Iowa just can’t seem to find its tournament footing once again
Iowa isn't trending in the right direction heading into the NCAA tournament. There was once a time when the Hawkeyes were projected to land in convenient Des Moines for their...
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Ohio State’s reward for beating Penn State? A date with Michigan State
After watching his team advance in the Big Ten tournament with a 79-75 victory over Penn State, Ohio State coach Thad Matta held out hope it would not have to...
Northwestern’s Chris Collins steaming over loss to ‘brand-name’ Michigan
The sweat and tears poured from coach Chris Collins' face after Northwestern's 72-70 overtime loss to Michigan as he pondered bidding farewell to seniors Tre Demps and Alex Olah. His...
Northwestern rallies to force OT, falls to Michigan in Big Ten tournament
INDIANAPOLIS — Northwestern tasted the thrill of March Madness with an end-of-regulation buzzer beater. But it was not enough to beat Michigan in the Big Ten tournament. Alex Olah hit...
Northwestern down 34-25 to Michigan at Big Ten tourney
INDIANAPOLIS – Northwestern was in danger of getting run out of the gym thanks to an early 16-0 Michigan run. But the Wildcats made it a game and trail 34-25...
Dave Wannstedt on Lovie Smith: He can ‘sell’ Illinois recruits on NFL tie
You could peruse the football landscape for an eternity and not find anyone who better understands Lovie Smith's plight than Dave Wannstedt. Both had lengthy runs with the Bears before...
Illinois fans giddy about Lovie Smith, but industry is skeptical
If you're an Illinois football fan, throw on your Butkus jersey and rejoice. Your program is relevant, it has the nation talking (even on Peyton Manning Day) and you have...
Pat Fitzgerald, Gerry DiNardo react to Lovie Smith’s hiring at Illinois
The Northwestern-Illinois rivalry just got way more interesting, considering it will pit "Chicago's Big Ten team" against the former coach of the Chicago Bears. Regarding the Lovie Smith hiring by...
At least clumsy firing of coach shows Josh Whitman to be man of action
It took Illinois about three months to hire athletic director Josh Whitman. And it took Whitman about three minutes to fire football coach Bill Cubit. Times are a-changing in Champaign....
How did Fred Hoiberg react to Aaron Brooks’ selfish decision?
How upbeat was Fred Hoiberg after practice Friday? The Bulls coach had a sense of glee, even as he described pondering the state of his team during a 90-minute, traffic-infested...