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Beckman and Staff Sign 19 to National Letters of Intent
University of Illinois head coach Tim Beckman announced his first Fighting Illini recruiting class on Wednesday. Signing Day Headquarters | Recruit Highlights |
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11 days ago
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Illinois Announces Seventh-Annual Signing Day Coverage
Fans will get an inside look at Illinois' recruiting headquarters on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Coverage includes a live blog, a chat with Coach Beckman and exclusive videos and photos throughout the day.
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16 days ago
Illini to Host Football Signing Day Event at Assembly Hall
Illinois football coach Tim Beckman and his staff will host an event open to the public to announce the 2012 Fighting Illini Football recruiting class on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Assembly Hall starting at 4:30 p.m.
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20 days ago
Beckman Statement on the Passing of Joe Paterno
Illinois coach Tim Beckman's statement on the passing of former Penn State coach Joe Paterno.
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21 days ago
Mercilus a Unanimous Consensus First-Team All-American
Former Illinois DE Whitney Mercilus earned consensus first-team All-America honors in 2011, becoming the 20th player in Illinois' storied history to earn that distinction. 2011 Consensus All-Americans |
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January 10, 2012
Whitney Mercilus Teleconference Quotes
Quotes from Illinois junior defensive end Whitney Mercilus' teleconference on Tuesday regarding his decision to enter the 2012 NFL Draft.
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January 03, 2012
Two Illini To Miss Bowl Game
Illinois announced today that senior RB Jason Ford and redshirt freshman WR Jake Kumerow are academically ineligible under NCAA rules and will not participate in the 2011 Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl.
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December 23, 2011
Mercilus Named CFPA Defensive Performer of the Year
University of Illinois junior defensive end Whitney Mercilus was named the 2011 College Football Performance Awards National Defensive Performer of the Year Thursday.
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December 15, 2011
Associated Press Latest to Name Mercilus an All-American
Illinois DE Whitney Mercilus was named to the AP All-America first team Wednesday, bringing his total of first-team All-America laurels to nine. 2011 AP All-Americans |
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December 14, 2011
Tim Beckman Chosen to Lead Illini Football
Tim Beckman was named the 23rd head football coach at the University of Illinois by director of athletics Mike Thomas Friday. Watch Beckman's Intro Press Conference Live (3 pm) |
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December 09, 2011
Mercilus Named to Walter Camp All-America Team
Illinois junior DE Whitney Mercilus earned another honor Thursday when he was named to the 2011 Walter Camp All-America first team. Complete 2011 Walter Camp AA Teams
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December 08, 2011
Illini Place 44 Student-Athletes on Fall Academic All-Big Ten List
Forty-four University of Illinois student-athletes earned fall Academic All-Big Ten honors, the conference office announced Wednesday.
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December 07, 2011
Jenkins, Mercilus Named First-Team All-Big Ten
Senior wide receiver A.J. Jenkins and junior defensive end Whitney Mercilus were first-team picks by both the coaches and media on Monday.
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November 28, 2011
Ron Zook Statement
Ron Zook spoke to media on Sunday afternoon, shortly after Illinois Director of Athletics Mike Thomas announced that Zook would not be retained as football coach. Watch Zook's statement:
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November 27, 2011
Ron Zook Weekly Press Conference Quotes
Head coach Ron Zook met with the media on Tuesday at his weekly news conference. Select quotes are included inside, as well as interviews with offensive coordinator and selected players.
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November 22, 2011
Postgame Notes - #15 Wisconsin 28, Illinois 17
Postgame notes following No. 15 Wisconsin's 28-17 comeback win over Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 19, 2011.
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November 19, 2011
Postgame Quotes - #15 Wisconsin 28, Illinois 17
Postgame quotes following No. 15 Wisconsin's 28-17 comeback win over Illinois in Champaign, Ill., on Nov. 19, 2011.
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November 19, 2011
Illinois Topped By No. 15 Wisconsin, 28-17
Wisconsin had a 28-17 comeback win against Illinois on Saturday. Donovonn Young rushed for two TDs for Illinois. He finished with 43 yards on eight carries.
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November 19, 2011
Illini Pay Tribute to 15 Seniors
Each year, every member of the senior class has a tribute written to him by an Illini teammate. Get a preview of Saturday's Senior Day game program with these senior tributes.
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November 17, 2011
Mercilus Named Nagurski Trophy Finalist
University of Illinois junior defensive end Whitney Mercilus has been named one of five finalists for the 2011 Bronko Nagurski Trophy.
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November 17, 2011
Ron Zook Weekly Press Conference Quotes
Selected quotes from Illinois head coach Ron Zook's weekly press conference.
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November 15, 2011
Fighting Illini Fall to No. 22 Michigan, 31-14
The Illini (6-4, 2-4) finished with 214 yards of offense but had just 30 at halftime.
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November 12, 2011
Illinois Upset By Last Minute PSU TD, 10-7
The 21st-ranked Nittany Lions (8-1, 5-0 Big Ten) overcame six fumbles with Silas Redd's 3-yard touchdown run with 1:08 to go.
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October 29, 2011
Summer Yoga Program Gains Popularity Among Illini
Football can be described as the ultimate man's game. It involves athletes at the physical pinnacle of their lives colliding into each other around for 60 minutes in order to beat their opponent.
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October 21, 2011
Game 8 Notes: #23/21 Illinois at Purdue
Illinois travels to Purdue this Saturday, Oct. 22, to battle for the Cannon rivalry trophy. (Noon ET/11 am CT, ESPN2). Gameday Central | Printable Notes | Stripe the Stadium Map |
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October 17, 2011
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