ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI NEWS
Asamoah Named All-Big Ten
2 days ago by
University of Illinois Athletics
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University of Illinois senior offensive guard Jon Asamoah was named second-team All-Big Ten by both the coaches and conference media tonight as announced on the Big Ten Network. In addition to Asamoah, four other Illini gridders earned honorable mention accolades -- WR Arrelious Benn...
Illinois' problems weren't limited to controversial interception
11 days ago by
Chicago Tribune
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Jacob Charest comes on strong in 2nd half after poor start
CHAMPAIGN -- This time Illinois fans seemed to be booing officials rather than their team, but there were plenty of reasons for them to voice their displeasure yet again.
Dogged Illini pull off 2nd straight win, but QB Juice hurt
18 days ago by
Chicago Tribune
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Quarterback Jacob Charest fine in relief of injured Juice Williams
MINNEAPOLIS -- As defensive end Clay Nurse walked off a sun-splashed TCF Bank Stadium field Saturday and stared at a smattering of Illinois fans, he repeated his team's nickname placing emphasis on the...
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.
Illinois Holds Off Minnesota 35-32
19 days ago by
University of Illinois Athletics
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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 over Minnesota on Saturday.
Sophomore running back Leshoure helping to turn Illinois around
20 days ago by
Chicago Tribune
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Sophomore running back in top form last 2 games
CHAMPAIGN -- At the end of last season, Illinois running back Mikel Leshoure was trying to suck blended spaghetti through a straw.
W. Volleyball. Four Illinois athletes named Academic All-District
20 days ago by
University of Illinois Athletics
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The 2009 CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District Teams were announced for football and women's volleyball on Thursday and four Illinois athletes earned distinction in District 5. Senior offensive lineman Jon Asamoah from football and junior middle blocker Johannah Bangert...
Four Illinois athletes named Academic All-District
20 days ago by
University of Illinois Athletics
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The 2009 CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District Teams were announced for football and women's volleyball on Thursday and four Illinois athletes earned distinction in District 5. Senior offensive lineman Jon Asamoah from football and junior middle blocker Johannah Bangert...
Upon Further Review: Offense vs Illinois
Personnel notes: Odoms did not play and was replaced by Roundtree. Patrick Omameh got a series late in the first half, probably because Dorrestein was injured. It sounds like Dorrestein might miss the Purdue game, with Patrick Omameh his likely replacement at RG. Robinson did not play...
NCAA Football Betting: Michigan vs Illinois
26 days ago by
Sports Handicapping Blog
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The Michigan Wolverines and the Illinois Fighting Illini will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Memorial Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Wolverines listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Fighting Illini, while the game's total is sitting at...
Asamoah Named to National Football Foundation 2009 Scholar-Athlete Class
28 days ago by
University of Illinois Athletics
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University of Illinois senior offensive guard Jon Asamoah has been named to the 16-man National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame's 2009 Scholar-Athlete class, and will vie for the William V. Campbell Trophy, endowed by HealthSouth.
Illinois safety Hardeman could play Saturday against Michigan
29 days ago by
Chicago Tribune
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Illinois coach Ron Zook has said all along he wouldn't be surprised if Donsay Hardeman makes a quick return to the field.
Illinois will use 2-QB system
October 25, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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He has seen it work in past
Just because redshirt freshman quarterback Jacob Charest was introduced to the limelight, that doesn't mean it's lights out for Illinois senior Juice Williams .
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 safety Hardeman hurt
October 17, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Illinois safety Donsay Hardeman was placed on a backboard and carted off the field midway through the second quarter Saturday night at Indiana.
Illinois safety Donsay Hardeman carted off vs. Indiana
Illinois safety Donsay Hardeman was placed on a backboard and carted off the field midway through the second quarter Saturday night at Indiana.
Illinois' Donsay Hardeman Carted Off Field With Apparent Neck Injury
October 17, 2009 by
Foul Balls
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While the Hoosiers currently lead the Illini 3-0 in Bloomington, there are far more serious issues taking place on the field. Illinois safety Donsay Hardeman lay on the field motionless for what seemed like ten minutes after making a tackle. He was surrounded by personnel and players...
Football. Asamoah Proves to be Valuable Leader on Field, in Classroom
October 15, 2009 by
University of Illinois Athletics
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For the last two-plus seasons, senior offensive lineman Jon Asamoah has been part of the Fighting Illini attack. He had an integral role in helping lead the Illini to the top of the Big Ten in rushing in 2007 and in passing in 2008. He hasn't been the only one pushing for success...
Illini still undecided at quarterback
October 14, 2009 by
Football Rumor Mill
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Anyone looking for Illinois' secret quarterback decoder won't find answers by scanning the list of this week's captains. Juice Williams and Eddie McGee are both captains for Saturday's game at Indiana, but coach Ron Zook hasn't decided which one will start...
In case you hadn't already, go ahead and stick a fork in Illinois
October 10, 2009 by
Dr. Saturday
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Michigan State 24, Illinois 7. For all the negativity surrounding their 1-3 start, the Illini still had a chance to begin bailing out their sinking ship today: Michigan State, in Champagne, offered a realistic...
Fifth-Year Trio Provides Leadership for 2009 Squad
October 08, 2009 by
University of Illinois Athletics
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Fifth-year seniors Eric Block, Doug Pilcher, and Sirod Williams have experienced the highs and lows of college football unlike any of the other players on the Illinois team.
Illinois defense as disappointing as offense
October 06, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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Unit needs big turnaround against Michigan State
CHAMPAIGN -- One look around the film room was all Illinois defensive end Clay Nurse needed as a barometer of his teammates' moods.
Penn State 35 ILLINOIS 17
October 05, 2009 by
William F Yurasko's Blog
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Saturday saw the Nittany Lions return to the win column at Illinois. They played their most complete game of the season and shook off the cobwebs from their Iowa loss.The first half was kind of bland, but the Lions really responded in the second half. It was just about an ideal bounce...
Illinois' Asamoah: 'We got to get this right'
October 03, 2009 by
SportingNews.com
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Illinois senior guard Jon Asamoah could turn his focus from the Illini's sorry start to his bright NFL prospects. After his team's 35-17 home loss to Penn State on Saturday, Asamoah seemed intent on helping turn things around in Champaign. Here are some of the postgame thoughts...
An obligatory look at Illinois
October 02, 2009 by
The Nittany Lion
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About the University "Illinois Industrial University" was established in 1867 and opened its doors in March 2, 1868 with only two faculty members. In 1885, the Illinois Industrial University officially changed its name to the University of Illinois, reflecting its holistic...
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