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Summation: Illinois in the Aughts
This concludes our series recapping the last ten seasons in the Big Ten. I. Overview I was trying to think of the best comparison for the amazing decade that the Illinois Fighting Illini just c...
Ten Predictions for the Big Ten in 2010
Let's take a quick detour from the Decade in Review series to sneak a peek at the future of the Big Ten. In the wake of its most successful postseason since 2002, the conference stands poised to...
The Rivalry Is Watching You: Illinois Linebacker Ian Thomas
Much thanks to Rockwell. This series is pretty simple - I pick an intriguing Big Ten player, DVR his game, and watch him the whole time. Things I want to find out - Is he put in positions to succeed? ...
Why Ron Zook Can't Coach
Before you assume this is a hate piece, know, my actual intent is to profile two very different men: Ron Zook the recruiter, and Ron Zook the coach. Despite three losing seasons in four years, ...
Twitter Habits of Big 10 Coaches, Programs
I have made fun of Twitter for its entire 15 minutes of fame. But today, when I really spend time toying around with Twitter, I actually have less illogical hate than I used to, thanks in most part to...
2009 Spring Preview Series - Illinois Fighting Illini
Stepping Back on the Damn Rollercoaster Cedar Point has got nothing on the Illinois football program. During the last 10 years, the Fighting Illini have compiled three seasons with 2 or less victo...
Big 10 Coaching Grades: Part 2
Kirk Ferentz, University of Iowa Analysis: If you listen to early commentary on this Iowa team, you would know that Ferentz was being attacked for being too conservative on offense (true...
Inglorious Bastards: Big 10 Conference Play Begins
Get the Ford Probe that's sitting next to your garage a new set of break pads and rewind your favorite Led Zeppelin tape to the beginning of the B-Side. After four weeks of out of conference cou...
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