Wisch: In Big Ten, Beckman Should Be Held To Higher Standard

Tim Beckman's boss made it clear upon his hiring that Big Ten success was the goal.

• Sep 24, 2014

Wisch: Illini Lose Brunson, But All Is Not Lost

John Groce has Illinois in it to the end so often that he'll soon land a big fish.

• Sep 11, 2014

Wisch: Lunt's Slow Starts Can't Follow Illini To Seattle

Illinois is 2-0 despite sluggish starts to games.

• Sep 9, 2014

Wisch: NIU Primed To Break Through In A B1G Way

Since 1998, NIU has a .610 winning percentage, far better than that of Illinois or Northwestern.

• Sep 5, 2014

Wisch: With Attendance, Illini Losing The Numbers Game

Illinois' football attendance has been dwindling for five straight seasons.

• Sep 4, 2014

Wisch: It Should Be 'Bowl Or Bust' For Beckman In 2014

No Illini coach has started with three straight losing seasons since 1977-'79.

• Aug 29, 2014

Wisch: Let's End The Culture Of Fear Around Derrick Rose

People worry when Derrick Rose doesn't play. Then they worry when he does play.

• Aug 28, 2014

Wisch: It's Time The Illini Erect Statues Honoring Butkus, Halas

It's time to honor the past and further connect Chicago to Champaign.

• Aug 26, 2014

Wisch: 5 Thoughts On The Illini Basketball Schedule

Illinois' Big Ten slate starts tough, but there's opportunity for a strong finish.

• Aug 22, 2014

Wisch: Reality Of Cubs' 'Plan' Is Taking Too Many Hits

The Cubs aren't ignoring the acquisition of young pitchers. They just haven't had the right opportunity.

• Aug 15, 2014

Wisch: By Not Yet Naming QB, Beckman Making A Smart Call

Wes Lunt will emerge as Illinois' starting quarterback, but Tim Beckman is being patient.

• Aug 8, 2014

Wisch: To Redeem Image, Groce Needs To Seal Deal

John Groce is casting perhaps the widest net in Illini recruiting history.

• Aug 7, 2014

Wisch: Rose Puts The Ball In His Own Court

Derrick Rose's apathy toward Carmelo Anthony means the pressure is on to be the man.

• Aug 1, 2014

Wisch: 5 Thoughts From A Weekend In Cooperstown

White Sox fans turned out in full force to support Frank Thomas.

• Jul 29, 2014

Wisch: Cooperstown Shouldn't Close Out Lee Smith

Few closers have been as dominant as Smith, whose 12th year of HOF eligibility passed without induction.

• Jul 25, 2014

Wisch: Illini (Coaching) Standards Out Of Whack

Don't blame Illinois' admission standards for a lack of football talent -- the onus is on the coaches.

• Jul 23, 2014

Wisch: If Ventura Falls Short, Ozzie Actually Makes Sense

Surely, Ozzie Guillen's some lessons, and he's now expressed a willingness to return to the White Sox.

• Jul 17, 2014

Wisch: LeBron's Return Hits Home For Illini Nation

Illini fans can only hope that the next great prep star will stay home in college.

• Jul 15, 2014

Wisch: A Proposal For The 'Barnstorming Illini' In 2015

Illinois has to play five home games outside Champaign next season, but that's not such a bad thing.

• Jul 10, 2014

Wisch: LeBron's Desired Legacy Can Only Be Safe At Home

LeBron James can write a storybook ending by returning to Cleveland and winning a ring.

• Jul 8, 2014

Wisch: Bring The IHSA Basketball Tourney Back Home

Bidding's open, and there's an aura about holding it at the state's flagship university.

• Jun 28, 2014

Wisch: Bryant, Baez And A Weekend In Des Moines

Flashes of promise and ghosts of the past inhabit the Iowa Cubs' Principal Park.

• Jun 24, 2014

Wisch: LeBron Is More Chamberlain Than He Is Jordan

How will his losses in the NBA Finals affect LeBron's legacy?

• Jun 20, 2014

Wisch: Spending Dollars To Extend Samardzija Makes Sense

Jeff Samardzija's arm has much less wear and tear than that of most 29-year-olds.

• Jun 17, 2014

Wisch: With Wrigley Signs, City Must Avoid Being 'Trumped'

It's been called a "wart." It's been called a "desecration." And it's been called as "subtle as Godzilla."

• Jun 13, 2014

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