🔶 Hail to the Orange 🔶
🔷 Hail to the Blue 🔷

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙎𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙨 𝙎𝙋𝙀𝘾𝙏𝘼𝘾𝙐𝙇𝘼𝙍. pic.twitter.com/0yHPTwpJ1n

— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 18, 2019

We got you big boy ⁦@BobbyRoundtr97⁩ 🔸🔹 pic.twitter.com/E5oHkxkupm

— Rod Smith (@IlliniRSmith) August 18, 2019

The thing I'm not sure people understand: how bad the old facilities were. So, a thread... starting with the old squad room and the new squad room. pic.twitter.com/BbwmyJKJnE

— Robert (@ALionEye) August 18, 2019

ILLINOIS. Committed. 👨🏽‍🔬Year...🧡💙 #illinination pic.twitter.com/kRQiOjYOFe

— Jacob Grandison (@slimjake_) August 18, 2019

With the commitment of Grandison, that means Bernard Kouma will not be a part of the 2019 class. It also means UI will have all 13 scholarships filled for the first time in a very long time. 2 open scholarships in 2020, but expect the staff to recruit to fill 4 (or more) spots.

— UIHoopsRecruits (@UIHoopsRecruits) August 18, 2019

Brad Underwood, #Illini add another transfer to the roster with the commitment of Jacob Grandison on Sunday morning. Details https://t.co/gFNQ4Ttene pic.twitter.com/8R6ceHw7wy

— IlliniHQ (@IlliniHQ) August 18, 2019

Lincoln 2019 C Jermaine Hamlin @king_Rome34 tells PHI he has committed to #Illini. Athletic defensive minded center played with @STLEaglesBBall in EYBL this summer. @DPiper247 @JWerner247 @RyanEasterling @Sturdy32 @IllinoisRivals @IllinoisLoyalty

— Scott Burgess (@scottybscout) August 17, 2019

With the commitment of Jermaine Hamlin, less than 10 days until class starts and Bernard Kouma yet to be cleared, I'm assuming that Bernard Kouma will not be part of the 2019 class. I've updated the scholarship grid, which leaves 1 open in the 2019 class.

— UIHoopsRecruits (@UIHoopsRecruits) August 18, 2019

Story: #Illini have landed a pledge from Lincoln HS 2019 big man Jermaine Hamlin. First reported by @scottybscout.

6'10" prospect with a defensive presence. Averaged 15 & 8 at Lincoln as a senior. https://t.co/JT18ouAfqi

— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) August 17, 2019

First-year @IlliniFootball offensive line coach Bob McClain is working with an experienced crew. Asmussen | Enabling the run game just one strength of Illini offensive line https://t.co/GyQU7ffBWg via @news_gazette

— Bob Asmussen (@BobAsmussen) August 16, 2019

JUST IN: #Illini will bring in Holy Cross transfer Jacob Grandison for an official visit beginning on Friday. 6'6 perimeter player who can make shots. Sit one to play two.

The 2020 class is crucial. But 'get old & stay old' looks to be in effect too.https://t.co/E4BroOKsvM

— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) August 15, 2019

KK Robinson is down to seven schools: Illinois, Iowa State, Kansas, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt, Arkansas, and TCU. Top-50 prospect out of the 2020 class. https://t.co/qqh50pn2b2

— Jake (@jakeweingarten) August 15, 2019

@IlliniFootball coach Lovie Smith didn't offer much of an update on Marquez Beason. "He's got a significant knee injury," Smith said.

— Bob Asmussen (@BobAsmussen) August 15, 2019

Peters throws a dart in the end zone to Barker who makes a great catch, and then Barker decides to break it down in the end zone😂 pic.twitter.com/4ZTW1qbAi7

— Yianni Laros (@Yiannithemvp) August 15, 2019

#Illini fans already know...

💥 @JuicedUpReg 💥 https://t.co/j4RznXgEoK

— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 14, 2019

There's nothing like 🏈 Saturdays at Memorial Stadium! 🙌🔶🔷

Join your fellow #Illini fans for all the fun this season! ⤵️https://t.co/Re3EeCevpt

— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 14, 2019

Two fun facts here:

1. Something us early 90's people have always told everyone: 1994 might have been the best Illini team of the last 50 years (per S&P+, it was). 5 losses by 22 total points. So close to 9-2 or 10-1.

2. The 1999 team was a little better than the 2001 team. https://t.co/ogYuuk4ZWs

— Robert (@ALionEye) August 13, 2019

#illini freshman CB Marquez Beason was carted off the practice field Tuesday with a knee injury head coach Lovie Smith called 'concerning.'

He returned to sideline with a knee brace and crutches.https://t.co/AwIYDdprTo

— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) August 13, 2019

Training Camp 2019 XVI: Mid-Camp Three-Deep #Illini https://t.co/SR4swmDYcW

— illiniboardfeed (@illiniboardfeed) August 12, 2019

Kendrick Green's (@The_fridge53) dad, La Mont Carroll, still sees his son as the little kid who used to run around the grocery story with him. Green is, uh, not that anymore. He's gotten high praise from #illini coach Lovie Smith this offseason.https://t.co/ohx4EducgV

— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) August 12, 2019

#Illini freshman defensive linemen ready, willing to help @IlliniFootball Asmusen | Illini freshman DL trio adapting to college game https://t.co/07yvQiSOjp via @news_gazette

— Bob Asmussen (@BobAsmussen) August 11, 2019

Illinois had offered and had pursued fairly hard the last couple years. https://t.co/HQNbYtIM4m

— UIHoopsRecruits (@UIHoopsRecruits) August 12, 2019

About Rome https://t.co/Uh5HOjnhij #Illini pic.twitter.com/PfaOyiACaR

— Illini Report (@IlliniReport) August 12, 2019

2019 Training Camp XV: Saturday's Practice #Illini https://t.co/eTXGsMVxTU

— illiniboardfeed (@illiniboardfeed) August 11, 2019

Great to be back in Memorial Stadium today. In 3️⃣weeks it's for real.

🔜 8.31.19#Illini 🔶🔷 pic.twitter.com/4hQWWxuIAY

— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 11, 2019

It was the first practice at Memorial Stadium for @IlliniFootball, and @WCIA3Marlee recaps the day in episode 8 of Camping with the #Illini. Several players said it felt like game day, with the practice drawing a large crowd. More here:https://t.co/d5TXMsUZKx

— WCIA 3 Sports (@WCIA3sports) August 11, 2019

Yes, Wole Betiku's (@Kingwolehoudini)muscles have muscles, yes he was a 5-star prospect and yes, he's seeking a fresh start with the #illini. But that hardly defines him. He paints, plays music and is a critical thinker who grew up fast. https://t.co/AhWPPiT6bb

— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) August 10, 2019

The @suntimes_sports Sports Saturday cover, featuring Lovie Smith, who says it's winning time at Illinois, by @SLGreenberg - https://t.co/MKBCAy912m #Illini pic.twitter.com/LRcH5YJCKl

— Sun-Times Sports (@suntimes_sports) August 10, 2019

Had a great time at Memorial Stadium this evening. @IlliniFootball always does such a great job with these events. Thank you to the young men willing to spend their time after practice mingling with our future fans. #Illini @edfrom229 @i_williams11 @TrevonSidney @IlliniAthletics pic.twitter.com/pWWfuGrKsG

— Johnny Vulture (@IlliniSmitty) August 11, 2019

Great day at Memorial Stadium capped off by a movie on the big screen 📽🧞‍♂️

Thanks for all the support, #Illini Nation! pic.twitter.com/WVN4Q9RG7z

— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 11, 2019

I would like to thank all the schools that recruited me but at this point I would like to focus on these three schools
1. Nebraska #GBR #Huskers
2. Purdue #BoilerUp
3. Illinois #littyville pic.twitter.com/ROJjV02oJJ

— Lawaun Powell (@waunn2x) August 10, 2019

We ran out of gas in the final game against The Netherlands. #Illini finish the Italy Tour with a 3-1 record.

Great experience heading into 2019-20! #EveryDayGuys 🔶🔷 pic.twitter.com/ZHuoyDHUpw

— Illinois Basketball (@IlliniMBB) August 10, 2019

Box score from tonight's 82-72 loss to the Netherlands National B Team. This was the final game of the Italy Tour for the #Illini, who finish their trip with a 3-1 record. pic.twitter.com/yvFMsYat1j

— Illinois Basketball (@IlliniMBB) August 10, 2019