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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
Illinois' Ke'Shawn Vaughn (5) attempts to run through Nebraska's defense during the game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct 3, 2015. The Illini won 14-13.

Illinois football hoping to win like its 1999

By Charlotte Carroll • October 8, 2015
Illinois' Allison emerging as a Big Ten playmaker

Illinois' Allison emerging as a Big Ten playmaker

By Charlotte Carroll • October 6, 2015
Wide receiver Geronimo Allison is embraced by teammates after catching the game-winning touchdown pass with under 10 seconds left in the game.

Illinois football stuns Nebraska with last-minute drive

By Charlotte Carroll • October 3, 2015
Big Ten football is big time football for Illini

Big Ten football is big time football for Illini

By Charlotte Carroll, Staff writer • September 30, 2015
Brenton Tse The Daily Illini Illinois' Justin Hardee (19) runs for a touchdown during the game against Western Kentucky at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014. The Illini won 42-34.

Illinois football’s running game picking up speed

By Charlotte Carroll, Staff writer • September 29, 2015
Taylor Zalewski (17) kicks a field goal in Illinois' game vs. Middle Tennessee.

Illini football wins in tale of two field goals

By Charlotte Carroll, Staff writer • September 27, 2015
Close relationship between coaches sets up Illinois football matchup

Close relationship between coaches sets up Illinois football matchup

By Charlotte Carroll, Staff writer • September 23, 2015
Mentality check needed for Illinois football

Mentality check needed for Illinois football

By Charlotte Carroll, Staff writer • September 22, 2015
Wes Lunt (12) sets up to throw a pass in Illinois' game vs. Western Illinois.

Illinois football to face an up-tempo offense in North Carolina

By Charlotte Carroll, Staff writer • September 16, 2015
Nick Allegretti (53) celebrates Illinois' win over Kent State with Chris O'Connor (73) and Ted Karras (69) Zach Hirth (54) and Chunky Clements (11). Allegretti switched from offensive to defensive line prior to the Illini's game against Western Illinois.

Illini Allegretti takes an uncomfortable angle

By Charlotte Carroll • September 16, 2015

UPDATED: Illinois Football defeats Western Illinois

By Charlotte Carroll, Staff writer • September 12, 2015
Illinois' V'Angelo Bentley watches his team from the sideline during the game against Kent State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. 

Bentley thrives as an electrifying teammate

By Charlotte Carroll • September 9, 2015
Illini of the Week September 8: Wes Lunt

Illini of the Week September 8: Wes Lunt

By Charlotte Carroll • September 9, 2015
Student response to delayed Illini football opener

Student response to delayed Illini football opener

By Charlotte Carroll, Staff writer • September 7, 2015
Illinois football players sing Hail to the Orange after their 52-3 victory over Kent State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 5.

Illini offense alive and kicking in first game

By Charlotte Carroll • September 5, 2015
Grange Grove an opportunity for new Illinois football tradition

Grange Grove an opportunity for new Illinois football tradition

By Charlotte Carroll and Michal Dwojak • September 2, 2015
Illinois' Geronimo Allison (8) attempts to shake off Jaylen Dunlap (28) during the annual football Spring Game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Apr. 18, 2015. The Orange won 44-41.

Illinois football ready for Friday face-off

By Charlotte Carroll, Staff writer • September 2, 2015
Illinois' head coach Tim Beckman smiles after a touchdown during the game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. The Illini lost 38-28.

Former Illini LB Ralph Cooper: Beckman firing "Was Shocking"

By Charlotte Carroll • August 29, 2015
Athletic Director Mike Thomas speaks to media Friday on the recent firing of Tim Beckman, former head football coach.

Daily Illini Sports Round-Table on the firing of Tim Beckman

By Charlotte Carroll • August 28, 2015
Bill Cubit was recently named interim head football coach after Tim Beckman was fired. 

Amid chaos, Cubit ready for new job

By Charlotte Carroll • August 28, 2015
Illinois' Henry Enyenihi (23) runs the ball down field during the annual football Spring Game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Apr. 18, 2015. The Orange won 44-41.

Illinois looks to class of 2015 for offensive assistance

By Charlotte Carroll • August 25, 2015
Illinois’ Mason Monheim tackles Iowa’s C.J. Beathard during a game at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 15. Monheim enters his senior year with a spot on multiple preseason watch lists.

The guy: Mason Monheim and the Illini defense

By Charlotte Carroll • August 17, 2015
Illinois’ Wes Lunt looks to pass the ball during the game against Texas State at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 20, 2014.

Keeping Lunt healthy of vital concern for Illini football

By Charlotte Carroll, Staff writer • August 17, 2015
Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald stands on the sidelines during the game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 14, 2009. 

Big Ten responds to Illinois allegations

By Charlotte Carroll and Michal Dwojak • August 1, 2015
Illinois' Josh Ferguson (6) celebrates during the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. The Illini lost 38-27.

Ferguson ready to make some noise in final year in Illini backfield

By Charlotte Carroll • July 31, 2015
Illinois head coach Tim Beckman watches a replay after a referee's call during the game against Youngstown State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014. The Illini won 28-17.

Big Ten Football Media Days: Day One recap

By Charlotte Carroll, Staff writer • July 30, 2015
Illinois' Mike Dudek runs the ball during the game against Louisiana Tech at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas on Friday. Dudek had seven catches for 73 yards. 

Seniors say goodbye, receivers step up

By Charlotte Carroll • December 27, 2014
Louisiana Tech's Houston Bates (94) chases after Illinois' Reilly O'Toole (4) during the game at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014. The Illini lost 35-18.

Illinois falls to Louisiana Tech in Zaxby’s Heart of Dallas bowl

By Charlotte Carroll • December 26, 2014
Illinois' Houston Bates (55) makes a call during the Homecoming game against Michigan State at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Oct. 27, 2013. The Illini lost, 42-3.

Bowl game brings many storylines for Illinois football

By Charlotte Carroll • December 16, 2014
Illinois’ Reilly O’Toole ran for a total of 147 yards in the game against Northwestern on Nov. 29. A starting quarterback for the bowl game on Dec. 26 has not yet been named.

Illinois football still competing at all positions heading into bowl

By Charlotte Carroll • December 11, 2014
Illinois football's Joe Fotu wears his history on his arm

Illinois football’s Joe Fotu wears his history on his arm

By Charlotte Carroll • December 9, 2014

Illinois football looking for first bowl berth under Beckman

By Charlotte Carroll • December 4, 2014
Illinois' Josh Ferguson carries the ball during the game against Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill. on Saturday. Ferguson and quarterback Reilly O'Toole combined for 242 yards on the ground in the Illini win. 

O’Toole and Ferguson get the bowl running

By Charlotte Carroll • November 29, 2014
Illinois' head coach Tim Beckman congratulates Matt LaCosse (11) after a touchdown during the team's game against Penn State at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 22, 2014. Several former and current players tweeted out support for Beckman on Thursday.

Focus turns toward Northwestern in bowl-or-bust rivalry game

By Charlotte Carroll • November 24, 2014
Illinois' David Reisner (38) kicks the game winning field goal during the game against Penn State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014. The Illini won 16-14.

Reisner’s kick gives Illinois 16-14 win over Penn State

By Charlotte Carroll • November 22, 2014
Illinois' Earnest Thomas reads the offense during the game against Southern Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 31, 2013.

A change of perspective for Illinois’ Thomas

By Charlotte Carroll • November 20, 2014
Illini football ranks 10th in Big Ten in penalties

Illini football ranks 10th in Big Ten in penalties

By Charlotte Carroll • November 19, 2014
Illinois' Wes Lunt (12) looks for an open pass during the game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. The Illini lost 30-14.

Wes Lunt’s performance fails to meet expectations

By Charlotte Carroll • November 15, 2014
Illinois’ Josh Ferguson runs the ball against Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on Nov. 1. The Illini will play Iowa at Memorial Stadium this weekend.

Illinois football hopes bye week will help against Iowa

By Charlotte Carroll • November 13, 2014
Illinois' Wes Lunt attempts a pass during the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Saturday Oct. 4.

Comparing the quarterbacks as Lunt prepares to return

By Charlotte Carroll • November 12, 2014
Illinois’ Reilly O’Toole makes a call to the line during the homecoming game against Minnesota on Saturday. The Illini will play the Buckeyes this Saturday in Columbus.

Illinois looking for first win over Ohio State in seven years

By Charlotte Carroll • October 30, 2014
Illinois' Reilly O'Toole calls out a play during the homecoming game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. The Illini won 28-24.

Illini of the Week Oct. 29: Reilly O’Toole

By Charlotte Carroll • October 29, 2014
Illinois' Mason Monheim (43) raises his helmet after the homecoming game against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. The Illini won 28-24.

Illinois football beats Minnesota in Homecoming game

By Charlotte Carroll • October 27, 2014
Illinois' Aaron Bailey (15) runs the ball for a touchdown during the game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. on Oct. 11. The Illini lost 38-28.

Illini football still searching for 1st Big Ten win

By Charlotte Carroll • October 23, 2014
Illinois' Justin Hardee (19) runs for a touchdown during the game against Western Kentucky at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 6.

Homecoming provides memories for Hardee

By Charlotte Carroll • October 22, 2014

Momentum doesn’t hold for Illinois in loss to Wisconsin

By Charlotte Carroll • October 13, 2014

Bill Cubit’s son arrested, charged with DUI

By Charlotte Carroll • October 13, 2014
Illinois' Mason Monheim (43) tackles Western Kentucky's Leon Allen (33) during the game against Western Kentucky at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 6.

Vulnerability sets the stage for Illinois football this week

By Charlotte Carroll • October 9, 2014
Illinois’ Reilly O’Toole is tackled after scrambling during the game against Purdue on Saturday. O’Toole, who will start in Saturday’s game against Wisconsin, has been the backup quarterback for Nathan Scheelhaase and now Wes Lunt.

For O’Toole, it’s now or never

By Charlotte Carroll • October 9, 2014
Illinois' Wes Lunt (12) attempts to pass the ball during the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. The Illini lost 38-27.

Lunt, offense not enough despite high numbers

By Charlotte Carroll • October 4, 2014
Illinois’ Wes Lunt looks to pass the ball during the game against Texas State at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 20, 2014.

History will be the backdrop for Illinois vs. Purdue

By Charlotte Carroll • October 3, 2014
Illinois' Earnest Thomas III (9) tackles Texas State's Brandon Smith (5) during the game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. The Illini won 42-35.

Thomas continues to work at the STAR position

By Charlotte Carroll • October 3, 2014
David Grömling, senior in engineering and exchange student, performs a tackling drill. University students from all around the world gathered at Memorial Stadium on Wednesday to learn about American football, which was taught by Coach Tim Beckman and the football coaching staff.

Illinois football offers a lesson on American football

By Charlotte Carroll • September 25, 2014
Illinois' David Reisner kicks the ball during the game against Texas State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Illinois won 42-35.

Illinois football finds the right fit in Reisner

By Charlotte Carroll • September 24, 2014

Illinois football offers course on sport

By Charlotte Carroll • September 24, 2014

Illini use 2-hour weather delay to relax

By Charlotte Carroll • September 21, 2014

Illinois football looking for a first half victory

By Charlotte Carroll • September 18, 2014
“Mission: College Football” strikes Memorial Stadium this weekend

“Mission: College Football” strikes Memorial Stadium this weekend

By Charlotte Carroll • September 17, 2014
Illinois’ Taylor Barton (3) attempts to stop a Western Kentucky touchdown during the game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Barton later intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown.

Off the field improvements make the difference for Barton

By Charlotte Carroll • September 10, 2014
Running back Josh Ferguson puts Illinois on the board first with a touchdown in the first quarter against Western Kentucky at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The Illini won 42-34.

Illinois football tops Western Kentucky in 4th quarter

By Charlotte Carroll • September 8, 2014
Illinois' Mike Dudek attempts to catch a pass during the Illinois v. Youngstown State football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Mike’s older brother, Danny, watched from the bleachers. 

Illini football’s Dudek, brother share more than a birthday

By Charlotte Carroll • September 4, 2014
Illinois head coach Tim Beckman watches a replay after a referee's call during the game against Youngstown State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014. The Illini won 28-17.

Illinois looking for a fast start this weekend

By Charlotte Carroll • September 3, 2014
Illinois' Jon Davis (3) scores a touchdown during the game against Youngstown State at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014. The Illini won 28-17.

Illinois tops Youngstown State, 28-17

By Charlotte Carroll • August 30, 2014
Illinois' DeJazz Woods (90) tackles down Geronimo Allison (8) during the annual Orange and Blue Spring Game at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, April 12, 2014. The Blue team won 38-7.

Illinois looks to start season with a win

By Charlotte Carroll • August 28, 2014
Illinois’ Geronimo Allison (8) reaches out for the ball while being covered by Taylor Barton (3) during the annual Orange and Blue Spring Game on April 13. Allison was a junior transfer to Illinois.   

Junior college transfers find family in Illinois football

By Charlotte Carroll • August 27, 2014

Brattan brings years of experience to Illinois

By Charlotte Carroll • August 25, 2014
Illinois' Austin Teitsma tackles Northwestern's Trevor Siemian at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 30. Teitsma is looking to be the vocal leader for this year's Illini squad, and not just on the defensive end. 

Optimistic Teitsma steps up as defensive leader

By Charlotte Carroll • July 29, 2014
Tim Beckman speaks about the upcoming football season during the Big Ten Media Days in Chicago this week. 

Illinois football optimistic at Big Ten Media Days

By Charlotte Carroll • July 28, 2014
Pictured from left-to-right: Dana Brecklin, Diana Montgomery, Elizabeth Dunne, Katie Ruhl, and coxswain Adele Rehkemper, members of the women’s novice 4-plus rowing team. The team recently won its second national championship in Georgia.

Women’s rowing novice 4-plus team wins national championship

By Charlotte Carroll • June 2, 2014
Illinois' Alex Booker (15) rounds third base after Jenna Mychko (not pictured) hits a home run during the game against Nebraska on April 6. The Illini lost 12-3 in five innings.

Softball plagued by poor Big Ten play, but finish on a more positive note

By Charlotte Carroll • May 14, 2014

Illinois softball earns first Big Ten Tournament victory in 10 years

By Charlotte Carroll • May 9, 2014

Illinois softball looking to carry Needham’s performance into upcoming tournament

By Charlotte Carroll • May 7, 2014
Illini head coach Terry Sullivan argues with an umpire over a controversial call at a game in 2011. Sullivan was suspended for two games after having a lengthy argument with umpires in a game against Michigan on Saturday.

NCAA suspends softball coach Terri Sullivan for two games

By Charlotte Carroll • May 1, 2014
Illinois' Jenna Mychko (24) hits a foul ball during the second game against Michigan at Eichelberger Field on Saturday April 26. The Illini lost 6-5.

Softball looks to momentum to propel through Penn State this weekend

By Charlotte Carroll • May 1, 2014
Illinois' Alex Booker attempts to hit the ball during the second game against Michigan on Saturday. The Illini lost 6-5.

As Illinois softball season nears its end, seniors say goodbye

By Charlotte Carroll • April 30, 2014

Missed offensive opportunities doom Illinois’ softball doubleheader against Northwestern

By Charlotte Carroll • April 24, 2014
Illinois' Alex Booker hits the ball during the game against Northwestern on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. The Illini lost 6-3 in the first game of the doubleheader.

Illini falter in doubleheader with Northwestern

By Charlotte Carroll • April 23, 2014
Illinois' Allie Bauch (21) hits the ball during the game at Eichelberger Field on April 6.

Illinois softball lose 5th straight in sweep to Wisconsin

By Charlotte Carroll • April 14, 2014
Jenna Mychko (24) bats during the second game of a double header against Indiana at Eichelberger Field. The Illini won 1-0.

Illinois softball searching for first Big Ten series win this weekend

By Charlotte Carroll • April 10, 2014
Jenna Mychko (24) is congratulated by her teammates after she hit a two-run home run during the softball game on Sunday, April 6. The Illini lost 12-3 in 5 innings.

Senior status aids Illinois softball’s Mychko in becoming team leader

By Charlotte Carroll • April 9, 2014

World’s Largest Softball Tailgate draws array of attendees

By Charlotte Carroll • April 7, 2014

World’s Largest Softball Tailgate draws array of attendees

By Charlotte Carroll • April 7, 2014
Allie Bauch bats during a game against Nebraska last season at Eichelberger Field.

Softball resumes Big Ten play this weekend against Nebraska

By Charlotte Carroll • April 4, 2014
Jenna Mychko  bats during the second game of a double header against Indiana on Saturday at Eichelberger Field. The Illini won 1-0.

Softball snaps 4-game losing streak at Illinois State

By Charlotte Carroll • April 2, 2014
Illinois' Katie Repole (10) watches over third base during the match against Omaha at Eichelberger Field, on Saturday, Mar. 15, 2014. The Illni won 6-1.

Illinois softball to open Big Ten play this weekend against Iowa

By Charlotte Carroll • March 20, 2014

Illinois softball fails to execute on hits last weekend

By Charlotte Carroll • March 11, 2014

Illinois softball goes 1-3 in Florida at weekend tournament

By Charlotte Carroll • March 10, 2014

Social media spawns better communication between fans, student athletes

By Charlotte Carroll • March 6, 2014

Illinois softball returns from California without playing an official game

By Charlotte Carroll • March 3, 2014
Remeny Perez (17) runs to home plate as she scores the only run during the second game of a double header against Indiana on Saturday at Eichelberger Field. The Illini won 1-0.

California natives find home in Champaign for Illini softball

By Charlotte Carroll • February 26, 2014
Lucas Gonzalez, a sophomore in Engineering, races a 2k race against other Illinois’ Rowing athletes at the Illini indoor on Feb. 2, 2013 at the ARC gym.

Illinois rowing wins gold and records at Chicago Indoor rowing championships

By Charlotte Carroll • February 25, 2014
Alex Booker (15) bats during the second game of a double header against Indiana on Saturday at Eichelberger Field. The Illini won 1-0.

Booker leads Illini softball with stellar play

By Charlotte Carroll • February 25, 2014

Ilinois softball finishes strong in Texas

By Charlotte Carroll • February 24, 2014

Illinois softball looking for the heart in Lone Star state

By Charlotte Carroll • February 20, 2014

Illini softball fail to keep strong offensively

By Charlotte Carroll • February 18, 2014

Illinois softball opens with programs best start

By Charlotte Carroll • February 17, 2014

Illinois softball remains undefeated through opening tournament

By Charlotte Carroll • February 10, 2014

Illinois women’s softball is ready to rumble

By Charlotte Carroll • February 6, 2014
The Illinois women’s club volleyball team gathers during a break in its practice on Monday.

Women’s club volleyball prepares to host first Big Ten tourney with diverse experiences

By Charlotte Carroll • January 28, 2014
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