"I kind of learned that the first time I went to the Kentucky Derby, right? Nobody was betting on the jockeys. Everybody was betting on the horses."
Nick Rolovich came to Washington State as a fun-loving coach, known nationally for his off-the-wall antics and an ability to win.
Charleston's Adam Drake and Mattoon's Reynae Hutchinson were among the latest members inducted into the Eastern Illinois Athletic Hall of Fame.
A college basketball player hatched the idea after seeing a discrimination case nearly implode his own team, then wondering why nobody had done anything about it sooner.
Steven Wright grew up idolizing former San Francisco 49ers safety Ronnie Lott.
Illinois Wesleyan's defense kept Millikin out of the end zone early and recorded its first shutout against the Big Blue in 13 years.
Both teams are now 2-4, 2-3 CCIW on the season.
The Big Blue beat the Titans last spring 38-28 at Lindsay Field.
"It’s kind of to be determined," Illinois coach Bret Bielema said Tuesday.
"Instead of trying to get people to give something to me and to get a birthday present for me, I wanted to give people something from me."
Illinois guard Andre Curbelo was named the Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year last season.
"I'm gonna come in and work hard," Payne said, pointing at the slogan on the tongues of his sneakers. "Just try to be the 'Every day guy' like they say."
The orange, blue and white have changed plenty of times over the years. A look at the Illini uniforms.
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"I was in four different states (Monday)," Bielema said.
"I found out (about the public) practice and I told him, and he said, 'Yeah! Yeah! Let's go!'" Virg Jacques said, laughing.
Illinois participated in Big Ten Media Days on Oct. 7.
Illinois held a public practice for fans Saturday.
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With the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team officially announcing its 2021 recruiting class Wednesday, here's a look at the newest players, with stats and highlights from their high school careers along with FaceTime calls from current UW players welcoming them to the Badgers family.
With the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team officially announcing its 2021 recruiting class Wednesday, here's a look at the newest players, with stats and highlights from their high school careers along with FaceTime calls from current UW players welcoming them to the Badgers family.
