Paterno defends matchup with Eastern Illinois Oct 7, 2009
Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno answers a question about playing a Division 1 AA opponent during his weekly news conference on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 in State College, Pa. He read off a prepared list of other Division 1 schools that play 1AA teams. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Nurse Earns Time Despite Late Start to Football Career Sep 19, 2009
by Molly Sheehan, Illinois Sports Information. Many Division I football players grew up sweating through summer training camps and dreaming about becoming professional athletes after college. (Fightingillini.com)
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"The biggest thing for me is that I have a lot of support around me with my family, the coaches and my teammates and they will help me get through this. I was really looking forward to being a leader on this defense, but I can still do that from the sidelines. I will get healed and make sure I am 100 percent for next season."(Information courtesy University of Illinois sports information). Later in the day, Zook said he expected Wilson to miss three to seven months of football depending on when... (Illinois Sports -- Rivals.com)
GAME TRACKER: UNI vs. Western Illinois, Eastern Illinois Sep 12, 2009
Western Illinois sports the same purple and gold school colors as UNI, while Eastern Illinois goes by the same nickname as the Panthers. - Compiled by Courier Sports Writer Brian Pals. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Ricketts' Wrigley game plan: rehab on a budget Aug 26, 2009
Still, a renovation topping out at $250 million would forego some potential revenue generators, says former Gov. Jim Thompson, chairman of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, which tried to buy from the Tribune last year in a separate deal. He says the agency, which is owned by both the city and state and operates the White Soxs U.S. Cellular Field, had envisioned spending as much as $600 million on a Wrigley makeover roughly the same cost of rebuilding Soldier Field in 2003. (Crain's Chicago Business)
U of I trustees who resigned push to get jobs back Aug 22, 2009
At least one, David Dorris, has the support of high-profile Illinois sports figures who appear to be using their status to lobby for his reappointment. The governor asked for all nine trustees to resign after the school publicly acknowledged it kept a list of connected applicants, some of whom were accepted over better-qualified applicants. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Track & Field / Cross Country Aug 19, 2009
Illinois sports information student assistant Lauren Benson sat down with national champion Angela Bizzarri to discuss her upcoming 5,000m race in Belgium, the possibility. 7/14/2009. (Fightingillini.com)
Schmidt Exceeds Everyone's Expectations, Even Her Own Jul 21, 2009
By Lauren Benson, Illinois Sports Information. Most athletes come into their freshman season with unrealistic hopes of starting right away, becoming a top contributor for the team, and turning into a superstar like many of them were for their high school teams. (Fightingillini.com)
Illini players benefit from USA Volleyball experience Jul 16, 2009
by Lauren Benson, Illinois Sports Information. From May 23-26, four Illini volleyball players competed for the USA Volleyball A2 team at the USA Open Championships in Minneapolis, Minn. (Fightingillini.com)
Q & A with All-American Angela Bizzarri Jul 15, 2009
Illinois sports information student assistant Lauren Benson sat down with national champion to discuss her upcoming 5,000m race in Belgium, the possibility of qualifying for the World Championships and much more. Bizzarri needs to break a time of 15:25. (Fightingillini.com)
Track & Field Jul 15, 2009
Illinois sports information student assistant Lauren Benson sat down with national champion Angela Bizzarri to discuss her upcoming 5,000m race in Belgium, the possibility of qualifying for the World Championships and much more. Latest News 07/14/2009 | 07/08/2009 | 07/07/2009 | 06/28/2009 | 06/27/2009 | 06/26/2009 | 06/26/2009 | 06/23/2009 | 06/19/2009 | 06/19/2009. (Fightingillini.com)
Finishing Touches Put on Khan Outdoor Tennis Complex Jul 10, 2009
By: Laura Haning, Illinois Sports Information. The Fighting Illini tennis teams welcomed a new addition to its facilities this season. (Fightingillini.com)
Order Illini Publications Jul 5, 2009
You can order the 2007-08 media guides for all 19 Illinois sports here, plus editions of the football, men's basketball, women's basketball and volleyball season posters. Team photographs, in 8"x10" format, are also available, as well as game programs for football and single game posters for volleyball and men's and women's basketball. (Fightingillini.com)
Former Illini to Tackle New Frontier as NASA Astronaut Jul 1, 2009
FIGHTINGILLINI Football // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. Steve Lindsey) asked if I wanted to change jobs and move to Houston, I was flooded with emotions: overwhelmed, shocked, thrilled, excited, humbled and thankful. (Fightingillini.com)
Illinois 'the Place to Be,' Recent Draft Picks Say Jun 27, 2009
By Laura Haning, Illinois Sports Information. Being a member of the Illini family is a special and unique experience for student-athletes on the University of Illinois campus. (Fightingillini.com)
Summer Blog #1 Jun 20, 2009
I am taking on the role of summer blogging as part of my internship at the Illinois Sports Information Office at school. I'll do my best to not disappoint you too badly with my attempts to make you laugh. (Fightingillini.com)
Top-seeded Bucks open play against Illinois May 21, 2009
Issue date: 5/21/09 Section. Same players, same coach, same stadium and same fans. (Ohio State University -- The Lantern, OH)
Baseball: Wimmers to pitch first game against Illinois May 8, 2009
Issue date: 5/8/09 Section. The National Player of the Week and Big Ten Conference Pitcher of the Week, Ohio State's Alex Wimmers will start the opening match of an important three-game series this weekend. (Ohio State University -- The Lantern, OH)
Post the First Comment May 8, 2009
Baseball: Wimmers to pitch first game against Illinois - Sports. Baseball: Wimmers to pitch first game against Illinois. (Ohio State University -- The Lantern, OH)
Fighting Illini Student-Athletes Shine in the Classroom May 8, 2009
Illinois sports recognized were men's basketball, women's golf and women's indoor track. The combined GPA of all UI student-athletes last fall was 3. (Fightingillini.com)
Saluki Illustrated to debut next month Apr 17, 2009
Muir currently publishes two magazines in the region, Southern Illinois Sports Connection", a monthly magazine that deals primarily with high school sports, and Marion Living Magazine which highlights various cultural events in the surrounding area. With the community's response to his two current publications, Muir is anxious to get "Saluki Illustrated" on the shelves. "My excitement is off-the-charts, because I know that Saluki Illustrated will be an asset to the university and a publication... (Siusalukis.com)
Notre Dame, Northwestern Tickets Remain On Sale For U.S. Cellular Apr 1, 2009
CHICAGO - Tickets to the Notre Dame vs. Northwestern baseball game, hosted by the White Sox and Illinois Sports Facility Authority (ISFA), are now on sale. All tickets are $10 lower level reserved seating and are available at whitesox. (Und.com)
Illinois Football Chicago Spring Game Set for April 11 Apr 1, 2009
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL SITE OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS. Coach Ron Zook and the Fighting Illini will take their show on the road April 11. (Fightingillini.com)
Tickets on Sale Now for Wildcats' April 15 Game at U.S. Cellular Field Mar 24, 2009
- Tickets are on sale now for the Northwestern baseball team's April 15 game against Notre Dame to be played at U.S. Cellular Field and hosted by the White Sox and Illinois Sports Facility Authority (ISFA). All tickets are $10 lower level reserved seating and are available at and at the U.S. Cellular Field box office. (Nusports.com)
Viewpoint: Don’t forget about Larry Brink Mar 14, 2009
Mike Korcek is currently the Northern Illinois Sports Information Director Emeritus, and can be reached at mkorcek@niu. edu. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Notre Dame, Northwestern Square Off At U.S. Cellular Field on April 15 Mar 6, 2009
CHICAGO - Northwestern University and the University of Notre Dame baseball teams will play a game at U.S. Cellular Field, home of the Chicago White Sox, on Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. The White Sox and the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority (ISFA) are hosting the game at the ballpark. Last year, the White Sox and ISFA hosted a game between Northern Illinois and Notre Dame, with all proceeds benefitting the NIU February 14 Scholarship Fund. (Und.com)
Penn State startles No. 18 Illinois Feb 19, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)
