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Illinois AD sticks with support of Zook

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

It figures to be an interesting offseason at Illinois, but head coach Ron Zook still seems safe for a return in 2010. Athletic director Ron Guenther...

Blog | December 01, 2009

PSU avoided Bowden mess with JoePa

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Ten's best recruiter in defensive line coach Larry Johnson, who turned down a coordinator job at Illinois last winter to remain with Paterno in State College. Defensive coordinator Tom Bradley also has been tremendous...

Blog | December 01, 2009

Big Ten November superlatives

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...they surged down the stretch, rallying to beat Iowa and finishing things off with wins against both Illinois and Wisconsin. Defensive end Corey Wootton finally showed up in a big way, and Kafka showed why...

Blog | November 30, 2009

Big Ten could break attendance record

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...the places it matters most. The final Big Ten home game for 2009 takes place Saturday as Illinois hosts Fresno State (Big Ten Network, 12:30 p.m. ET), and the league likely will set...

Blog | November 30, 2009

Kelly not planning to campaign for BCS title shot

Brian Bennett, Big East

...for Oregon State," Kelly said. "We'd have three Top-25 wins, a Big Ten win [over Illinois]. "There are so many things we can't control. I can't worry about that stuff. All...

Blog | November 30, 2009

Big Ten recruiting scorecard: Nov. 30

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...perfect time to see how teams are doing. For all your recruiting needs, go here and here. ILLINOIS 2010 verbal commits: 8 ESPNU 150 prospects: 0 Comment: Another disappointing season finally cost Illinois on the...

Blog | November 30, 2009

Big Ten lunch links

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...from other schools, prep quarterback Devin Gardner remains committed to Michigan, annarbor.com's Dave Birkett writes. Illinois wraps up its season against Ryan Matthews and Fresno State, Mark Tupper writes in The (Decatur) Herald...

Blog | November 30, 2009

Big Ten needs bowl boost vs. BCS teams

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

Illinois' loss to Cincinnati on Friday closed the book on the Big Ten's regular-season performance against...

Blog | November 30, 2009

Big Ten power rankings: Week 14

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...in 2010. Adam Weber and the Gophers must shake off a second straight shutout against Iowa. 9. Illinois (3-8, 2-6): The Illini didn't get steamrolled against Cincinnati, but they also never really...

Blog | November 30, 2009

Week 13 review/Week 14 preview

Brian Bennett, Big East

...left forearm injury. He was better, throwing for 399 yards and a school-record six touchdowns against Illinois. Big Man on Campus (Defense): UConn's Lawrence Wilson is the Big East's leading tackler, and...

Blog | November 30, 2009

McCoy gathering steam; Ingram hobbled

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

Todd McShay offers his Week 12 stock report, including the resurgent Colt McCoy and the injured Mark Ingram.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Pac-10 bowl projections

Ted Miller, Pac-10

...ve seen on where things stand with potential at-large berths in bowl games. Bowling Green, Northern Illinois and Middle-Tennessee each have to be selected before the Bruins because they own winning records, and...

Blog | November 29, 2009

Big Ten bowl projections: Week 14

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Michigan State (6-6), Minnesota (6-6) Eliminated: Michigan (5-7) Purdue (5-7), Indiana (4-8), Illinois (3-8) Here's how I see things shaking out: Rose Bowl game presented by Citi: Ohio...

Blog | November 29, 2009

E. Illinois assistant coach dies in wreck

Associated Press

Eastern Illinois assistant football coach Jeff Hoover was killed in a car crash as he returned home from a playoff game against Southern Illinois. He was 41.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Rivalry Week breathes new life into this season

ESPN.com

Thank Goodness For Rivalry Week By Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com In case anyone needed a reminder, this is why rivalries are the foundation of college footbal...

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