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Tyler Griffey’s Game-Winner Against Indiana Wins 2013 Geico Play of the Year
On February 7th at Assembly Hall, Tyler Griffey hit a last-second game winning shot to upset the #1 Indiana Hoosiers. Today, Intersport announced on CBS Sports that Tyler Griffey’s last-second…Read More
Happy Easter from Writing Illini!
Happy Easter from Writing Illini! Please have a safe and fun Easter and as always we at Writing Illini are very thankful that you take time out of your busy day to read our blog! Have a Great Easter Day!!!
Illinois Football: Northwestern Gameday Preview
Illinois vs. Northwestern Saturday, November 24th – at Ryan Field; Evanston, Illinois Fighting Illini: 2-9, 0-7 (6th in Big Ten – Leaders) | Wildcats: 8-3, 4-3 (3rd in Big Ten – Legends) Kickoff…Read More
The Five Most Important ILL-OSU football games (from an Illini perspective)
As a relatively young Illini fan, I enjoyed a long stretch of football success against Ohio State. The Fighting Illini won 5 straight against the Buckeyes from 1988-1992. Those were some fairly weak…Read More
Writing Illini Under Construction
Apologies to our readers for the break in coverage only two weeks after resuming publications, but once again Writing Illini must take a short break in its reporting on Illinois sports. I am unable to…Read More
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Writing Illini Returns
As our readers have undoubtedly noticed, there have not been any new posts on the site since February.…Read More
Penn State vs. Illinois Basketball Postcards from the Assembly Hall
Courtesy of Nick Houska, who graciously braved the elements on Tuesday night, here are some photos from…Read More
Illinois 68, Penn State 61: Hoops Musings for the Morning After
The Illini get a much needed home win against the pesky Nittany Lions before heading back out on the…Read More
Illinois-Penn State Full-Court Vision: Live Blogging, Commentary & Analysis
9:57 p.m. Update Illinois wins 68-51. Mike Davis leads the Illini with a season-high 22 points. Bill…Read More
Illinois-Indiana Full-Court Vision: Live Blogging, Commentary & Analysis
Illinois falls to the Indiana Hoosiers 52-49 during an ugly loss that creates some serious doubts about…Read More
Pro-Style Pigskins: Conference Title Edition of Fighting Illini in the NFL
After another exciting weekend of NFL football, only two teams (and one former Fighting Illini in Rashard…Read More
Ohio State 73, Illinois 68: Hoops Musings for Several Mornings After
While hanging tough with the undefeated and top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday afternoon, the…Read More
Ohio State vs. Illinois Basketball Postcards from the Assembly Hall
Courtesy of Nick Houska, here are some photos from Saturday’s college basketball game between…Read More
Daily Deron: Williams, Jazz Continue Strange Road Trip with Loss to 76ers
While the individual play was better for Deron Williams following a season-low five points against the…Read More
Illinois-Ohio State Full-Court Vision: Postgame Box Score Analysis
10:00 p.m. Update: Despite a hard-fought effort, Illinois falls to #1 Ohio State, 73-68. Down 71-68…Read More
Fighting the Fighting Illini: Previewing the Ohio State Buckeyes, Gm. 20
After getting a must-win against Michigan State on Tuesday night, things don’t get any easier for…Read More
Michigan State vs. Illinois Basketball Postcards from the Assembly Hall
Courtesy of Nick Houska, here are some game photos from Tuesday night’s men’s basketball…Read More
Daily Deron: Williams, Jazz Upset by Determined New Jersey Nets
On Wednesday, the Utah Jazz traveled to New Jersey looking to bounce back from a tough loss on the…Read More
Illinois 71, Michigan State 62: Hoops Musings for the Morning After, Gm. 19
After missing Tuesday’s night game due to school, I got a chance to watch the MSU-UI replay on ESPNU…Read More
Pro-Style Pigskins: Divisional Round Edition of Fighting Illini in the NFL
After another exciting week of playoff action, only four teams remain in the hunt for the Super Bowl. In…Read More
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