It couldn’t get any better today for the University of Illinois. With Illinois going against Michigan in a doubleheader, I had Gametracker going on all day today. When the Illini won the first in extras that was great. When they won the second game behind a solid performance by Scott…
…they’re going to need it for this coming weekend’s series against ranked Michigan. It was an offensive display for the University of Illinois and a lack of fundamentals on defense for Greenville. Either way you look at it, Illinois crushed them 16-1. There was no doubt from the beginning as…
Were you worried? Just a little bit? I wasn’t. Ok, maybe a little bit. When the University of Illinois lost all three against Louisiana-Lafayette two weekends ago, it does make one pause to think. But consider this. The Ragin’ Cajuns had the advantage of having played five games already. Not…
This time it’s the Infielders and Outfielders Preview. In 2006, the Illini lost a big chunk of their team to graduation. Well, guess what? The young, green team of 2006 have one more year of experience and are that much better for it Coach Hartleb says: “Shawn plays with such…
Michigan’s power was too much for the Illini in their Senior Day game. The Wolverines blasted 4 shots, one a grand slam. Two of those homers belonged to Nate Recknagel. Michigan managed a 9-6 win over the Illini for their last home game. That said, it was a fun, interesting game…
So far after two games, it looks as if Illinois was ready for Iowa. The burning question on all fans minds: Was ace reliever Matt Whitmore up to the task after making the switch to starter last night? It sure looks like it. Whitmore 6 1/3 IP, 3 H, 3 R,…
The University of Illinois baseball team took the field for the first time last night against the Stetson Hatters at the Stetson Invitational in Deland, Florida. Unfortunately, the good guys took it on the chin losing 6-3 due to sloppy play in the field and wasted opportunities. “It was our…