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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
Brandon Wikoff, a junior infielder, prepares to take batting practice in the Irwin Indoor Practice Facility in Champaign on Wednesday. The Illini head to Florida for the season opener against Iowa on Friday. Erica Magda

Consistency the theme as opener approaches for Illinois baseball

By Wes Anderson • February 19, 2009
Jeremy Berg The Daily Illini Illinois' Brandon Wikoff swings at a pitch during the Illinois game against Indiana State on March 26.

Baseball eyes Regional before start of season

By Wes Anderson • January 16, 2009

Schultz to replace Locksley as Illinois offensive coordinator

By Wes Anderson • December 12, 2008
 

Illini’s bowl future to be decided in Evanston

By Wes Anderson • November 21, 2008
 

Season ends in disappointment

By Wes Anderson • November 21, 2008
Coach Ron Zook yells during the game against Iowa on Nov. 1. Zook and the Illini will face coach Pat Fitzgerald and the Wildcats on Saturday. Erica Magda

Zook vs. Fitzgerald: Who would win in a fight?

By Wes Anderson • November 19, 2008

Downtrodden Illini no match for Buckeyes

By Wes Anderson • November 19, 2008
 

Illini players reflect on Memorial Stadium memories

By Wes Anderson • November 14, 2008

‘Zook Class’ prepares for final game at Memorial Stadium

By Wes Anderson • November 14, 2008
 

Loss to Broncos a disaster on, off field

By Wes Anderson • November 10, 2008

NOTEBOOK: Locksley among candidates to replace Tennessee’s Fulmer

By Wes Anderson • November 7, 2008

Low attendance at Ford Field won’t dampen Illini’s enthusiasm

By Wes Anderson • November 4, 2008
 

Illini beat Hawkeyes for first time in eight years

By Wes Anderson • November 3, 2008
 

Illini ‘backed into a corner’ with Hawkeyes on tap

By Wes Anderson • October 31, 2008
Vontae Davis celebrates an interception in the last seconds of the game. Erica Magda

Eller kicks Illinois to victory over Iowa

By Wes Anderson • October 31, 2008

King of the Hawkeyes

By Wes Anderson • October 31, 2008

BLOG: ‘Fiesty’ Zook ends post-practice interview abruptly (with audio)

By Wes Anderson • October 28, 2008
 

Frustration building for inconsistent Illini

By Wes Anderson • October 27, 2008

Big changes in the Big Ten

By Wes Anderson • October 24, 2008

Badger guard talks about more level playing field

By Wes Anderson • October 24, 2008
Erica Magda

Liuget, Brent bolster Illini’s offensive line

By Wes Anderson • October 22, 2008
The Illinois defense takes down Indiana running back Marcus Thigpen during the game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday night. The Illini beat the Hoosiers, 55-13, sporting custom-designed orange uniforms. Erica Magda

Football notebook: Orange jerseys make second appearance of season

By Wes Anderson • October 20, 2008
Ron Zook yells on the sideline against Minnesota at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 11. Zook allegedly uses sugar packets to keep his energy level high. Erica Magda

Zook’s performance-enhancing substance

By Wes Anderson • October 17, 2008
 

Football disheartened by loss to Gophers

By Wes Anderson • October 15, 2008
 

Late turnovers prove costly as Illini fall to Gophers

By Wes Anderson • October 13, 2008

Strange homecoming for former Illini tight end, current Gopher head coach Brewster

By Wes Anderson • October 10, 2008
Erica Magda

Football prepares to face similar offense

By Wes Anderson • October 10, 2008
 

Homecoming spoiled by Weber, Gophers

By Wes Anderson • October 10, 2008

Sitting down with Minnesota’s quaterback

By Wes Anderson • October 10, 2008
 

The Dana Howard effect

By Wes Anderson • October 6, 2008

Speaking with LB coach on line’s struggling season

By Wes Anderson • October 3, 2008
Brit Miller, 44, tackles Evan Royster of Penn State University and causes a fumble at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday. Illinois ended up losing the game 38-24. Erica Magda

Illini fight to reclaim their rank in Big Ten

By Wes Anderson • October 3, 2008
 

Mistakes prove costly in loss to Nittany Lions

By Wes Anderson • September 29, 2008
Juice Williams (7) narrowly escapes this sack in the away game against Penn State, Oct. 21, 2006. Although Juice escaped this one, he was sacked 6 times in the game, which Penn State won 26-12. Erica Magda

Illinois football anticipates White Out atmosphere

By Wes Anderson • September 26, 2008
Erica Magda

Illini fall to Penn State in ‘White Out’ game

By Wes Anderson • September 26, 2008
Head Coach Ron Zook oversees a scrimmage at Memorial Stadium April 17. Zook plans to step up practice during the bye week before Penn State. Erica Magda

Zook hopes to ‘turn the wick up’ during off week

By Wes Anderson • September 17, 2008

Notebook: Uninspired Illini search for answers

By Wes Anderson • September 15, 2008
 

Illinois football readies for final tuneup against Ragin’ Cajuns

By Wes Anderson • September 12, 2008
 

Throw a pick? Do a bear crawl

By Wes Anderson • September 10, 2008
Former Illinois linebacker J Leman watches the game against Eastern Illinois from the sidelines Saturday. Leman, who signed as a free agent with the Minnesota Vikings after graduation in 2008, was back at Memorial Stadium with numerous other team alumni Erica Magda

Football legends share thoughts on past, present stadium

By Wes Anderson • September 8, 2008
Pictured is the new design for the Illinois jerseys, which are patterned after those used by the team in the 1960s. The jerseys are part of a larger project to bring Illini football into a new century. Courtesy of the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics

Illinois football turns back the clock with Butkus-era uniforms

By Wes Anderson • September 5, 2008
 

Daniel, Williams direct Arch Rivalry shootout; Illini fall 52-42

By Wes Anderson • August 29, 2008
 

Benn’s seeing orange with his Nike contacts

By Wes Anderson • August 29, 2008
 

Brit Miller replaces Leman and steals the show

By Wes Anderson • August 29, 2008
Arrelious Benn runs the ball during the second half of the game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2007. Although Benn played half the season with an injured shoulder, he is "100 percent" better and will play this season without restriction. Erica Magda

Never Benn healthier

By Wes Anderson • August 27, 2008
 

Zook looks to avoid fluke with tough summer workouts

By Wes Anderson • August 27, 2008
Illinois head football coach Ron Zook speaks at the Big Ten Conference football media day Thursday in Chicago. M. Spencer Green, The Associated Press

Zook looks ahead at Big Ten Media Day

By Wes Anderson • July 25, 2008

BLOG: The lighter side of Big Ten media day

By Wes Anderson • July 25, 2008
Susan Kantor

Vandals damage homes, vehicles

By Wes Anderson • July 18, 2008
 

Bridging the gap between soldiers and families

By Wes Anderson • July 11, 2008

Sight for sore eyes

By Wes Anderson • July 9, 2008
Crowds line the rows of food vendor tents during the Taste of Champaign-Urbana on Saturday at West Side Park. Wes Anderson

Taste of CU kicks off summer

By Wes Anderson • June 23, 2008
 

Taste of C-U set to kick off dog days of summer

By Wes Anderson • June 20, 2008

UI alumnus Chaussard enjoys the ride at U.S. Open

By Wes Anderson • June 17, 2008
Former Illini D. A. Points chips onto the first green during the second round of the US Open championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course on Friday in San Diego. The Pekin, Ill., native finished the tournament in a tie for 69th place at 15-over par. Lenny Ignelzi, The Associated Press

Former Illini wrap up campaigns during wild Sunday at U.S. Open

By Wes Anderson • June 16, 2008
Steve Stricker hits out of a bunker on the 12th green during the first round of the US Open championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course on Thursday in San Diego. Matt Slocum, The Associated Press

Former Illini contend at U.S. Open

By Wes Anderson • June 13, 2008

Three former Illini prepare for U.S. Open

By Wes Anderson • June 11, 2008

Two Illini added to NCAA Outdoor Championships field

By Wes Anderson • June 4, 2008

Severe weather rumbles into Campustown

By Wes Anderson • June 3, 2008

Men’s golf stumbles to 17th place finish at NCAA Championships

By Wes Anderson • June 2, 2008

Men’s golf in the hunt at NCAA Championships

By Wes Anderson • May 30, 2008

Men’s golf tied for sixth after first round of NCAA Championships

By Wes Anderson • May 29, 2008

NCAAs a welcome surprise for Illini

By Wes Anderson • May 27, 2008

Hearing scheduled for Champaign standoff suspect

By Wes Anderson • May 27, 2008

ESPN picks up Illinois-Missouri season opener

By Wes Anderson • May 23, 2008

NCAA National Championships uncharted territory for men’s golf

By Wes Anderson • May 20, 2008

Men’s golf cruises through NCAA Regional

By Wes Anderson • May 19, 2008

Men’s golf tied for sixth after first round of NCAA regionals

By Wes Anderson • May 16, 2008

Men’s golf to compete in NCAA Central Regionals

By Wes Anderson • May 15, 2008

Football earns No. 16 ranking in preseason poll

By Wes Anderson • May 15, 2008

University housing deals with dorm damages after students leave

By Wes Anderson • May 14, 2008

COLUMN: From hockey shootout to NFL Draft: What a semester

By Wes Anderson • May 4, 2008
Rashard Mendenhall speaks to the press after being selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the NFL draft on Saturday. Erica Magda

Steelers draft Illinois’ Mendenhall

By Wes Anderson • April 28, 2008
Rashard Mendenhall dives for the end zone against Northwestern at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 17, 2007. Mendenhall rushed for 124 yards in the game, helping Illinois defeat the Wildcats 41-22. Erica Magda

Mendenhall’s draft status uncertain

By Wes Anderson • April 25, 2008

Mendenhall transforms from Illini to Steeler

By Wes Anderson • April 25, 2008
 

Non-contact jerseys allow quarterbacks time to focus

By Wes Anderson • April 21, 2008
A play begins during the first half of the Spring Game at Memorial Stadium, Saturday, April 19, 2008. The Offense won the scrimmage 38-31 over the Defense. Erica Magda

Offense outscores defense in spring game

By Wes Anderson • April 18, 2008
Illinois cornerback Vontae Davis, right, guards receiver Chris James during a spring scrimmage at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday. Erica Magda

End of spring in sight for hard-worked Illini defense

By Wes Anderson • April 18, 2008
 

Cornerbacks turn heads

By Wes Anderson • April 14, 2008

Athletic director Guenther’s contract extended by 3 years

By Wes Anderson • April 2, 2008

Perfection on ice; Illini celebrate year

By Wes Anderson • March 7, 2008

Hockey club named national champions

By Wes Anderson • March 6, 2008

Hockey wins national title

By Wes Anderson • March 5, 2008

Illini win game, secure spot in ACHA National Championship game

By Wes Anderson • March 5, 2008

Club hockey reaches semifinals of national tournament bracket

By Wes Anderson • March 4, 2008
 

Illini hockey sets out for national title

By Wes Anderson • February 29, 2008
 

Offense shows strong in season’s last home game

By Wes Anderson • February 25, 2008

Hockey team misses opportunities but remains victorious

By Wes Anderson • February 22, 2008
 

Club hockey team awaits final series at ‘Big Pond’ against Adrian College

By Wes Anderson • February 22, 2008

Hockey seeks national championship after perfect regular season

By Wes Anderson • February 22, 2008
 

Harassing Illini heckle their way to best seats

By Wes Anderson • February 21, 2008
 

32 and ‘0 so sweet,’ hockey wins tourney

By Wes Anderson • February 18, 2008

Illini hockey victorious in against Robert Morris in tourney

By Wes Anderson • February 15, 2008

Hockey secures place in final game with victory against Kent State

By Wes Anderson • February 15, 2008

Illini hockey clinches first place in tourney

By Wes Anderson • February 15, 2008
Erica Magda

Hockey club to host tournament

By Wes Anderson • February 14, 2008

Power plays help Illini hockey pick apart Eagles on the road

By Wes Anderson • February 11, 2008
 

No. 1 Illinois at home on road facing off against in-state foe

By Wes Anderson • February 8, 2008

Hockey battles to stay undefeated, takes league title

By Wes Anderson • February 4, 2008
 

Hockey eyes prize of league title

By Wes Anderson • February 1, 2008
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