Former Illini
October 29, 2012
Ex-Illini player Jereme Richmond free on bond after another jailing – Chicago Tribune
Former Illini basketball player Jereme Richmond was released from custody today after spending the weekend in Lake County Jail on a probation violation, his lawyer said. Judge John Phillips agreed to free Richmond on …
October 25, 2012
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Ex-Illini standout Jereme Richmond violates probation, sent back to jail – South Bend Tribune
Former Illini basketball standout Jereme Richmond was sent back to Lake County Jail today after officials said he failed several conditions of his probation for his January guilty plea on charges of unlawful use of a …
September 8, 2012
Williams, the Olympian and NBA All-Star who was recruited to Illinois by Gillispie when the coach was an assistant with the Illini, said he still talks to Gillispie regularly. “Hopefully he’ll get another chance,” Williams …
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Houston Texans 2012: The Drive Begins – Bleacherreport.com
The bottom five would be spread out so no one notices they are all the same model. Whitney was merciless as an Illini pass-rusher. All he was asked to do was get upfield and do some damage. His role as a Texans …
September 6, 2012
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Former Illini In NFL – illinoishomepage.net
CHAMPAIGN — Wednesday is the day football fans have been waiting for, ever since the Super Bowl. The New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys kicked off the NFL regular season. Fans were out in full force to celebrate. Illinis fans also had something to …
September 5, 2012
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More trouble for Gillispie as allegations of mistreatment surface – CBS Sports
As Texas Tech coach Billy Gillispie remains in a hospital room with his coaching career in jeopardy, allegations continue to surface about his mistreatment of players, coaches and others in the Red Raiders program.
September 4, 2012
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Auburn football: Mother of Tigers fullback Jay Prosch dies – Montgomery Advertiser
The 6-foot, 240-pound All-American fullback also was named the Fighting Illini’s player of the year on special teams last season. The NCAA awarded Prosch a hardship waiver in June, making him immediately eligible …
August 28, 2012
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Vontae Davis: New life – Illini HQ
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Redskins cut Rackers – Illini HQ
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Rams still pondering final roster cuts – FS Midwest
Do they keep three or four? And if it’s three, does St. Louis native Mike McNeill or the often-injured but higher upside Mike Hoomanawanui (Illini Mike) get the final spot? And in addition to determining the final few spots …
August 26, 2012
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Vontae dealt to Colts – Illini HQ
August 24, 2012
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(UPDATED) Mississippi State hires Tim Brewster as WR coach – Commercial Dispatch
Brewster is a former tight end at the University of Illinois as he was a two-time All Big Ten Conference selection and major part of the 1983 Fighting Illini team led by head coach Mike White that made it back to the …
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DETROIT LIONS: Mikel Leshoure to make long-awaited debut WITH VIDEO – The Oakland Press
Playing in two preseason games is more essential for Leshoure than most. He hasn’t played a game since his last game for the Illini about 20 months ago. In addition, he has been suspended by the league for the first …
August 22, 2012
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Mike Locksley enjoys a homecoming with Terps – Washington Times
Three years later, the Illini were in the Rose Bowl. It was a career without a glaring setback until his dismissal at New Mexico four games into last season. “Once you get over the shock of it, being fired, and for me my …
August 20, 2012
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Hayden relishes homecoming with Bears – illinoishomepage.net
Kelvin Hayden knows what it takes to succeed in the NFL. The former Illini is in his eighth year of professional football, but his first season back in his home city of Chicago. Our Matt Wettersten has more on Hayden’s homecoming with the Bears.
August 19, 2012
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Leonard: ‘Welcome to the NBA’ – Illini HQ
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Klee: Bardo experiences trip of a lifetime – Illini HQ
August 18, 2012
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San Francisco 49ers’ Top Pick A.J. Jenkins Could Miss Season Opener – YAHOO
When there were questions about the former Illini receiver’s work ethic and conditioning prior to training camp, even the most skeptical onlookers couldn’t have envisioned this scenario. But when considering the company Jenkins is in — a future Hall-of …
August 16, 2012
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Leshoure back at practice – Illini HQ
August 15, 2012
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Lions’ Leshoure looking forward to live action – South Bend Tribune
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Since the Lions chose Mikel Leshoure in the second round of the 2011 draft, he hasn’t caused much excitement around the team. But he did cause a stir Wednesday when he trotted out to …
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Zook hired as studio analyst for CBS NCAA coverage – csnchicago.com
Zook coached Illinois from 2005-2011 and led the Illini to a 34-51 record, including a 9-4 season and a Rose Bowl bid in 2007. Zook previously spent three years as the head coach at Florida, with the Gators going 23-14 under him.
August 5, 2012
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Ex-Illini in the NFL: Training camp update – Illini HQ
August 4, 2012
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Mercilus learning from the vets in Houston – illinoishomepage.net
HOUSTON, Tex. – Former Illinois star Whitney Mercilus is in training camp with the Houston Texans this week, and so far the rookie is impressing the veterans. Mercilus’ teammates have had only good things to say about him. The 26th overall pick had a …
August 3, 2012
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Whitmer No. 1 on UConn QB depth chart – The Day
Whitmer, a redshirt sophomore from Newnan, Ga., began his college career at Illinois, but spent only the 2010 season with the Illini as a redshirt. He attended Butler Community College in Kansas last fall, completing 180-of-316 passes for 3,022 …
August 1, 2012
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Mendenhall looking good – Illini HQ
July 29, 2012
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Daily dose of improvement works for Tavon Wilson – Boston Herald
“I’ve just got to come out here and be the best player I can be.” With the Illini, Wilson played both cornerback and safety, showing the versatility that the Patriots seemingly covet in all their draft picks. So far, while … -
Illini Legends, Lists & Lore: Ray Nitschke – Illini HQ
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Jim Harbaugh defends rookie WR A.J. Jenkins against ‘clueless’ pundits – CBS Sports
Jenkins caught 90 passes for 1,2776 yards and 8 TDs in his senior year for the Illini and was the fourth receiver picked in the first round of the NFL Draft. “I’m going to keep track of some of these names of these so-called experts who are making these …
July 26, 2012
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Former Illini player sentenced to 90 years for rape – Sporting News
CHAMPAIGN, Ill.—A former University of Illinois football player has been sentenced to 90 years in prison for raping a student in 1995. Prosecutors in Illinois’ Champaign County say Steven Feagin was sentenced Wednesday after being found guilty …
July 24, 2012
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49ers’ Jenkins Says He’s Made ‘Long Strides’ Since Minicamp – NBC Bay Area
As a senior for the Illini, Jenkins posted some phenomenal numbers, including a Big Ten-leading 84 receptions for 1,196 yards and seven touchdowns. But in minicamp for the 49ers, Jenkins hardly looked as if he were ready to come to training camp …
In 2005, he led an Illini squad recruited largely by Self to the NCAA title game. It may be far-fetched to think he can take this season’s K-State team that far, but there is plenty of reason for optimism in Manhattan.
July 20, 2012
- Former Illini Williams leads U.S. rout – Illini HQ
July 19, 2012
July 18, 2012
July 17, 2012
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Former Illini Craig Tucker’s son shot to death – mlive.com
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Zook taking break from huddle – Gainesville SunThe Illini also went just 4-19 (1-15) in Zook’s first two seasons, but there were signs of improvement, including a near upset of the same 2006 OSU team UF would face for the national title. And, of course, he and his staff were relentlessly recruiting.
July 10, 2012
- Deron addresses Howard rumor – Illini HQ
July 6, 2012
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SE: Weber Works on Roster for the Future – K-State Sports
Those are the words from Kansas State basketball coach Bruce Weber when he addresses the basketball roster he inherits for his inaugural season in Manhattan. “It’s a bonus for me to get an older team,” said Weber.
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Deron returning to Nets for $98 million – Illini HQNEW YORK — Deron Williams is moving to Brooklyn with the Nets, instead of back home to D…
July 3, 2012
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Deron Williams is staying with the Brooklyn Nets. Just after 7 p.m. ET Tuesday, the All-Star point guard tweeted, “Made a very difficult decision today …” along with a link to a photo of the Nets’ logo. Williams’ decision …
June 30, 2012
June 26, 2012
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NBA Trade Rumors: Deron Williams Would Put Los Angeles Lakers Back in Title Hunt – Bleacherreport.com
June 22, 2012
- Football: Pierre Thomas hosts camp at T.F. South – Chicago Sun Times
- Auburn Fullback Jay Prosch Waiver Granted By NCAA – WHNT-TV
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Transfer fullback Jay Prosch cleared to play this season for Auburn – Birmingham News
June 20, 2012
- NFL Roundup: Vikes’ Harvin unhappy, Jags’ Stroud retires
– YAHOO - San Fran signs top draft pick Jenkins – Miami Herald
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Niners ink first-round pick Jenkins to deal – CNN Sports Illustrated
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49ers sign top draft pick wideout A.J. Jenkins – San Jose Mercury News
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49ers’ sign top pick A.J. Jenkins to four-year deal – Inside Bay Area
June 18, 2012
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Arkansas Football: Meet Paul Petrino, Offensive Coordinator of the Razorbacks – Bleacherreport.com
June 17, 2012
- 49ers first-rounder Jenkins still struggling – NBC Sports
June 14, 2012
- Loaded Kansas State roster gives Bruce Weber a head start as tries to hurry back to the winner’s circle – Sporting News
June 13, 2012
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Victim recounts attack in trial of ex-UI football player – News Gazette
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Former Illini player convicted of rape – Fox Sports
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NFL suspends ex-Illini RB Leshoure two games – Orlando Sentinel
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Texans agree with No. 1 pick Mercilus – Pro Football Weekly
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Former Illini convicted of rape – illinoishomepage.net
June 12, 2012
- Diehl apologizes for DUI – Illini HQ
June 11, 2012
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Reports: David Diehl arrested for suspicion of drunk driving – WorldNews.com
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Derek Dimke Scouting Report – Pride of Detroit
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Ex-Illini David Diehl charged with DWI – Chicago Sun Times
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Jay Talking: Weekend in the ’Burg, what did Lou do? – Galesburg Register Mail
June 6, 2012
- SIU-bound Mast sticks around for youth camp – illinoishomepage.net
June 4, 2012
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Fulton ready to fight for a job – Regina Leader Post
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Ex-Files: Chester tops our list – Illini HQ
June 2, 2012
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Former Illini coach lands job at Kansas State – Post Bulletin
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Weber gets another coaching chance at Kansas State – Amarillo Globe Times
June 1, 2012
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Kansas State’s Weber enjoying new, familiar environment – News-Sentinel
May 30, 2012
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Weber Completes Coaching Staff – KSAlink.com
May 29, 2012
- Bruce Weber finalizes coaching staff – KSNT
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K-State coach Bruce Weber rounding out staff – Peoria Journal Star
May 22, 2012
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Ex-Illini Leshoure: ‘Lessons have been learned’ – Chicago Tribune
May 17, 2012
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Weber is the really, really new guy at Kansas State – Garden City Telegram
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Frazier joins Weber’s staff at K-State – illinoishomepage.net
May 15, 2012
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Chiefs ink second-round lineman Jeff Allen – Scout.com
May 14, 2012
- Colangelo: Deron a go for Olympics – Illini HQ
- Mast moving on up – Illini HQ
May 7, 2012
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K-State’s Weber seeks out quality nonconference opponents – Kansas City Star
May 6, 2012
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SE: Lowery, Brooks Thrilled To Be With Weber – KState Sports
April 26, 2012
- Ex-Illini Rackers joins Redskins – Illini HQ
April 2, 2012
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Red Grange vs. the Nebraska Cornhuskers – McCook Daily Gazette
March 26, 2012
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Richmond hoping to resurrect career with Sauk Valley – illinoishomepage.net
March 3, 2012
February 26, 2012
February 23, 2012
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Predators sign ex-Illini player with troubled history – Sauk Valley Daily Gazette
February 8, 2012
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Henson to be subject of ‘Big Ten Icons’ show – State Journal Register
February 5, 2012
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For love and the game – NWI.com
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Weatherford still kickin’ in – Illini HQ
February 2, 2012
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Ex-Illini Tepper returns to coaching – Arlington Heights Daily Herald
January 30, 2012
January 25, 2012
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Illinois transfer Jay Prosch ‘always wanted’ to play at Auburn – Birmingham News
January 24, 2012
- Nate Mast: Doing the dirty work – Illini HQ
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Ex-Illini basketball player Richmond gets probation – Pantagraph
January 23, 2012
- Ex-Illini Richmond gets probation – Illini HQ
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Former Illini Richmond gets probation – News-Democrat
January 20, 2012
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Zook nearing job with NFL’s Jaguars – illinoishomepage.net
- Ex-Illini Weatherford a weapon for Giants – Illini HQ
- NFL early entries: Mercilus in fine company – Illini HQ
- Former Illini Hudson cut loose from Orioles – Illini HQ
January 13, 2012
January 9, 2012
January 8, 2012
- Tate: Henson deserves spot in Hall – Illini HQ
- Jeff Jordan leaving Central Florida – Illini HQ
January 7, 2012
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Deron Williams upbeat after latest loss – Worldnews.com
January 6, 2012
- Illini coaching candidate injured in fire – Illini HQ
- Stricker rarin’ to go – Illini HQ
January 2, 2012
- Mendenhall might miss playoffs – Illini HQ
- Ex-Illini in the NFL: Week 17 1/1 – Illini HQ
December 29, 2011
December 22, 2011
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Meet Mike Locksley: Maryland’s New Offensive Coordinator – Bleacherreport.com
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Former Illini assistant football coach Locksley hired at Maryland – State Journal Register
December 16, 2011
December 14, 2011
December 10, 2011
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Riverton grad Tisdale signed by Philadelphia 76ers – State Journal Register
December 8, 2011
- 5 O’Clock Shadow: J Leman released – Illini HQ
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Ex-Illini player’s lawyers seek to dismiss charges – Chicago Tribune
November 30, 2011
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Deron Williams gets jersey retired in Turkey – Chicago Tribune
November 29, 2011
- Hire learning: Ex-Illini weighing in – Illini HQ
November 21, 2011
- Ex-Illini in the NFL: Week 11 11/20 – Illini HQ
November 19, 2011
- 5 O’Clock Shadow: Eddie Johnson to the BTN – Illini HQ
November 14, 2011
- Ex-Illini in the NFL: Week 10 11/13 – Illini HQ
November 7, 2011
- Ex-Illini in the NFL: Week 9 11/6 – Illini HQ
November 4, 2011
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D-League takes some Illinois talent – Peoria Journal Star
October 31, 2011
- Ex–Illini in the NFL: Week 8 10/29 – Illini HQ
October 26, 2011