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'The kid with grit': Illini TE Cole Rusk focused on bounce back after setback injury
CHAMPAIGN — Cole Rusk didn't miss a beat. He knew the answer long before the question was over. The Illini tight end of course knows that next season opens on Aug. 30 against Western Illinois. Rusk has to know that sort of thing right now. He feels compelled to visualize the end of all this, when rehab and physical therapy are in the rearview and when he's back on the football field and living out a childhood dream of playing for his home state team.
Illini football quick hits | Game Week: Purdue
Oct. 7—Illinois coach Bret Bielema and coordinators Barry Lunney Jr. and Aaron Henry were available Monday afternoon as preparation began for the No. 23 Illini for Saturday's game against Purdue. Here's some of what was said, courtesy beat writer Scott Richey: Unique roster conversations Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown announced Monday morning he would redshirt the rest of the 2024 season and ...
Monday's prep highlights: Prasanth, Harper have big days on the pitch
Oct. 8—In volleyball turned in six kills and four aces, chipped in four kills and added 14 assists to help the Knights (14-4) past the Timberwolves in a 25-15, 25-10 decision. 's nine-kill performance combined with 's four-kill outing to help ALAH (15-4) keep it going against the Pirates in a 25-18, 25-14. Who should be this week's girls' Athlete of the Week? It's time to vote for The ...
Michigan football: Bye week, Illinois and Sparty... it's do or die now
Believe it or not, Michigan football still has everything in front of them. I know anybody reading this is going to roll their eyes and tell me I'm crazy... but am I? Michigan football essentially has a new team coming in two weeks when they face off against Illinois. Jack...
Keller dominates at Spartan Classic, Unity girls win team title
St. Anthony's Isabella Keller runs to the finish line and her first state cross country title in the Class 1A race in 2023. Keller, who currently holds the top time in the state across all three classes, won the Spartan Classic on September 28. The sophomore is favored to earn a second state title in November. Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks ST. JOSEPH - St. Anthony sophomore sensation Isabella Keller continued her dominant cross country season, winning the Spartan Classic on Sept. 28 with a time of 15:59.6, just shy...
Notebook: Riley 'going to be huge for us'; Underwood figuring out last-shot options
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Brad Underwood paused, almost to consider how he wanted to approach the question of Will Riley and what the freshman's impact could be this year. Underwood has seen Riley in practice and saw him go on a scoring binge in Indianapolis on the EYBL circuit over the summer. Riley, all 6-foot-8 of him, was the No. 20 overall player in the Class of 2024 after reclassifying from the Class of 2025. He's blessed with the kind of length, athleticism and scoring punch to make an impact as a freshman. He's predicted to be a one-and-done first-round pick by some NBA Draft experts.
Five takeaways from Illini OC Barry Lunney Jr. on Purdue: Getting the run game going; Young QBs get key reps
Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. met with local reporters on Monday to preview Saturday's home game against Purdue (2:30 p.m., FS1). Here are five takeaways from his media availability. 1. Illinois wants to get the running game going. Illinois emphasized all offseason its desire to reignite the running game...
Three area schools finish in top 5, Evan Cook shines at Spartan Classic
ST. JOSEPH — Evan Cook of St. Teresa High School captured the title at the Spartan Classic on September 28, 2024, posting a time of 14:54.97, the second-best in the state this season for the Class 1A division. The race, which featured 195 runners from 28 teams, took place under clear skies and mild temperatures in the upper 60s. Cook's performance marked a significant milestone in his career, as he achieved a new personal record, surpassing his previous best times of 16:35.9 as a freshman, 15:22.9 as a sophomore, and 15:37.6 last year. His victory solidifies his status as one of...
Know the Foe: Nathan Baird answers five questions on the Purdue Boilermakers
Each week during the Illinois football season, Illini Inquirer will ask five questions of a beat reporter of an opposing team to preview the upcoming game. This week, we caught up with the Indianapolis Star's Nathan Baird to preview Saturday's 2:30 p.m. (FS1) Cannon Trophy Game between Purdue (1-4, 0-2 Big Ten) and No. 23 Illinois (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten) at Memorial Stadium.
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