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Leonard: We're better than Northwestern
Days after Northwestern’s win in Champaign, and one day before Illinois plays No. 23 Indiana, Fighting Illini center Meyers Leonard was still thinking about their loss to the Wildcats.
Notebook: Zeller gets best of Leonard in Hoosiers’ win
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February 10, 2012
Meyers Leonard punched first.
The Illinois big man dominated the Hoosiers inside early on Thursday night, getting any look at the basket he wanted. He scored 15 points in the first half and held his counterpart Cody Zeller — with the help of regular double teams — to only one first-half field goal.
But Zeller punched last.
He owned Leonard and the Illini in the second...
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February 10, 2012
Zeller, Leonard have changed the game for their teams
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February 09, 2012
A year ago, Meyers Leonard rarely saw the floor for Illinois. The big man played only eight minutes per game and averaged 2.1 points and 1.2 rebounds per game.
Last year, Cody Zeller was helping Washington (Ind.) High School to its second straight state title, Big Ten basketball hardly on his mind.
Both Leonard and Zeller have quickly developed into dynamic college centers that have...
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February 09, 2012
Kendall Moore Excited By Illinois Offer
The Fighting Illini have targeted offensive tackle as a definite position of need for the 2013 football class. Having already extended a couple offers, they reached out to another in-state tackle with an offer Wednesday.
Chris Beatty Eager To Coach Quarterbacks
Some Fighting Illini football fans blame co-coordinators for problems with the 2008 and 2009 defenses. They are thus leery of having two men designated to share offensive coordinator by new coach Tim Beckman. But Billy Gonzales and Chris Beatty have no qualms about the arrangement. Beatty is eager to coach quarterbacks and share ideas with the offensive staff.
Athleticism Makes Walls A Quality Recruit
The Fighting Illini football team added a couple last minute decision-makers to its 2012 Signing Day haul. One of those is an underrated running back from Ohio with the size and speed to become an excellent college player. LaKeith Walls was originally committed to NC State but changed his mind after visiting the UI campus.
Indiana Hoosiers down Illini 84-71
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February 09, 2012
Assembly hall in Indiana was packed for the Illinois-Indiana game. Going into this match up both teams were .500 in conference. Indiana coming in at (6-6) and Illinois at (5-5). The last time these two teams met, the Fighting Illini won in Champaign 72-48 on March 5 2011.
Big wins have come at different times for both teams but who would take the match tonight?
The series between...
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February 09, 2012
Free Throw Discrepancy Buries Illini At UI
The Fighting Illini basketball team fought host Indiana evenly through the first part of the second half, but the Hoosiers pulled away for an 84-71 victory Thursday night. Three Illini fouled out as the Hoosiers hit 35 of 42 free throws. Indiana had too much firepower for the less experienced Illini.
W. Cross Country; Track & Field. Illinois to Face Top Competition at Tyson Invitational
The Fighting Illini women's track and field team will square off against an elite field, including nine teams ranked in this week's national poll, when it heads south to Fayetteville, Ark., on Feb 10-11.
Illini Begin Tough Road Stretch At Indiana
So much for the easy part of the schedule. While the Fighting Illini basketball team might argue it has already endured a difficult schedule, it gets worse. Four of the next five games are on the road, beginning at Indiana Thursday evening. The rabid Hoosier fans love to beat the Illini, and they will be out in full force to make the Illini visit an unpleasant one.
Hardee Sets Lofty Goals For Himself, Illini
Tim Beckman started recruiting Ohio aggressively after taking over as the new Fighting Illini football coach. He looked at several prospects at football factory Glenville Academic Campus, andJustin Hardee was one of two who signed tenders for Illinois. The defensive back discusses his recruitment and outlook for the future.
What to Expect: Illinois
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February 08, 2012
After a road win over the Boilermakers on Saturday night in Mackey Arena, the Hoosiers return home to Assembly Hall for a Thursday night meeting with Illinois. The Fighting Illini have dropped four of five and are 1-3 on the road in Big Ten play.
The game will be shown on the Big Ten Network (Gus Johnson and Jimmy Jackson) and broadcast on the IU radio network (Sirius 94/XM 192)...
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February 08, 2012
Indiana-Illinois Preview: Analysis, Point Spread, Prediction, TV Time and Announcers
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February 09, 2012
On Thursday at 8:00 ET, the 23rd-ranked Indiana Hoosiers (18-6, 6-6) return home to face the Illinois Fighting Illini (16-7, 5-5), on the Big Ten Network.
As always, Jerod, Ryan, and Andy will be here with another episode of The Assembly Call as soon as the game ends with instant analysis and fan reaction.
IU-Illinois Gameday Info
Date: Thursday, February 9th
Time: 8:00 ET...
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February 09, 2012
IU-Illinois Gameday Preview
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February 09, 2012
On Thursday at 8:00 ET, the 23rd-ranked Indiana Hoosiers (18-6, 6-6) return home to face the Illinois Fighting Illini (16-7, 5-5), on the Big Ten Network.
As always, Jerod, Ryan, and Andy will be here with another episode of The Assembly Call as soon as the game ends with instant analysis and fan reaction.
IU-Illinois Gameday Info
Date: Thursday, February 9th
Time: 8:00 ET...
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February 09, 2012
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