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

Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor

Hello! I’m Adam and I’m a senior majoring in journalism. I’m one of the assistant sports editors, and this is my second year with The DI. I love to talk about sports, so if you have any questions or desire to talk about a random athlete from 10 years ago or why Messi > Ronaldo, contact me at my email below!

Illinois blows late lead to Iowa, falls 15-13

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor November 18, 2023

Illinois heads north for critical matchup against Minnesota

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor November 4, 2023
Kicker and punter Caleb Griffin takes a rest before getting on the field on Sept. 23. 
Illinois will be making a return to Memorial Stadium to face off against Wisconsin.

Illini bounce back in College Park showdown against Terrapins

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor October 14, 2023
Junior wide receiver Pat Bryant celebrates in the south endzone after scoring the Illinis only touchdown of the game in the second quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Oct. 6 at Memorial Stadium. Bryant had four receptions for 76 yards.

Illinois stunned by Nebraska in cold, windy battle

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor October 6, 2023
Wide receiver Isaiah Williams runs within the end zone moments before a touchdown is made for the Illini against Florida on Saturday.

Illinois narrowly escapes FAU in final nonconference game of 2023

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor September 23, 2023

Illinois menʼs golf coach Mike Small earns major 6-year extension

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor September 22, 2023
Head Coach Bret Bielma takes action on the field during the fourth quarter of today’s game against Penn State.

Illini offense sputters in Penn State drubbing

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor September 16, 2023
The Illini collides with Toledo during the second quarter of the first game of the seaon on Sept. 2.

Illinois falls to Kansas 34-23 in first matchup since 1968

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor September 8, 2023
Illinois football hosts Toledo for 2023 season, home opener

Illinois football hosts Toledo for 2023 season, home opener

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor September 1, 2023
Redshirt freshman punter Hugh Robertson pumps up the crowd on the sidelines on October 17, 2022. Robertson spoke about his love of food and football during on-campus media day.

Hugh Robertson’s food loving journey to Illinois

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor August 12, 2023
Italian beef and sausage sandwich from Windy City Express

Italian beef and sausage sandwich

By Adam Rosen, Summer Editor June 22, 2023

White chocolate popcorn

By Adam Rosen, Summer Editor June 16, 2023
Choco-mel popcorn

Choco-mel popcorn

By Adam Rosen, Summer Editor June 16, 2023
Meatball sub sandwich from Mia Zas Cafe

Meatball sub sandwich

By Adam Rosen, Summer Editor May 22, 2023
Illinois baseball closes regular season with series win

Illinois baseball closes regular season with series win

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor May 20, 2023

Illinois baseball wraps up regular season at home

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor May 17, 2023

Illinois baseball drops final Big Ten series to Rutgers

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor May 14, 2023

Illinois baseball ends Big Ten play at Rutgers

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor May 12, 2023
Third baseman Branden Comia flies out to right field in the bottom of the seventh inning against Eastern Illinois on April 18.

Illinois baseball drops rematch with Indiana State

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor May 3, 2023

Illinois baseball loses late lead in rematch with Bradley

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor April 25, 2023
Junior infielder Cal Hejza swings at a pitch during a game against Eastern Illinois on April 18. On Tuesday, Illinois will face off at Bradley.

Illinois baseball looks to be Brave against Bradley

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor April 25, 2023
Catcher Jacob Schroeder settles into the batters box for his at-bat in the bottom of the seventh inning against Eastern Illinois on April 18. The Illini finished the game with a 9-3 win on date.

Illinois baseball sweeps Minnesota in epic fashion

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor April 23, 2023
Center fielder Cam McDonald flies out to right field in the bottom of the eighth inning. Tuesdays contest marked McDonalds 200th game as an Illini.

Illinois baseball falls to Eastern Illinois in 12 innings

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor April 18, 2023
Redshirt junior Jacob Schroeder prepares to swing at the batting plate against Michigan on Apr. 2. Schroeder hit a 415-foot home run against Indiana on Saturday, unfortunately, the Illini suffered another loss that day.

Illinois baseball drops 2 of 3 to league-best Indiana

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor April 15, 2023

Illinois baseball crushes Illinois State in 2nd meeting

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor April 11, 2023
The Illini huddle together during a game facing off Michigan on Apr. 1.
Despite taking a lead against Northwestern on Easter Sunday, Northwestern took the lead from the Illini which ended in their victory.

Illinois baseball drops 2 of 3 in Evanston

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor April 9, 2023

Illinois baseball travels to Evanston for Big Ten battle

By Adam Rosen, Assistant Sports Editor April 7, 2023