University of Illinois
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Illinois suspends sophomore guard HeadNov 02, 2011 12:00 am - CHAMPAIGN — Illinois has suspended sophomore guard Crandall Head for four games over an unspecified violation of team rules. Head sat out Tuesday’s exhibition win over W...
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College basketball preview: Illini young & talentedNov 02, 2011 12:00 am - At any school that aspires to be a basketball power, it’s much easier to bid farewell to a group of players if they created enough memorable moments to fill multiple pag...
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Illini hope bye can help break losing streakNov 01, 2011 12:00 am - Illinois is mired in a three-game losing streak. It leads the Big Ten with 19 turnovers and penalties have become a recurring problem, too. At least the Illini are off t...
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Illinois loses third straight gameOct 29, 2011 12:00 am - STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — In bright white letters against a blue background, the electronic sign boards around Beaver Stadium took note of another milestone for Joe Paterno l...
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Illinois faces tough test at Penn StateOct 28, 2011 12:00 am - Illinois (6-2, 2-2) at Penn State (7-1, 4-0) When: 2:30 p.m. at Beaver Stadium TV: ABC Radio: WIND 560-AM Series: Penn State leads 14-4; Illinois won 33-13 last season. ...
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Illini under pressure after consecutive lossesOct 25, 2011 12:00 am - CHAMPAIGN — Illinois rolled through their first six games with big plays, comebacks and happy endings, landing a spot in the Top 25 with a perfect start. Two straight lo...
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Nebraska hands Illini first volleyball lossOct 22, 2011 12:00 am - LINCOLN, Neb. — Gina Mancuso had 15 kills, 18 digs and a pair of aces to lead Nebraska to a 24-26, 25-18, 25-19, 25-11 win over previously undefeated Illinois on Saturda...
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‘The Mighty Macs’ a rags-to-riches storyOct 21, 2011 12:00 am - Everyone loves an underdog. Especially Hollywood. No wonder the inspirational story of Cathy Rush and her rags-to-riches women’s college basketball team was turned into ...
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Illini need to be Purdue to stay in raceOct 21, 2011 12:00 am - WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Illinois’ dreams for a Big Ten title could evaporate quickly if it fails to outplay Purdue this weekend. Just two weeks ago, the Fighting Illini w...
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College football preview: Illinois at PurdueOct 21, 2011 12:00 am - By Mike McGraw mmcgraw@dailyherald.com Illinois (6-1, 2-1) at Purdue (3-3, 1-1) When: 11 a.m. Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium TV: ESPN2 Radio: WIND 560-AM Series: Illinois...