Final thoughts on the 2008 Big Ten Tournament

I’m back in Urbana, Illinois and before we close the book on the 2008 Big Ten Tournament, I’d like to provide some last comments and maybe some cool photos that didn’t make it into postings last week. Michigan’s All-Big Ten Player of the Year Nate Recknagel at the plate Once…

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Michigan takes the wind out of Illinois’ sails

Michigan defeated Illinois tonight 9-5. I shot this as I was walking to the stadium.  The flags are located at direct centerfield.  I could tell right away we were going to have a slugfest. Some Michigan ballplayers were spotted outside the stadium during batting practice to flag down the balls…

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Illinois ready to take on the Wolverines in first home conference series

Centerfielder Kyle Hudson is hitting .404 on the season Next Game: Game #27-30 Fri April 11 6:05pm Sat April 12 3:05pm DH Sun April 13 1:05pm Record: 18-8 vs University of Michigan at Illinois Field, Champaign, IL I’ll say it right from the outset. Judging from the weather forecast, we…

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Illini End the Home Season with a Loss but a good time for the kiddos

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…

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