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Notes, player grades from Illinois’ early Big Ten tournament exit against Penn State
By
James Kim
and
Carson Gourdie
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March 9, 2023
Notes, player grades from Illinois men’s basketball’s double-overtime victory over Michigan
By
James Kim
,
Drew Friberg
and
Carson Gourdie
•
March 3, 2023
Player grades from Illinois men’s basketball’s loss to Ohio State
By
Carson Gourdie
and
Adam Rosen
•
February 26, 2023
DI Sports podcast: Shannon the key to success in March
By
Carson Gourdie
, Sports Video Editor
•
February 24, 2023
Notes, player grades from Illinois men’s basketball’s electric comeback against No. 21 Northwestern
By
James Kim
,
Drew Friberg
and
Carson Gourdie
•
February 24, 2023
Notes, player grades from Illinois men’s basketball’s 9-point win over Minnesota
By
James Kim
,
Carson Gourdie
and
Theo Gary
•
February 21, 2023
Player grades from Illinois’ second loss of season to Penn State
By
Drew Friberg
,
James Kim
and
Carson Gourdie
•
February 15, 2023
Column | ‘Assertive’ Coleman Hawkins propels Illini past No. 24 Rutgers
By
Carson Gourdie
, Sports Video Editor
•
February 12, 2023
[Photo] Analysis of Illinois target Cole Certa’s performance against St. Joseph-Ogden
February 1, 2023
Analysis of Illinois target Cole Certa’s performance against St. Joseph-Ogden
By
Carson Gourdie
, Sports Video Editor
•
February 1, 2023
Player grades from Illinois’ 10-point win over Wisconsin
By
Drew Friberg
,
Carson Gourdie
and
James Kim
•
January 28, 2023
DI Sports podcast: Coleman Hawkins shines in 9-point win over Buckeyes
By
Carson Gourdie
, Sports Video Editor
•
January 25, 2023
Notes, player grades from Illinois’ nine-point victory over Ohio State
By
James Kim
,
Carson Gourdie
and
Drew Friberg
•
January 24, 2023
Underwood reacts to Trayce Jackson-Davis’ 35 points in win over Illinois men’s basketball
By
Carson Gourdie
, Sports Video Editor
•
January 20, 2023
Notes, player grades from the Hoosier’s dominance at State Farm Center
By
Drew Friberg
,
James Kim
and
Carson Gourdie
•
January 19, 2023
Player grades from Illinois men’s basketball’s win over Minnesota
By
Drew Friberg
and
Carson Gourdie
•
January 17, 2023
Notes, player grades from Illinois men’s basketball’s 75-66 win over Michigan State
By
Drew Friberg
,
James Kim
and
Carson Gourdie
•
January 13, 2023
Notes, player grades from Illinois men’s basketball’s 76-50 win over Nebraska
By
Drew Friberg
,
James Kim
and
Carson Gourdie
•
January 12, 2023
Notes, player grades from Illinois’ 10-point win over No. 14 Wisconsin
By
Drew Friberg
,
Carson Gourdie
and
James Kim
•
January 7, 2023
Notes, player grades from Illinois’ loss against Northwestern
By
James Kim
and
Carson Gourdie
•
January 5, 2023
Column | Illini need offensive overhaul for Big Ten contention in 2023
By
Carson Gourdie
, Sports Video Editor
•
January 2, 2023
Three and out: Takeaways from Illinois’ comeback loss at ReliaQuest Bowl
By
Carson Gourdie
, Sports Video Editor
•
January 2, 2023
Notes, player grades from Illinois’ win over Bethune-Cookman
By
Drew Friberg
,
James Kim
and
Carson Gourdie
•
December 30, 2022
Player grades, notes for Illinois men’s basketball’s win over Alabama A&M
By
Drew Friberg
,
Carson Gourdie
and
James Kim
•
December 18, 2022
Underwood blasts players for lack of leadership following 15-point loss to Penn State
By
Carson Gourdie
, Sports Video Editor
•
December 10, 2022
Notes, player grades from Illinois’ loss against No. 22 Maryland
By
James Kim
and
Carson Gourdie
•
December 3, 2022
Notes, player grades from Illinois’ 29-point victory over Syracuse
By
Drew Friberg
,
James Kim
and
Carson Gourdie
•
November 30, 2022
Postgame podcast: DI Sports talks Hawkins’ triple-double, Big Ten schedule
By
Carson Gourdie
, Sports Video Editor
•
November 29, 2022
Player grades from Illinois’ loss to No. 16 Virginia in Vegas
By
Drew Friberg
,
James Kim
and
Carson Gourdie
•
November 21, 2022
Notes, player grades from Illinois men’s basketball’s upset over No. 8 UCLA
By
Drew Friberg
,
James Kim
and
Carson Gourdie
•
November 19, 2022
Notes, player grades from Illinois’ 38-point win over Monmouth
By
Drew Friberg
,
James Kim
and
Carson Gourdie
•
November 15, 2022
Three and Out (of contention): Illinois outplayed by Purdue in Big Ten West clincher
By
Carson Gourdie
, Sports Video Editor
•
November 12, 2022
Bielema’s press conference analysis: Where does Saturday’s loss leave Illinois football?
By
Carson Gourdie
, Sports Video Editor
•
November 12, 2022
Notes, player grades from Illinois men’s basketball’s win over Kansas City
By
Drew Friberg
,
Carson Gourdie
and
James Kim
•
November 12, 2022
Notes, player grades from Illinois men’s basketball home opener
By
Drew Friberg
,
Carson Gourdie
and
James Kim
•
November 8, 2022
Takeaways from night one of Illinois men’s basketball season
By
Carson Gourdie
, Sports Video Editor
•
November 8, 2022
Daily Illini sports podcast previews Nebraska with SBNation beat writer
By
Carson Gourdie
, Sports Video Editor
•
October 29, 2022
No. 18 Illini pass Big Ten West test
By
Carson Gourdie
, Sports Video Editor
•
October 15, 2022
Analyzing Shauna Green’s first Big Ten basketball media days as Illinois head coach
By
Carson Gourdie
, Sports Video Editor
•
October 12, 2022
Analyzing Brad Underwood’s Big Ten media day press conference
By
Carson Gourdie
, Sports Video Editor
•
October 11, 2022
Three and Out: Illini claim B1G West frontrunner status
By
Carson Gourdie
, Sports Video Editor
•
October 9, 2022
Daily Illini Sports Podcast: Iowa-Illinois prediction with Hawkeye beat writer
By
Carson Gourdie
and
Josh Pietsch
•
October 8, 2022
Badgers beat writer, DI sports staff preview Illinois football’s match against Wisconsin
By
Carson Gourdie
, Sports Video Editor
•
September 30, 2022
Improved passing game gives Illinois hope against Wisconsin
By
Carson Gourdie
, Sports Video Editor
•
September 23, 2022
Three and out: Illinois avenges last season’s loss with stellar defensive performance over Virginia
By
Carson Gourdie
, Sports Video Editor
•
September 11, 2022
Daily Illini Sports Podcast predicts Illinois football success alongside Virginia beat writer
By
Carson Gourdie
and
Josh Pietsch
•
September 9, 2022
Daily Illini Sports staff reacts to Illinois’ week 1 disappointment at Indiana
By
Carson Gourdie
, Sports Video Editor
•
September 3, 2022
Daily Illini Sports podcast discusses football season opener with Wyoming beat writer
By
Carson Gourdie
, Sports Video Editor
•
August 25, 2022
Illinois football answer questions on expansion, offense amid B1G Media Days
By
Carson Gourdie
, Sports Video Editor
•
July 28, 2022
Illinois men’s golf sees steady improvements, finishes eighth in Las Vegas
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
March 2, 2022
Column | Illinois can’t replicate 2021 blueprint for future success
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
December 2, 2021
Column | Illinois needs to knock Pat Fitzgerald down a notch for in-state success
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
November 25, 2021
Column | Bielema’s blunt style proves he’s built to save Illinois football program
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
November 18, 2021
Column | Defense‘s improved playing doesn’t vindicate offensive game plan
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
November 11, 2021
Column | Illinois-Minnesota is the next Big Ten rivalry
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
November 4, 2021
Column | Peters’ legs can lead Illinois football to bowl game
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
October 28, 2021
Column | Sorry, Coach Bielema, but I’m betting on the jockey
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
October 21, 2021
Column | Six wins is a low bar because Illini football is already in that area
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
October 14, 2021
Kenyatte, Dancer share homestate bond amid full Illinois men’s tennis season
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
October 10, 2021
Column | Credibility of Bielema, Illinois football will skyrocket with win over Wisconsin
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
October 7, 2021
Column | Illini football needs Walters in program’s blueprint to contend in Big Ten
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
September 30, 2021
Illini women’s tennis looks to improve on .500 season
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
September 24, 2021
Column | Brandon Peters isn’t in Illinois’ best interest
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
September 22, 2021
Column | Why can’t Illinois replicate Indiana’s blueprint?
By
Carson Gourdie
, Sttaff Writer
•
September 16, 2021
Illini women’s golf combines familiar, fresh faces ahead of 2021 season
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
September 9, 2021
Three Illini named to Big Ten Women’s Golfers to Watch List
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
August 31, 2021
Bielema aims to avoid replicating Badger blueprint in Champaign
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
July 24, 2021
Column | Dear Kofi: Illinois will get you to the NBA
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
July 4, 2021
Column | Illini need big man for conference relevance
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
June 1, 2021
Howell excels in second year after COVID-19 restrictions dampen freshman season
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
May 21, 2021
Column | Pitching struggles negate one of Big Ten’s top lineups
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
May 6, 2021
Column | Possibility of losing assistant coaches hints at program’s ceiling
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
April 29, 2021
Illini strengthen brand, reputation with Demirjian Park
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
April 11, 2021
Illini of the week: Jonathan Wells wins two jumping titles, uses father’s death as motivation
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
April 8, 2021
Jacksonville trip ends with three first-place finishes for Illini
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
April 3, 2021
Column: Cleaner basketball will lead Illini to promised land
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
March 25, 2021
Changed role leaves Frazier in key position
By
Carson Gourdie
, Staff Writer
•
March 15, 2021
Illini provide confidence for Imatorbhebhe with NFL career on deck
By
Carson Gourdie
, Assistant Sports Editor
•
March 9, 2021
Byrd carries struggling Illini in Big Ten tournament
By
Carson Gourdie
, Assistant Sports Editor
•
March 8, 2021
Jake Hansen puts NFL dreams on hold, has unfinished business in Champaign
By
Carson Gourdie
, Assistant Sports Editor
•
March 4, 2021
Steiner keeps it simple as she leads Illini lineup
By
Carson Gourdie
, Assistant Sports Editor
•
March 4, 2021
Illini offense awakens in sweep over Rutgers
By
Carson Gourdie
, Assistant Sports Editor
•
February 26, 2021
Illinois needs aggressive hitting in Florida
By
Carson Gourdie
, Assistant Sports Editor
•
February 25, 2021
Reggie Corbin looks to jump-start football career in Canada
By
Carson Gourdie
, Assistant Sports Editor
•
February 22, 2021
Illini to kick off All-Big Ten schedule in Florida bubble
By
Carson Gourdie
, Assistant Sports Editor
•
February 18, 2021
Bielema plans on increased state, transfer portal presence
By
Carson Gourdie
, Assistant Sports Editor
•
February 15, 2021
Familiar faces lead the Illini in season finale
By
Carson Gourdie
, Assistant Sports Editor
•
February 13, 2021
Embleton finds job security in uncertain profession under Bielema
By
Carson Gourdie
, Assistant Sports Editor
•
February 10, 2021
Illini dominate 800m dash, long toss in Nebraska
By
Carson Gourdie
, Assistant Sports Editor
•
February 6, 2021
Illini of the Week: Davis makes gains on field, stock market
By
Carson Gourdie
, Assistant Sports Editor
•
February 4, 2021
Illini women shine in Big Ten title with 3rd place finish
By
Carson Gourdie
, Assistant Sports Editor
•
January 30, 2021
Commitment, family will help lead Bielema in recruiting
By
Carson Gourdie
, Assistant Sports Editor
•
January 29, 2021
Illinois, Bielema look to improve in Way-Too-Early Big Ten rankings
By
Carson Gourdie
, Assistant Sports Editor
•
January 28, 2021
Illini finish strong in Iowa, came close to more success
By
Carson Gourdie
, Assistant Sports Editor
•
January 23, 2021
Perry bets on NFL future with return to Bielema
By
Carson Gourdie
, Assistant Sports Editor
•
January 21, 2021
Bielema provides instant credibilty to struggling program
By
Carson Gourdie
, Assistant Sports Editor
•
January 20, 2021
Illini win eight events amid Wisconsin road trip
By
Carson Gourdie
, Assistant Sports Editor
•
January 16, 2021
Shooting woes slow down Illini in 70-50 loss to Michigan
By
Carson Gourdie
, Assistant Sports Editor
•
January 10, 2021
Ryan Walters plans to adapt Illini defense for success, not system
By
Carson Gourdie
, Assistant Sports Editor
•
January 9, 2021
Bielema elects to keep St. Louis native Cory Patterson on staff
By
Carson Gourdie
, Assistant Sports Editor
•
January 5, 2021
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