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Illini WBB guard Genesis Bryant interns with BTN at Media Days: 'I think that field just fits me'
CHAMPAIGN — When Genesis Bryant was five years old, she proudly stood on national television in the finals of the Reading Rainbow contest without batting an eye. Bryant finished second, she said, in that competition. No small feat. But, at least in retrospect, she learned the value of confidence and the art of communication. Even back then.
The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: Oct. 11, 2024
Oct. 11—➜ at the popular downtown Champaign establishment. Can't make it out? Listen in on WDWS 1400-AM and 93.9-FM. ➜ . Even if Illinois football hasn't owned it since beating Purdue in 2019, the two nearby Big Ten rivals have played for the trophy every year since 1943 and will do so again on Saturday. ➜ , who is retiring as the Warriors coach after 24 seasons. Without fail, Hartman ...
‘Saving lives is the goal’: Marching Illini encouraging stem cell donations with this weekend’s halftime show
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois Football is back in Memorial Stadium this Saturday, and with that, comes a unique halftime show from the Marching Illini. This weekend, the group’s show will spread a message of hope, spreading awareness about the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), formerly known as “Be The Match.” The non-profit organization looks […]
Notebook: Illini looking for more OL consistency; Wigenton needs to show more in practice; Goda's path to a TD
CHAMPAIGN — The sack numbers don't look pretty for the Illini in the loss to now-No. 4 Penn State. The Nittany Lions (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) sacked quarterback Luke Altmyer seven times, including five in the fourth quarter. Given Illinois trailed in the fourth quarter and the run game couldn't find consistency, Penn State was able to pin its ears back and overwhelm the Illini offensive line with a hyper-athletic and talented defensive front. Abdul Carter brought Altmyer down twice and Zane Durant brought him down once.
Good Morning, Illini Nation: More schedule thoughts
Oct. 10—Most of the tip times and broadcast information for Illinois' 2024-25 slate of games was released Wednesday. As always, I have a couple thoughts. (And not just on the number of late games that are a tad detrimental to the only remaining writer on the beat with an actual deadline): Streamers here to stay The Big Ten further expanded into the streaming world last season with the addition ...
Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 871 | Illinois vs. Purdue preview with Tom Dienhart and Joey Wagner
Jeremy Werner previews Saturday's Cannon Trophy game between Illinois and Purdue with GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner. Dienhart break down Purdue's immense struggles in Year Two under Ryan Walters, the former Illinois defensive coordinator, and the temperature in West Lafayette entering Saturday's game at Illinois. Wagner and Werner then answer a six-pack of questions about Illinois football, including potential tweaks out of the off week and their picks to click against Purdue.
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