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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
Wide receiver, Isaiah Williams dodges an attempt to tackle him from Rutgers on Oct. 30. Williams has been practicing during the off-season catching 250 balls each day from the jug machine to ensure he is ready for a transition from wide receiver to wide out.

Illinois football answer questions on expansion, offense amid B1G Media Days

By Carson Gourdie, Sports Video Editor • July 28, 2022
Andre Curbelo and Kofi Cockburn field questions during Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday. Curbelo will take on a bigger role for Illinois this season.

“We’re gonna be better than last year”: Andre Curbelo steps into prominent role with Illinois men’s basketball

By Christian Jones, Staff Writer • October 7, 2021
At Big Ten Media Days on October 7, Illinois women's basketball head coach Nancy Fahey speaks to media about the team and upcoming season.

Illinois women’s basketball gain much needed chemistry during offseason

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • October 7, 2021
Junior Jada Peebles speaks during Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday. Despite significant roster and coaching changes this season, the Illini are not concerned with any issues relating to identity or culture.

Illinois women’s basketball maintains culture, identity despite roster, assistant coaching changes

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • October 7, 2021
Bret Bielema talks to reporters during Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium on Thursday. Bielema says he has changed a lot since coaching Wisconsin 15 years ago.

Bielema aims to avoid replicating Badger blueprint in Champaign

By Carson Gourdie, Staff Writer • July 24, 2021
Vederian Lowe attends the NIL bill signing at State Farm Center on June 29. Lowe, along with all Illinois representatives at Big Ten Media Days, expressed their excitement for NIL legislation, which went into effect in Illinois on July 1.

Illinois reflects on name, image, likeness changes at Big Ten Media Days

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • July 23, 2021
Vederian Lowe, Owen Carney, Doug Kramer and Bret Bielema pose for a photo at Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis. The idea of family has become a recruiting tactic for Bielema and his staff, with all three players choosing to return after hearing their pitch.

Building a family: How one word inspired, reinvigorated a struggling Illinois football program

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • July 23, 2021
The offensive line waits to snap the ball during the Orange and Blue game on April 19. Head coach Bret Bielema and offensive linemen Vederian Lowe and Doug Kramer talked about their hopes for the offense during Big Ten Media Days.

Illini offense returns familiar faces, looks to improve in 2021

By Josh Pietsch, Assistant On-Air Editor • July 23, 2021
Illinois defensive lineman Bobby Roundtree (97) celebrates after making a tackle during the game against Penn State at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. Athletic director Josh Whitman and head coach Bret Bielema reflected on Bobby Roundtree's legacy at Big Ten Media Days after the former Illinois defensive lineman passed away on Friday.

Bielema, Whitman reflect on Roundtree’s legacy at Big Ten Media Days

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • July 22, 2021
Lovie Smith speaking at the conference floor of the Hilton for Big Ten Media Days on Thursday

Big Ten programs react to Illinois at Media Days

By Miles Powers-Huang, Staff Writer • July 19, 2019
Junior Nate Hobbs answers questions at Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago Thursday.

Illini optimistic about defense in 2019

By Jared Farmer, Staff Writer • July 19, 2019
Sophomore wide receiver Ricky Smalling goes up for a catch in the game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 11, 2017. Smalling looks to highlight the Illinois offense this season as it switches to a spread style. Photo by: Quinten Shaw

Big Ten Media Days: Style of offense is its own battle

By Miles Powers-Huang, Assistant Sports Editor • July 26, 2018
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