1. Which New Illini Player Had the Best Spring Game?

    With it being a week since the 2013 Illinois Spring Game, the staff of Writing Illini gives their opinions about which newest Illinois player showed their stuff and had the best 2013 Spring Game performance...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 29 days ago 3 reads 0 comments

  2. Former Players Preparing for Upcoming NFL Draft

    Despite ending their first season 2-10 under first-year coach Tim Beckman, the Illinois Fighting Illini will still be well represented at the upcoming NFL Draft.....

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 29 days ago 1 reads 0 comments

  3. Chicago Homecoming to Take Place Under the Lights

    CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - The game time for the Sept. 14 Chicago Homecoming game against Washington at Soldier Field has been set for 5 p.m. CT, the University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Monday...

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  4. Illini Begin Eval Period at Home

    The first week of the spring evaluation period is here and the Illinois coaching staff made a statement to the in-state high school football programs.....

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  5. Fighting Illini to Be Heard on Chicago's 670 the Score

    CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (April 17, 2013) - University of Illinois Director of Athletics Mike Thomas announced today that Learfield Sports' Fighting Illini Sports Properties has secured WSCR ...

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  6. Former LB Matt Sinclair Joins Illini Football Staff

    CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - University of Illinois head coach Tim Beckman announced Monday the addition of former Fighting Illini linebacker Matt Sinclair (2001-04) to his staff as assistant director of player personnel and relations...

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  7. Young Could Prosper in Illinois New Offense

    When the two first met, the first thing Illinois’ new offensive coordinator Bill Cubit said to Donovonn Young startled the Illini running back.....

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  8. Illinois Eyes Millender

    The eight schools that comprise the Southwestern Conference have produced 35 players who have earned a letter playing football at Illinois throughout its history.....

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  9. Early Football Enrollees Contributing

    The Illinois football team had 10 early enrollees arrive on campus once classes started in January. From a depth perspective, Tim Beckman is probably giving thanks to this development...

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  10. Illinois Zeroes in on Cleaning Up Mistakes

    CHAMPAIGN — Tim Banks is trying to convince his Illini defense that there’s an important step they must take before learning how to win football games.....

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  11. Orange and Blue Spring Game Notes

    The Fighting Illini conclude their 15 spring workouts on Friday, April 12, with the Orange and Blue Spring Game, presented by Fighting Illini Energy...

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  12. Honorary Coaches Named for Spring Game

    CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - University of Illinois head coach Tim Beckman announced the six former Illini who will return to campus this weekend to serve as honorary coaches for the annual Orange and Blue Spring Game, which will be held at 8 p...

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  13. Illinois Offers RaShaan Gaulden

    After a quiet March, 2014 safety RaShaan Gaulden received his first offer since February 27th. On April 7th, the Illinois Fighting Illini extended an offer the the four-star safety...

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  14. VIDEO: Students Kick Field Goals at Illinois Spring Practice

    Maybe it's better if you don't have any context for this video before watching it, and just imagine that it's playing out as a fantasy in the mind of some random Illinois student fan: ...

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  15. Dudek Commits to Illinois

    Illinois football coach Tim Beckman and Illinois recruiting coordinator Alex Golesh both stressed two areas last Friday.....

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  16. Madre London Receives Offer from Illinois

    On April 3rd, 2014 running back Madre London received an offer from the Illinois Fighting Illini. The Illini are the seventh team to offer at London, but are the first Big Ten team to do so...

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  17. Illinois Rebuild Hits Home for New Assistants

    Greg Colby and Mike Bellamy both have seen better days at Illinois. During Colby's first stint as an assistant at his alma mater (1988-95), Illinois shared a Big Ten championship in 1990 and reached six bowl games in seven seasons...

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  18. Illinois Offers Brandon Powell

    This week has been a busy one for 2014 all purpose back/cornerback Brandon Powell. After receiving only one offer last week, Powell has seen three come in since March 26th. Today, Illinois joined the party as they extended an offer to the 2014 recruit...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 1 month ago 3 reads 0 comments

  19. Illinois Offers Isaiah Ford

    After a jam packed March with seven incoming offers, 2014 wide receiver Isaiah Ford saw April begin the exact same way. On April 1st, the Illinois Fighting Illini offered at the three-star WR...

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  20. Illini Offensive Line Adjusting to Cubits Up-Tempo Pace

    With the sun fading from Memorial Stadium on Monday, the Illinois football team finished practice and the defense jogged off the turf, but the offense remained. With new offensive line coach A...

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  21. George Brown Jr. Receives Offer from Illinois

    George Brown Jr. may only be a 2015 recruit, but that hasn’t stopped him from getting an early start on the recruitment process. The 2015 recruit received his fifth offer on Sunday from the Illinois Fighting Illini...

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  22. Illinois Offers Jacques Patrick

    Jacques Patrick might only be a 2015 recruit, but that hasn’t stopped teams from flocking to offer at the young recruit. On March 26th, the Fighting Illini joined the party by offering at the 2015 running back...

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  23. Keyon Brown Receives Offer from Illinois

    Four-star 2014 weak-side defensive end Keyon Brown has been receiving a ton of attention from teams around the entire nation. The Illinois Fighting Illini became one of those teams after offering at him on March 25th...

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  24. Jack Beneventi Visits Illinois

    Jack Beneventi may only be a 2015 recruit, but that hasn’t stopped him from getting an early start on the recruitment process...

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  25. Dareian Watkins Visits Illinois

    2014 athlete Dareian Watkins traveled to Champaign, Illinois to unofficially visited the Illinois Fighting Illini on Monday.....

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