Former Illini outfielder Kyle Hudson has been getting acclimated to the ways of the Rangers’ organization since getting picked up by them in January. Last week, he was interviewed by the Star-Telegram. Kyle’s secret to stealing a base?? What’s the key to stealing a base? “I used to rely on…
There have been a few interviews uploaded to YouTube by Illini Productions and the UI Athletic Department since the Big Ten/BIG EAST Challenge last weekend. Of note, Big Ten Co-Freshman Pitcher of the Week John Kravetz gets interviewed since his win on Sunday and Coach Hartleb talks to analyst Brian…
For all attending the Hot Stove Banquet on Saturday, have a good time! As for me , I’m in Pittsburgh for a four-day weekend with friends so I’ll miss it. If anyone gets some good photos, contact me and we can post them here. In related news, Coach Hartleb got…
Occasionally, I like to do interviews here are on IBR but this time I was really looking forward to doing this one. The subject this time is sports photographer Cary Frye. Those baseball fans who attend games at Illinois Field will probably recognize Cary with his signature orange cap usually…
Former Illini shortstop Shawn Roof, who played for the AAA Toledo Mudhens in 2010, left a Illini legacy that will not soon be forgotten. Sure there are the on-the-field accomplishments. In his senior year in 2007, he broke the team single season record for steals and hit by pitches. By…
Ben Taylor is my go-to guy for information about the University of Illinois baseball program. Ben serves as Assistant Sports Information Director at the U of I and specifically works with the Illini baseball, wrestling and football teams. It his job to coordinate publicity for the sports programs and work…
It’s becoming crunch time in the Big Ten conference schedule and who better to play than Ohio State? Ok, that’s a very positive spin on a dire situation for the Illini (21-21 6-9 Big Ten). But the team has done well under pressure before so I’m hoping they respond well…
This weekend, Illinois takes on Michigan. Michigan Wolverines April 16, 2010 6:05 pm ct April 17, 2010 3:05 pm ct April 18, 2010 1:05 pm ct Illinois Field Champaign, IL Program website link Record 18-11 (Big Ten 4-2) Head Coach: Rich Maloney Key player: Ryan LaMarre If you missed…
This weekend, the Illini take on the University of Michigan Wolverines for a three game series. To get a good feel for the team, I’m interviewing fomerlyanonymous who blogs about the Michigan baseball team at mgoblog.com. On to the interview: Illinois Baseball Report: Michigan outfielder Ryan LaMarre, who was injured…
Larry Fall blogs about sports at Penn State University and his blog, Happy Valley Hardball covers the baseball team at PSU. Happy Valley takes a unique look at the team as it is very stats-oriented and Larry even occasionally expands his coverage to the conference in general. In light of…