This summer, Illinois Field will be getting a makeover. It’s been over twelve years since the field received its first installment of Field Turf in February 2008. You can see some photos of the 2008 installation here. Before that, Illinois was covered in grass and dirt. Now, it will be…
Earlier this week, I did a plug for the Fourth annual Jock Jams that will be happening on February 27th. Illini Productions just came out with this video of past year’s performances to help promote the event. Looks like fun. Get your tickets at the Illini ticket office or…
There will be slight change in personnel this coming year in the Baseball program. Ben Taylor will no longer be serving as the Assistant Sports Information Director for the Illini Baseball team. Don’t worry, he hasn’t gone far; he will now provide his considerable talents to the Women’s Basketball team…
If you’re a fan of Coach Hartleb (and if I’m a good judge, most of us are), rest assured. He has been told by athletic director Ron Guenther that he still has a job. The UI Athletic Department has said all year that it was going to wait till the…
Yippie! The Illinois Baseball Media Guide is out. I always enjoy perusing the guide each year. Each year’s guide which is issued by the Illinois Athletic Public Relations Office, is jam-packed full of info. This year’s guide is 148 pages. Not only does it give me a good overview of…
You know the Illinois Baseball season is getting close when they announce the Hot Stove Banquet (maybe a little closer than usual this year). The baseball team and Fighting Illini Dugout Club have just announced the details of the upcoming annual banquet which will take place on February 6th. They…
Two days ago was the beginning of classes at the University of Illinois. As someone who works on campus (in a department in the College of ACES), I witness the hustle and bustle of students getting to their new classes especially the freshmen who are learning the ropes and getting…
Over at The Baseball Zealot, I’ve posted Ten Reasons why I like college baseball (and the Illini). I’d be preaching to the choir here.
I stopped by Illinois Field to observe the new turf for the first time. I had the camera with me and took a few photos. The gates were closed, of course, but I managed to zoom in enough for you to get the idea. This is a few mounds of…
At long last, Illinois Field is beginning to look like a ballpark once again. The last few days, crews have been installing the “Field Turf” at the home of the University of Illinois ballclub, giving the field the bright green look. There was even a photo and writeup in the…