David Carey

David Carey

Joined: Jul 10, 2020

Washed up baseball player who lives out the rest of his career vicariously through writing.

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 02: A military fly over before the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini report card against the UTSA Roadrunners

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 22: Bret Bielema, head coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini speaks during the Big Ten Football Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium on July 22, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini report card against the Nebraska Cornhuskers

A baseball left inside a dugout at the baseball field at Maurer Geering Park on March 16, 2020.Empty Ball Fields

Illinois baseball: Illini look to wrap up the 2021 season

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 20: Three Rawlings baseballs sit on the field before a MLB game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Illinois baseball: Illini look to get back on track against Purdue

Omaha, NE - JUNE 24: A general view of a baseball and glove in the the field, prior to game one of the College World Series Championship Series between the Michigan Wolverines and Vanderbilt Commodores on June 24, 2019 at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

Illinois baseball: Recap of the Illini series with Nebraska

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 19: Trent Frazier #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates after beating the Drexel Dragons 78-49 in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum on March 19, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Illinois basketball: Illini report card against the Drexel Dragons

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 13: Ayo Dosunmu #11, Kofi Cockburn #21 and Andre Curbelo #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini walk off the court after a win over the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten men's basketball tournament semifinals at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 13, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois basketball: Illini report card from the win over Iowa

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 12: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini drives to the basket while being guarded by Jacob Young #42 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half of the Big Ten men's basketball tournament quarterfinals at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 12, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois basketball: Illini report card against the Rutgers Scarlett Knights

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - MARCH 02: Andre Curbelo #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts after a 76-53 win over the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Arena on March 02, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Illinois basketball: Illini report card against the Michigan Wolverines

MADISON, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 27: Trent Frazier #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini dribbles the ball in the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Kohl Center on February 27, 2021 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Illinois basketball: Illini report card against Wisconsin

Feb 25, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo (5) drives against Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Trey McGowens (2) during the first half at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois basketball: Illini report card against Nebraska

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 23: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts after missing a free throw in the second half of the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Breslin Center on February 23, 2021 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Illinois basketball: Illini report card against the Michigan State Spartans

Feb 20, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Marcus Carr (5) drives to the basket while Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) defends in the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois basketball: Illini report card versus Minnesota

Feb 16, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats forward Pete Nance (22) controls the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Trent Frazier (1) during the first half at the State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois basketball: Illini report card against the Northwestern Wildcats

Feb 12, 2021; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) reacts with guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) and guard Jacob Grandison (3) after scoring against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois basketball: Illini report card against the Nebraska Cornhuskers

Feb 6, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini celebrate after guard Trent Frazier (1) scores during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois basketball: Illini report card against the Wisconsin Badgers