Texans Take DE Mercilus At No. 26
Looking for another pass rusher and more linebacker depth, the Houston Texans selected Illinois defensive end Whitney Mercilus with the 26th overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night.
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Looking for another pass rusher and more linebacker depth, the Houston Texans selected Illinois defensive end Whitney Mercilus with the 26th overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night.
I'm a huge college football fan, but I've really never understood the appeal of the "Spring Game," which involves a school just competing against itself with absolutely nothing on the line. For example, a final score of "White 21, Red 20" just doesn't carry the same cachet as a final that reads "Wisconsin 21, Iowa 20," does it?
The Council of Chiefs, a non-profit 501c(3) organization, is unveiling a new Illiniwek logo today.
The turmoil at the University of Illinois that led to the resignation of the school president lasted three months, but it also left behind a stack of bills.
Contrary to popular belief, I don't think the former Illinois player and assistant coach's absence in orange next season is something that Illini Nation should get all that blue about.
New Illinois head coach John Groce completed his staff Wednesday by hiring Missouri assistant Isaac Chew.
An in-depth Sporting News report detailing the collapse of Urban Meyer's program at the University of Florida includes details of an incident involving new Illinois offensive coordinator Billy Gonzales.
Twenty days and counting until the 77th annual meeting of NFL franchises to select eligible football players.
In an effort to boost the team's cornerback depth, the Bears signed Kelvin Hayden to a one-year contract Thursday.
Former Illinois running back Mikel Leshoure attempted to eat his stash of marijuana to avoid being busted during a traffic stop in March.
Former Illinois coach Bruce Weber has been hired to replace Frank Martin at Kansas State, sources told CBSSports.com.
Party's over. I don't know if I'm more disturbed that this is just now becoming illegal or that prior to this law the only charge was "criminal damage to property." (Seriously, it was.)
Illinois introduced Groce as its new head coach Thursday, bringing him in to replace the fired Bruce Weber.
John Groce has been hired as the new men's basketball coach for Illinois.
But because Thomas went after coaches that he – as well as the vast majority of other ADs in the country – couldn't get, he ended up badly embarrassing Illinois. Twice. And, in turn, Thomas, along with more than a little help from the Illinois trustees and administration, has succeeded in making a very good coaching job look like a radioactive one.
According to a report, barring unforeseen circumstances, Illinois is set to hire Ohio University's John Groce as its next basketball coach
A bill that has passed the Illinois House would bar state universities hiring executive headhunters.
Butler's Brad Stevens will not be taking over as Illini basketball coach.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said Saturday that it was time for Michael Hogan to resign as president of the University of Illinois, but his resignation won't cure the university's problems.
Illinois has reportedly reached out to Brad Stevens about its head coaching vacancy and its interest in the Butler head coach is "high".
Twelve years ago, after Lon Kruger bolted Champaign for NBA riches in Atlanta, it appeared that Illinois athletic director Ron Guenther had his successor in hand.
University of Illinois president Michael Hogan has resigned and will step down on July 1, according to a published report.
Duke associate head coach Chris Collins reportedly prefers the Northwestern job over the Illinois job.
Thomas' latest rejection has left him in a tough spot. Other candidates now know how much money Illinois is willing to spend.
VCU head coach Shaka Smart has turned down Illinois' offer to become the next Illini men's basketball coach.
