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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

Farewell from an Illini sports writer, fan

By Mike Theodore • May 1, 2008
 

James looks to catch some action this fall

By Mike Theodore • April 10, 2008

Illini freshman gets chance to prove his talent

By Mike Theodore • April 3, 2008

Recruiting analyst Lemming never followed the crowd

By Mike Theodore • February 21, 2008
Illinois football coach Ron Zook is interviewed in the Squad Room at Memorial Stadium during a signing day press conference, Wednesday. Erica Magda

RECRUITING: Zook announces recruits for 2012 class

By Mike Theodore • February 7, 2008
Early arrival of the 2008 Illinois football recruiting class Mikel LeShoure is interviewed at Memorial Stadium, Wednesday. LeShoure is from Champaign and earned a long list of football awards while at Centennial High School. Erica Magda

RECRUITING: Centennial running back chooses Illini for staff, team

By Mike Theodore • February 7, 2008

RECRUITING: Early arrivals look to gain head start on football careers

By Mike Theodore • February 7, 2008
 

Signing day in sight for UI

By Mike Theodore • February 6, 2008

RECRUITING: A few words with Jason Reda’s possible heir

By Mike Theodore • January 30, 2008
Illinois quarterback Juice Williams fumbles the ball while trying to escape USC defenders during the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1. Illinois lost 49-17. Erica Magda

Turnovers catch up to Illini, ending hopes in second half

By Mike Theodore • January 11, 2008

Breaking down the 2008 team

By Mike Theodore • January 11, 2008
 

Mendenhall to decide NFL fate after Bowl

By Mike Theodore • December 30, 2007
Illinois head coach Ron Zook raises his arms in victory to Illinois fans as the team leaves the field after a 27-14 win over Indiana in Bloomington, Sept. 22, 2007. Erica Magda

Zook “deeply honored” to receive top coaching award

By Mike Theodore • December 30, 2007
Illinois head coach Ron Zook yells at players during the game agaist Ball State at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 27. Erica Magda

The difference maker

By Mike Theodore • December 12, 2007
Illinois fans rejoice after a Rashard Mendenhall touchdown run during the upset against Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, on Oct. 6. Illinois won the game 31-26. Erica Magda

Illini look for first Rose Bowl win since ’64

By Mike Theodore • December 12, 2007
 

Column: Number one stunner

By Mike Theodore • December 11, 2007
Erica Magda

Rose Bowl QBs set for New Year’s duel

By Mike Theodore • December 4, 2007
Illini players celebrate the announcement that the team will appear in the 2008 Rose Bowl. Photo courtesy of University of Illinois Sports Information

HOLY ROSES!

By Mike Theodore • December 3, 2007
 

Illini cap off season with 41-22 win

By Mike Theodore • November 16, 2007
Photo Illustration by Adam Babcock

This year, Senior Day has meaning beyond memories

By Mike Theodore • November 16, 2007

Illini to face Northwestern for state pride

By Mike Theodore • November 14, 2007
 

Shut the Bucks up

By Mike Theodore • November 12, 2007
 

Illini stun No. 1-ranked Buckeyes

By Mike Theodore • November 9, 2007
 

Illini gearing up for No. 1 Buckeyes

By Mike Theodore • November 7, 2007
 

Mendenhall sets Illini record as offense rolls

By Mike Theodore • November 5, 2007
Illustration by Dana Larson Erica Magda

Preparing for road trips is more than X’s and O’s

By Mike Theodore • November 2, 2007
 

Illini travel to Minnesota to lock up bowl bid

By Mike Theodore • October 31, 2007

Illini run to Homecoming victory

By Mike Theodore • October 29, 2007
 

Illini football is eligible to go bowling

By Mike Theodore • October 26, 2007
Illinois quarterback Juice Williams is stopped by Michigan safety Jamar Adams on Saturday. The Illini host Ball State for Homecoming on Saturday. Erica Magda

Zook looks to break 2-game losing streak

By Mike Theodore • October 24, 2007
 

Williams, McGee struggle to put up points

By Mike Theodore • October 22, 2007
 

Former QB Kittner recalls classic Michigan battles

By Mike Theodore • October 19, 2007
Erica Magda

Illini ready for Wolverines; Williams to remain starter

By Mike Theodore • October 17, 2007
Ron Zook prepares to run onto the field before the Penn State game at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 29. The Board of Trustees will likely vote Wednesday on whether to extend the third-year coach. Erica Magda

Zook contract likely to be extended

By Mike Theodore • October 16, 2007
 

Illini fall prey to feisty Hawkeyes

By Mike Theodore • October 15, 2007
 

Iowa defeats No. 18 Illinois 10-6

By Mike Theodore • October 12, 2007
Illinois quarterback Juice Williams rushes the ball through the Wisconsin defense at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Illinois travels to Iowa this week. Erica Magda

Illini refuse to overlook tumbling Hawkeyes

By Mike Theodore • October 10, 2007
 

Illini thrive despite injuries

By Mike Theodore • October 8, 2007
J Leman and his father, Happy, along with Jacob Willis and his father, Lenny, pose for a photograph in Memorial Stadium on Wednesday. Erica Magda

Badgers aside, Dads are what got Illini here

By Mike Theodore • October 5, 2007
 

Betting line favors Illini against visiting Badgers

By Mike Theodore • October 3, 2007
 

Making a State-ment

By Mike Theodore • October 1, 2007
Erica Magda

Illini football upset no. 21 Penn State

By Mike Theodore • September 28, 2007
 

Linebackers will test banged-up backfield

By Mike Theodore • September 26, 2007
 

Davis’ big game leaves Lewis sacked

By Mike Theodore • September 24, 2007

Illini out for revenge in Big Ten season opener

By Mike Theodore • September 21, 2007
Illinois running back Rashard Mendenhall (5) eludes Syracuse defenders Bruce Williams (15) and Joe Fields for a touchdown run during the third quarter in Syracuse, N.Y., on Saturday. Illinois plays Indiana this weekend. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, MIKE GROLL

Illini prepare for Indiana showdown

By Mike Theodore • September 19, 2007

Williams leads Illini in win over Orange

By Mike Theodore • September 17, 2007
Isiah "Juice" Williams salutes the crowd with his helmet after the victorious home opener against Western Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Erica Magda

Illini prepare to face Syracuse

By Mike Theodore • September 12, 2007
 

Football runs to victory over WIU

By Mike Theodore • September 10, 2007
The view as seen from the new section built for students and the band on Tuesday. The construction in the new section will be completed by the game this Saturday, but the new press box and box seats will not be completed until next season. Erica Magda

Illini Nation prepares for birth of Illinois Renaissance

By Mike Theodore • September 7, 2007

‘Juice’ likely to play next week

By Mike Theodore • September 4, 2007

Illini set for season opener in St. Louis

By Mike Theodore • August 28, 2007

Women’s softball clobbers Bradley in a 5-0 victory

By Mike Theodore • May 4, 2007
Illinois pitcher Vicky Brown winds up in the first inning of the game against DePaul University at Eichelberger Field on Saturday. Brown allowed six hits and three runs in the 3-2 loss to No. 11 DePaul. Beck Diefenbach

Softball loses three to ranked teams

By Mike Theodore • April 30, 2007

Illini softball loses to Blue Demons

By Mike Theodore • April 27, 2007
 

Illini victorious against Eastern in extra innings

By Mike Theodore • April 25, 2007
Illinois infielder Shanna Diller swings at a pitch during the doubleheader against Michigan on Sunday, at Eichelberger Field. Beck Diefenbach

Softball win brings Big Ten record to 5-3

By Mike Theodore • April 16, 2007
Illinois infielder Angelena Mexicano swings during the bottom of the first inning against Illinois-Chicago at Eichelberger Field on March 21. Illinois softball kicked off the weekend against Michigan State. Beck Diefenbach

Illini softball sweeps Michigan State doubleheader

By Mike Theodore • April 13, 2007
Vicky Brown pitches in the fourth inning against UIC at Eichelberger field on Wednesday, March 21, 2007. Beck Diefenbach

Softball splits Big Ten games against Purdue, Indiana

By Mike Theodore • April 2, 2007

Title dream falls short for Poeta

By Mike Theodore • March 26, 2007
Illinois shortstop Angelena Mexicano, a junior, swings for the ball during the bottom of the first inning against University of Illinois at Chicago at Eichelberger Field on Wednesday. Illinois beat UIC 18-4. Jenette Sturges

Softball goes 10-3 over break

By Mike Theodore • March 26, 2007
 

Illini travel to Capital Classic

By Mike Theodore • March 16, 2007
 

Wrestlers ‘anxious’ for Championships

By Mike Theodore • March 15, 2007
Freshman Jimmy Kennedy wrestles T. J. Enright of OSU at Huff Hall Sunday February 18, 2007. ME Online

Eight wrestlers qualify for NCAAs

By Mike Theodore • March 5, 2007

Wrestlers set for Big Tens

By Mike Theodore • March 2, 2007
The Illinois wrestling team starters and head coach Mark Johnson, center, pose for a picture during practice at Huff Hall on Thursday afternoon. Johnson will lead his team to East Lansing, Mich., later today for the 2007 Big Ten Championship. Beck Diefenbach

Johnson makes his mark

By Mike Theodore • March 2, 2007

Softball to play in Pepsi Classic

By Mike Theodore • February 23, 2007
 

Seniors pin Buckeyes, leave Huff with victory

By Mike Theodore • February 19, 2007

Illinois softball suffers defeat

By Mike Theodore • February 19, 2007
Matt Winterhalter wrestles Gabriel Dretsch of Minnesota at Huff Hall, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007. Wrestling faces Ohio State this Sunday afternoon, 1 p.m., at Huff Hall. Joseph Lamberson

Wrestlers prepare for last Big Ten dual meet

By Mike Theodore • February 16, 2007

Brown blanks Louisville, 8-0

By Mike Theodore • February 12, 2007

Ninth-ranked wrestling wins dual matches

By Mike Theodore • February 12, 2007

Wrestlers get ready for final road games

By Mike Theodore • February 9, 2007

Top-ranked Gophers roll over Illini wrestlers, 28-12

By Mike Theodore • February 5, 2007
 

Wrestlers prepare for No. 1 Minnesota

By Mike Theodore • February 2, 2007

Dergo chooses mats over gridiron

By Mike Theodore • January 29, 2007

Wrestling 2-0 in Big Ten play

By Mike Theodore • January 22, 2007

Wrestlers to open Big Ten against No. 8 Northwestern

By Mike Theodore • January 19, 2007
141 pound senior Cassio Pero, holds down Mike Parino from Findlay in a match at Huff Hall, Satuday, December 9, 2006. John Paul Goguen The Daily Illini

Wrestlers dominate in first dual meet of season

By Mike Theodore • December 11, 2006

No. 16 wrestlers to host pair of Division II teams

By Mike Theodore • December 8, 2006

Illini wrestlers earn three titles at UNI Open

By Mike Theodore • December 5, 2006
No. 16 wrestlers to travel to Iowa for UNI Open

No. 16 wrestlers to travel to Iowa for UNI Open

By Mike Theodore • December 1, 2006
Illinois wrestling returns five solid starters from last year's 2nd place Big Ten squad

Illinois wrestling returns five solid starters from last year’s 2nd place Big Ten squad

By Mike Theodore • November 16, 2006
Wrestle-Offs showcase team's talent

Wrestle-Offs showcase team’s talent

By Mike Theodore • November 6, 2006

Students contribute to wrestling success

By Mike Theodore • October 26, 2006
Wrestling eager for season start despite ranking

Wrestling eager for season start despite ranking

By Mike Theodore • October 20, 2006

DMV opens new location at University

By Mike Theodore • February 22, 2006

UI introduces new laser

By Mike Theodore • February 21, 2006
University students play basketball on Friday afternoon at CRCE. Intramural basketball teams are forced to hold practices here due to closings at IMPE. Amelia Moore

IMPE renovations, intramurals clash

By Mike Theodore • February 6, 2006
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