All that's left is role of BCS spoiler

By MARK TUPPER

CHAMPAIGN - Until last week, Illinois still had a faint hope it could play in a bowl game.

Nov 18, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Illini get passing grade

By MARK TUPPER

Paul, Davis lead team past NIU

Nov 18, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Illini hope to follow with more fun

By MARK TUPPER - H&R Executive Sports Editor

CHAMPAIGN - Bruce Weber is a coach who likes to dangle themes in front of his Illini basketball players.

Nov 17, 2009 | 1:15 am | Loading…

Juice back in fold next game

By MARK TUPPER

CHAMPAIGN - Illinois' revolving door at quarterback is spinning back to Juice Williams.

Nov 16, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Early lead, calls don't go Illini's way

By MARK TUPPER

CHAMPAIGN - Illinois' season of disappointment found another layer of frustration Saturday when a late rally fizzled, ending with a referee's decision that had 60,523 Memorial Stadium fans boiling mad.

Nov 15, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Dimke takes over as kicker

By MARK TUPPER

CHAMPAIGN - Matt Eller's struggles as Illinois' field-goal kicker finally cost him his job Saturday.

Nov 15, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Windy City show sounds good

By MARK TUPPER

CHAMPAIGN - The idea has been percolating for a while now, and it's an intriguing thought.

Nov 15, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Wins have rejuvenated Illini team

By MARK TUPPER

CHAMPAIGN - Mikel Leshoure says the mood at Illini football practice has changed.

Nov 14, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Freshman put on show

By MARK TUPPER

Paul, Richardson pace Illini win in opener

Nov 14, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

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Illini face SIU-E, three local players

By MARK TUPPER

CHAMPAIGN - What could be an exciting journey for the Illini men's basketball team will begin with a single step tonight at the Assembly Hall.

Nov 13, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Offering early pays off for Illini recruiting efforts

By MARK TUPPER

CHAMPAIGN - After three years of staring at the presents with their gleaming wrapping and beautiful bows, Bruce Weber was finally allowed to reach beneath the Christmas tree Thursday.

Nov 13, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

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What could be an exciting journey for the Illini men's basketball team will begin with a single step Friday night at the Assembly Hall.

Nov 12, 2009 | 6:00 pm | Loading…

Leonard completes three-man recruiting weave

By MARK TUPPER

CHAMPAIGN - Most high school basketball coaches will go a lifetime without ever crossing paths with a 7-footer.

Nov 12, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

In theory, Illini have changed

By MARK TUPPER

CHAMPAIGN - University of Illinois football players and coaches have all thought about it and talked about it.

Nov 11, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Starting to come together

By MARK TUPPER

CHAMPAIGN - Maybe it's a good thing Bruce Weber can't figure out his starting lineup or his rotation of substitutes off the bench.

Nov 11, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Freshman Richardson a quick study

By MARK TUPPER

CHAMPAIGN - Later this week, high school basketball recruits Jereme Richmond, Crandall Head and Meyers Leonard will be able to sign letters of intent to attend the University of Illinois.

Nov 09, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

With spark set, focus is on the field

By MARK TUPPER

CHAMPAIGN - When it comes to Illinois football, the game within the game has been to guess when this goofed-up, whacked-out team might snap out of its two-month funk.

Nov 09, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Illini won't be surprised

By MARK TUPPER

CHAMPAIGN - When the score came trickling in last week, Bruce Weber knew he had a little ammunition to give to his Illini basketball team.

Nov 08, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Solve the mess, relieve stress

By MARK TUPPER

Illini offense wakes up; Zook, Schultz breathe a little easier

Nov 08, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

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