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On a related note, here is an article regarding NIL that has some positive things to say about the fit between Illinois and Coach Bielema. I have noticed that Dodd seems to be giving us some good press lately...

From the same website, there is another article with a pretty amazing stat: Say what you want about Brian Kelly and his time at Notre Dame but by the end of his run one thing he did do was simply find a way to win literally all the games he was supposed to win. From lifelong Notre Dame fan Tim...

Some love from Dennis Dodd with a mention of both Chase Brown and having the Illini at 15th in his power rankings: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-power-rankings-tennessee-tcu-move-into-top-five-as-alabama-usc-take-big-steps-back/ 15. ILLINOIS Tommy DeVito...

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/big-ten-expert-picks-2022-23-bold-predictions-most-overrated-and-underrated-teams-top-players/ Illinois After leading Illinois in rebounding and blocks while finishing either first or second on the team in scoring the past three seasons...

Not pretty but a win and so much better than 63-0. Coaching is important.

More well deserved recognition for Chase Brown. We should thank our lucky stars that he decided to transfer from Western Michigan. Chase Brown, Illinois running back Speaking of Big Ten running backs enjoying impressive performances against stingy Big Ten West defenses, how about Chase Brown...

Tyler Van Dyke, he is going to transfer from Miami. /s https://miamihurricanes.com/roster/tyler-van-dyke/

It appears that redshirt freshman linebacker Kalen Villanueva has entered the transfer portal. According to the article, he was pretty far down the the depth chart at LB. https://247sports.com/college/illinois/Article/Illinois-Fighting-Illini-LB-Kalen-Villanueva-enteres-transfer-portal-186745144/

Welcome ZZ! https://247sports.com/Article/2024-point-guard-ZZ-Clark-commits-to-Illinois-the-younger-brother-of-2022-Illinois-signee-Skyy-Clark-186372791/

https://247sports.com/college/illinois/Article/Illinois-Fighting-Illini-football-recruiting-Zylon-Crisler-commits-to-Illini-181061274/ Big boy, hopefully good help on the O-line.

Oklahoma and Texas have formally notified the SEC they are seeking "an invitation for membership" beginning July 1, 2025. I don't recall seeing the information that it could occur before then. "If it happens earlier, each university would have to pay a penalty of at least $75 million to $80...

Jared Badie, your table is ready. https://247sports.com/Player/Jared-Badie-46102238/

Some Dickie V. chatter on here, not a big fan but I am going to leave this right here as it sums up how I am feeling right now...

A recent article regarding Burnett's recruitment: https://247sports.com/college/usc/Article/Basketball-recruiting-Illinois-Oregon-Alabama-USC-Vanderbilt-Nimari-Burnett-161310490/ Burnett broke down the schools he's in constant contact with, with 247Sports. Illinois: “I have a very good...

Maybe Jaylen Blakes is a possibility as well: What college programs have been reaching out to you the most recently? "Yeah, as I said, my recruitment is still open but the schools that have been contacting me the most right now are DePaul, Illinois, Texas, VCU and Yale." What has each of...