Neil Milbert

Inability to convert in third-down situations was a major factor in Illinois' 34-32 homecoming loss to Indiana. The Illini failed on 10 of 11 attempts. In its 23-20 upset of...

Back-to-back trick plays involving halfback E.B. Halsey and wide receiver Derrick McPhearson were an important ingredient in last weekend's 23-20 upset of Michigan State. With the score 10-10 Halsey took...

Illinois coach Ron Zook and Michigan State coach John L. Smith were reprimanded and their respective schools were fined $10,000 by the Big Ten for their players' conduct after the...

The Illinois defense has shown significant improvement in the three most important statistical categories--interceptions, fumbles recovered and sacks. Last year the Illini finished the 11-game season with four interceptions, four...

Freshman Melvin Alaeze, the nation's top-ranked defensive end when he was a high school senior, has left Illinois "for personal reasons," coach Ron Zook said. Alaeze played in two of...

Illinois coach Ron Zook wasn't happy about Saturday's melee between his players and Michigan State's after the Illini's upset victory. The brawl was precipitated by the planting of the Illini...

Catching the football has been a point of emphasis at Illinois practices this week. Assistant coaches are throwing tennis balls and receivers are catching them one-handed in an attempt to...

J Leman thinks Michigan State has an awesome offense. "They have unbelievable big-play capability," the Illini linebacker said, obviously still thinking about last season's 61-14 trouncing by the Spartans. He...

Coach Ron Zook said Tuesday that freshman quarterback Isiah "Juice" Williams will continue as the starter over senior Tim Brasic. Williams completed only two of his first 20 passes against...

Illinois cleaned up its act against Iowa. After being assessed 12 penalties for 106 yards in its loss to Syracuse, the Illini had only two penalties for 10 yards against...