Saturday Pigskin

Fighting Illini Caravan Continues Monday in Springfield

Brock — Sat, 19 May 2012 03:00:21 +0000

The Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics continues its nine-city tour on Monday with the Fighting Illini Springfield Caravan, sponsored by Selvaggio Steel.

2012 Tailgate Tour: Chicago

Brock — Sat, 19 May 2012 03:00:16 +0000

Photo Gallery | The 2012 Tailgate Tour continued on May 17 when it traveled to Chicago for a stop at Joe’s Bar on Weed Street. More than 700 alumni and fans came out to see Vice President and Director of Athletics Fred Glass, head men’s basketball coach Tom Crean, head football coach Kevin Wilson, head swimming and diving coach Ray Looze and Don Fischer, Voice of the Hoosiers.

2012 Tailgate Tour: Chicago

Brock — Sat, 19 May 2012 02:07:37 +0000

Graduation weekend for three men’s basketball players

Brock — Sat, 19 May 2012 01:00:06 +0000

Jordan Taylor, Rob Wilson and Ryan Evans will all participate in ceremonies

Fighting Illini Caravan Continues Monday in Springfield

Brock — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:00:10 +0000

The Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics continues its nine-city tour on Monday with the Fighting Illini Springfield Caravan, sponsored by Selvaggio Steel.

Roundtree to Wear No. 21 Michigan Football Legend Jersey

Brock — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:00:05 +0000

Head coach Brady Hoke announced that Roy Roundtree will don Desmond Howard’s No. 21 “Michigan Football Legend” jersey for the 2012 season.

Brown Named Preseason All-American by Phil Steele

Brock — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:00:08 +0000

University of Illinois junior linebacker Jonathan Brown was named to Phil Steele’s preseason All-America fourth team on Thursday, with six teammates earning preseason All-Big Ten recognition.

NFL Update: Wildcats Find Homes Across the League

Brock — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:00:16 +0000

Members of Northwestern football’s all-time winningest senior class continue to find homes with NFL franchises this month, with four players now officially on professional rosters.

Penn State-Virginia Clash Set for Noon Kickoff

Brock — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:00:04 +0000

The renewal of the Penn State-Virginia series is set for a 12:00 p.m. kick on Sept. 8 in Charlottesville, the Nittany Lions’ fourth announced start time for the 2012 season. ABC will televise the contest from Scott Stadium.

Academic Achievers Include 37 Scholar-Athletes

Brock — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:49:08 +0000

A total of 37 Ohio State football players, each with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA were honored Wednesday evening at the Ohio Union as part of the 45th annual OSU Scholar-Athlete banquet.