To start the new year, I thought I’d throw out some helpful links that might be useful in getting news and information on Illinois Baseball and Big Ten Baseball this year. So bookmark the ones you find interesting or useful. They may come in handy down the road during the…
Jeff Huth of the News Gazette reported a couple days ago that four walk-ons have made the UI team after trying out for the team in the fall. They include one pitcher, one outfielder, and two catchers. Interestingly, three of them are downstaters. There’s a nice write-up on Tanner Libby…
I hadn’t even noticed this when I first glanced the 2010 Illinois schedule. However, someone pointed out to me that in April, the team are in for a treat. On April 7th, they will play at the St Louis Cardinals’ home field, Busch Stadium. Outstanding! They will play the University…
In the off-season, Buckeye State Baseball is doing a Top 9 Division I Moments of 2009 as they pertain to Ohio baseball. Number 6 on the list is “Welcome to the Adult Table Big Ten”. In some ways it’s an all-encompassing topic but it manifests itself in the Ohio State-Illinois…
I’ve gotten some questions both online and in person about the early home opening series against the Bradley Braves on February 20-21. Let’s clear a couple things up: no, it’s not a typo and no, the team won’t be playing in any local indoor facility Nice try. Those who show…
The Big Ten announced today that Columbus, Ohio has locked up the Big Ten Baseball Tournament through 2012. Specifically, the tourney will be played at Bill Davis Stadium in 2010. It will then return to Huntington Park where the 2009 Tournament was played for the years 2011 and 2012. From…
Illinois announced that they have released their 2010 baseball schedule last week. They’re playing in a couple new tournaments this year. But the big surprise is that they will be opening at home. Brr! But hey, it’s baseball in a little over two months away and that makes me happy. …
New Banner You may notice I changed the banner that headlines this website. Times change and players move on so I thought I’d update the photos to reflect that. Also, while I’m on the topic of photos, I’ve put a widget on the sidebar that will display a random photo…
A streak of fire, a breath of flame Eluding all who reach and clutch; A gray ghost thrown into the game That rival hands may never touch; A rubber bounding, blasting soul Whose destination is the goal — Red Grange of Illinois! Grantland Rice Permit me to go a little…
A whimsical topic here. How many of you pay attention to post-game music at Illinois Field? You know, the song you hear as you are leaving the stands? I always thought it had a good beat and wondered what it was. I even asked a few in the know what…