Ricky 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.
2014 tight end Cole Cook received an offer from the Illinois Fighting Illini on May 17th. This was Cook’s third offer of the week as Georgia State and Western Kentucky offered at him as well.
The…Read More
The staff of Writing Illini gives their opinions about whether or not freshman Aaron Bailey is the future at the quarterback position after Nathan Scheelhaase is gone. Bailey was recruited this past season…Read More
Former Illinois Fighting Illini guard Brandon Paul participated in the NBA Combine at Attack Athletics in Chicago, Illinois this week.
Brandon Paul. 33.5″ standing vert. 39.5″ max vert.#NBACombine
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The Illinois Fighting Illini were able to beat the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 4-3, in game two of their three game series on Friday.
After a second inning where both teams would score a run, the Illini…Read More
Illinois head coach John Groce is already looking to the future when it comes to recruiting and he is going to his old “home” state of Ohio for talent. On Thursday, coach Groce extended out…Read More
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The staff of Writing Illini gives their opinions about how important is is for the Illinois Fighting…Read More
The 2014 Big Ten conference schedule was announced yesterday (click here for entire schedule). The 2014…Read More
The staff of Writing Illini gives their opinions about which player needs to turn the most heads at…Read More
The Illinois Fighting Illini will play their final series of the season against the Minnesota Golden…Read More
2014 offensive guard Tanner Farmer received an offer from the Illinois Fighting Illini on May 14th.…Read More
The staff of Writing Illini gives their opinions about whether or not former Oklahoma State quarterback…Read More
The staff of Writing Illini gives their opinions about what the Big Ten Conference should expect from…Read More
The Illinois Fighting Illini were able to finish their weekend sweep over the Penn State Nittany Lions…Read More
2014 all purpose back Justin Jackson unofficially visited the Illinois Fighting Illini on May 11th. Jackson…Read More
On My 9th, the Illinois Fighting Illini extended an offer out to 2014 offensive tackle Frank Ragnow.…Read More
The Illinois Fighting Illini extended out another offer on May 9th. The latest offer from Champaign was…Read More
2014 offensive tackle Brendan Brosnan received an offer from the Illinois Fighting Illini on May 9th.
The…Read More
The Illinois Fighting Illini will play a three game series against the Penn State Nittany Lions in Champaign,…Read More
In a game they should have easily won, the Illinois Fighting Illini were upset by the Penn State Nittany…Read More
The staff of Writing Illini gives their opinions about the Fighting Illini’s newest transfer Darius…Read More