By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 11/27/2010

Boise State's defeat at the hands of Nevada ended their titles hopes for the season. Will it be the last tiem ever
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 11/22/2010

As I was going through an Illinois forum today, being the 15-year old I am, I came across a forum that looked very interesting. The title of the thread was "New Illini Uni's via Nike Fourm." Of course, we all know kids my age are all about the new trends...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 11/21/2010

A day after Illinois' 48-27 tromping of Northwestern, Ron Zook and his coaching staff added Tyler Marcordes to the list of committed recruits. Marcordes—who stands at 6'4", 215 pounds—chose Illinois over a list of other schools that included...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 10/12/2010

Coming into this season, Illinois faithful already had their bags packed and were ready to call it quits even before the first game began. The staff had a surplus of questions surrounding it, as six new coordinators were brought in during the offseason,...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 10/01/2010

As a proud Illinois fan, it gives you chills in your spine to see your athletics be successful in every sport. September has been one of those months for all the Illini fans out there to remember as their teams have shined. Whether your're an Illinois...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 08/07/2010

As Camp Rantoul quickly approaches next Monday, Illinois fans continue to get more and more anxious. There are many questions to be answered as a completely rejuvenated staff aims to turn around a program that has made a disgrace of itself over the past...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 08/07/2010

Illinois no longer has to be in constant fear about the lack of experience at the QB position. Coach Ron Zook confirmed Tuesday that Eddie McGee will be backup QB next season to Nathan Scheelhaase in case of an emergency. “If something happens,...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 08/07/2010

When Big Ten Media Day comes upon us, it means one thing—college football season is right around the corner. And for Ron Zook and the Fighting Illini, it means many questions are soon to be answered. A team with a refurbished staff, a loss of ...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 07/30/2010

A team that fails to be successful, a fanbase waiting and waiting to become a competitive team again, coaches being cleared out like they haven’t won a game in years, an athletic director and head coach being put under constant scrutiny, and a ...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 07/24/2010

Josh Ferguson, a senior running back from Joliet Catholic, has committed to the University of Illinois. Ferguson, who is 5’8, 169 pounds, is the 23-ranked player in the state of Illinois and is among the best running backs in the state. During ...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 07/20/2010

Late Monday evening, "The Decision" was made. This time, it was made by Jarrod Uthoff and he did not have an hour long, pointless show to announce his decision. He instead made his decision to join the Badgers much more of a private matter, and he made...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 07/16/2010

First off, I would like to thank Dominique Williams for giving me the opportunity to do this interview with him. Williams just graduated from Curtis Senior High School in University Place, Washington. He played basketball at Curtis Senior High School,...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 07/15/2010

Luther Head was all set and ready to be a new member of the New Orleans Hornets, but he had one test he had to get through before he could officially join the team: a physical. No one fails a physical. Right? Apparently, Luther Head does. On July 10,...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 07/12/2010

The search for a new TE coach to replace Greg Nord is officially complete. Chip Long, a graduate assistant specializing in tight ends at Arkansas under head coach Bobby Petrino, has accepted the vacancy and will be coaching along side Illinois head coach...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 07/05/2010

Last Friday, it was announced that Greg Nord, the TE coach and recruiting coordinator, would be leaving the University of Illinois for Kentucky—his alma mater. "We understand the allure of going home," Zook said. "We wish him well and we're moving...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 07/01/2010

Ron Zook made it clear once Jacob Charest left, that it would leave the door open for them to go after one or two more quarterbacks during the recruiting process this year. He followed through with that statement—Illinois got a solid verbal from...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 06/25/2010

As a teenage boy, you grow up thinking about going to play college basketball. You watch games on ESPN, CBS, Big Ten Network, or anyone other station that provides college basketball, and you dream of being there some day. Well, for 14 year old Jahil...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 06/23/2010

Jalen Rose, via Twitter, posted that LeBron James reportedly would not be returning to the Cavaliers next season. His tweet read: "#NBA BREAKING NEWS (research/sources say) It is almost CERTAIN that LEBRON JAMES WILL NOT be returning to the CAVS! (Bulls/Heat/Clips)"...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 06/21/2010

Kendall Gill, a former NBA star, is trying to get in great shape again in hope of making a return to the NBA. The major problem he faces: he’s 42 years old. Just to make it clear, you heard me right; Kendall Gill is hoping to return to professional...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 06/20/2010

According to ESPN, future Ohio State football player, Jamel Turner, is reportedly listed in critical condition after being shot multiple times early Saturday morning. Unfortunately, the 17-year-old girl he was with was pronounced dead after being shot...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 06/18/2010

The Big Ten is expected to do some big things this upcoming season. I have come across different Top 25 rankings that have included six of the eleven teams in the Top 25. Of these six teams in the Top 25, up to four teams have been placed in the Top...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 06/13/2010

On Friday, June 11, 2010, Nebraska made it official that they would be joining the Big Ten (12). It was called a “historic day” by many because Nebraska was one of the building stones of the Big Eight and Big 12. Yet, Nebraska could not look...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 06/09/2010

On Monday, Illinois released information that quarterback Jacob Charest, a sophomore to-be, will be transferring. He has been gone for over a week now. His decision was made last week, right before Illinois announced their starting QB would be Nathan...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 06/05/2010

Article also written at www.Sportsleak.com! Recruiting is something that is highly praised—very highly praised. If you have a good class, you get everyone crawling all over you, and you are expected to have some outstanding season. Also, these ...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 06/04/2010

This article is also written for www.Sportsleak.com! Come check us out! As many of the college basketball fanatics know, Illinois is expected to have a superb season next year. There is only one way that can happen: unlike last year, they need someone...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 06/02/2010

The wait for an announcement on whom the starting quarterback for next season will be is now over; Nathan Scheelhaase will be taking on the responsibility to lead the team. There was a three-way battle for the starting spot heading into spring practices...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 06/02/2010

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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 06/01/2010

I have been blessed with the opportunity to do an interview with a future inside linebacker for California University of Pennsylvania, Spencer Lynn. Lynn is currently a senior attending Belle Vernon Area HS in Belle Vernon, PA. California University ...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 05/28/2010

On Wednesday, May 26, 2010, "The Sporting News" released a Top 100 list ranking the college football teams for next season. Illinois found themselves on that list that list as the No. 94 team. The disappointing part is, there is only 119 teams in D1 ...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 05/28/2010

Mike Tisdale wants to make it clear that his goal is to succeed at the highest level possible next year. He has made that very clear so far this offseason by adding 17 pounds to his lean body. When the season came to a conclusion, Tisdale was at 228 ...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 05/27/2010

Several weeks ago, the games for the 2010 ACC/Big Ten Challenge were set. This is one of the biggest weeks for the Big Ten, because they get to see how they compare to a power conference like the ACC. Last year, the Big Ten was able to take the challenge...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 05/27/2010

The Fighting Illini had an extremely disappointing season last year. They were expected to be a NCAA tournament team but ended up settling for the NIT as a No. 1 seed. They won the first two games, but lost to the Dayton Flyers, 77-71, last week. It ...
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By Jonah_Puls @ Chiefillini 05/27/2010

Illinois men's basketball assistant head coach Jerrance Howard will be staying at Illinois for at least the next couple years. There was a question whether Howard would be at Illinois next year after he reportedly received an offer from Kentucky to join...
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