Illinois Fighting Illini in the NFL: Week 16
Week 16 of the NFL season concluded with an NFC West match-up between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks. Here is how some of Illinois’ former players fared during this week. Rashard Mendenhall,…Read More
Pro-Style Pigskins: Super Bowl Edition of Fighting Illini in the NFL
The 2010-2011 NFL season is officially over and for the first time in 5 years, a former Illini does not have a new championship ring. Rashard Mendenhall and the Pittsburgh Steelers were unable to overcome…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 Mendenhall) remain. The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers will face off on Super Bowl…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 a strong showing, the teams of all four former Illini whom played this past weekend won and will…Read More
Pro-Style Pigskins: Week 17 Edition of Illinois Fighting Illini in the NFL
The regular season has come to a close in the NFL. For some former Illini, it’s time to pack up and start preparing for next year. For others, it’s playoff time. Here is a look at how former…Read More
Pro-Style Pigskins: Week 16 Edition of Illinois Fighting Illini in the NFL
With only a week remaining until the end of the regular season, the NFL playoff race is at its most…Read More
Pro-Style Pigskins: Week 15 Edition of Illinois Fighting Illini in the NFL
It was a relatively poor week for the Illini in the NFL this past weekend. Rashard Mendenhall had…Read More
Pro-Style Pigskins: Week 14 Edition of Illinois Fighting Illini in the NFL
Here is the week 14 recap of former Illini in the NFL. Read | Share
Pro-Style Pigskins: Week 13 Edition of Illinois Fighting Illini in the NFL
Here is the week 13 recap of former Illini currently in the NFL. Read | Share
Pro-Style Pigskins: Week 12 Edition of Illinois Fighting Illini in the NFL
Rashard Mendenhall, Michael Hoomanwanui and Brandon Lloyd accounted for four touchdowns during the NFL’s…Read More
Pro-Style Pigskins: Week 11 Edition of Illinois Fighting Illini in the NFL
Here is the Week 11 recap of how former Illini football players fared in the NFL this past weekend.…Read More
Pro-Style Pigskins: Week Ten Edition of Illinois Fighting Illini in the NFL
Here is the Week 10 recap of how former Illini football players fared in the NFL this past weekend.…Read More
Pro-Style Pigskins: Week Nine Edition of Illinois Fighting Illini in the NFL
Here is the weekly review of how former Illini fared in the NFL on this past Sunday and Monday. Read…Read More
Pro-Style Pigskins: Week Eight Edition of Illinois Fighting Illini in the NFL
Bringing back bad memories of the Bears-Colts Super Bowl, former Illini wide receiver/cornerback Kelvin…Read More
Pro-Style Pigskins: Week Seven Edition of Illinois Fighting Illini in the NFL
With the exception of St. Louis Rams’ rookie tight end and Michael Hoomanawanui catching his first…Read More
Dissecting Illinois (43) – Indiana (13): Game Balls, Catcalls & Pitfalls
Illinois defensive coordinator Vic Koenning is good. Scary good. His Illinois defense was dominant in…Read More
Pro-Style Pigskins: Week Six Edition of Illinois Fighting Illini in the NFL
Here is the Week Six recap of former Illini currently in the NFL. Read | Share
Pro-Style Pigskins: Week Five Edition of Illinois Fighting Illini in the NFL
Think fast. Through five weeks in the NFL, which player has the most receiving yards? If you said former…Read More
Dissecting Illinois (33) – Penn State (13): Game Balls, Catcalls & Pitfalls
Wow! Not only did Illinois finally win at Penn State, it flat-out dominated the Nittany Lions on Saturday…Read More
Pro-Style Pigskins: Week Four Edition of Illinois Fighting Illini in the NFL
After occasionally showing some chemistry during one brief season together in Chicago, Kyle Orton and…Read More




















