Courtesy of FightingIllini.com CHAMPAIGN, IL – Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman took a major step in elevating Fighting Illini football in the national landscape with the hiring of longtime NFL coach Lovie Smith as head football coach. “I am extremely excited to be named head coach of the Fighting Illini,” Smith said. “Josh approached me about this possibility, … [Read more...] about Lovie Smith named Illinois football coach
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Week 5 Notes & Predictions
By TLarner We've just witnessed the first blockbuster trade of 2010. What impact will that have on the season? Will we have anymore undefeated teams after this week? Monday’s Results In case you missed it, the Patriots blew the Dolphins out of the water on Monday. Coach Belichick relied not only on Tom Brady and his offense, but the defense … [Read more...] about Week 5 Notes & Predictions
Week 3 Sunday Scores & Monday Predictions
By TLarner This week was full of divisional rivalries, and tonight is no different. Check out what happened on Sunday, then sit back and watch two NFC North opponents battle to stay undefeated. Fly Eagles Fly Is Michael Vick on fire or what? The seemingly unstoppable quarterback made his second start as an Eagle in Jacksonville. He has proved his old critics from … [Read more...] about Week 3 Sunday Scores & Monday Predictions
Sunday Scores & Monday Predictions
By TLarner The first Sunday of the NFL regular season is in the books. Check out some highlights, as well as scores and Monday Night Football predictions. Houston, We Don’t Have a Problem Yesterday’s game between the Colts at the Texans was one of my Sunday surprises. Indianapolis had defeated Houston in 15 of their 16 meetings before yesterday. Carried … [Read more...] about Sunday Scores & Monday Predictions
NFL Season Preview: AFC West
By Tlarner Here's a look at the final AFC division: the AFC West. "The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work" Denver Broncos Strength- When looking at the Broncos' strengths from 2009 and comparing them alongside expectations from this year, I honestly couldn't find a unit for group that stood out as a strength, mostly due to injuries to key … [Read more...] about NFL Season Preview: AFC West