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Can't Wait For Saturday | If at first you don't succeed ... make sure to keep in touch

10 hours 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.
The Screening Room | Pitt crew: Star drives 'F1' into winner’s circle

11 hours ago | news-gazette.com | Chuck Koplinski

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Bob Asmussen | Whitman on Bielema: 'Incredible vision for where he thinks Illinois football can go'

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

Sign up for our daily Illini football newsletter hereCHAMPAIGN — What did I learn about Illinois football during Josh Whitman’s almost-three hour media roundtable Thursday? Two primary items, one known and one new. The known: The athletic director is a big fan of his coach, Bret Bielema. In fact, if Bielema hadn’t just been given a sizable raise and contact extension, I’d suggest going in and asking for them.
Can't Wait For Saturday | Schedule change offers Illinois a chance to discover unfamiliar programs

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

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Bob Asmussen | Whitman gives Bielema ringing endorsement

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

CHAMPAIGN — What did I learn about Illinois football during Josh Whitman’s almost-three hour media roundtable Thursday? Two primary items, one known and one new. The known: The athletic director is a big fan of his coach, Bret Bielema. In fact, if Bielema hadn’t just been given a sizable raise and contact extension, I’d suggest going in and asking for them. The new item Thursday: Illinois fans are going to have wait an extra year for the resumption of the series with Missouri.
The Screening Room | Chemistry keeps things humming in 'Deep Cover'

2 days ago | news-gazette.com | Chuck Koplinski

At one point in Tom Kingsley’s “Deep Cover,” London cop Billings (Sean Bean) says to the three amateur thespians he’s using in an ever-expanding drug investigation: “I wonder how long you can keep this going.”I kept asking myself that same question about the film’s script, a twist-filled concoction from four writers that contains one surprise after another. Any screenplay crediting more than a pair of scribes usually means trouble, yet this proves to be the exception.
Jim Dey | Good fight is on, but is anyone paying close attention?

2 days ago | news-gazette.com | Jim Dey

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Jakucionis goes No. 20 to Miami Heat

2 days ago | news-gazette.com | Scott Richey

Kasparas Jakucionis became Illinois' first one-and-done first-round pick on Wednesday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.. The 6-foot-6 guard was selected with the No. 20 overall pick by the Miami Heat, unexpectedly sliding out of the lottery. Jakucionis peaked as a potential top five pick during a dominant run in November and December with Illinois, but his draft stock took a hit after some late-season struggles.
Can't Wait For Saturday | Illinois makes the right call adding Kittner to its Hall

3 days 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. ***The first time I met Kurt Kittner, he was still at Schaumburg High School. One of the best quarterbacks in the state, Kittner was pledged to Ron Turner's program. Turner thought Kittner could be a program-changer at Illinois and he was right.
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Last round of mock drafts

3 days ago | news-gazette.com | Scott Richey

To subscribe, click hereSign up for our daily basketball newsletter hereWelcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He’ll offer up insights every morning on Brad Underwood’s team and college basketball at large:That Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley will be selected in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft tonight in Brooklyn, N.Y., doesn't appear to be in question.