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Archive for February 2011


Illini must slow Lewis Jackson to have chance at upsetting Boilermakers
D.J. Richardson (groin) questionable for Purdue
Photo Gallery: Illinois 81, Iowa 68
2/28 Bracketology
Video highlights: Illinois 81, Iowa 68
Illinois loosens up in win over Iowa
Weber throws a curve, Illini hit it big
Sports are supposed to be the "toy store". Enjoy it
Illini take important step in bolstering tournament resume
Seniors come through for Illinois
Illinois 81, Iowa 68
Live Chat: Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes
Illini face crucial game against Iowa
Rough finish
Illini need help staying positive
Mikel Leshoure says he'll be the first running back taken
New Illini secondary coach Mike Gillhamer meets the media
Weber's pre-Iowa press conference
Illinois: All alone in 6th place
Opening the curtain on the NCAA Tournament selection process
Weber on Mike Davis: "He got the message. It's better now than never"
Illinois: Worst college hoops state in the union?
Illinois hires Mike Gillhamer to coach defensive backs
IHSA: Illinois HS football state title games will be played at Memorial Stadium in even-numbered years
Illini have eerie feel
Bruce Pearl cheated 4 days after teary apology, promise
Corey Liuget
On the bubble: 12 teams to watch
Deron Williams traded to New Jersey Nets
NCAA charges Pearl, Kiffin in UT case
Lighty shows what Illini are missing
Another curious moment in McCamey's career
And I thought it'd be easy as 1-2-3...
Lighty turns out the lights on Illini
Ohio State 89, Illinois 70
Live Chat: Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio State Buckeyes
Illini vs Buckeyes
Illini know what to expect from Ohio State
OSU playing in 'role reversal' 6 years later as No. 2 team faces unranked Illinois
Three easy steps for Illinois at No. 2 Ohio State
Time to get D.J. going
Weber: "I told them I don't know anyone in the country that would say Illinois is going to Ohio State to win"
Illinois vs Indiana: Saturday, March 5, 11:00am CT, BTN
2/21 Bracketology: Illinois a 9 seed
Pre-combine NFL mock draft
Bubble watch
Illini trying to avoid being "sorry cats again"
Illini take beating in more ways than one
Healthy Lucas causes pain for Illinois
Michigan State 61, Illinois 57
Live Chat: Illinois Fighting Illini at Michigan State Spartans
Illini are still looking for a way to loosen up
ESPN GameDay at Michigan State
Michigan State has returned to the physical style of play that is a Spartan tradition
Like Illini, MSU trying to pick it up
ESPN GameDay: Spartans, Illini in national spotlight
More winning, less whining
McCamey on comeback trail
Photo Gallery: Illinois 54, Michigan 52
Video highlights: Illinois 54, Michigan 52
A win, but little joy in Champaign
Break finally goes UI's way
Illini dodges comeback bullet vs. Michigan
It was ugly, but Illini pull out win over Michigan
Illinois 54, Michigan 52
Live Chat: Illinois Fighting Illini vs Michigan Wolverines
Ron Guenther on the Assembly Hall renovation and Illinois basketball program
Ron Guenther on the Illinois football program, raises for the coaches, Butkus statue
Ron Guenther on his future: "I've made no decision"
Ron Guenther on Jolette Law: "Next year will be a critical year"
Live Chat: Ron Guenther, Director of Athletics at the University of Illinois, speaks
Ron Guenther's 4pm sit down: Part 1) no cameras, Part 2) cameras and interviews
Starting lineup options
Illinois vs. Michigan: Who's ready to make a move?
Toughness, togetherness among Illini hot topics
Darius Morris
2012 Illinois football recruiting: Rivals offers list
Michigan
Updated Illinois scholarship grid
Nnanna Egwu
McCamey says he's committed to Illinois
Bruce Weber
Big Ten minutes distribution by class
Support IllinoisLoyalty - Donate to the IL-Fund, help the site, and maybe win a shirt
Max Bielfeldt officially offered by Illinois
Ron Guenther will speak to the media on Wednesday
Photo Gallery: Purdue 81, Illinois 70
The next two games decide the season
2/14 Bracketology: Illinois an 8 seed
D.J. Richardson: "We have to have more leadership out there on the court"
Mike Davis: "A couple of us play hard and then three other people don't play hard--it's not going to work"
Hard to swallow
Purdue 81, Illinois 70
Live Chat: Illinois Fighting Illini vs Purdue Boilermakers
Mycheal Henry: His brother's keeper
Purdue
Two potential Disch replacements: Mike Gillhamer, John Lovett
Weber: Outside factors affecting Demetri McCamey
Orange Krush propels Illini to victory at The Barn
Is this best Big Ten season of modern era?
McCamey & Co. answer critics
Finally, Illini make a stand
Starting lineup switch gives Illinois a fresh start
Video highlights: Illinois 71, Minnesota 62
Illinois 71, Minnesota 62
Live Chat: Illinois Fighting Illini at Minnesota Gophers
Starting funk
Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan resigning after clash with Deron Williams
Roll the ball out
CBS, Turner set to televise all NCAA tournament games nationally
There haven't been enough wins
Illinois football season ticket information
Illini seniors running out of time
Still time, but clock is ticking
The Bubble begins to take shape
Dan Disch to Southern Mississippi as new DC
Misery loves company for Weber, Izzo and Tubby
Salutary chaos in the Big Ten
Illinois unranked in both the AP Poll and Coaches Poll for first time this season
2/7 Bracketology: Illinois an 8 seed
Iowa at Illinois date/time set: Saturday, February 26, 6:00pm CT, BTN
Weber's dilemma
No one lineup will solve our problems
How will Illinois finish the season?
Big Ten standings: Illinois still all alone in 4th place
Illini grade: D
Illini might need 5-3 finish; can they do it?
Circus continues for Illinois at Northwestern
Northwestern 71, Illinois 70
Live Chat: Illinois Fighting Illini at Northwestern Wildcats
Rough road takes Illini to Evanston
Shurna: "...I was pretty out of it"
Michael Orris & Chris Colvin
Bill Cole
Deron Williams named a Western Conference reserve for the NBA All-Star Game
Thanks to Indiana and Iowa, Illinois now all alone in 4th place
2011 Illinois football Signing Day breakdown
Early 2011 depth chart
Illinois' football class ranked 41st (8th in Big Ten) by Rivals, 34th (7th in Big Ten) by Scout
Illinois announces 2011 Fighting Illini football signing class
Illinois snags tight end recruit Jon Davis
2012 Illinois football recruiting thread
The 2011 Illinois Football Recruiting Class
Video highlights: Illinois 68, Penn State 51
Small crowd sees big victory for Illinois men's basketball
Illini plow past Penn State
Davis leads way in 68-51 victory over Penn State
Illinois 68, Penn State 51
Live Chat: Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions
Game on: Illinois vs Penn State, Assembly Hall, 8:00pm CT
Major shakeup required
Penn State has arrived
Illinois-Penn State: The closest series in the Big Ten over the last four seasons
Coaches vs Cancer Suits and Sneakers Awareness Weekend
A good morning in Evansville. Bus has arrived
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