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Illini Beat Nationally Ranked Arizona State; Evoking '01 Champaign Campaign

With Illinois defeating the #18 Arizona State Sun Devils 17-14 tonight; and getting off to their first 3-0 start since 2001, it’s starting to feel quite a bit like that year. It was Illinois’ most recent Big Ten title season, but that’s not why it feels that way. The Fighting Illini have a long way... Read more »

By Paul M. Banks,
September 17, 2011 at 11:31 pm • 

Illini vs. #18/22 Arizona State: Brutally Honest Game Preview

I understand why Illinois isn’t nationally ranked, but not even a single vote? Seriously, I know that was a FCS team the Illini dismantled, but not a vote in either poll? They lead the nation in third-down efficiency, converting 21-of-29 (.724) third downs during the first two weeks- That’s a very important stat! They can... Read more »

By Paul M. Banks,
September 15, 2011 at 4:28 pm • 

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