2012 Illinois Football Training Camp / Camp Rantoul Schedule

Dan · Jul 31, 2012, 11:45 AM

Practices open to the public: August 6-12.

Monday, Aug 6_______Practice 1a (blue)_____9:00am______Rantoul, IL
Monday, Aug 6_______Practice 1b (orange)___4:45pm______Rantoul, IL
Tuesday, Aug 7______Practice 2a (blue)_____9:00am______Rantoul, IL
Tuesday, Aug 7______Practice 2b (orange)___4:45pm______Rantoul, IL
Wednesday, Aug 8____Practice 3a (blue)_____9:00am______Rantoul, IL
Wednesday, Aug 8____Practice 3b (orange)___4:45pm______Rantoul, IL
Thursday, Aug 9_____Practice 4_____________9:00am______Rantoul, IL
Friday, Aug 10______Practice 5_____________9:00am______Rantoul, IL
Saturday, Aug 11____Practice 6_____________8:50am______Rantoul, IL
Saturday, Aug 11____Practice 7_____________4:30pm______Rantoul, IL
Sunday, Aug 12______Practice 8_____________9:00am______Rantoul, IL
Sunday, Aug 12______Media Day______________2:30pm______Memorial Stadium
Sunday, Aug 12______Fan Appreciation Day___5:00pm______Memorial Stadium

Practices closed to the public: August 13-25.

Monday, Aug 13______Practice 9_____________9:00am______Champaign, IL
Monday, Aug 13______Practice 10____________5:00pm______Champaign, IL
Tuesday, Aug 14_____Practice 11____________2:30pm______Champaign, IL
Wednesday, Aug 15___Practice 12____________4:00pm______Champaign, IL
Thursday, Aug 16____Practice 13____________9:00am______Champaign, IL
Thursday, Aug 16____Practice 14____________7:30pm______Champaign, IL
Friday, Aug 17______Practice 15____________4:00pm______Champaign, IL
Saturday, Aug 18____Practice 16____________9:00am______Champaign, IL
Saturday, Aug 18____Practice 17____________7:30pm______Champaign, IL

Monday, Aug 20______Practice 18____________4:00pm______Champaign, IL
Tuesday, Aug 21_____Practice 19____________2:30pm______Champaign, IL
Wednesday, Aug 22___Practice 20____________4:00pm______Champaign, IL
Thursday, Aug 23____Practice 21____________9:00am______Champaign, IL
Friday, Aug 24______Practice 22____________9:00am______Champaign, IL
Saturday, Aug 25____Practice 23____________10:00am_____Champaign, IL

fightingillini.com/trainingcamp/

AHSIllini32 · Jul 31, 2012, 12:22 PM

Have we always only been in Rantoul for a week?

KJKobs · Jul 31, 2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AHSIllini32

Have we always only been in Rantoul for a week?

No, the team always spent 2 weeks in Rantoul (at least under the Zook regime)

KJKobs · Jul 31, 2012, 12:27 PM

When Beckman was hired, I remember him saying the wanted to keep some of the Rantoul tradition but also wanted to spend time practicing at Memorial Stadium.

Unfortunately for fans, only the first week (the Rantoul week) will be open to the public.

RHITIllini · Jul 31, 2012, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by KJKobs

When Beckman was hired, I remember him saying the wanted to keep some of the Rantoul tradition but also wanted to spend time practicing at Memorial Stadium.

Unfortunately for fans, only the first week (the Rantoul week) will be open to the public.

Fortunately for the football team, they're only doing 1 week in public. New system, new schemes.. better to keep some of it secret.

If they had their way (unfortunate for the public/fans, BUT) they would keep it all closed just to keep their plays/schemes secret.

Dan · Jul 31, 2012, 12:57 PM

For comparison- Last year, the first 3 days of practice were held at Memorial Stadium, the rest was at Camp Rantoul, and everything was open to the public. That there's a bit of a phase-out of Rantoul and more secrecy this year, I'm good. Beat Western Michigan!

AHSIllini32 · Jul 31, 2012, 01:05 PM

I was gonna say I know Dan and GHD are ecstatic that we are moving away from Rantoul:laugh:

One more thing, SO happy that we can finally start talking about real football news and the WM game...sooooo close!!!!

KJKobs · Jul 31, 2012, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AHSIllini32

I was gonna say I know Dan and GHD are ecstatic that we are moving away from Rantoul:laugh:

One more thing, SO happy that we can finally start talking about real football news and the WM game...sooooo close!!!!

Haha, definitely AHS. Personally, I'm a little bummed because I was hoping to drive down for a Rantoul practice Week 2 like I did last summer (as I can't make Week 1).

But I'm all for keeping things more close to the vest and focusing on beating Western Michigan!

youlikeroses · Jul 31, 2012, 01:46 PM

I bet they will go back up to Rantoul next year for two weeks... There's a reason why NFL teams do this.

AHSIllini32 · Jul 31, 2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by youlikeroses

I bet they will go back up to Rantoul next year for two weeks... There's a reason why NFL teams do this.

Pro teams are different than college kids. And not every pro team leaves their hometown for camp.

In college, I'd rather have my guys around my facilities as much as possible.

RHITIllini · Jul 31, 2012, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youlikeroses

I bet they will go back up to Rantoul next year for two weeks... There's a reason why NFL teams do this.

I bet they won't.

It's more likely that they'll revamp their on-campus facilities and stay in C-U than it is that they'll go 2 weeks in Rantoul.

256ILLINI · Jul 31, 2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by youlikeroses

I bet they will go back up to Rantoul next year for two weeks... There's a reason why NFL teams do this.

Yea, but NFL players are getting paid for that

NS2toAJ8 · Aug 1, 2012, 03:49 PM

Any one going to go to rantoul and give us daily reports?? =]

AHSIllini32 · Aug 1, 2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NS2toAJ8

Any one going to go to rantoul and give us daily reports?? =]

I'm sure Robert from alioneye will be there.

Dan · Aug 3, 2012, 06:43 AM

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It all gets started on Sunday. Players report at noon with meetings beginning at 3. Here we come Rantoul. Go Illini!

http://twitter.com/coachbeckman

AHSIllini32 · Aug 3, 2012, 07:04 AM

I'm starting to get into watch-a-bunch-of-highlight-videos-from-last-year mode.

As soon as that calendar turns to August I can't wait anymore.

LET'S GET IT!!!!!!

quhawks12 · Aug 3, 2012, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AHSIllini32

I'm starting to get into watch-a-bunch-of-highlight-videos-from-last-year mode.

As soon as that calendar turns to August I can't wait anymore.

LET'S GET IT!!!!!!

Haha! Me too!

RHITIllini · Aug 3, 2012, 03:37 PM

that's a really long-lots-of-hyphens-to-show-your-excitement word there AHS

Dan · Aug 3, 2012, 03:40 PM

AHSIllini32 · Aug 3, 2012, 03:41 PM

Hey it is what it is! #dealwithit

just kiddin

Dan · Aug 5, 2012, 01:08 PM

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It's finally here! Players report today & first prac is Monday morning in #Rantoul!

Reminder that #Illini practices in Rantoul are OPEN to the public. Hope to see you there this week! Camp Schedule http://bit.ly/IlliniFBCamp

http://twitter.com/IlliniFootball

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It all begins today.,,,,,,...#Illinination http://pic.twitter.com/VYmjxZcx

http://twitter.com/mrmikeb2

NS2toAJ8 · Aug 5, 2012, 01:32 PM

Very excited for camp to begin!!!

Dan · Aug 5, 2012, 02:23 PM

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The 2012 season has officially begun! First preseason team meeting of the New Era. Go Illini!!! http://pic.twitter.com/EXD6RQbu

http://twitter.com/coachbeckman

Dan · Aug 5, 2012, 03:12 PM

Here's the split squad roster pdf (first 3 days of Camp Rantoul will be split squad practices).

Dan · Aug 5, 2012, 04:00 PM

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Boarding the busses to Camp Rantoul! #Illini #B1G http://pic.twitter.com/yTgnzbEf

http://twitter.com/IlliniFootball

Jul 31, 2012, 11:45 AM	#1
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,908	Practices open to the public: August 6-12. Monday, Aug 6_______Practice 1a (blue)_____9:00am______Rantoul, IL Monday, Aug 6_______Practice 1b (orange)___4:45pm______Rantoul, IL Tuesday, Aug 7______Practice 2a (blue)_____9:00am______Rantoul, IL Tuesday, Aug 7______Practice 2b (orange)___4:45pm______Rantoul, IL Wednesday, Aug 8____Practice 3a (blue)_____9:00am______Rantoul, IL Wednesday, Aug 8____Practice 3b (orange)___4:45pm______Rantoul, IL Thursday, Aug 9_____Practice 4_____________9:00am______Rantoul, IL Friday, Aug 10______Practice 5_____________9:00am______Rantoul, IL Saturday, Aug 11____Practice 6_____________8:50am______Rantoul, IL Saturday, Aug 11____Practice 7_____________4:30pm______Rantoul, IL Sunday, Aug 12______Practice 8_____________9:00am______Rantoul, IL Sunday, Aug 12______Media Day______________2:30pm______Memorial Stadium Sunday, Aug 12______Fan Appreciation Day___5:00pm______Memorial Stadium Practices closed to the public: August 13-25. Monday, Aug 13______Practice 9_____________9:00am______Champaign, IL Monday, Aug 13______Practice 10____________5:00pm______Champaign, IL Tuesday, Aug 14_____Practice 11____________2:30pm______Champaign, IL Wednesday, Aug 15___Practice 12____________4:00pm______Champaign, IL Thursday, Aug 16____Practice 13____________9:00am______Champaign, IL Thursday, Aug 16____Practice 14____________7:30pm______Champaign, IL Friday, Aug 17______Practice 15____________4:00pm______Champaign, IL Saturday, Aug 18____Practice 16____________9:00am______Champaign, IL Saturday, Aug 18____Practice 17____________7:30pm______Champaign, IL Monday, Aug 20______Practice 18____________4:00pm______Champaign, IL Tuesday, Aug 21_____Practice 19____________2:30pm______Champaign, IL Wednesday, Aug 22___Practice 20____________4:00pm______Champaign, IL Thursday, Aug 23____Practice 21____________9:00am______Champaign, IL Friday, Aug 24______Practice 22____________9:00am______Champaign, IL Saturday, Aug 25____Practice 23____________10:00am_____Champaign, IL fightingillini.com/trainingcamp/ Last edited by Dan; Aug 25, 2012 at 01:53 PM.

Jul 31, 2012, 12:27 PM	#4
KJKobs Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 876	When Beckman was hired, I remember him saying the wanted to keep some of the Rantoul tradition but also wanted to spend time practicing at Memorial Stadium. Unfortunately for fans, only the first week (the Rantoul week) will be open to the public. __________________ Twitter: @KJKobs

Jul 31, 2012, 12:22 PM	#2
AHSIllini32 Posts: 6,993	Have we always only been in Rantoul for a week?

Jul 31, 2012, 12:57 PM	#6
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,908	For comparison- Last year, the first 3 days of practice were held at Memorial Stadium, the rest was at Camp Rantoul, and everything was open to the public. That there's a bit of a phase-out of Rantoul and more secrecy this year, I'm good. Beat Western Michigan!

Jul 31, 2012, 01:05 PM	#7
AHSIllini32 Posts: 6,993	I was gonna say I know Dan and GHD are ecstatic that we are moving away from Rantoul:laugh: One more thing, SO happy that we can finally start talking about real football news and the WM game...sooooo close!!!!

Jul 31, 2012, 01:46 PM	#9
youlikeroses Posts: 250	I bet they will go back up to Rantoul next year for two weeks... There's a reason why NFL teams do this.

Aug 1, 2012, 03:49 PM	#13
NS2toAJ8 Posts: 824	Any one going to go to rantoul and give us daily reports?? =]

Aug 3, 2012, 07:04 AM	#16
AHSIllini32 Posts: 6,993	I'm starting to get into watch-a-bunch-of-highlight-videos-from-last-year mode. As soon as that calendar turns to August I can't wait anymore. LET'S GET IT!!!!!!

Aug 3, 2012, 03:37 PM	#18
RHITIllini Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,751	that's a really long-lots-of-hyphens-to-show-your-excitement word there AHS

Aug 3, 2012, 03:40 PM	#19
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,908

Aug 3, 2012, 03:41 PM	#20
AHSIllini32 Posts: 6,993	Hey it is what it is! #dealwithit just kiddin

Aug 5, 2012, 01:32 PM	#22
NS2toAJ8 Posts: 824	Very excited for camp to begin!!!