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Sturdy's Four Takeaways: Cincinnati edition

Sturdy's Four Takeaways: Cincinnati edition

Here’s the reality: at this point in the season, Illinois is not a very good basketball team. You often see teams that are greater than the sum of their parts, but this team is less than right now in a 71-51 drubbing at the hands of the Bearcats. Although Kofi Cockburn had 18 points and 7 rebounds and Andre Curbelo had 12 points and 5 assists, Illinois got little else and turned a 15 point lead into a 20 point loss by shooting 28.1% from the field and 13.8% from 3 (3-22).

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Kofi returns, but #14 Illini exposed in Cincinnati rout

Kofi returns, but #14 Illini exposed in Cincinnati rout

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Bielema Expects to Leave COVID-19 Isolation Friday “at the latest”

Bielema Expects to Leave COVID-19 Isolation Friday “at the latest”

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema still expects to be on the sidelines for the rivalry game against Northwestern this weekend. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

November 22, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Bret Bielema has high hopes to leave his isolation room around the Thanksgiving holiday. 

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The Trench Report: Iowa

The Trench Report: Iowa

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

November 22, 2022

Illinois fans won't like the result of Saturday's game, but after poring over the film, I came to the conclusion that Iowa was just better than Illinois.

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Basketball: Who Is Cincinnati?

Basketball: Who Is Cincinnati?

It's been a week since the 10th ranked Fighting Illini suffered that embarrassing loss at Marquette that was their lone true road game of the season. Now, they head to Kansas City to face Cincinnati in the Hall of Fame Classic.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Prep RB Trevor Burnett Prepares for a Visit

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Prep RB Trevor Burnett Prepares for a Visit

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting 

Nov. 21, 2021

The next few months are crucial for the Fighting Illini football staff. Illinois football is making believers that coach Coach Bielema is the right person to turn Illinois around for the long term by building a program with players that fit what he is accustomed to and has been successful with. 

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Bret Bielema’s Culture Building Showed in His Absence Saturday

Bret Bielema’s Culture Building Showed in His Absence Saturday

Even without its first-year head coach, Illinois played like it more than belonged on a field against a Big Ten West power. Something they haven’t bragged in past years. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

November 21, 2021

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Look, I wanted to know how this plan would work for Illinois without Bret Bielema. 

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Mike Cagley's Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Iowa

Mike Cagley's Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Iowa "Measuring Tape" Reveals Much

Mike Cagley, IlliniGuy November 21, 2021 The Illini traveled […]

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Illini’s Offense Races to 10-0 Lead & Vanishes 

Illini’s Offense Races to 10-0 Lead & Vanishes 

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Illini Start Strong, But Come Up Short In Loss to #18 Hawkeyes

Illini Start Strong, But Come Up Short In Loss to #18 Hawkeyes

IlliniGuys Staff November 20, 2021 (Cover photo courtesy Hawk […]

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Game Preview: Where Do Illini Coaches Believe This Illinois-Iowa Matchup Be Won? Second Down

Game Preview: Where Do Illini Coaches Believe This Illinois-Iowa Matchup Be Won? Second Down

While first down gets a lot of attention and third down is statistically tracked, Bret Bielema & Ryan Walters know second down is where this Illini defense makes plays. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

November 20, 2021

Game Preview: Illinois at No. 17 Iowa

Date/Time/Place: Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021: 1 p.m. CST, Kinnick Stadium (Iowa City, Iowa).

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Brad Underwood Has Illinois Back Where It Belongs, and He Is Not Done

Brad Underwood Has Illinois Back Where It Belongs, and He Is Not Done

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

November , 2021

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood took over a program that once was a mainstay in the Big Ten and college basketball nationally.

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on TJ Griffin

Football Recruiting Spotlight on TJ Griffin

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

November 11, 2021

Illinois added its second defensive commitment in two days with TJ Griffin from Palos Hills Stagg High School as the staff has gotten busy recruiting during the bye week.

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"23 for 23" - 2023 Basketball Recruiting Hot Board

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Illini Cross Country Star Davis Ready To Make A Big Run At NCAAs

Illini Cross Country Star Davis Ready To Make A Big Run At NCAAs

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting November […]

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