On one hand, I’m excited that Illinois Baseball season is finally here. On the other, it’s a little frustrating because for the first couple of weeks, the games are so far away and I have to rely on box scores and (the admittedly good) Gametracker to get my Illini Baseball…
The fifth annual Jock Jams is scheduled for next week. On Tuesday, February 25th, student-athletes from the University of Illinois will be participating in a variety/talent show. It will be held at Huff Hall and tickets are only $5. Proceeds from the show will go towards the American Red Cross,…
After just weekend, here are the baseball standings in the Big Ten: Team Big Ten Record Pct. Overall Record Pct. Minnesota 0-0 .000 3-0 1.000 Iowa 0-0 .000 2-1 .667 Michigan State 0-0 .000 2-1 .667 Nebraska 0-0 .000 2-2 .500 Ohio State 0-0 .000 2-2 .500 Penn State…
Drasen Johnson strikes out ten in his no-decision on Sunday The Illini couldn’t stave off a comeback from Georgia State today as they lost the rubber game to the Panthers 10-6. This weekend, Illini lost two games in which they had early leads. In Saturday’s game which they won, they…
Will Krug: Off to a good start The Fighting Illini Baseball team looks to take the series win against the Georgia State Panthers on Sunday after splitting the first two games of the series. Here’s a quick recap of Friday’s and Saturday’s games: Game #1 / February 14, 2014…
Sunday’s probable starter Drasen Johnson Friday is opening day! It’s only appropriate that the team we love open the season on Valentine’s Day. While we hometown fans are stuck in the cold weather of Champaign-Urbana, the guys get a respite of sorts. They’re traveling to Atlanta for a three game…
Today it was announced that in the Big Ten baseball pre-season coaches’ poll, Indiana was picked as the #1 team in the conference. Not only that, it was a unanimous choice. It shouldn’t surprise anyone. Indiana is returning seven of their All-Big Ten winners from their team that made their…
It was announced over the past weekend that for the first time in conference history, the 2014 Big Ten Baseball Tournament will feature eight teams expanding from its previous format of six entries. The tournament which will be held this year on May 21-25, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha,…
The Fighting Illini Baseball program released their official 2014 season preview on Friday. Complete and thorough, it answers a few questions. In a nutshell, the young 2014 team has lost its entire outfield and the left side of the infield from last year but the pitching staff is relatively…
The temps were hovering around zero degrees this afternoon but that didn’t stop me from seeing a little baseball. Granted, it was just practice but considering it’s January in Illinois, I was still thrilled. Reid Roper is interview by TV media. By the way, that’s Illini Baseball Assistant Sports Information…