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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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 third offer of the week as Georgia State and Western Kentucky offered at him as well. The…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 at the quarterback position after Nathan Scheelhaase is gone. Bailey was recruited this past season…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 in Chicago, Illinois this week. Brandon Paul. 33.5″ standing vert. 39.5″ max vert.#NBACombine —…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 three game series on Friday. After a second inning where both teams would score a run, the Illini…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 going to his old “home” state of Ohio for talent. On Thursday, coach Groce extended out…Read More

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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

Illinois Baseball: Minnesota Series Preview

The Illinois Fighting Illini will play their final series of the season against the Minnesota Golden…Read More

Illinois Football Recruiting: Tanner Farmer Receives Offer From Fighting Illini

2014 offensive guard Tanner Farmer received an offer from the Illinois Fighting Illini on May 14th.…Read More

Illinois Football Roundtable: What Are the Chances Wes Lunt Transfers to the Fighting Illini?

The staff of Writing Illini gives their opinions about whether or not former Oklahoma State quarterback…Read More

Big Ten Football Roundtable: What Should the Big Ten Expect From Penn State in 2013?

The staff of Writing Illini gives their opinions about what the Big Ten Conference should expect from…Read More

Illinois Baseball: Reid Ropers Fuels Illini in Comeback Win Over Penn State

The Illinois Fighting Illini were able to finish their weekend sweep over the Penn State Nittany Lions…Read More

Northwestern Football Recruiting: Justin Jackson Visits Illinois

2014 all purpose back Justin Jackson unofficially visited the Illinois Fighting Illini on May 11th. Jackson…Read More

Minnesota Football Recruiting: Illinois Offers Frank Ragnow

On My 9th, the Illinois Fighting Illini extended an offer out to 2014 offensive tackle Frank Ragnow.…Read More

Western Kentucky Football Recruiting: Illinois Offers Kadeem Goulbourne

The Illinois Fighting Illini extended out another offer on May 9th. The latest offer from Champaign was…Read More

Illinois Football Recruiting: Brendan Brosnan Receives Offer From Fighting Illini

2014 offensive tackle Brendan Brosnan received an offer from the Illinois Fighting Illini on May 9th. The…Read More

Illinois Baseball: Penn State Series Preview

The Illinois Fighting Illini will play a three game series against the Penn State Nittany Lions in Champaign,…Read More

Illinois Softball: Cassidy Bell Propels Penn State in Upset Win Over Illinois, 5-2

In a game they should have easily won, the Illinois Fighting Illini were upset by the Penn State Nittany…Read More

Illinois Basketball Roundtable: What does Darius Paul’s transfer mean to the Fighting Illini?

The staff of Writing Illini gives their opinions about the Fighting Illini’s newest transfer Darius…Read More