ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI NEWS
Rushing Illini
October 11, 2007 by
Chicago Sports Review
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What is the point when a school goes from 'nice story' to 'serious title contender'? Is it when they sign their first blue chip prospect? How about when a player on the roster starts showing up on several different Heisman Trophy watch lists? Or could it be when the...
Toughest Venues: #9 Memorial Stadium
May 19, 2008 by
Nittany White Out
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Memorial Stadium, Fighting Illini style enters our list at #9. It was pretty tough trying to figure out the last 3 spots on the list between Northwestern's Ryan Field, Indiana's Memorial Stadium and Illinois' Memorial Stadium.
Penn State's Evans and Koroma return
September 22, 2008 by
Zombie Nation
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Both Rivals.com and Scout.com are reporting today that Penn State's All-American Defensive End Maurice Evans, and one-time starter at defensive tackle Abe Koroma returned to practice Monday. This is fantastic news for Penn State's beleaguered defensive line. From Scout.com...
Third-string QB could start for desperate Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- Ron Zook isn't saying who Illinois will start at quarterback Saturday at Purdue, but he isn't ruling out third-stringer Jacob Charest.
Illinois loses QB Williams, but beats Minnesota
Terry Hawthorne returned an interception for a touchdown and Clay Nurse had four of Illinois' eight sacks to lead the Illini to a 35-32 victory.
Preview: No. 12 Penn State vs. No. 21 Illinois
September 25, 2008 by
Zombie Nation
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Kickoff: Sat., Sept. 27. 8:00 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN GamePlan
Weather Forecast: High 50s, Strong Chance for Rain.
Host: Penn State Nittany Lions
Record: 4-0 (0-0, Big Ten)
Last Game: Won vs. Temple, 45-3
Injuries: Jerome Hayes (ACL - out season), LB Sean Lee (ACL - out season)...
Illinois RB Ford leads attack with 137-yard effort in rout
September 13, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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Jason Ford leads way with 137-yard effort in rout
All along, Illinois coach Ron Zook has said he was content without a go-to running back, instead using a group of players at the position.
SUDDENLY MICHIGAN - OHIO STATE HAS LESS LUSTER
November 11, 2007 by
Epic Carnival
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At least Ohio State took the loss well............never mind.
The Daniel Dufrene Fumble vs. Ohio State
November 13, 2007 by
deathrattlesports.com
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Check out what Sportscenter won' show. You tell me if it is a fumble. The play was not even reviewed!!!
Buckeyes Shit the Bed Heading into Michigan Week
November 12, 2007 by
deathrattlesports.com
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Blown fumble call, Boeckman and Juice were too much to overcome. Note: If you've been watching ESPN you probably don't know about the fumble f' up.
Run down of JoePa's Press Conference
September 25, 2008 by
Zombie Nation
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Joe Paterno sounded upbeat for the most part. He didn't want to talk about Maurice Evans or Abe Koroma, and fine, who cares? If we see them play, we see them play. I'm sure they'll dress, and the student section will call for them a few times. But doesn't anyone realize...
Blue & White Roundtable :: Livin' on a Prayer
September 19, 2008 by
Zombie Nation
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The questions this week were brought to you by... me. I sent them to all the Penn State bloggers listed below, but not all of them may have gotten around to answering yet. I know TNL and TINNOMJ have, so be sure to check those sites. But I recommend visiting all the blogs for only...
ABC Coverage Map: Penn State vs. Illinois
September 25, 2008 by
Zombie Nation
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Here's the coverage map for Penn State vs. Illinois. Again, I have to order GamePlan, since people in NoVA care more about a mediocre Virginia Tech team play a mediocre Nebraska team. Whatever, I'm still excited as hell.
OSU Will Actually Use It's Massive Video Board For Controversial Calls
August 27, 2008 by
DottingtheI
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OSU will finally end the long ban on replaying controversial calls out of fear that showing the plays could make fans rowdier and possibly violent toward referees and players.
Maybe the OSU-Illinois game last year played a factor in the decision or the departure of Karen Hollbrook...
No 13 Ohio State Buckeyes v Illinois
September 24, 2009 by
BrutusReport.com
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#13/11 Ohio State v Illinois Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio Kickoff: 3:30 TV: ABC The Buckeyes were #1 in the country when the Fighting Illini came into Columbus in November of 2007. The Buckeyes tasted defeat for the first time that season as the Illini shocked OSU 28-21. It’s...
Police Say Man Arrested Likely Wasn’t Vontae Davis
June 25, 2009 by
Pro Football Talk
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It appeared a couple of days ago that a potential record-setting run by the “Days Without An Arrest” meter had been derailed by Dolphins cornerback Vontae Davis, who reportedly was arrested in Illinois.
The only problem was that, without a time machine or the thing they...
Mikel LeShoure And Ashante Williams Suspended For A Game
September 08, 2009 by
Foul Balls
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I’ve piled on the Illini enough in the last few days after their embarrassing performance against Missouri on Saturday but just because I’m done kicking them, that doesn’t mean they’re ready to stop beating up on themselves. While the team did get some good news regarding Arrelious...
Penn State's leading returning tackler :: Lydell Sargeant?!
June 06, 2008 by
Zombie Nation
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Crazy, right? Someone had mentioned it a few days ago, and I honestly didn't believe it. I mean, come on, the guy got benched after getting torched by Ohio State. Yet, Sargeant made more tackles (70) than Anthony Scirrotto (65), Maurice Evans (54) and Tyrell Sales (50). He also...
Vontae Davis Was Arrested On June 9
June 23, 2009 by
Pro Football Talk
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Just as the “Days Without An Arrest” meter was within a week of the all-time record of 32, news has surfaced that Dolphins cornerback Vontae Davis was arrested earlier this month in Illinois.
Since reports of the arrest didn’t surface for more than an a week after...
Illini Speak'um to Nittany :: Illinois Blogger Weighs In
September 25, 2008 by
Zombie Nation
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Please welcome Joe, from Paint the Town Orange, a fine Illinois blog. I shot some questions his way, and he was kind enough to answer them. We're all really excited for this weekend's primetime battle between Penn State and the Illini. So without any more blather from me, here...
Word on the Street: Tate Coming to Maryland
January 31, 2008 by
It Never Rains in College Park
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This afternoon, Maryland is expected to land the crown jewel of their football recruiting class: 4-star wideout Kenny Tate. Announcement is at 5 p.m. Also, some notes on Terp recruit Davin Meggett, son of David Meggett from the NY Giants.
Illinois Illini middle linebacker Martez Wilson (neck) to miss rest of season
Illinois' defense has suffered a major blow as the team announced that starting middle linebacker Martez Wilson will miss the remainder of the season with a herniated disk in his neck.
Big things expected of new Illinois receiver Fayson
September 03, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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Florida transfer Jarred Fayson dedicates season in to memory of brother
CHAMPAIGN -- During Illinois' season opener last year, Jarred Fayson laid on a couch at a friend's apartment fighting the unusual feeling of being a spectator rather than a participant until...
Ohio State Just Got Juiced
November 11, 2007 by
The Sports Lounge
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Ron Zook can add an upset of the top-ranked team to his list of accomplishments this season in turning the Illinois football program around. His Fightin Illini took out the Ohio State Buckeyes 28-21 in Columbus, adding yet another stunning upset to this college football season. For...
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