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    Illini at the Fight Hunger Bowl: Day 4

    By Ben Taylor on December 30, 2011 11:34 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
    Illini Visit St. Anthony's Dining Room
    Piano Jam Session at St. Anthony's Dining Room
    Kitchen Singing at St. Anthony's Dining Room
    Interim HC Vic Koenning Pep Rally Interview
    Day 4 Photo Gallery

    In case we had missed the meaning of the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl prior to today, the Fighting Illini players and staff were confronted with it head-on when they spent the morning serving the guests of St. Anthony's Dining Room. One in five San Franciscans experience hunger and as many as one in two are hungry in the Tenderloin, the area around St. Anthony's Foundation.

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    Illini at the Fight Hunger Bowl: Day 3

    By Ben Taylor on December 29, 2011 11:09 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
    Interim HC Vic Koenning Post-Practice Interview
    QB Nathan Scheelhaase Kickoff Luncheon Interview
    Day 3 Photo Gallery
    Fighting Illini Bowl Central

    After we enjoyed a Wednesday that was somewhat light on official Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl activities, Thursday's schedule was full. The Illini went through their final practice at Laney College before heading to the Westin St. Francis hotel for the KFHB Kickoff Luncheon. We had a few free hours in the afternoon and in the evening, the team headed to Players Sports Grill and Arcade on Pier 39 at Fisherman's Wharf.

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    Illini at the Fight Hunger Bowl: Day 2

    By Ben Taylor on December 28, 2011 10:52 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
    Interim head coach Vic Koenning Post-Practice Interview
    LB Trulon Henry Post-Practice Interview
    RB Donovonn Young Post-Practice Interview
    Day 2 Photo Gallery

    Illinois' second day in San Francisco was less scripted than the first, fitting in with the laid-back local vibe. After a morning practice, the team and staff were able to enjoy a free afternoon and evening, seeing the sights or just relaxing and enjoying the beautiful weather. But before we get to the rundown of day two, be sure to check out the great recap of the first night's trip to Alcatraz by our Illini Productions crew (Alcatraz trip | Player Reaction to Alcatraz).

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    Illini at the Fight Hunger Bowl: Day 1

    By Ben Taylor on December 28, 2011 12:10 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
    Interim HC Vic Koenning Press Conference
    Jerry Rice & Ronnie Lott Press Conference
    Day 1 Photo Gallery


    The Illini had a full schedule on their first day in San Francisco with a morning practice, a press conference at AT&T Park in the afternoon and a sightseeing trip to Alcatraz Island, home to the infamous former federal prison. It was a great way to kick off the team's stay in the City by the Bay leading up to the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl on Dec. 31.

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    Illini in the NFL - Week 16

    By Matt Wille on December 26, 2011 11:34 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
    Mendenhall-Score.jpgEach week the Illini in the NFL Update will provide coverage on how former Fighting Illini football players fared during the previous weekend. Rashard Mendenhall had a solid outing with a touchdown, 100-plus rushing yards and a career-long catch while both Pierre Thomas and Arrelious Benn recorded scores to highlight Week 16. Read up on how the rest of the past Illini played and check out the links for video highlights.

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    2011 Final Fall Olympic Sports Update

    By Matt Wille on December 21, 2011 4:29 PM | 1 Comment | No TrackBacks
    Each week the Olympic Sports Update will provide a recap of all the Fighting Illini action from the previous week (Dec. 12-18). To close out the 2011 fall semester, the Illinois volleyball team wrapped up the best season in school history with a runner-up finish in the NCAA Tournament. The Illini bested USC in a thrilling five-set match during the National Semifinal before coming up short against UCLA in the National Final. The wrestling team topped UT-Chattanooga in its first home match while the women's basketball team fell to Texas Tech at the United Center before splitting its games in Las Vegas.



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    Illini in the NFL - Week 15

    By Matt Wille on December 20, 2011 4:42 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
    Davis-INT.jpgEach week the Illini in the NFL Update will provide coverage on how former Fighting Illini football players fared during the previous weekend. Vontae Davis picked off Ryan Fitzpatrick twice and Pierre Thomas scored his sixth TD of the season to highlight Week 15. Read up on how the rest of the past Illini played and check out the links for video highlights.

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    2011 Fall Olympic Sports Update #16

    By Matt Wille on December 13, 2011 3:12 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
    Each week the Olympic Sports Update will provide a recap of all the Fighting Illini action from the previous week (Dec. 5-11). The volleyball team reached the Final Four for the first time since 1988 after getting past Ohio State in the Sweet 16 and Florida during the Regional Final in Gainesville. The No. 3 Illini will play No. 7 USC in the National Semifinal on Thursday night at 8 p.m. in San Antonio, Texas. The women's basketball team won its second game in a row, defeating Illinois State 66-56.



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    Illini in the NFL - Week 14

    By Matt Wille on December 13, 2011 11:16 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
    Rackers Winning Kick.jpgEach week the Illini in the NFL Update will provide coverage on how former Fighting Illini football players fared during the previous weekend. Neil Rackers sealed the Texans' comeback win with an extra point with two seconds remaining to highlight Week 14. Read up on how the rest of the past Illini played and check out the links for video highlights.

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    Illini Ink: Women's Gym Online Journal Week 7

    By Illini Ink on December 7, 2011 3:27 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
    Fiedler-Gray-Smile_0133.jpgGet behind the scenes of Illinois Gymnastics with Illini Ink - the weekly women's gymnastics journal. In this year's seventh edition, sophomore Sarah Fiedler talks about Mixed Pairs and the upcoming plans for finals and winter break.

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    2011 Fall Olympic Sports Update #15

    By Matt Wille on December 7, 2011 10:08 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
    Each week the Olympic Sports Update will provide a recap of all the Fighting Illini action from the previous week (Nov. 28-Dec. 4). The volleyball team advanced to the Sweet 16 for the fourth year in a row after sweeping past Central Michigan and Marquette. The women's basketball team snapped a four-game skid with a road victory at Clemson in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge while the wrestling team fell 20-13 at No. 1 Iowa.



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    Illini in the NFL - Week 13

    By Matt Wille on December 5, 2011 4:09 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
    Mendenhall-Bengals.jpgEach week the Illini in the NFL Update will provide coverage on how former Fighting Illini football players fared during the previous weekend. Rashard Mendenhall is up to eight touchdowns on the year after two more TD runs while a couple Illini wide receivers made nice catches to highlight Week 13. Read up on how the rest of the past Illini played and check out the links for video highlights.

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    Former Illini Qualifies for U.S. Olympic Team Trials

    By Taylor Beth Thomas on December 5, 2011 2:19 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
    Former Illini, Jimmy Kennedy is one of 21 athletes who have qualified to compete at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for wrestling at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, April 21-22. 

    All 21 are have earned their spots in the field based upon results at the Men's Freestyle Olympic Trials Qualifier, held in Las Vegas, Nev., Dec. 3. Kennedy finished in third place in the 145.5 pound weight class. The top three athletes in each of the seven weight classes who had not already qualified earned their spot into the field.

    Kennedy was a three-time All-American, finishing fourth in 2008 and fifth in 2009 and 2011. The Ingleside, Ill., native was also a three-time NCAA Qualifier, holding a 13-6 career at the national championships. Kennedy compiled an 120-24 record as an Illini, ranking 10th in Illinois history. 





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