So you're at a Cocktail Party with the new boss and find out he's an Illini fan. Never fear! OTE begins B1G 2013 with a primer on everything Illinois with guest writer Robert from A Lion Eye dropping knowledge bombs on all of us.
The biggest argument against a geographic split in the B1G has been balance. The most frequently cited example has been the old Big 12 North-South. This compares the records from 2000 to present...
The good news for the Illini faithful is that a defense that lived in the infirmary in 2009 will enter this year primarily in tact, with seven returning starters. The bad news is the Illini must replace a four-year starting quarterback (Juice Williams), their best receiver (Arrelious Benn) and their best lineman (guard Jon Asamoah).
Tonight, I wondered over to ESPN to find this Stubhub advertisement listing last minute available tickets. The going rate for the Indiana/Illinois game? $1.10 Students in Bloomington now must choose whether to buy a ticket to the game or a small french fry at the local Wendy's. That's a tough one...
The Rivalry Is Watching You: Illinois Linebacker Ian Thomas
What are the best Big Ten out of conference matchups in 2009? Last Call breaks the list down into three categories.
Arrelious Benn in the 2009 Offseason: You Don't Know Me
Last Call Drinks Riesling, Talks Spring Practice Questions
There's good news, and bad news. Which do you want to hear first?
All I want for Christmas in the Big Ten...
