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Let’s keep growing the Illini community on Bluesky!
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NEWS: #illini hire Tyrone Wheatley as running backs coach
The former Big Ten great, NFL running back and former college head coach brings loads of experience to Bret Bielema's staff
Why it matters ⤵️
The former Big Ten great, NFL running back and former college head coach brings loads of experience to Bret Bielema's staff
Why it matters ⤵️
Illini hire Tyrone Wheatley as running backs coach
The Big Ten great and former NFL running back has college head coaching experience
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February 16, 2026 at 7:54 PM
NEWS: #illini hire Tyrone Wheatley as running backs coach
The former Big Ten great, NFL running back and former college head coach brings loads of experience to Bret Bielema's staff
Why it matters ⤵️
The former Big Ten great, NFL running back and former college head coach brings loads of experience to Bret Bielema's staff
Why it matters ⤵️
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Is there anything more romantic than soft-launching a long distance relationship on Valentine’s Day? 😍
February 15, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Is there anything more romantic than soft-launching a long distance relationship on Valentine’s Day? 😍
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Illinois has hired Ronnie Bradford as its secondary coach.
Bradford spent the last two seasons with the Miami Dolphins, and he was previously the defensive coordinator for Montana for three years under new Illini DC Bobby Hauck.
Bradford spent the last two seasons with the Miami Dolphins, and he was previously the defensive coordinator for Montana for three years under new Illini DC Bobby Hauck.
February 13, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Illinois has hired Ronnie Bradford as its secondary coach.
Bradford spent the last two seasons with the Miami Dolphins, and he was previously the defensive coordinator for Montana for three years under new Illini DC Bobby Hauck.
Bradford spent the last two seasons with the Miami Dolphins, and he was previously the defensive coordinator for Montana for three years under new Illini DC Bobby Hauck.
For all the LB Kaden Feagin truthers out there
February 13, 2026 at 4:59 AM
For all the LB Kaden Feagin truthers out there
Kaden Feagin —> TE
#illini Bret Bielema: Kaden Feagin will move from running back to tight end
Feagin came to him with the suggestion after they had already had conversations. Jordan Anderson moved back to RB
Feagin came to him with the suggestion after they had already had conversations. Jordan Anderson moved back to RB
February 12, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Kaden Feagin —> TE
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Top 75 Colorado Football Players of All-Time
No. 44 - Ronnie Bradford
If it wasn’t for Ronnie Bradford, Colorado may not have won a National Championship in 1990.
As a sophomore, Bradford blocked an extra point in the second quarter of the 1991 Orange Bowl kept the Notre Dame lead at 9-3.
No. 44 - Ronnie Bradford
If it wasn’t for Ronnie Bradford, Colorado may not have won a National Championship in 1990.
As a sophomore, Bradford blocked an extra point in the second quarter of the 1991 Orange Bowl kept the Notre Dame lead at 9-3.
August 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Top 75 Colorado Football Players of All-Time
No. 44 - Ronnie Bradford
If it wasn’t for Ronnie Bradford, Colorado may not have won a National Championship in 1990.
As a sophomore, Bradford blocked an extra point in the second quarter of the 1991 Orange Bowl kept the Notre Dame lead at 9-3.
No. 44 - Ronnie Bradford
If it wasn’t for Ronnie Bradford, Colorado may not have won a National Championship in 1990.
As a sophomore, Bradford blocked an extra point in the second quarter of the 1991 Orange Bowl kept the Notre Dame lead at 9-3.
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So about Montana coach Bobby Hauck retiring a few days ago…
February 9, 2026 at 10:54 PM
So about Montana coach Bobby Hauck retiring a few days ago…
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NEWS: Illinois has hired Bobby Hauck as its defensive coordinator.
Hauck had announced his retirement from his job as Montana’s head coach just five days ago.
Statements from Bret Bielema and Hauck:
Hauck had announced his retirement from his job as Montana’s head coach just five days ago.
Statements from Bret Bielema and Hauck:
February 9, 2026 at 10:54 PM
NEWS: Illinois has hired Bobby Hauck as its defensive coordinator.
Hauck had announced his retirement from his job as Montana’s head coach just five days ago.
Statements from Bret Bielema and Hauck:
Hauck had announced his retirement from his job as Montana’s head coach just five days ago.
Statements from Bret Bielema and Hauck:
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The end zone view gives a true appreciation of how this ball pops into Nwosu's hands. It is a shame Witherspoon didn't get credited with a strip sack on this.
February 9, 2026 at 5:17 PM
The end zone view gives a true appreciation of how this ball pops into Nwosu's hands. It is a shame Witherspoon didn't get credited with a strip sack on this.
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The Seahawks won their final 10 games (regular season and playoffs combined) on their way to claiming Super Bowl 60.
February 9, 2026 at 4:03 AM
The Seahawks won their final 10 games (regular season and playoffs combined) on their way to claiming Super Bowl 60.
Full Devon Witherspoon Interview
He was the heart of the Illini defense. He's now the heart of the Seahawks defense and a Super Bowl champion.
He was the heart of the Illini defense. He's now the heart of the Seahawks defense and a Super Bowl champion.
February 9, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Full Devon Witherspoon Interview
He was the heart of the Illini defense. He's now the heart of the Seahawks defense and a Super Bowl champion.
He was the heart of the Illini defense. He's now the heart of the Seahawks defense and a Super Bowl champion.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Remember the 90's and early 2000's?
Got discretionary income?
Then buy this junk we're selling!
Got discretionary income?
Then buy this junk we're selling!
February 9, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Remember the 90's and early 2000's?
Got discretionary income?
Then buy this junk we're selling!
Got discretionary income?
Then buy this junk we're selling!
Marketing is cooked
February 9, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Marketing is cooked
They're really driving home the point that the yellow line is not the official first down line
February 9, 2026 at 12:39 AM
They're really driving home the point that the yellow line is not the official first down line
The Big Ten West Super Bowl
February 9, 2026 at 12:27 AM
The Big Ten West Super Bowl
Devon Witherspoon fishing connoisseur
February 9, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Devon Witherspoon fishing connoisseur
Another Devon Witherspoon pressure forces a 4th down punt and this time he gets home for the sack.
February 9, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Another Devon Witherspoon pressure forces a 4th down punt and this time he gets home for the sack.
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February 8, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Former Illini Devon Witherspoon with the pressure on the QB to force a 4th down punt
February 8, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Former Illini Devon Witherspoon with the pressure on the QB to force a 4th down punt
“He’s the best tackler I’ve seen since Joe Montana”
February 8, 2026 at 11:41 PM
“He’s the best tackler I’ve seen since Joe Montana”