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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

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Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman speaks at the press conference regarding the dismissal of head football coach Bill Cubit.

Illinois’ Josh Whitman sets foundation for football program

By Michal Dwojak, Staff writer • March 5, 2016
Illinois football players sing Alma Mater with the Fighting Illini following Illinois 27-25 win over Middle Tennessee State on Sept. 26. Front and center in the photo is Gabe Megginson (72), Illinois highest-ranked recruit last season.

The ever-changing hunt: the evolution of college football recruitment

By Michal Dwojak, Staff writer • February 1, 2016
Linebacker T.J. Neal Jr. (52) will transfer out of the Illinois football program. He is a graduate transfer who will be eligible to play in the fall 2016.

Bill Cubit, Illinois football loses more players to transfer

By Michal Dwojak • January 26, 2016
Illinois head coach John Groce looks down in disbelief during the game against Yale at the State Farm Center on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. The Illini won 69-65.

Illini resolutions for 2016

By Kevin McCarthy • January 18, 2016
Interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson has been tasked with hiring a new athletic director and has hired executive search firm Korn Ferry to aid in that process.

Wilson adds search firm to Illini AD hunt

By Peter Bailey-Wells • December 17, 2015

UI tasks search committee with finding new athletic director

By Charlotte Carroll • November 24, 2015
Quarterback Wes Lunt throws a pass during Saturdays game against Ohio State at Memorial Stadium. Illinois lost 28-3.

Wes Lunt happy to be at Illinois football’s helm during bowl push

By Michal Dwojak, Staff writer • November 17, 2015

Illini freshman Julian Jones suspended indefinitely

By The Daily Illini Staff Report • November 12, 2015
New interim Athletic Director Paul Kowalczyk addresses the media on November 10, 2015 at Memorial Stadium after the University announced his appointment to the position after firing Mike Thomas. Kowalczyk just officially announced his retirement, which will take effect on Aug. 31.

Takeaways from the Franczek Radelet report into the athletic department

By Declan Harty • November 10, 2015
A change in culture: Mike Thomas and where Illinois athletics goes from here

A change in culture: Mike Thomas and where Illinois athletics goes from here

By Peter Bailey-Wells • November 9, 2015
Coach Bill Cubit shares stern words during the game against Middle Tennessee State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26. Illinois won 27-25.

Illinois football’s Bill Cubit will continue to serve his team after Mike Thomas departure

By Michal Dwojak, Staff writer • November 9, 2015
Running bak Josh Ferguson dives for a touchdown during the game at Ross-Ade Stadium against Purdue on Saturday, Nov. 7. Illinois won 48-14.

Illinois defense falls in the shadows in Purdue win

By Michal Dwojak, Staff writer • November 9, 2015
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