Fitzgerald leaves Illinois football
By Charlotte Carroll, Sports editor
August 10, 2016
Illinois football head coach announced Wednesday the departure of quarterback Jimmy Fitzgerald.
Illinois defense falls in the shadows in Purdue win
By Michal Dwojak, Staff writer
November 9, 2015
While Illinois football’s running back Josh Ferguson was the star of his team’s 48-14 win at Purdue on Saturday, the defense made sure to do its job so that the margin would never be close. The defensive players responded against the Boilermakers after allowing 39 points to Penn State the week ...
Illinois football’s offense blows too many opportunities
By Michal Dwojak, Staff writer
September 21, 2015
Illinois football’s first drive against North Carolina on Saturday couldn’t have been drawn up any better. The offense traveled 73 yards over 11 plays in 4:07. Quarterback Wes Lunt looked efficient with his throws and running back Josh Ferguson ran productive routes in what would be a 133-yard rushing ...
Illinois football defense trying to prove hot start is no fluke
By Michal Dwojak, Staff writer
September 14, 2015
Illinois co-defensive coordinator Tim Banks stood in the team’s squad room with a smile after Saturday’s win over Western Illinois. He stood in front of the white board and waited while the media assembled around him. Reporters joked around with Banks, who laughed and commented that he was no...
Illinois looks to class of 2015 for offensive assistance
August 25, 2015
On a team with 22 seniors, Illinois football wanted to rely mainly on its experience this season. But with injuries threatening the return of key players, the Illini may have to use its younger options sooner than anticipated.There are 36 newcomers in all, with 18 freshmen signees, seven junior-colle...
