Big Ten Halloween primer
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...They could easily be 5-3 or even 6-2 rather than 3-5 at this point. Illinois feels it belongs in this category as well. Nightmare on Green Street: Ron Zook and the Illinois...
Blog | October 30, 2009Zook will return in 2010, AD says
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.comRon Zook will return as Illinois' head coach in 2010, athletic director Ron Guenther announced Saturday.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2009Second-half outlook: Illinois
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Illinois Fighting Illini Record: 1-5 Remaining schedule: at Purdue, vs. Michigan, at Minnesota, vs. Northwestern, open, at...
Blog | October 21, 2009Midseason review: Illinois
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Illinois Fighting Illini Record: 1-5 (0-4 Big Ten) How did it get so bad so fast...
Blog | October 20, 2009McGee to start at QB for Illinois
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.comAfter a 1-3 start, Illinois has decided to make a change at quarterback.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009Coleman to miss game vs. Indiana
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.comOhio State strong safety Kurt Coleman has been suspended for one game for a helmet-to-helmet hit and "targeting a defenseless opponent" in the ninth-ranked Buckeyes' 30-0 win over Illinois on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2009Wilson to have neck surgery
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.comIllinois' defense has suffered a major blow as the team announced that starting middle linebacker Martez Wilson will miss the remainder of the season with a herniated disk in his neck.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009Illini look for fresh start in 2009
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.comThe heady experience of a Rose Bowl appearance in 2007 was tempered by a 5-7 2008 season for Illinois. If the Illini are to challenge in the Big Ten in 2009, it will be because of their QB-WR tandem of Juice Williams and Arrelious Benn.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009Big Ten villains, past and present
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...top villains, current and all-time, and I'll have a post Tuesday with the responses. ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI Current villain: Iowa. Until last year, the Hawkeyes had won five straight against the Illini...
Blog | August 17, 2009Schlabach: Big Ten lags in nonleague scheduling
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Big Ten. Why would he want to give up playing Akron, Syracuse, Temple and FCS opponent Eastern Illinois at home? A lot of the criticism is justified, and it never helps when big-name...
Blog | June 10, 2009Hope and concern: Illinois Fighting Illini
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...the biggest reason for hope and the biggest reason for concern for all 11 teams. First up, Illinois. Biggest reason for hope -- A wealth of talent Despite losing first-round draft pick Vontae Davis, defensive...
Blog | June 04, 2009Illinois spring wrap
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Illinois Fighting Illini 2008 overall record: 5-7 2008 conference record: 3-5 Returning starters Offense: 8; Defense...
Blog | May 06, 2009Destination: Champaign
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...57 toward the Champaign-Urbana area. I'm going to spend the afternoon with the Illinois Fighting Illini, who hope to rebound from a disappointing 5-7 season following a surprise run to...
Blog | April 08, 2009What to watch in the Big Ten this spring
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...39;t-miss information about spring ball and a team-by-team look at what to watch: Illinois Fighting Illini Spring practice starts: March 31 Spring game: April 25 What to watch: The defense needs...
Blog | February 16, 2009Recruiting needs: Illinois Fighting Illini
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...com's Adam Rittenberg Talent certainly wasn't the problem last season in Champaign, and Illinois once again will return several game-changing skill players in 2009. Though Ron Zook must be mindful...
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