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Arkansas Football Recruiting: Illinois Offers Kirk Tucker

2014 outside linebacker Kirk Tucker received an offer from the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday. Tucker has a 86 rating and is ranked 688th on 247 Sports’ Composite Rankings. He is also the second…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 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

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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

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…Read More

Win a LG Electronics 42-Inch LED TV from Writing Illini

Last month, we gave away a $300 worth of Sports Memorabilia…This month, FanSided and Writing Illini…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

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

Illinois Softball: 2013 Season Recap

Anyone watching the 2013 Illinois Fighting Illini softball team got the pleasure of seeing two completely…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 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

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 Softball: Penn State Big Ten Tournament Preview

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

2013 Big Ten Softball Tournament Preview

As the weather heats up, that can only mean one thing: Spring Big Ten Championships. Thus, in the second…Read More