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The new video board/stadium light upgrades at Gies Memorial Stadium quite literally light up the sky. This was taken near Hessel Park. #Illini 🎥: Ethan Holesha

The new video board/stadium light upgrades at Gies Memorial Stadium quite literally light up the sky. This was taken near Hessel Park. #Illini 🎥: Ethan Holesha

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#Illini Zvonimir Ivisic doesn't have a favorite block of the season, but he's waiting for one against "Some other team": "I'm waiting for one, soon, I don't want to say who and when."

#Illini Zvonimir Ivisic doesn't have a favorite block of the season, but he's waiting for one against "Some other team": "I'm waiting for one, soon, I don't want to say who and when."

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Andrej Stojakovic called for a foul here 📽️: BTN

Andrej Stojakovic called for a foul here 📽️: BTN

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Former #Illini Sergio McClain showing love to Ty Rodgers

Former #Illini Sergio McClain showing love to Ty Rodgers

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Back in 2019, the legend of Devon Witherspoon was born with a touchdown-saving shoestring tackle in an #Illini of upset #8 Wisconsin. Now, he looks to become a Super Bowl Champion with the #Seahawks

Back in 2019, the legend of Devon Witherspoon was born with a touchdown-saving shoestring tackle in an #Illini of upset #8 Wisconsin. Now, he looks to become a Super Bowl Champion with the #Seahawks

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What is special about this #Illini team, according to Big Z? "Togetherness." "We left our personal, individual goals on the side, we put Illinois first." "That's why we're here." 🎥: KXAN

What is special about this #Illini team, according to Big Z? "Togetherness." "We left our personal, individual goals on the side, we put Illinois first." "That's why we're here." 🎥: KXAN

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Shauna Green walking off the floor at the Big Ten Tournament. #Illini look to be in good position for a third NCAA Tournament bid in four years

Shauna Green walking off the floor at the Big Ten Tournament. #Illini look to be in good position for a third NCAA Tournament bid in four years

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Luke Altmyer deep ball on day two of the Senior Bowl 👀 #Illini 📽️: WKRG

Luke Altmyer deep ball on day two of the Senior Bowl 👀 #Illini 📽️: WKRG

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Brad Underwood loved the media room popcorn tonight 🍿🍿🍿 "Great salt factor" 😂 #Illini

Brad Underwood loved the media room popcorn tonight 🍿🍿🍿 "Great salt factor" 😂 #Illini

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#Illini Ca'lil Valentine says Illinois feels like a second home: "That's the reason why I came here." "I can be here all day and still feel like I'm at home."

#Illini Ca'lil Valentine says Illinois feels like a second home: "That's the reason why I came here." "I can be here all day and still feel like I'm at home."

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#Illini Bret Bielema on the onside kick situation: "I swear I saw him land on the white." "I got a lot of confidence in the Big Ten office, I'm sure what they saw is what they saw." "They told me they found another angle... I don't know if somebody phoned a friend."

#Illini Bret Bielema on the onside kick situation: "I swear I saw him land on the white." "I got a lot of confidence in the Big Ten office, I'm sure what they saw is what they saw." "They told me they found another angle... I don't know if somebody phoned a friend."

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This moment clearly meant a lot to Brad Underwood. He credits his wife, Susan for raising the kids while he was busy coaching. "I never coached my kids, I was never around for Tyler." "When it came to sports, he did it all on his own." "To see what he's become as a coach... a profession I didn't want him to get into." "That one's pretty special." #Illini

This moment clearly meant a lot to Brad Underwood. He credits his wife, Susan for raising the kids while he was busy coaching. "I never coached my kids, I was never around for Tyler." "When it came to sports, he did it all on his own." "To see what he's become as a coach... a profession I didn't want him to get into." "That one's pretty special." #Illini

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#Illini David Mirkovic wearing a cowboy hat for postgame interviews: Where did he get it? Amazon. How much? $34 What brand? Not sure. Does he feel like a cowboy? "Yeah, why not, we in Texas." Video: KXAN

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#Illini Bret Bielema says he needed a pick-me-up after the Ohio State game, which he's gotten in the form of: - Visiting with a basketball coach from Danville while at JUCO in Mississippi, who once recruited Brad Underwood - A report on kangaroos by his daughter 😂 "A little bit of love like that goes a long way."

#Illini Bret Bielema says he needed a pick-me-up after the Ohio State game, which he's gotten in the form of: - Visiting with a basketball coach from Danville while at JUCO in Mississippi, who once recruited Brad Underwood - A report on kangaroos by his daughter 😂 "A little bit of love like that goes a long way."

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Countdown to kickoff Day 26: Mike Epstein Despite playing in just 23 games over five years due to injury, the Florida native averaged 5.8 yards per attempt for his college career, earning All-Big Ten honorable mention honors in 2020. #Illini

Countdown to kickoff Day 26: Mike Epstein Despite playing in just 23 games over five years due to injury, the Florida native averaged 5.8 yards per attempt for his college career, earning All-Big Ten honorable mention honors in 2020. #Illini

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#Illini Brad Underwood on if Illinois would play in next year's early-season college basketball tournament in Dubai: "If they want us, we're going... we would do that in a heartbeat." "Why would we not want to expand worldwide and expand our brand?" "If that opportunity ever comes, I'm sure sooner than later, the Illini will be there."

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#Illini running backs coach Tyrone Wheatley on the dynamic of having played at Michigan, but now coaching at Illinois: "I do bleed Maize and Blue, not gonna lie to you, but I'm here." "This is where my feet are, I'm gonna blossom where I'm at right now, I'm gonna fertilize this soil, and we're gonna grow."

#Illini running backs coach Tyrone Wheatley on the dynamic of having played at Michigan, but now coaching at Illinois: "I do bleed Maize and Blue, not gonna lie to you, but I'm here." "This is where my feet are, I'm gonna blossom where I'm at right now, I'm gonna fertilize this soil, and we're gonna grow."

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#Illini Andrej Stojakovic on the decision to stay in the draft or return to Illinois: "I'm in the draft with both feet in right now... I've been getting great feedback so far." "Understanding what we have back at Illinois is extremely special... just got to make the right decision."

#Illini Andrej Stojakovic on the decision to stay in the draft or return to Illinois: "I'm in the draft with both feet in right now... I've been getting great feedback so far." "Understanding what we have back at Illinois is extremely special... just got to make the right decision."

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The play I'm referencing: This set up the Kur Teng three to put Michigan State up 71-69 with under 10 seconds to go in regulation. Did Kohler travel?

The play I'm referencing: This set up the Kur Teng three to put Michigan State up 71-69 with under 10 seconds to go in regulation. Did Kohler travel?

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Not exactly how Illinois Baseball drew it up... but somehow, Cole Crafton scored on what was ruled as a fielder's choice 😅#Illini

Not exactly how Illinois Baseball drew it up... but somehow, Cole Crafton scored on what was ruled as a fielder's choice 😅#Illini

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#UCLA head women's basketball coach Cori Close urges the core group of #Illini underclassmen to stay together: "The grass isn't greener on the other side, the grass is greener where you water." "We are where we are because we've had a core group of people that's been willing to stay committed, even when it's really hard." "If they will choose that, they can be in a really special place."

#UCLA head women's basketball coach Cori Close urges the core group of #Illini underclassmen to stay together: "The grass isn't greener on the other side, the grass is greener where you water." "We are where we are because we've had a core group of people that's been willing to stay committed, even when it's really hard." "If they will choose that, they can be in a really special place."

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Attending draft parties wasn't always a big priority for Bret Bielema earlier in his coaching career, but seeing Devon Witherspoon go 5th overall in 2023 changed that perspective: "I saw his life change in front of my eyes." This weekend, he's planning to be at 5-6 of his players' draft parties, via one of Shad Khan's planes: "This is probably one of my more fulfilling moments as a head coach." "That journey they've dreamed about when they were kids is now becoming a reality." #Illini

Attending draft parties wasn't always a big priority for Bret Bielema earlier in his coaching career, but seeing Devon Witherspoon go 5th overall in 2023 changed that perspective: "I saw his life change in front of my eyes." This weekend, he's planning to be at 5-6 of his players' draft parties, via one of Shad Khan's planes: "This is probably one of my more fulfilling moments as a head coach." "That journey they've dreamed about when they were kids is now becoming a reality." #Illini

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While Shauna Green would've loved to have 4-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson in the building for an #Illini win, she says it was helpful to have her speak to the team after a loss: "A'ja reiterated a lot of things we talk about every day about how to sustain greatness and the work that goes into it." "She's just a really great person." Illinois Women's Basketball

While Shauna Green would've loved to have 4-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson in the building for an #Illini win, she says it was helpful to have her speak to the team after a loss: "A'ja reiterated a lot of things we talk about every day about how to sustain greatness and the work that goes into it." "She's just a really great person." Illinois Women's Basketball

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#Illini head coach Shauna Green was asked about why she thinks no mid-majors advanced to the Second Round of the Women's NCAA Tournament. She says a lot goes into it, including the fact that top-four seeds get to host. "In the women's game, it's hard, you've got to beat someone on their home court." (🎥: NCAA)

#Illini head coach Shauna Green was asked about why she thinks no mid-majors advanced to the Second Round of the Women's NCAA Tournament. She says a lot goes into it, including the fact that top-four seeds get to host. "In the women's game, it's hard, you've got to beat someone on their home court." (🎥: NCAA)

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Parkland head coach John Bowler shares a sweet moment with his family after winning the D2 JUCO national title. Redemption for the Cobras after a loss in this game last year.

Parkland head coach John Bowler shares a sweet moment with his family after winning the D2 JUCO national title. Redemption for the Cobras after a loss in this game last year.

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Lots of cheers for Ayo Dosunmu as he’s recognized for joining the #Illini Athletics Hall of Fame

Lots of cheers for Ayo Dosunmu as he’s recognized for joining the #Illini Athletics Hall of Fame

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Jim Cornelison National Anthem 🔥🔥🔥🔥🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 #Illini

Jim Cornelison National Anthem 🔥🔥🔥🔥🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 #Illini

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"If y'all watching come to Illinois, you can get to the league." I asked Kylan Boswell about the impact of more #Illini making their way to the NBA, which he says is a credit to everyone from managers all the way up to Josh Whitman.

"If y'all watching come to Illinois, you can get to the league." I asked Kylan Boswell about the impact of more #Illini making their way to the NBA, which he says is a credit to everyone from managers all the way up to Josh Whitman.

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