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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
Northwestern's Sherrick McManis (24) runs past Illinois' Jarred Fayson (11) with what was later ruled to be an interception in the fourth quarter of the game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. A week after beating Iowa, the Wildcats pounced on Illinois' chance at getting a bowl spot, beating the Illini 21-16.

Illini fall short to Northwestern

By Jay Lee • November 14, 2009
Illinois' Juice Williams (7) throws the ball during a scrimmage at Oak Park-River Forest High School in Oak Park, Ill., on Saturday, April 11, 2008.

Football scrimmage boosts team energy

By Jay Lee • April 16, 2009
Members of Illinois football's offensive line perform drills in front of coach Joe Gilbert before a scrimmage at Oak Park-River Forest High School in Oak Park, IL on Saturday, April 11, 2008.

Football travels to Chicago for scrimmage

By Jay Lee • April 13, 2009

Jobs available at Illinois football spring practices

By Jay Lee • April 8, 2009

Johnson looks back on career as key coach to UI’s wrestling

By Jay Lee • April 2, 2009

Wrestling places eighth at NCAA Championships

By Jay Lee • March 20, 2009

Ghost of Championships past visits Illini wrestling at NCAAs

By Jay Lee • March 20, 2009
Illini wrestling coach Mark Johnson poses for a portrait in Huff Hall on Wednesday. Coach Johnson was given an Inspirational Award from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Ramzi Dreessen

Faith plays big role for Illini wrestlers on and off mats

By Jay Lee • March 10, 2009

Wrestling lands nine in NCAAs after strong Big Ten Tournament

By Jay Lee • March 9, 2009
Ned Mulka The Daily Illini Illinois' Mike Poeta defeats Indiana's Kurt Kinser 9-3 at Huff Hall on Friday, Feb. 13th, 2009. The Illini defeated the Hoosiers 25-6 to improve to 4-1 in the Big Ten.

Big Ten Championships on deck for Illini wrestling

By Jay Lee • March 6, 2009
Brad Meyer

Wrestlers end regular season with sweep against Michigan, Michigan State

By Jay Lee • February 23, 2009
Ned Mulka The Daily Illini Illinois' Mike Poeta wrestles Indiana's Kurt Kinser at Huff Hall on Friday, Feb. 13th, 2009. Poeta won by decision 9-3 and the Illini defeated the Hoosiers 25-6 to improve to 4-1 in the Big Ten.

Seniors facing final home meet for No. 9 Illinois wrestling

By Jay Lee • February 20, 2009
Erica Magda

Late pins lead to weekend split for wrestlers

By Jay Lee • February 16, 2009
Ned Mulka The Daily Illini Illinois' John Wise wrestles opponent Paul Rands during the match between No. 9 Illinois and No. 17 Northwestern at Huff Hall on Friday, February 6th, 2009. Wise won in a technical fall 15-0 and the Illini triumphed 22-13 over the Wildcats.

Senior wrestlers cherishing final weekends of season

By Jay Lee • February 13, 2009
Ned Mulka The Daily Illini Illinois' Roger Smith-Bergsrud is proclaimed winner by the referee over Indiana's Paul Young during the wrestling match at Huff Hall on Friday, Feb. 13th, 2009.Smith-Bergsrud won by decision 12-7 and the Illini defeated the Hoosiers 25-6 to improve to 4-1 in the Big Ten.

Wrestling squad takes down Hoosiers

By Jay Lee • February 13, 2009
Dean Santarinala The Daily Illini Illinois' Wrestling Head Coach Mark Johnson (right) chats with his team on a break during practice at Huff Hall on Tues Feb 10, 2009.

Wrestling coach pins down 200 wins

By Jay Lee • February 11, 2009
Johnson picks up 200th win

Johnson picks up 200th win

By Jay Lee • February 9, 2009

Blanton won’t back down

By Jay Lee • February 6, 2009
Wrestling takes care of business at home

Wrestling takes care of business at home

By Jay Lee • February 6, 2009

Illini wrestling defeats Northwestern Friday

By Jay Lee • February 6, 2009
Mike Poeta competes against an Iowa wrestler on Feb. 24 at Huff Hall. The senior led the Illini to a win over Purdue during the weekend. Brennan Caughron

Illini “step it up” with big win over No. 25 Boilermakers

By Jay Lee • February 2, 2009

Wrestling drops No. 25 Boilermakers

By Jay Lee • January 30, 2009
Brennan Caughron

Wrestling team grapples with loss of players

By Jay Lee • January 30, 2009

“Lethargic” Illini wrestling falls to No. 1 Iowa

By Jay Lee • January 26, 2009
Mike Poeta competes against an Iowa wrestler on Feb. 24, 2008 at Huff Hall. No. 7 Illinois will face No. 1 Iowa this weekend. Erica Magda

Illini aim to take down No. 1 Iowa

By Jay Lee • January 23, 2009
Brennan Caughron The Daily Illini Illinois' Grant Paswall wrestles Findlay's Michael Lybarger on Saturday Dec. 13, 2008 at Huff Hall. Paswall won the match.

Poeta’s return positive sign for healing Illini wrestling

By Jay Lee • January 16, 2009

Wrestling sweeps in new year with undefeated road trip

By Jay Lee • December 12, 2008

Wrestling extends home opener streak at Huff Hall

By Jay Lee • December 12, 2008

Illini wrestlers return to Huff Hall for home opener

By Jay Lee • December 12, 2008

Wrestling’s incomplete lineup yields tenth place at Midlands

By Jay Lee • December 12, 2008

Illini wrestler’s hot streak continues at Vegas Invitational

By Jay Lee • December 8, 2008
Jimmy Kennedy competes against an Iowa wrestler on Feb. 24 at Huff Hall. Kennedy and the Illini will play top-ranked wrestlers in Las Vegas. Erica Magda

Tirapelle, Illini wrestlers head west for crowded Vegas Invitational

By Jay Lee • December 5, 2008

Kennedy title winner in Las Vegas

By Jay Lee • December 5, 2008

Kennedy defeats old friend at wrestling’s All-Star Classic

By Jay Lee • December 2, 2008
Sophomore wrestler Ryan Prater (right) in his bout against freshman Vince Vercelli (left) at 141 pounds in Huff Hall on Nov. 8. Erica Magda

Wrestlers to compete in Missouri Open

By Jay Lee • November 21, 2008

Wrestling unable to capitalize at Missouri Open

By Jay Lee • November 21, 2008
Erica Magda

Pins abound for wrestlers as Illini dominate opener

By Jay Lee • November 18, 2008

Wrestling begins season with strong showing out East

By Jay Lee • November 14, 2008
Freshman wrestler Matt McCarter lifts freshman Jordan Blanton in their match at Huff Hall on Saturday. The Illini will compete in the Big Ten Clash in Chapel Hill, N.C., this Saturday. Erica Magda

Wrestling opens year with ACC/Big Ten Clash duals

By Jay Lee • November 14, 2008
 

Baseball team puts skills to test on football field

By Jay Lee • October 27, 2008

Hockey locker room stunned following first loss

By Jay Lee • October 27, 2008

Hockey team loses first game in two years

By Jay Lee • October 24, 2008

Hockey team barely escapes win win

By Jay Lee • October 24, 2008
An Illinois rugby player grabs the ball in a lineout Saturday against Iowa State. The Illini were ahead the entire match and won 36-20. Brennan Caughron

Men’s rugby faces Division I opponents for first time

By Jay Lee • October 22, 2008
 

Dodson takes position as new lacrosse head coach

By Jay Lee • September 25, 2008