Big Ten Conference
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Hardy Nickerson to direct Illini defense for Lovie SmithMar 14, 2016 2:14 pm - Hardy Nickerson, who worked with Lovie Smith In Chicago and Tampa, is the new defensive coordinator for the Fighing Illini, officials announced Monday. Smith now has his...
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Imrem: Illinois college hoops politically incorrectMar 13, 2016 11:01 pm - A secret town hall meeting was conducted Sunday in advance of Tuesday's primary election in Illinois. Candidates from both parties accepted invitations to address the st...
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Michigan State beats Purdue to win Big Ten crownMar 13, 2016 1:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS - Denzel Valentine finished with 15 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to lead No. 2 Michigan State past No. 13 Purdue 66-62 in Sunday's Big Ten Tournamen...
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No. 13 Purdue routs Illinois 89-58 in Big Ten quarterfinalsMar 11, 2016 12:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS - Purdue reserve center Isaac Haas scored 16 points on 8-of-9 shooting and the No. 13 Boilermakers crushed Illinois 89-58 Friday in the Big Ten Tournament q...
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Illinois holds on for stunning 68-66 upset of No. 20 IowaMar 10, 2016 12:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) รข?? Jalen Coleman-Lands scored 17 points and Malcolm Hill broke a tie with a 16-foot jumper with 1:14 to go Thursday, helping Illinois fend off No. 20 ...
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Finke, Illinois cruise by Minnesota 85-52 in Big 10 tourneyMar 09, 2016 12:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS - Michael Finke scored 17 points and made five 3-pointers to lead No. 12 seed Illinois past 13th-seeded Minnesota 85-52 on Wednesday in the Big Ten tourname...
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Imrem: Lovie huggable now, but for how long?Mar 08, 2016 7:00 am - Illinois football was whisked into a brave new world Monday. An oddly foreign one, too. This is real big for the beleaguered program. How big? Consider the 1:30 p.m. new...
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Rozner: Lovie Smith the best Illini could findMar 08, 2016 12:00 am - OK, so, that was a little weird. It was like running into your ex-girlfriend at the local tavern three years after a bad breakup and finding out she's moved in with your...
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Imrem: How soon before Illini fans grow weary of Lovie Smith?Mar 07, 2016 8:01 am - OK, let the sparks start flying in Champaign now that Lovie Smith indeed has been named head football coach. Smith was condescending toward the big-city media when he co...
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Illinois hires Lovie Smith as head coachMar 07, 2016 12:00 am - CHAMPAIGN - Former NFL coach Lovie Smith was hired as the Illinois football coach Monday, two days after the firing of Bill Cubit following a 5-7 season. Smith, who took...