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12/10/21: Take the Midway Minute Heisman quiz
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11/30/21: Brian Kelly and the Immaculate Defection
Notre Dame's wallets (and potential) can't compete with what LSU was offering…
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Kofi Cockburn suspension shows NCAA is still playing games
The Illinois big man is a victim of bad timing and the dying gasps of a bad bureaucracy.…
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Can the Buckeyes be dethroned?
Ohio State stumbled early. Was it just a hiccup or a sign of vulnerability?…
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How will the new NIL bill play out in Illinois athletic departments?
College athletes will soon be able to profit from their own image. I talked with Extra Points' Matt Brown to see how that will work around here.…
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'Not here to rewrite the will': Q&A with new DePaul coach Tony Stubblefield
It might be the toughest job in basketball, but the Blue Demons' new head coach has been preparing for this moment.…
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Loyola rambles over Illini
The NCAA committee didn't do either team any favors, but it was Porter Moser's crew that was able to survive the early test…
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The 10 best March Madness runs for Chicago-area universities
Illinois isn't North Carolina or Kentucky, but the state has had some standout moments in March.…
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It's national title or bust for the streaking Illini
Illinois is a proud program but is missing a national championship banner in its rafters. A great chance to fix that arrives this weekend.…
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The next DePaul coach needs to create fresh highlights
Dave Leitao is probably on his way out after another disappointing season in Lincoln Park. Can his replacement finally turn things around?…
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March Madness: The return
Loyola and Illinois are two of the nation's most talked-about teams as the NCAA tournament resumes after a year away.…
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Friday night fights: Illinois and Iowa renew their 'pure hate' rivalry
The Illini and Hawkeyes closed last season with an epic game in Champaign. Will the vitriol carry over?…