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Torrie Cox Jr. staying hungry after solid start with Illini
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Ohio transfer cornerback Torrie Cox Jr. has made the transition from MAC to Big Ten look fairly seamless, but he doesn’t think he’s reached his potential. “I really don’t feel like I’ve done anything yet,” Cox Jr. said. “I’ve just shown little flashes here and there, but I’ve got to be […]
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...
Bob Asmussen | Bielema, Illini on upset alert
Oct. 8—CHAMPAIGN — The first of two open weeks for the Illinois football team is done. Time to get back to work. As he usually does on game week, Illinois coach Bret Bielema met with the media Monday afternoon in the Memorial Stadium press box. If he missed us (doubt it), he didn't let on. Before taking questions, Bielama brought up the rivalry part of the Illinois-Purdue series. The teams ...
Green Street | Value of early season games
Oct. 9—The Illinois women's basketball team is set to tip off the 2024-25 season in 29 days. The official start to the new season will happen three days earlier. That the Illini open up their third year under coach with a high-profile matchup against Florida State at State Farm Center is a big deal. It could be the "best game" on the docket for Thursday, Nov. 7 as a potential AP Top 25 ...
Jay Simpson | From Champaign to stardom for Boswell
Oct. 9—Growing up in Champaign, I've had the privilege of watching Kylan Boswell rise from a talented young player to one of the nation's top collegiate point guards. It's been a journey defined by hard work, relentless dedication and the support of a family that truly believed in him. Watching Kylan put in countless hours on the court, whether it was early-morning drills, late-night practices ...
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