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Letter to the Editor | Turn college pros into real pros
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (222+ words) Turn college pros into real pros The University of Chicago owns the Bears. Columbia owns the New York Giants. Stanford owns the San Francisco 49ers. Emory owns the Atlanta Falcons. The University of Pennsylvania owns the Eagles. Everything is the same…...
Cobras heading back to national championship after win over Jaguars
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (658+ words) Parkland's Chris Bush (20) and DACC's Danzell Anantoewe (20) in a Semi-final game at the NJCAA Division II men's basketball tournament at Danville Area Community College'on Friday, March 20, 2026. DANVILLE " The Danville Area Community College men's basketball team beat Mid-West Athletic Conference rival…...
Can't Wait For Saturday | Sooners provide an early test for new Michigan coach
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (277+ words) New Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham is thrilled to have quarterback Bryce Underwood back for his sophomore season. Greetings from "Can't Wait For Saturday," your morning morsel of college football, courtesy of longtime Illini beat writer, AP Top 25 voter and Heisman…...
My Turn | Nebraska football will write next NIL chapter
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (796+ words) Eighteen University of Nebraska football players are challenging the College Sports Commission's rejection of more than $1 million of their name, image, likeness deals before an arbitrator. The antitrust settlement last year in House v. NCAA requires athletes with NIL deals of…...
Can't Wait For Saturday | Another Ohio State-Texas matchup should be a doozy
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (375+ words) Texas quarterback Arch Manning graces the cover of Athlon Sports college football preview before the 2025 season. Greetings from "Can't Wait For Saturday," your morning morsel of college football, courtesy of longtime Illini beat writer, AP Top 25 voter and Heisman state…...
Can't Wait For Saturday | Illinois football boss ranked among the best in college football
1+ week, 2+ day ago (431+ words) Illinois coach Bret Bielema speaks with the media'at Illinois' pro day on Thursday at Irwin Indoor Football Practice Facility. Greetings from "Can't Wait For Saturday," your morning morsel of college football, courtesy of longtime Illini beat writer, AP Top 25 voter…...
Bob Asmussen | Teaming up again
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1070+ words) Former Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer catches up with New York Giants run game coordinator and outside linebackers coach Charlie Bullen " a former Illini assistant coach " during the Illinois football team's Pro Day on Thursday at the Irwin Indoor Facility in…...
PHOTO GALLERY: State 1A Semi-Final; Unity vs. Peoria Manual
1+ week, 3+ day ago (587+ words) Tolono Unity vs. Peoria Manual in a" IHSA Class 2A semi-final game at the" State Farm Center in Champaign on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Unity's Dane Eisenmenger (33) hits his knees as his last shot missed and Manual won during their IHSA Class 2A semi-final…...
Bob Asmussen | Cool-named Illinois quarterback happy he's back in the Big Ten
1+ week, 6+ day ago (860+ words) New Illinois quarterback Katin Houser talks to the media Monday at the Smith Center." New Illinois quarterback Katin Houser spoke to the crowd during an Illinois basketball game this season. CHAMPAIGN " If might not come as a surprise, but Katin…...
Can't Wait For Saturday | Altmyer receives positive reviews as NFL draft countdown continues
1+ week, 6+ day ago (372+ words) From left, Hank Beatty, Miles Scott and Luke Altmyer celebrate after the Illinois football team beat Tennessee 30-28 to win the Music City Bowl. Greetings from "Can't Wait For Saturday," your morning morsel of college football, courtesy of longtime Illini beat…...