After seven minutes of playing with a women’s ball, the Illini mens squad outlasted a tough Oakland opponent from Michigan.
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Healthier Snacks
Before finals, the Illini have to face a tough Oakland (Mich.) squad with a future NBA player on its team. The team loosened up with warm-ups yesterday. The coaches loosened belt buckles with McDonalds.
Frightened Illini to battle Ken Starr in Toilet Bowl
Ron Zook’s 6–6 Illinois football team today accepted a Texas Bowl bid. They’ll challenge Baylor University in the Ultimate Battle for Mediocrity. Baylor’s new President is American überprude & constitution eviscerator-in-chief Ken Starr. BAYLOR QUICK …
Return to Seattle
Snowfall kept Rob grounded and away from the “new” Battle in Seattle. Fortunately, we have intrepid reporters and photographers everywhere. Even in the liberal PacNW.
Meaningful rebound
The hype on last night’s game versus UNC had dissipated a bit due to a lackluster start to the season for the Tarheels. But that didn’t prevent the Illini faithful from making it into a spectacle.
More mischief from Meyers
Prior to practice Monday, Illini supermen gathered in the Fortress of Solitude for a display of superhuman feats. Mike Tisdale fielded balls heaved from Section C by Meyers Leonard, and from Section B by Tyler …
Al Brosky dies at 82
From the SID: Former Illini Star Al Brosky Passes Away at 82Still Holds Multiple NCAA Interception Records CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Former Illinois football standout defensive back and College Football Hall of Fame member Al Brosky …
Meyers the Menace
On a lovely holiday trip to Kalamazoo, Rob gets a victory out of the Illini and a tour of one of the better small American cities in the Midwest. Oh, just bring cash if you plan on going.
On to the Ale House
The Illini played Yale for the first time since 1949 last night. It was terribly boring. Next, they travel to Kalamazoo to face a formidable MAC opponent in Western Michigan. That will not be boring.
Thoughts from practice; Illini tip against Yale tonight
With about 3000 seats still left unsold, and lots of those sold likely to be empty, the Illini face Ivy Leaguers Yale tonight at the Hall. Rob speaks with players about that and New York inside.