UCLA received a bowl invitation despite it's losing record. This will be Rick Neuheisal's last game as the Bruin's head coach. After starting 6-0 Illinois set a record by losing their last 6 games. Ron Zook was fired during the latter streak. The Illini defense has the best players in defensive end Whitney Mercillus and tackle Akeem Spence. James Franklin, the talented junior tailback for UCLA will find it difficult to run against the Illini defense. Both teams are desperate to remake their programs, however, and need this win to set teh tone heading into next season...
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Illini Collapse Under Purdue Pressure
The Fighting Illini basketball team knew it would be in for a battle when it played a gritty Purdue squad at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette Saturday. The Illini stayed in it for the first half, but Purdue kicked into an extra gear in the second half and ran away with a 75-60 win.
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Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl
UCLA Bruins vs. Illinois Fighting Illini
Dec. 31, 3:30 pm EST
AT&T Park (San Francisco)
TV: ESPN
Line: Illinois -3
Listen, Kraft, if you really want to make a dent in fighting hunger, I suggest giving us something better than this schlock.
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Football. Illinois beats UCLA 20-14 in Fight Hunger Bowl
Terry Hawthorne returned an interception 39 yards for Illinois' first touchdown late in the third quarter and the Illini snapped a six-game losing streak by beating UCLA 20-14 in the Fight Hunger Bowl.
Late interception helps Illinois edge UCLA
Terry Hawthorne returned an interception 39 yards for Illinois' first touchdown late in the third quarter and the Illini snapped a six-game losing streak by beating UCLA 20-14 in the Fight Hunger Bowl.
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Dec 31, 4:00 PM | Mackey Arena
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M. Basketball. Illinois Topped By Purdue, 75-60
Purdue beat Illinois 75-60 on Saturday. Brandon Paul scored 17 points and D.J. Richardson had 15 points and six rebounds for the Fighting Illini (12-3, 1-1), who have lost three of their last five games. Purdue led at halftime 26-24, then started the second half on a 26-5 run. The spurt was capped with a 3-pointer by Byrd with 12:08 left.
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