The Illini football head coach appreciated Raftery's memorable line on Jakucionis' go-ahead triple against Purdue ...

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Earlier in the week in this space, I wrote about the value of Bret Bielema adding staff members with Illinois ties. I will always believe you have a better chance for success when the hire has a ...

Illinois coach Bret Bielema, who is entering his 17th season as a head coach, said he has always played a spring game because he thought it was the best way to teach the players how to work together.

Based on historical KenPom measures, the Illini are one of the nine likeliest teams to hoist the national championship trophy ...