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Bob Asmussen

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Football Beat Reporter and Columnist at The News-Gazette (Champaign, IL)

Bob Asmussen is the Illinois football beat writer for the Champaign News-Gazette and http://t.co/w30ImVG1Y8.

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  • Can't Wait For Saturday | Looks like plenty of turnover on North Carolina roster

    1 week ago | news-gazette.com | Bob Asmussen

    Greetings from "Can't Wait For Saturday," your morning morsel of college football, courtesy of longtime Illini beat writer, AP Top 25 voter and Heisman state rep Bob Asmussen. He'll give you his views each day on the game he loves ***If the current transfer pace continues, new North Carolina coach Bill Belichick will be out of players in a week. Fifteen have said "no thanks" to being part of the program so far.

  • Bob Asmussen | 'We've prepared for that moment.'

    1 week ago | news-gazette.com | Bob Asmussen

    CHAMPAIGN - Josh McCray's surprise decision Tuesday to enter the transfer portal gave way to reality on Wednesday. What's next for the Illinois football team? And will Bret Bielema try to find a replacement for the Citrus Bowl MVP? "For me personally, one door closes, another door opens," Bielema said. "Josh is a very accomplished player. I don't know if we'll do much in the running back room. We've got such a talented room coming back. "He saw himself as a backup running back.

  • Bielema on McCray: 'It's been a four-year conversation'

    1 week ago | news-gazette.com | Bob Asmussen

    CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema said he was "surprised but not shocked" by running back Josh McCray's move into the transfer portal. The Illinois football coach met with the media after Wednesday's spring practice. "Josh came in and expressed his interest in getting in the portal (Tuesday)," Bielema said.

  • Can't Wait For Saturday | McCray's reported departure not devastating to Illinois, but still a blow

    1 week ago | news-gazette.com | Bob Asmussen

    Sign up for our daily Illini football newsletter hereGreetings from "Can't Wait For Saturday," your morning morsel of college football, courtesy of longtime Illini beat writer, AP Top 25 voter and Heisman state rep Bob Asmussen. He'll give you his views each day on the game he loves***If you had asked me before Tuesday which Illinois player I thought might enter the transfer portal, Josh McCray would have barely made the list. Why?

  • Can't Wait For Saturday | Talks with Underwood keep Bielema ahead of the game

    1 week ago | news-gazette.com | Bob Asmussen

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Bob Asmussen
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31 Dec 24

Thanks to Chad Altmyer for the help on this story about his son Luke, the #Illini starting QB. Luke seems primed for an even better 2025 season. Bob Asmussen | One-time catcher turned quarterback, Altmyer finds the right fit at Illinois https://t.co/phKCvQVmCF via @news_gazette

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Bob Asmussen @BobAsmussen
10 Dec 24

Thanks to former #Illini track standout Rob Mango for sharing his vision of a series of portraits he is painting. The works are a treat for UI fans. Bob Asmussen | Former Illini track standout painting unique portraits of Illini greats https://t.co/ueZkZwCpS5 via @news_gazette

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Bob Asmussen @BobAsmussen
5 Nov 24

Great to be back at SFC for #Illini game against EIU. Season couldn't get here fast enough for fans eager to see the rebuilt team. Easily hitting triple figures is good. Bob's Buzzer Beaters | New-look Illini pick up where they left off https://t.co/QBgPD7qrN2 via @news_gazette