Because Iowa
Picture it this way. You're 14 years old. John Groce builds Illini basketball all the way back, and we're in the Final Four in 2017 right when you're a senior in high school. You choose to attend Illinois, and head to Champaign expecting the SFC to be your second home. And then a Purdue assistant secretly records your recruits and brings the NCAA to Groce's doorstep, … [Read More...]
Looks Like University Of Illinois – Dre Brown
I love it when a plan comes together. In December, when writing my "10 Names You'll Learn In 2014" post for New Years Eve, my choice for the football name to watch … [Read More...]
It Was Fun While It Lasted
"We honestly control our own destiny! Has a team that started 3-10 in conference ever controlled its own at-large destiny? At that point, every team is simply … [Read More...]
Catching Up Part II
I fully realized the folly of blogging like this yesterday. Houston Bates announced he was leaving a week ago today. Most sites had a story up by the next morning. I'm now sharing my feelings on the subject ONE WEEK LATER. I shall call this pony express … [Read More...]
Catching Up
You don't care about my real world life. I'm not sure why I talk about it so much, other than the fact that I feel all this obligation to write more but there are times I just can't. When news like Houston Bates or Charles Matthews breaks and I just can't … [Read More...]
We Love No Other 1.5 – Author/Illini Fan Steve Donohue
When I read Steve's book, I promised to do an interview with him on the blog. That was around 18 months ago. So now that I finally have the podcast up and going, I was able to get Steve to join me to talk about his book (for 15 minutes) and Illini Football … [Read More...]
Around the Big Ten (The Northern Schools)
Not too many people get to play in the Big Ten conference for four years. Here is a collection of stories and tidbits I’ve gathered from playing in opposing team’s arenas in the nation's best basketball conference. *I acknowledge that some of these facts … [Read More...]
Wait, What?
So let me get this straight. Lose to Purdue - Purdue - at home, but then beat #18 Michigan State on the road? Lose eight straight and 10 of 12... but then maybe kinda control your NCAA Tournament destiny? Yes, NCAA Tournament. … [Read More...]
FOLD Week V: MO’D On Offensive Line Play (Part II)
Part II of my line play chat with former Illini first team All American Martin O'Donnell. And yes, in the title up there, I referred to him as MO'D. The apostrophe is important. Makes him sound like a restaurant. "We ate at MO'D last weekend - it was … [Read More...]
FOLD Week IV – OL Discussion With Martin O’Donnell
So what EXACTLY is zone blocking. How do offensive linemen communicate when the defense runs a stunt? My Forbes Hall roommate, Brian, has asked me to do a series on this for years. Really get into the ins and outs of playing offensive line in college. A … [Read More...]
We Interrupt FOLD Week To Bring You A Really Nice Win
Brought our photographer, Jonathan, with me tonight. He's processing a few photos right now, and then we have a long, late drive. So I'm going to try to crank this out in 30 minutes. Stream Of Consciousness style. So please forgive all typos. Warp speed, Mr. … [Read More...]
FOLD Week III – Guards/Centers
February Offensive Line Discussion Week continues with the interior of the line. Then, tonight, it's off to Champaign for some Illini/Cornhusker basketball (winning streak?). Then more FOLDing on Friday. And, hopefully, no folding tonight. On guards... … [Read More...]
FOLD Week II – Offensive Tackles
February Offensive Line Discussion week continues with a two-part look at the 2014 line. Today, the offensive tackles. Tomorrow, the guards and centers. Why start with the tackles? Because Corey Lewis would want it that way. … [Read More...]
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