Illinois Makes Right Decision To Fire Head Coach Tim Beckman
Although it may result in less than desired success on the football field this fall, the University of Illinois has made the correct decision to fire head coach Tim Beckman. Athletic Director Mike...
View ArticleIllinois Football Should Show Improvement Despite Tim Beckman’s Termination
Tim Beckman has achieved very little since being named the head coach at Illinois prior to the 2012 season. From a pure football standpoint, he was undoubtedly on the hot seat this season. His tenure...
View ArticleIllinois vs. Iowa College Football Week 6 Preview, TV Schedule, Prediction
TV Schedule: Saturday, Oct. 10, 12:00 p.m. ET, ESPNU Stadium: Kinnick Stadium Line: Iowa (-11) This matchup doesn’t necessarily have College Football Playoff implications written all over it, but it...
View ArticleIllinois Football Is Quietly Starting The 2015 Season Strong
The offseason for Illinois ended with a shocking twist, as head coach Tim Beckman was fired following allegations of him pressuring players to play injured, shrouding a very promising season in a cloud...
View ArticleIllinois vs. Penn State Is Big Ten Football’s Matchup of the Week
If you’re hoping for attractive Big Ten matchups to keep you entertained this upcoming weekend, you’ll probably be a little disappointed. Ohio State and Michigan State both have open weeks, so by...
View ArticlePenn State’s Defensive Line Will Face Biggest Challenge Against Big Ten’s Top...
Penn State has dominated opposing offensive lines so far this season and is the top-ranked team in the conference in total sacks. Led by sack leader Carl Nassib, the Nittany Lions have accumulated 31...
View ArticleOhio State vs. Illinois College Football Week 11 Preview, TV Schedule,...
TV Schedule: Saturday, Nov. 14, 12:00 p.m. ET, ABC Stadium: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) Line: Ohio State (-16.5) The Ohio State Buckeyes have one more tune-up game and then we will really find out...
View ArticleNorthwestern vs. Illinois College Football Week 13 Preview, TV Schedule,...
TV Schedule: Saturday, Nov. 28, 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPNU Stadium: Soldier Field Line: Northwestern (-3.5) This is it — this is the final game of the regular season for both squads. If the Illinois Fighting...
View ArticleLovie Smith Will Reportedly Become Head Coach At University Of Illinois
On his first official day as athletic director at Illinois, Josh Whitman wasted no time making a big move. Head football coach Bill Cubit was fired and a big name was immediately attached to the job....
View ArticleLovie Smith Will Make Illinois Football A Yearly Contender In Big Ten West
Illinois had a roller coaster of a season in 2015, starting with the preseason firing of head coach Tim Beckman. It was a year with high expectations because of their experience, but after a 4-2 start,...
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