Ricky WidmerRicky Widmer

I am the lead editor of Writing Illini (writingillini.com). I currently live in the beautiful city of Chicago. I am currently a college student studying music. My favorite sports teams include: the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bulls, the Minnesota Vikings, and the Virginia Tech Hokies.

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Illinois Basketball Roundtable: Did Brandon Paul Help his Draft Stock at NBA Combine?

The staff of Writing Illini gives their opinions about Brandon Paul’s performance at the 2013 NBA Combine. The guys discuss is Paul helped his draft stock and where he could be selected in this…Read More

Illinois Baseball: Michigan Big Ten Tournament Preview

The Illinois Fighting Illini will play their second game of the Big Ten Tournament today against the Michigan Wolverines. The 2013 Big Ten Tournament is being hosted at Target Field in Minnesota (the…Read More

Illinois Football Recruiting: Rashawn Shaw Receives Offer From Fighting Illini

2014 weak-side defensive end Rashawn Shaw received an offer from the Illinois Fighting Illini on Wednesday. The Florida native has been gaining plenty of interest from the Midwest. The Illini became the…Read More

Georgia Tech Football Recruiting: Illinois Offers Terronne Prescod

2014 offensive guard Terronne Prescod received an offer from the Illinois Fighting Illini on Wednesday. Prescod has a rating of 81 and is ranked in the Top 100 OGs across the nation. Prescod has received…Read More

Illinois Baseball: Minnesota Edges Out Illini, 4-3, in Big Ten Tournament Opener

After taking two out of three against Minnesota over the weekend, the Illinois Fighting Illini lost to the Golden Gophers, 3-2, in their opener of the Big Ten Tournament. The Illini came into Wednesday’s…Read More

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Illinois Football Roundtable: Should Wes Lunt Choose Illinois or Louisville?

The staff of Writing Illini gives their opinions about Wes Lunt’s decision to transfer either…Read More

Illinois Baseball: Minnesota Big Ten Tournament Preview

The Illinois Fighting Illini will play their first game of the Big Ten Tournament today against the Minnesota…Read More

Syracuse Football Recruiting: Illinois Offers Thomas Wilson

On Tuesday, the Illinois Fighting Illini extended an offer to 2014 athlete Thomas Wilson. Wilson has…Read More

Florida Football Recruiting: Illinois Offers Richard Yeargin III

2014 outside linebacker Richard Yeargin III received an offer from the Illinois Fighting Illini on Monday.…Read More

Wake Forest Football Recruiting: Illinois Offers Jaboree Williams

2014 inside linebacker Jaboree Williams received an offer from the Illinois Fighting Illini on May 20th.…Read More

Arkansas Football Recruiting: Illinois Offers Kirk Tucker

2014 outside linebacker Kirk Tucker received an offer from the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday. Tucker…Read More

Iowa Football Recruiting: Illinois Offers Ryan Izzo

2014 tight end Ryan Izzo received an offer from the Illinois Fighting Illini on May 17th. Izzo was one…Read More

Missouri Football Recruiting: Illinois Offers Cole Cook

2014 tight end Cole Cook received an offer from the Illinois Fighting Illini on May 17th. This was Cook’s…Read More

Illinois Football Roundtable: Is Aaron Bailey the Future After Nathan Scheelhaase?

The staff of Writing Illini gives their opinions about whether or not freshman Aaron Bailey is the future…Read More

2013 NBA Draft Combine: How Did Brandon Paul Fare at the NBA Combine?

Former Illinois Fighting Illini guard Brandon Paul participated in the NBA Combine at Attack Athletics…Read More

Illinois Baseball: Illini Use Early Offense to Beat Minnesota, 4-3

The Illinois Fighting Illini were able to beat the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 4-3, in game two of their…Read More

Illinois Basketball Recruiting: VJ King Receives Offer From Fighting Illini

Illinois head coach John Groce is already looking to the future when it comes to recruiting and he is…Read More

Illinois Football Roundtable: How Important is It for the Fighting Illini to be Successful in 2013?

The staff of Writing Illini gives their opinions about how important is is for the Illinois Fighting…Read More

Illinois Football: Big Ten Announces 2014 Football Schedule

The 2014 Big Ten conference schedule was announced yesterday (click here for entire schedule). The 2014…Read More

Basketball Roundtable: Who Needs to Impress the Most at the NBA Combine?

The staff of Writing Illini gives their opinions about which player needs to turn the most heads at…Read More