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‘They can turn anybody into a freak’: Transfer TE talks leveling up at Illinois
(WCIA) — Transfer tight end Carson Goda will make his Division I debut under the lights at Memorial Stadium. Goda played three seasons at Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire before entering the portal and landing at Illinois. “Coach Tank and this strength conditioning group is unbelieveable and they’re doing great things every day and […]
Illinois just offered 2028 prospect — before he plays a high school game
I’m trying to do a lot of research here on his birthday, because I want to know if he’s potentially the first prospect born in the 2010s to receive an offer from Illinois. Anywho, Illinois reportedly offered 6-foot-6 prospect Cole Kelly on Saturday — before he even plays a high school game.
SCHUETT STRIKES FOR FIRST CAREER MOWA WIN
Saturday’s Tom Knowles Memorial at Spoon River Speedway produced another first time winner with the Morrow Brothers Ford MOWA Sprint Car Series. Philo, Illinois racer Kyle Schuett started the race in the ninth position and found himself in victory lane at the end of the 25-lap affair. Luke Verardi...
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Will to win
Jul. 21—Tre White didn't do much winning last season at Louisville. The Cardinals finished the year 8-24 overall and just 3-17 in the ACC. Eight straight losses closed out their 2023-24 campaign. So, it stands to reason, White arrived at Illinois this spring with winning on his mind. "I feel like I'm a goofy guy off the court, a fun guy, but the main thing I want to bring to Champaign is ...
Pierce Grieve wins 93rd annual Illinois State Amateur Championship
URBANA (WCIA) — It took a three-hole playoff to crown a champion at this year’s state amateur tournament, but Pierce Grieve finished the day on top for the event win and to earn an exemption in the 2024 US Amateur Championship. Grieve and Marcus Smith paced the field with a 279 total over four rounds […]
Brown-Hagger circles back to Illini
Jul. 19—CHAMPAIGN — Jasmine Brown-Hagger had not really kept any tabs on the other schools that recruited her out of high school after starting her women's college basketball career at Mississippi State. It was all part of having no regrets about her decision. The Shorewood native wanted 100 percent of her focus to remain on how she could contribute for coach Sam Purcell and his Bulldogs. The ...
Illinois Football: Legendary Moments and Historic Successes Revealed
Illinois' football history highlights its greatest moments, including controversial game selections and past successes under legendary coaches. Illinois went 8-0 in its most recent perfect season in 1923. The team also had unbeaten and untied seasons in 1914 and 1910. In 1951, Illinois went 9-0-1, narrowly missing another perfect season...
Brad Underwood changed everything — except himself — to transform Illinois
We’re a little more than 100 days away from the newest edition of Illinois men’s basketball taking the floor for a regular season game. Brad Underwood is entering his eighth year at the helm. With the Illini not only getting to the vaunted Second Weekend last year —...
'They clearly like to have a good time'
Jul. 19—SEYMOUR — Champaign East Little League's 11U team spent Monday night practicing in what used to be Seymour's schoolhouse. The building — which coach David O'Malley renovated into Old School Sports — gave the all-star team a chance to practice on turf that once lined the Irwin Indoor Practice Facility as they geared up for the Illinois state tournament. "It's been fun," O'Malley said. ...
Looks Like University Of Illinois - Eddie Tuerk
Only 24 more of these and I'll be caught up! (I'll never be caught up. But I'll keep plugging away.) I spent yesterday and today building up more 90 Illini articles. I now have ten of them queued up with the intros written. Now I just need to plow through them and write the "background" and "2024 outlook" sections. I can get ten of them done in a day so... make sure you look down below tomorrow because there will be 5-10 new 90 Illini articles down there. And let me tell you, I caught a creativity streak. These ten intros are 🔥.
For Little League all-stars from Champaign, it's time 'to lock in'
Jul. 19—That Champaign East Little League's 12U team is back in the state tournament isn't a surprise to its players. It's the group's third state appearance in a row following trips to the 10U and 11U tournaments in 2022 and 2023. "We're couldn't be more excited for these guys," coach John Phillips said. "They've earned it. They've worked together for four years. Our guys have been working ...
Danville prepares for inaugural flag football season
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Danville High School jumped at the chance to compete in girls’ flag football from the moment the sport was added to the fall calendar. “It was like a little birdie in our ear like hey, be prepared, because we’re going to have a lot of ladies who want to come out,” […]
Local sports recap for July 18, 2024
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Three players from central Illinois had top-ten finishes at the Illinois State Amateur Championship on Thursday in Champaign. TJ Barger and Parker Wisdom, teammates at Illinois State, and Bradley’s Carter Stevenson finished in the top ten at Atkins Golf Course. Barger finished in third place at -2, seven shots behind the […]
Boys & Girls Club Members Enjoy Dustbowl Basketball Tournament Action
DANVILLE — This is third year for the annual Dustbowl basketball tournament at the Boys & Girls Club of Danville this week and weekend. The young club members get a chance to see the game action up close in the club’s gym. Tournament Coordinator Jason Henton said with...
NASCAR Drivers are ready for the Brickyard 400 on Sunday
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – University of Illinois junior linebacker Kenenna Odeluga and Fighting Illini football head coach Bret Bielema are among the nominees announced by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) for recognition on the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. Nominees are determined based on their exemplary record of community service and impact on and off the field. Student-athletes must also show a strong academic dedication.
Danville Dans Lose 10-11 in Extra Innings Against Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp
The Danville Dans faced a tough battle against the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp, ultimately losing 11-10 in ten innings after a wild pitch decided the game. Dans tied the game 6-6 in the third inning after being down 6-1 earlier. Jack Johnston's grand slam in the sixth inning gave the...
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