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In 1957 my first home game as a Freshman was against Colgate and we beat the badly like 40-0 and I believe Ray Nitchke scored three touchdowns. Even though we had Tom Haller at quarterback and Bobby Michell in the backfield we weren't very good and had a losing season. It wasn't until after I...

A change of subject! Although France just lost to Spain in the under 19 final FIBA (USA finished 4th), Perrin had 14 points and 19 rebounds and really dominated the glass before fouling out. Could have used his inside muscle if he had stayed at Illinois!!

Only the top 8 teams in stroke play qualify for the match play playoffs starting on Tuesday. Tomorrow, the individual players championship is determined, and the top finishers will get direct entry to the PGA tour.

Looks like Paul Mulcahy of Rutgers and Malachai Smith (from Belleville, Illinois) of Gonzaga May still be available to recruit for point guard if they step away from the NBA draft.

The winner of the Maryland vs Northwestern game will likely be at 13-7 and be the number 2 seed. If Michigan can beat Indiana (and the Hoosiers lose to Purdue) Indiana drops to 11-9. If Indiana and Illinois beat Michigan, Michigan falls to 11-9. However in this case, since Illinois lost...

At an Illinois Alumni party watching the game, Illinois had a time out with 27 seconds down two. I asked a number of our fans, do you go for the early 2 (which gives Indiana the chance to win the game knowing that if you get two we are only tied and Indiana has the last possession? (Epps was...

On the NBA mock draft "Podz" is listed as the 40th pick ahead both Coleman and Shannon. He really has had a breakout year at Santa Clara and is apparently shooting 50% from the 3 in conference games.

Watching Santa Clara vs BYU on TV now and the announcer is continually raving about Brandon Podzeimski who he says is the 19th most efficient offensive player in college basketball. The scouts are there and he is shooting 50% from the 3 point line this year in conference play and 43% overall...

Unless we beat PSU we have virtually no chance for the double bye in the Big Ten tournament. If we beat them and lose away at Indiana and Purdue, we wind up with 13 wins. Unless Rutgers lose at PSU both Rutgers and Indiana will have 14 wins. This would leave Illinois and Maryland (unless they...

If your prediction is correct and Illinois wins all remaining games, except Indiana and Purdue away, Illinois will have 13 wins and be tied with Iowa, Rutgers and perhaps Indiana. If Indiana can beat MSU away from home, they will likely have 14 wins and wind up alone in second place. If there...

In order for Illinois to have the double bye in the Big Ten 2023 Tournament, it will be necessary to have 13 wins. This means that Illinois must win all of their remaining games, including Rutgers at home and Penn State on the road (assuming losses at Indiana and Purdue). Only If this happens...

Brandon Podzeimski is currently the 13th rated shooting guard in NCAA Basketball. We would certainly love to him wearing "Illini" orange!

THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY! After only two games at Santa Clara, Brandon Podziemski is clearly their star player. He is averaging 32 points and10 rebounds and is hitting threes at at a rate of over 50%. Maybe a bit more playing time as a Freshman would have revealed some of these star qualities...

As a trivia question: What is the only University in the Big-10 to beat every other University in the Big-10 in both football and basketball in the same school year??? Answer: The University of Illinois. (1983-84). Check it out!!!

How good is Amani Hansberry??? His class of 2023 rankings are: Nothing but Net Rank 9 Future 150 Rank 32 Prep Hoops Rank 68 On 3 com Rank 86 2047 Rank 139 What...