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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

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 Illini to be successful this upcoming football season. They are coming off of a 2-10 season under Tim…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 season will be the first season of the newly expanded Big Ten which includes the Rutgers Scarlet…Read More

Darius Millines and Darrius Caldwell Gone From Illinois Football Team: What Does It Mean?

The Illinois football team has lost a former starting Wide Receiver, and a potential starting Defensive End today with the departures of senior Darius Millines and sophomore Darrius Caldwell per Matt Daniels…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. As head Tim Beckman said in a recent YouTube video for Illinois, he is sticking to recruiting Illinois…Read More

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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

Ranking The 2013 Big Ten Football Out-of-Conference Schedules

College football never seems to take a break, so why should we? With the season getting closer by the…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

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

Illinois Football: Five Illini To Get To Know Before August

As the 2013 season approaches, the Fighting Illini fan base, as per the standard, have high hopes for…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

Florida Football Recruiting: Illinois Offers Artavis Scott

The Illinois Fighting Illini extended an offer to 2014 wide receiver Artavis Scott on May 8th. Scott…Read More

Tennessee Football Recruiting: Illinois Visits Dewayne Hendrix

The Illinois Fighting Illini were just one of three teams to send a coach to visit 2014 strong-side defensive…Read More

Illinois Football Recruiting: Jimmy Fitzgerald Receives Offer from Fighting Illini

On May 7th, the Illinois Fighting Illini extended an offer to 2015 pro-style quarterback, Jimmy Fitzgerald.…Read More

Chief Illiniwek May Return: Peoria Tribe Willing to Have Discussions

When one thinks of the history of Illinois athletics, its hard to ignore the image which is Chief Illiniwek.…Read More

Illinois Ranked 48th in Social Media Top 50

There’s no doubt that we live in the age of Social Media. People are either checking their Facebook…Read More

Louisville Football Recruiting: Illinoi Offers Henry Famurewa

The Illinois Fighting Illini extended an offer to 2014 weak-side defensive end Henry Famurewa on May…Read More

Georgia Football Recruiting: Chuma Edoga Receives Offer From Illinois

On May 6th, the Illinois Fighting Illini extended an offer to 2015 offensive tackle, Chuma Edoga. Edoga…Read More