On this date 73 years ago today in University of Illinois football history — Sept. 27, 1947 — the defending Big Ten and Rose Bowl champions opened their season with a less-than-impressive 14-0 victory over the Pitt Panthers at Memorial Stadium
On this date 73 years ago today in University of Illinois football history — Sept. 27, 1947 — the defending Big Ten and Rose Bowl champions opened their season with a less-than-impressive 14-0 victory over the Pitt Panthers at Memorial Stadium
Monday's Black Lives Matter march entirely athlete-driven
It was announced on Aug. 11 by the Big Ten that fall sports would not have competition in 2020-21.
When, exactly, will it be safe for college sports to resume? No one seems to know
Lloyd Burdick starred for the Illini in the 1920s and he was born 111 years ago on Saturday — Aug. 8, 1909 — before dying tragically almost 36 years later.
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Born on this date in 1906 was Fighting Illini wrestling's first-ever All-American.
Top moments? Top performances? There were plenty of them. Beat writer Scott Richey highlights the best and brightest teams, coaches and athletes from the past 12 months on the Illinois athletics scene — and also looks ahead to what is sure to be an unprecedented year due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Illinois athletics beat writer Scott Richey weighs in with his marks for all 19 Illini teams during the 2019-20 season
It's a new world for all of us because of the coronavirus pandemic.
A look back at a memorable sports campaign for the Illini from 70 years ago
Cassie Arner is the associate athletic director for marketing, fan development and strategic communication within the Illinois athletic department. She's also a 46-year-old white woman who is the mother of a 16-year-old black son, Clevel, and has spent most of his life learning about what life is like from his eyes. 'I had to learn everything I could. I needed to be fully educated so I could understand and advocate for him.'
A look at the Illini winning the 1947 Big Ten track and field championships
Testing, isolation at forefront of proposal as Illini football, men's basketball players can start arriving for voluntary workouts in June
Tirapelle’s journey to national title at 149 pounds in 2001 his ‘fondest memory’ as an Illini
New rules will alter landscape in future years
Student-athletes will be able to profit of own name, image and likeness
Mental health of student-athletes key focus for Illinois athletic director
'We’re hopeful that some football will be played,' said the Illinois athletic director
Health is top priority, says Illinois athletic directorÂ
The sports world is still on hiatus because of the global health threat caused by the coronavirus pandemic. As he will until the crisis subsides, sports editor Matt Daniels spent the week telling the stories of those affected by the pandemic in a variety of ways.
The effort to add hockey is once again cooling on a deep back burner. How can Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman justify another mortgage when his athletic program is already mortgaged to the hilt?
'We’re open for business,' said Jason Heggemeyer, the UI ticket manager since 2005
CHAMPAIGN — Fifteen more former Illini standouts representing nine sports and spanning more than a century of athletics will join 65 others when the 2020 Illinois Hall of Fame class is inducted on Sept. 18 at State Farm Center.
All team activities now prohibited through May 4
Illini fifth-year senior finished his athletic career strong and has his future job already lined up
Sixty-two years ago on Sunday, the Illinois heavyweight became only the second Illini wrestler to win back-to-back NCAA individual championships.
He qualified for the NCAA Championships in all four seasons of his college wrestling career
Illinois coach on lost season: 'I wish I could take the anger, the pain, the disappointment, everything our wrestlers are feeling'
Crystal Lake native concluded his senior season with a 26-4 record while competing at 133 pounds and was a four-time NCAA qualifier
Granting extra year of eligibility a good start
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