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Archive for January 2012


Illinois 42, Michigan State 41
Game thread: Illinois vs Michigan State
Green with envy
Michigan State's Izzo backs Weber, his Big Ten pal
Beating Spartans would be a huge boost
How will Illini respond vs MSU?
Bruce Weber press conference
The new Illinois football helmets?
Illinois melts down in Minnesota
Illini come undone
Football commit: Mike Svetina
Football commit: BJ Bello
Minnesota 77, Illinois 72 OT
Live Chat: Illinois Fighting Illini at Minnesota
Illinois searches for playing time for freshmen
How to fix the Illini
Is Weber running out of chances?
Bruce Weber press conference
For many fans, it's a loss of faith
1/26 news & notes
Klee chat
Meyers Leonard shoulders plenty
Bowl eligibility may require 7 wins in 2014
Ron Zook and Rick Neuheisel will join CBS Sports Net for signing day
Tuesday truths: Illinois is driving one alum crazy
'No' vote puts Thomas in tough spot
Conference realignment 2012
Tracking the Big Ten football attendance figures
Weber: Illini season reaches "breaking point"
Illini to host football Signing Day event at Assembly Hall
1/23 Bracketology
Jereme Richmond pleads guilty to gun charge, gets probation
What's up with Illinois?
Loss is a headache for Illini
Wisconsin hands Illinois second straight conference loss
Football commit: Devin Church
Football commit: Jevaris Little
Wisconsin 67, Illinois 63
Live Chat: Illinois Fighting Illini vs Wisconsin
Joe Paterno dies at 85
Big (man) challenge
Weber says 20-25 minutes for Maniscalco vs Wisconsin but Abrams will continue to start
Football commit: Justin Hardee
Tracy Abrams may hold Illini's fate in hands
Joe Paterno reportedly near death
Football recruiting update
Tim Beckman explains "Only Orange"
Two trustees vote against Illinois' hire of Tim Beckman, cite race
Crandall Head to transfer to junior college then DePaul in the fall
Ron Zook update
Podcast: New Illinois co-offensive coordinator Billy Gonzales
1/21 player interviews
Rusty Illini can't overcome listless outing in 54-52 loss to Penn State
Illini suffer big setback at the hands of Penn State
Penn State 54, Illinois 52
Live Chat: Illinois Fighting Illini at Penn State
Tim Beckman's contract approved - 2 trustees vote no on Beckman over race
Crandall Head in process of joining DePaul
Illini hoping not to stumble on dreaded trip
Paul, Illini hope to keep bowling over opponents
Tim Frazier
Updated Big Ten standings
Crandall Head to DePaul?
1/18 Klee chat
The AECOM architecture firm to be paid $2,247,550 for the Assembly Hall renovation
Jacksonville Jaguars to interview Ron Zook for assistant position
1/18 player interviews
Bracketology: Illinois a 2 seed in Jerry Palm's latest bracket
Beckman hires Tim Banks as defensive coordinator
Jay Prosch to transfer to Auburn
Illinois in sole possession of 1st place in the Big Ten
Bruce Weber press conference
Jay Prosch plans to leave Illinois, move closer to ailing mother
Weber thankful to get a breather
Weber hopes to get 10-15 minutes out of Sam Maniscalco at Penn State
Illinois ranked #22 in AP Poll, #25 in Coaches Poll
Brandon Paul named Big Ten Player of the Week
Football commit: LB T.J. Neal
Football visitors over the weekend
Tim Beckman's Illinois football staff has been filled
Tim Banks the new Illinois defensive coordinator
Tim Banks the new Illinois DC?
B1G basketball: Illini tied for 1st place
Steve Clinkscale, Billy Gonzales and Tim Salem added to Illini coaching staff
Defensive Coordinator probably won't be announced until next week
The Buckeyes' defense at Illinois: Whose fault was it?
Brandon Paul's bionic three
Illini gain credibility, fans with upset win over Ohio State
Weber needs consistency from Paul, Leonard
Recruiting and the Ohio State victory
Bruce Weber was on the Score
Podcast: Sports Talk 1-11-12
A night in paradise for Paul
Bracketology: Illinois a 3 seed in Jerry Palm's latest bracket
Pregame: Illinois at Penn State
Photo gallery: Lou Henson Assembly Hall banner presentation
LSU receivers coach Billy Gonzales to accept the Offensive Coordinator job at Illinois
Photo gallery: Illinois 79, Ohio State 74
A special night for Brandon Paul
Paul scores 43 as Illinois shocks No. 5 Ohio State
Brandon Paul's historic night lifts Illinois
Paul with the game of the year (?)
Photo: Wednesday's News-Gazette sports page
Photo: Brandon Paul's 3 over Aaron Craft
Video: Brandon Paul's game-clinching 3 and block on Sullinger
Video: Brandon Paul vs Ohio State
Videos: Recruits at the Illinois-Ohio State game
Video: The first 60 seconds after the final horn at the Assembly Hall
Illinois-Ohio State postgame videos
These fans told me good game but they wanted a picture with my lovely mother!
One of the most remarkable box scores I've seen
Brandon Paul becomes the 1st player in the last 15 years to score 43+ on 15 or fewer FG attempts
9 observations on Illinois-Ohio State
The top 3 single-game scoring performances in Illinois basketball history
Brandon Paul's 43 points were the most by a Big Ten player in a game since Glenn Robinson scored 44 in 1994
Brandon Paul's 43 points the most against the Buckeyes since 1987
Video: Lou Henson's Assembly Hall banner presentation
Brandon Paul: 43 points - 3rd-highest point total in Illinois basketball history
Illinois 79, Ohio State 74
Live Chat: Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State
Weber sees beauty in ugly victories
Illinois-Ohio State preview: Centers of attention
Upset over Ohio State would be big for Illini
Illinois vs Ohio State: Maniscalco doubtful, Richardson improving
USC WR Kyle Prater to transfer
BCS National Championship - Alabama 21, LSU 0
Illinois vs Ohio State, Tuesday, January 10th, 8:00pm CT, ESPN
Bertrand is Superman
Bertrand leads Illinois past Nebraska
Steven Clinkscale might be joining Tim Beckman's staff at Illinois
Most memorable Illinois basketball game you have attended?
How about this potential Illinois football staff
Ron Zook to Tennessee?
Ron Zook to Auburn?
Lou Henson deserves spot in Hall
Photo gallery: Illinois 59, Nebraska 54
Jeff Jordan leaves UCF basketball program
Video: Fans boo the Illini at the end of the first half
Illinois-Nebraska video highlights
Illinois 59, Nebraska 54
Live Chat: Illinois Fighting Illini vs Nebraska
Illini vs Nebraska: Maniscalco out, Richardson may be limited
Illini freshmen make strides
John Hauser hired as Director of Player Personnel; Aaron Hillmann named Strength Coach
Football commit: DT Teko Powell
Former Illini Kirby Wilson badly burned in fire
Bill O'Brien to coach Penn State football
Jalen James transfers to LaLumiere Academy
Marching Illini documentary: March to Homecoming
Former Illini coach Gene Bartow dies at 81
Former Chaplain Monsignor Edward Duncan passes away
Illini win this one with heart, hustle
Defensive coordinator options
Illinois rallies, holds on for one-point win over Northwestern
Time finally comes for Myke Henry
Luke Butkus back where he belongs
Illinois 57, Northwestern 56
Live Chat: Illinois Fighting Illini at Northwestern
Illinois-Northwestern preview
Weber's crew looks to end Welsh-Ryan skid
Tenuta left town Tuesday night to recruit for Illinois, then called Beckman this morning with news that he changed mind
Jon Tenuta changes mind, will remain at N.C. State
Jon Tenuta, Luke Butkus, Chris Beatty named to Tim Beckman's staff
Jon Tenuta hired as new Illinois defensive coordinator
Sam Maniscalco "day-to-day"
Whitney Mercilus to enter 2012 NFL draft
Illini football will announce new staff members today
January 2nd bowl games
Tim Beckman expected to announce Luke Butkus as offensive line coach
Illinois-Purdue: That performance was embarrassing
Illini are toast on New Year's Eve
Beckman: There will coaching staff news on Monday
Kraft Bowl: A happy ending
Video: Illinois-UCLA Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl highlights
Illinois players win bowl for Koenning, Zook, assistants
Illinois overcomes tumult for 20-14 victory over UCLA
I'm reeling
BeardTalk
Trulon Henry
Mercilus ties sacks record, Jenkins falls short of receiving record
Vic Koenning
Joe Gilbert: "Guess we weren't a distraction after all. F---ers."
2012 Illini football predictions
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