Riding a two-game away losing streak into a showdown with MSU on Tuesday, Rob is forced to wonder: is Bruce Weber’s micro-management coaching style working? Or, rather, will it ever?
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A bit of the old In & Out
Inside and out, Illini’s offense ticked like orange clockwork.
Hitters Duel
In a well-coached game of Big Ten stalwarts, Illinois came away the victor at the Hall on Sunday, and McColley got more than a mouthful from more than a few talking heads.
Iowa beats Illinois*
Interweb explodes, Weber apoplectic.
The Mike Davis Mechanism
On the eve of the start of the Big Ten season, Rob gets the goods from some of the Illini’s best.
The new Border order
So, the Illini have dropped two in a row heading in to the Big Ten season. So, what’s the good news? Rob’s got plenty, plus other news as well. Hey… better than bad news.
Jimmy Collins gracious, gratified
In the grand scheme of things, Illinois’ little hiccup on Saturday should prove harmless down the stretch. But that doesn’t meant that Weber is off the hook.
Illinois Loyalty’s latest triumph
Cary Frye, the doyen of local sports photographers, presents his latest masterpiece: Referee Bo Boroski checks the ball to make sure it’s a #7. …
Skinny legs & all
Those who braved the weather last night got an intimate look at the Illini’s victory over Northern Colorado.
Big Ten announces new … (yawn) … zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
I can’t believe I waited up all night for this.