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Illini win recruiting battle for Espnu Watch List Te C.J. Fiedorowicz
ESPNU 150 Watch List tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz of Johnsburg, Ill., has ended his recruitment by giving a Class of 2010 commitment to Illinois head coach Ron Zook.
Eilidh has scored herself a US football scholarship
The 17-year-old has been selected to attend Illinois Institute of Technology and jets off next month.
Offensive linemen Fulton, Pair commit to play for Vols
Offensive linemen Zach Fulton and Marques Pair committed to University of Tennessee football coaches Monday afternoon, becoming the Volunteers' 10th and 11th public pledges for 2010.
Police in Illinois exonerate Davis
It turns out Vontae Davis did have an airtight alibi. The Dolphins' top draft pick was reported to have been arrested in Champaign, Ill., on June 9 on a traffic violation.
Miami Dolphins' Vontae Davis says he wasn't arrested
Whether it was a case of mistaken identity or identity fraud or both, no one can say for sure.
Player To Watch: Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois
Arrelious Benn is a big physical receiver with all the tools to make an impact at the next level.
Davis refutes police report that says he was arrested
In this police report from the Champaign Police Department, a man named Vontae Ottis Davis with an address of 920 Emerson Street in Washington, D.C. was arrested for unnecessary vehicular noise and driving without a valid license.
Three Football Coaches Leave for San Diego State
MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 12 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Three Ball State University football coaches - Darrell Funk, Jeff Hecklinski and Mark Smith - have left the university to accept similar positions at San Diego State University on the staff of former Ball State head coach Brady Hoke.
Fighting Illini Ready To Return to Bowl Game in 2009
The Fighting Illini football team has surprised a lot of people over the course of the past few seasons.
Police looking into incident involving Miami Dolphins rookie Vontae Davis
Spoke this morning with Rene Dunn, a community affairs officer for the Champaign Police Department, and was told the Deputy Chief is "looking into" the chain of events that led to Dolphins' rookie cornerback Vontae Davis having his name dragged through the mud Tuesday.
Vontae Davis Arrested After Warping the Space-Time Continuum
It's June 9 and the sun is beginning to set over Champaign, Illinois. The faint sounds of birds chirping in the distance, leaves rustling in the brisk Midwestern breeze, and the hypnotizing "whoosh" ... by Shane K [HUMOR] 3 265 reads Humor It's June 9 and the sun is beginning to set over Champaign, Illinois.
2009 University of Illinois Football Preview: Proving Grounds
Looking Back The 2009 Fighting Illini enter their fifth season under Ron Zook looking to prove that they belong amongst the elite teams in the Big Ten... by Bryce Williford 3 reads June 24, 2009 Looking Back The 2009 Fighting Illini enter their fifth season under Ron Zook looking to prove that they belong amongst the elite teams in the Big Ten.
Former Illini, Miami Dolphin draft pick busted - for have a loud car stereo
Vontae Davis adds to the list of Illini players and alumni who have run afoul of the law in Champaign, but really, this is pretty weak.
Here's a look at five players, listed alphabetically, who need to play better for their teams to reach their potential this season.
College Football: Minorities trying to break into top jobs
With close to 21 years of coaching experience at both the collegiate and professional ranks, BYU defensive coordinator Jaime Hill is in a good position to be considered for a head coaching job.
More change looming for Great Lakes league Rockhurst might be out,...
More change looming for Great Lakes league Rockhurst might be out, with McKendree, William Jewell joining GLVC.
Arizona Cardinals Sign Rookie Linebacker Will Davis
The Arizona Cardinals signed their sixth round draft pick today with Will Davis agreeing to a three year deal.
The Cardinals made some more progress on the rookie contract front Tuesday afternoon, announcing the signing of sixth-round OLB Will Davis to a three-year deal, the terms of which were not disclosed.
Buccaneers Sign Fifth-Round Pick
Former University of Illinois offensive tackle Xavier Fulton's three-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is worth a total of $1.93 million and includes a $181,000 signing bonus, according to Adam Caplan of Scout.com. TheA converted defensive endA was named All-Big Ten Conference for the past two seasons as an offensive lineman, lining up at ...
FOOTBALL Area alums to play in Lone Star Bowl Saturday
Admission: Adults $10, children $5 Series: North leads 3-2 2008: South, 24-8 More information: Call 832-259-9630 It's an all-star game you possibly haven't heard of, but that doesn't mean it isn't just as important as the more high-profile contests.