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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
The Illinois football team’s offensive line performs drills during practice Sunday. Several offensive line veterans are returning for another year at Illinois.

Illini offensive line returns veterans, comes back tougher under new coach Bart Miller

By Josh Pietsch, Assistant On-Air Editor • April 1, 2021
Defensive back Marquez Beason talks to new head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during practice Tuesday morning. Five Illini players are looking to have a breakout spring campaign, including Beason.

Five players to watch as Illini continue spring practices

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer • March 30, 2021
Assistant head Coach and wide receivers coach George McDonald prepares players at a lifting and conditioning practice for Illini football on Tuesday. Though McDonald may be a new coach, he brings hope for a better team in the future.

George McDonald sees quick improvements in inexperienced receiver corps

By Gabby Hajduk, Staff Writer • March 29, 2021
Junior Chase Brown completes a drill during the University of Illinois’s first football practice on Tuesday. New head coach Bret Bielema has been making changes to the Illini’s offense and defense after taking over for former head coach Lovie Smith in December.

Illini make changes on offense, defense as spring practices begin under new staff

By Josh Pietsch, Assistant On-Air Editor • March 25, 2021
Redshirt senior Josh Imatorbhebhe jumps to catch a pass during the game against UConn on Sept. 7, 2019. Imatorbhebhe is now training for the NFL draft.

Illini provide confidence for Imatorbhebhe with NFL career on deck

By Carson Gourdie, Assistant Sports Editor • March 9, 2021
Senior Jake Hansen tackles the opposing ball carrier during the game against Northwestern on Dec. 12. Hansen has decided to return to the Illini for a sixth season.

Jake Hansen puts NFL dreams on hold, has unfinished business in Champaign

By Carson Gourdie, Assistant Sports Editor • March 4, 2021
Senior linebacker Jake Hansen stands ready on the line of scrimmage during the game against Rutgers on Nov. 15.

Linebacker Jake Hansen announces return to Illini

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • March 1, 2021
Former Illini running back Reggie Corbin rushes the ball during a game against Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 19, 2019. Corbin signed a deal with the BC Lions in Canada to continue his playing career.

Reggie Corbin looks to jump-start football career in Canada

By Carson Gourdie, Assistant Sports Editor • February 22, 2021
New Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema receives a personalized jersey from Josh Whitman on Dec. 22. Bielema plans to recruit future players from Illinois to increase chances of team success.

Bielema plans on increased state, transfer portal presence

By Carson Gourdie, Assistant Sports Editor • February 15, 2021
Director of football recruiting Patrick Embleton poses for a professional headshot. Embleton has been on the football team staff for over a decade.

Embleton finds job security in uncertain profession under Bielema

By Carson Gourdie, Assistant Sports Editor • February 10, 2021
Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema speaks at a press conference on Dec. 21. Bielema welcome the final signees of the 2021 recruiting class on Wednesday

Bielema welcomes in 2021 recruiting class, transfer additions

By Josh Pietsch, Staff Writer • February 4, 2021
Arkansas Razorbacks running back Chase Hayden dives in to the end zone for a second quarter touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies on Sept. 23, 2017 in the Southwest Classic. Hayden has recently joined the Illinois football team for the 2021 season.

Hayden reconnects with Bielema to finish career

By Gabby Hajduk, Sports Editor • February 4, 2021
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