talent from top to bottom. How do they project at the next level, though? Illinois hasn't had much success in producing NBA talent in [...]
How is Illinois’ Ty Rodgers experiment going?
In 2012, a landmark moment in sports media took place. Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for The Goldwing Group On the ESPN show First Take, noted hot take artist Skip [...]
Illinois is creating an NFL pipeline. Tommy DeVito is the latest exam…
Illinois football has started to create a name for itself in the NFL ranks, and the nation has started to take notice. Not only are our former favorites starting, but [...]
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 [...]
Illinois is an elite defensive team. That can take them far.
After a three-week stretch of buy games and an extended holiday break, the Illini finally got tested again. Unlike against Marquette, they passed this one with flying colors. The building [...]
Respect is earned, not given for Illinois
TCR Contributor CJ Jackson is a former member of the Illinois Basketball team, playing for the Illini from 2005-09. After being dropped out of the Top 25 after just one [...]
The Law Firm is turning pro. Let’s appreciate them while they’re here…
The Fighting Illini defense has two big voids to fill before the 2024 season. On Tuesday, Illinois defensive tackles Jer’Zhan Newton and Keith Randolph, also known as the Law Firm, [...]
Illinois is 1-4 in the worst division in Power 5
Happy Sunday, Illinois Land! I feel like I’ve written this column 10 times in the past 12 months. A winnable game for Illinois football that ends in a loss due [...]