Illinois Football Roundtable: Should Michael Buchanan Have a Chip on his Shoulder after the NFL Draft?
With the 2013 NFL Draft over and done, the staff of Writing Illini gives their opinions about whether or not Illinois’ Michael Buchanan should have a chip on his shoulders after dropping to the…Read More
Michael Buchanan Drafted by the New England Patriots in the Seventh Round of the NFL Draft
During the seventh round of the NFL Draft, the New England Patriots selected Illinois defensive end Michael Buchanan with the 226th overall pick. Entering the draft, Buchanan was projected to be drafted…Read More
Terry Hawthorne Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Fifth Round of the NFL Draft
During the fifth round of the NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Illinois cornerback Terry Hawthorne with the 150th overall pick. The fifth round selection looks like a bit of a stretch by…Read More
Akeem Spence Drafted By the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Fourth Round of the NFL Draft
During the fourth round of the NFL Draft, DT Akeem Spence was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 100th overall pick. The pick was originally owned by the Oakland Raiders, but was traded to the…Read More
Michael Buchanan: Where Could He Go In The NFL Draft?
Michael Buchanan is awaiting his fate in day 3 of the NFL draft and he, along with many Illini fans are wondering where he will end up. There are still some solid options for the Illinois prospect and…Read More
Michael Buchanan: Could He Go in Day 2 of the NFL Draft?
The second and third rounds of the NFL Draft are set to begin in less than two hours and all six Illinois…Read More
Illinois In The 2013 NFL Draft: Live Tracker And Mock Draft Projections
There might have been a few surprises during the first round of the NFL Draft such as: Geno Smith and…Read More
2013 NFL Draft Roundtable: Who Is The Best Big Ten Player in the Draft?
With the 2013 NFL Draft only a few hours away, the staff of Writing Illini gives their opinions about…Read More
2013 NFL Draft Illini Player Profile and Projection: Michael Buchanan
Michael Buchanan, one of the better defensive ends in the Big Ten, is a sure fire pick in the 2013 NFL…Read More
2013 NFL Draft Player Profile: Terry Hawthorne
Terry Hawthorne, a very intriguing cornerback in this year’s draft, is hoping to continue the tradition…Read More
2013 NFL Draft Illinois Player Profile: Hugh Thornton
Few players have grown in their time with the Illinois Fighting Illini as much as Hugh Thornton has. Thornton…Read More
2013 NFL Draft Illinois Player Profile: Akeem Spence
One of the six Illinois Fighting Illini players that will be waiting to hear their name called in the…Read More
2013 NFL Draft Illinois Player Profile: Graham Pocic
Even though he is long gone, one of Ron Zook’s best commits for Illinois had to be center Graham…Read More
Jenkins, Mercilus Taken in First Round
On Thursday night former University of Illinois defensive end Whitney Mercilus and former Illini wide…Read More
Martez Wilson, Mikel Leshoure & Corey Liuget Leaving Illinois for NFL Draft
Although it was not unexpected, the official announcements that three Illinois juniors from this year’s…Read More
Fighting the Fighting Illini: Joe Pa’s Penn State Nittany Lions, Part I
This weekend, Illinois heads to State College, Pennsylvania to battle a struggling but talented Penn…Read More

















