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Iroquois West junior Leonard commits to Illinois football The offensive guard was offered by Central Michigan, Illinois State and Toledo as well.

APRIL 18, 2021 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Watch now: Quincy Notre Dame defeats Normal Community Normal Community dropped a Big 12 Conference Tournament semifinal game.

APRIL 18, 2021 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Watch now: Normal West comes up short in Big 12 semifinal loss to Peoria High Normal West had a chance to tie or go ahead in the final two minutes but came up short in a Big 12 Tournament semifinal loss to Peoria High.

APRIL 17, 2021 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Indiana tackle Whitenack commits to Illini football Becomes third athlete to join Bielema's Class of 2022

APRIL 16, 2021 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Indiana tackle Whitenack commits to Illini football Class of 2022 Becomes third athlete to join that recruiting class.

APRIL 16, 2021 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Football Games Today for Friday FOOTBALL

APRIL 15, 2021 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Live from space, it's ... former Illini Mike Hopkins Astronaut Mike Hopkins answered questions from local grade schoolers, engineering students, current football players and alumni for about 25...

APRIL 15, 2021 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

D-III receiver Vining commits to Illinois football Florida native is transferring from Denison University after four years.

APRIL 15, 2021 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Illinois football extra: Q&A with offensive coordinator Tony Petersen Petersen chatted with media members Friday via Zoom, ahead of Illinois' ninth spring practice the following morning.

APRIL 11, 2021 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Loyola graduate Badovinac transfers to Illinois football The offensive lineman has been with Colgate since 2017.

APRIL 8, 2021 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Watch now: Normal West football game against Centennial canceled Normal West will not play a first round game in the Big 12 Conference Tournament.

APRIL 8, 2021 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Football Games Today for Friday FOOTBALL

APRIL 8, 2021 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Asmussen: Bielema thrilled for his mentor Alvarez CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema remembers exactly where he was when Barry Alvarez gave him the life-altering news.

APRIL 8, 2021 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Asmussen | What's new? Fans in the stands, Beason at receiver No clear-cut starter at quarterback has emerged yet this spring for the Illini, either

APRIL 7, 2021 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Illinois Football: 2023 quarterback Reese Mooney earns Illini offer The search for the Illinois football team's future signal-caller continues, as the program offered 2023 quarterback, Reese Mooney out of Lou...

APRIL 7, 2021 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

119 | Wins as football coach Alvarez picked up the first of his program-leading 119 victories at UW on Sept. 15, 1990, when the Badgers defeated Ball State 24-7 (above)...

APRIL 6, 2021 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

13 | Bowl appearances Alvarez lead the football team in 13 bowl appearances, including a final turn during the 2015 Outback Bowl (above) when he served as interim...

APRIL 6, 2021 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

2 | Seasons in dual roles Alvarez spent 2 seasons as UW's head football coach and athletic director after taking over AD duties following Pat Richter's retirement in...

APRIL 6, 2021 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

3 | Rose Bowl victories Alvarez finished his coaching career with 3 Rose Bowl victories, leading the Badgers to wins over UCLA after the 1993 and 1998 seasons, and...

APRIL 6, 2021 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

16 | National championships Alvarez’s tenure as the athletic department’s leader saw success across a number of programs, with 16 teams winning national championships,...

APRIL 6, 2021 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

26 | Players suspended in Shoe Box scandal The NCAA suspended 26 of Alvarez’s players for having accepted improper discounts from The Shoe Box (above), a discount retail store in Blac...

APRIL 6, 2021 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

17 | Years as athletic director Taking over the job from Pat Richter (above right) in April 2004, Alvarez would go on to serve 17 years as athletic director at UW before an...

APRIL 6, 2021 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

73 | Conference championships The Badgers won 73 conference championships (regular season and tournaments combined) during Alvarez's tenure as athletic director.

APRIL 6, 2021 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Clarence E. Hill Jr.: Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys might wind up getting exactly what they paid for Let this quote from Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones marinate in your mind for a minute.

APRIL 6, 2021 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Bret Bielema returns to college football a changed man Bret Bielema's philosophy has evolved since he was last in the Big Ten.

MARCH 19, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM