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  1. Fighting Illini Announce New Signing Class

    Illinois Football News on Scout.com &bull Feb 2, 2012

    Illinois football coach Tim Beckman was proud to announce the signing of 19 new football players Wednesday. I'm very excited about this recruiting class. When you take over a program on December 9 and get most of the staff here by January 1st, we had only two weekends when we were in school. I was proud of the way this coaching staff recruited. They got out and around the state and throughout what we call Illini Nation. We were able to get a majority of our football players from that area." More than anything, Beckman is pleased with the quality… Full Story »

  2. Addazio may be candidate for Rutgers' coaching vacancy

    Boise State Football on the Idaho Statesman &bull Jan 28, 2012

    PHILADELPHIA - Multiple reports have Temple football coach Steve Addazio as one of the top contenders to take over at Rutgers, which lost head coach Greg Schiano to the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday. The Asbury Park Press, citing… Full Story »

  3. Illini Football: Ron Zook and Rick Neuheisel will join CBS Sports Net for signing day

    Illinois Loyalty &bull Jan 25, 2012

    Per release, Rick Neuheisel and Ron Zook will join CBS Sports Net for signing day. It will be the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl that never was. Full Story »

  4. Theater of Operations, Florida Gators Season Review: The Running Backs, Part One

    Alligator Army &bull Jan 19, 2012

    Now, we move onto the running backs. In case you haven't noticed, the running backs on the Florida Gators have been, shall we see, sub-par since Ron Zook was roaming the sidelines as head coach. I do. I thought it… Full Story »


  5. Update: Illini FB transferring to Auburn

    College Football Talk &bull Jan 18, 2012

    Jay Prosch has decided to transfer to Auburn and will be there for the current semester," Illini head coach Tim Beckman said in a statement. We wish Jay the best as he makes this move." New Illinois head coach Tim… Full Story »

  6. Former Florida, Illinois coach Zook to interview for Jags' staff

    Nut Up Gators &bull Jan 18, 2012

    The Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly will interview former Florida and Illinois coach Ron Zook for an assistant coaching position Wednesday. Full Story »

  7. Westerlund: Beckman hit recruiting ground running

    Illini HQ &bull Jan 15, 2012

    On the day Tim Beckman was announced as the new Illinois coach, he proclaimed, "We are going to recruit this area as hard as anyone has ever recruited this area before." He was referring to the entire state of Illinois,… Full Story »

  8. Illini Football: Ron Zook to Tennessee?

    Illinois Loyalty &bull Jan 9, 2012

    Tennessee has contacted former UT asst Ron Zook about DC job. Full Story »

  9. Illini Football: Ron Zook to Auburn?

    Illinois Loyalty &bull Jan 9, 2012

    Auburn: Sources tell me that Auburn head coach Gene Chizik has interest in former Illinois head coach Ron Zook for the defensive coordinator position. Full Story »

  10. Illini coaching candidate injured in fire

    Illini HQ &bull Jan 6, 2012

    Former Illini Kirby Wilson, who interviewed for the Illinois football coaching position after Ron Zook was fired, was badly injured in a house fire early this morning. Wilson, the running backs coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was hurt at a… Full Story »

  11. Butkus back where he belongs

    Illini HQ &bull Jan 5, 2012

    If they tell me to sweep up the hallways of the office, I'd be happy to do that," Butkus said. Butkus has spent two seasons on Pete Carroll's Seattle Seahawks staff. Before that, he worked with the Chicago Bears and… Full Story »

  12. Kraft Bowl: Zook rooting on Illini

    Illini HQ &bull Dec 31, 2011

    The beautiful lakehouse south of Gainesville has been the place where Ron Zook goes to relax. He water skis, enjoys the view and visits with family and old friends. I've never been in a situation like that where you have guys that you love and guys that you're close to and guys… Full Story »

  13. Illini Football: Ron Zook: Illini assistants won't boycott

    Illinois Loyalty &bull Dec 31, 2011

    A threatened boycott by as many as four Illinois assistant coaches for Saturday's Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl will remain exactly that: a threat. Full Story »

  14. Koenning won't return to Illini

    College Football Talk &bull Dec 15, 2011

    In a release, the Illini announced that the defensive coordinator has decided to pursue other coaching opportunities rather than remain at the school for another season. He will, though, continue on as the Illini's interim head coach and lead the… Full Story »

  15. Koenning leaving, will coach bowl

    Illini HQ &bull Dec 14, 2011

    We wish Vic nothing but the best as he decides the next destination in his career," Beckman said. Vic's work as interim head coach in preparing the team for the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl has been excellent and Iknow he… Full Story »

  16. Illini Football: Ron Zook attended Illinois' practice

    Illinois Loyalty &bull Dec 13, 2011

    Ron Zook is at practice today. Full Story »


  17. Illini make Beckman hiring official

    College Football Talk &bull Dec 9, 2011

    Beckman leaves Toledo after three years as the Rockets' head coach and will replace Ron Zook, who "parted ways" with the Illini Nov. 27 after heading the football program for seven years. I am very excited to introduce Tim Beckman… Full Story »


  18. The Quad: Illinois Hires Toledo's Beckman

    College Football on NY Times &bull Dec 9, 2011

    Beckman, 49, will be starting immediately, and will not coach Toledo in the Military Bowl against Air Force in Washington D.C. on Dec. 28. Illinois (6-6) will play in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl against U.C.L.A. in San Francisco on… Full Story »

  19. Beckman in line for Illinois coaching job

    Boise State Football on the Idaho Statesman &bull Dec 9, 2011

    CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Illinois has zeroed in on Toledo football coach Tim Beckman in its search to replace Ron Zook and could introduce him as early as Friday, multiple sources told the Chicago Tribune on Thursday. Beckman fits many of… Full Story »

  20. Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl: UCLA vs. Illinois

    College Football on Sporting News &bull Dec 8, 2011

    Both teams finished the season poorly and both head coaches lost their jobs because of it. Mike Johnson is UCLA's interim coach in place of Rick Neuheisel. The Bruins lost three of their final four games, including the Pac-12 title… Full Story »

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