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Archive for December 2009


Mike Leach is available
I think we saw the Illini take an evolutionary step in their offensive identity
Illinois 89, Northwestern 83 OT
Northwestern at Illinois Live Chat
Nash, Northwestern look for payback against Illini
Where will Illinois finish in the Big Ten?
Northwestern is ranked for first time in 40 years heading into Illinois game
Predictions for 2009/2010 Big Ten & BCS Bowls
Defensive backs in 2010
Linebackers in 2010
Wisconsin over Miami (FL) in the Champs Sports Bowl
Alex Legion leaves Illini
A few changes in order before Big Ten opener
Areas for improvement
McCamey's mounting turnovers are a concern
Illini Cheerleaders Fall/Winter 2009 - 113 Photos
Buzz Weekly Champaign Urbana / the217.com - Ripping off IllinoisLoyalty and myself, without the style points
Bruce Weber offers no defense for Illini's struggles
Wayne Blackshear to Louisville
Illini enter break with nagging problems
Hoops recruiting and class balance
Mizzou defeats Illini for first time in 10 years
Bah, Humbug: Streak's over
Quicker Missouri turns guards loose on Illini
Twenty-two turnovers for Illini
Missouri 81, Illinois 68
Illini vs Missouri Live Chat
Illini try for 10th-straight victory over Missouri in tonight's Braggin' Rights in St Louis
Illini-Missouri: The matchups
Illinois needs to face the music
For Illini, McCamey, good things come to those who win
Evaluating the Koenning hire
Zook may be a grim keeper: Even with new assistants, Illini could be in for a rough ride in 2010
An attitude issue
Illini Women 64, Oakland 50 - 29 Photos
How about one roster spot for a tough guy?
Paul Petrino offense
Reggie Mitchell to Kansas
Illini not in NCAA picture right now
Out-toughed Illini can't survive Georgia's best punch
Under-Dawgs stun Illini
Bad loss
Illini win streak goes south against Georgia
Morgan Park 80 (Wayne Blackshear), Robinson 79 (Meyers Leonard)
Georgia 70, Illinois 67
Illinois vs Georgia Live Chat
Guenther on the Assembly Hall renovation
Weber counts on 'D' to deliver vs. Bulldogs
Ron Guenther presents his plan for change
Zach Bolton commits to Illinois
Daniel Easterly commits to Missouri
Guenther speaks
Vic Koenning named Illinois Defensive Coordinator
Ron Guenther will speak to the press today
The Vic Koenning saga: All indications point to Illinois
Illinois freshmen adjusting to college game
Benn on Illini: 'It wasn't just one team like it should have been'
Laura DeBruler named First Team All-America
DeJuan Marrero at the Shootout - 14 Photos
Vic Koenning: Georgia or Illinois?
Reggie Mitchell staying at Illinois
Waukegan (Jereme Richmond) vs Ames (Harrison Barnes) Live Chat
Vic Koenning to be introduced as Illinois Defensive Coordinator tomorrow 1:00pm
The UI coaches and players have tickets to the Jazz-Hawks game on Friday
What to expect from elite college basketball freshmen in Age-Limit era
Will the new DC get the staff and freedom to implement their system without restrictions?
Local take on the Louisville Three (Brohm, Nord and Petrino)
Jereme Richmond, Harrison Barnes face off on ESPN on Thursday
Some thoughts on Paul Petrino's move to Illinois
The Big 14?
Jereme Richmond at the Shootout - 21 Photos
It's almost showtime: Jereme Richmond vs Harrison Barnes
Weber on Bertrand: "We've got to approach it as if it's going to be a redshirt"
Arrelious Benn enters NFL Draft
Meyers Leonard vs Chasson Randle - 29 Photos
Hoops rumor
Jonathan Brown commits to Illinois
Illinois to hire Vic Koenning as defensive coordinator
Big Ten expansion to 12 teams
3 things on offense
Larry Austin (8th grader Weber watched last week)
Assistant head coach for football?
Paul Petrino chat
Quality Education 76, Brehm Prep 74 - 21 Photos
Chasson Randle at the Shootout
Paul Petrino introduced
Q&A with new commit Simon Cvijanovic
Vic Koenning?
Paul Petrino: "We believe in FTS, feed the studs"
Watch Ron Zook's 2:00pm press conference to introduce Paul Petrino as offensive coordinator
Reggie Mitchell to Kansas?
Jeff Brohm new Illinois QB coach
Illini unranked in both AP and Coaches' poll
Illinois has hired Greg Nord as tight ends coach
The Petrino offense at Arkansas
Illinois 88, Western Michigan 53 - 24 Photos
Keller, bench put up 40 in victory
Defensive coordinator?
Illinois to hire Paul Petrino as offensive coordinator
Illinois 88, Western Michigan 53
Western Michigan at Illinois Live Chat
Hitler upset over Zook and Guenther
So who's the next commitment?
Paying attention to coaches paying off for Illinois
Jereme Richmond
Shootout Game 7: Quality Education 76, Brehm Prep 74
Jon Asamoah wins Illini football MVP
James Siakam out for season
Shootout Game 6: Champaign Centennial 71, Waukegan 55
Chasson Randle
Shootout Game 5: Rock Island 58, Robinson 53
Shootout Game 4: Mount Carmel 68, Peoria Central 62 (OT)
Shootout Game 3: Bowman 69, Manual 50
Shootout Game 2: Glenbrook North 41, Peoria Notre Dame 23
Shootout Game 1: Rich South 55, Champaign Central 47
Why hasn't Illini coach Zook's time run out?
There is no change here that I can believe in
Quality ball for D-Will's Shootout at the Hall
Shootout at the Hall schedule
What you need to know about the Shootout at the Hall
Illini Volleyball falls 3-1 to Hawaii in Sweet 16
Leadership
Guess the new OC
EDSBS: Coach redacted is informed of staff changes
Ron Guenther is still the AD
Ron Zook will be back for 2010
Coordinators to be hired on both sides of the ball; Disch and Mallory will continue as position coaches
Beathard, Pry, Schultz, and Woodford are out
11:45am update: Known unknowns
10:35am: Still nothing
Don't get your hopes up
Ikenberry: Meeting didn't take place
At the meeting with Ikenberry, a source said, Guenther asked for an extension of his own contract
Boosters: Zook needs to go
Hubie Graham, A.J. Jenkins leaving Illini; Cordale Scott could be next
Zook update: Nobody's saying nothing
Zook rumor
Marquette 65, Illini Women 55 - 18 Photos
Illinois volleyball seeks entry into elite group
2009 Shootout at the Hall
IllinoisLoyalty shirts
Illinois 79, Vanderbilt 68 - 47 Photos
Illinois' strong offensive game keys 79-68 win over Vandy
Illini get new leash on life
Fast start propels hot-shooting Illini past Commodores
Illini get off to 9-0 start and maintain lead rest of the way
Illinois 79, Vanderbilt 68
Vanderbilt at Illinois Live Chat
Fresno State 53, Illinois 52 - 55 Photos
Horrible idea du jour: Expanding the NCAA Tournament to 96 teams
The Rotary has dumped Illinois football
Weber imploring Illini to bring sense of urgency
Illinois 84, Boise St 77 - 17 Photos
Illinois soon to see if it's able to play against the big guys
Weber emphasizes Illinois needs to play better defense
Bardo's Breakdown: Crazy Illini fans!
Bill Cole: Hustle and attitude
It's over
Big Ten bowl challenge: More wins than losses
A look ahead to 2010! 5-7 (3-5)
Illini repel 2nd WAC attack to earn 'disappointing win'
Where was LeShoure on the final series?
An appropriate ending for Illinois football
It's been that kind of year for the Fighting Zooks
LeShoure looking ahead
Defeat comes on tipped 2-point conversion pass in final seconds
Illinois 84, Boise State 77
Boise State at Illinois
Fresno State 53, Illinois 52
Fresno State at Illinois
Weber seeking more consistency from Illini
Tisdale: Reaching new heights
Weber says Jordan eases pressure on freshmen
Illini Volleyball headed back to Sweet 16
Benn voyage? Illini likely to lose top WR
Will Memorial Stadium be half full?
Recruiting analysis: The Illini and the Class Of 2011
Volleyball hope matches at home will aid post-season performance
Williams reflects on ups and downs before last home game
Mom wants Benn to return in 2010
Those guys played like lions, hungry and without fear
Down by 23 in 2nd half, Illini rally, stun Tigers
Juice really did have his share of sweet moments
Illinois makes incredible comeback to topple Clemson 76-74
"Now anything's possible"
Illini earn their stripes in rally
Comeback a stunning turnaround
Big Ten wins Big Ten / ACC Challenge
In the zone: Illinois 76, Clemson 74; Illini pull off greatest comeback (23 points down) in school history
Illinois at Clemson Live Chat
This isn't an intense Illinois team
None of Zook's assistants have deals beyond Jan 31, 2010
Illini go from one frying pan into another
Illini still looking for leaders
Zook briefs reporters before season finale
Big Ten/ACC Challenge: Big Ten has shot to end 0-10 skid, but it'll take an upset to do it
2009 Fighting Illini football senior appreciation
What did they learn and what can they fix?
Illini volleyball excited to face new competition in postseason
Champaign Urbana Color - My new photography book
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