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A native of Champaign, IL, Dan always had a keen interest in the glory and heartbreak that is Illini sports. He has run the Illini blog and message board www.illinoisloyalty.com since 2004.

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Alex Legion impressive in Illini debut

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In his Illini debut, Alex Legion wasted no time getting into the scoring column Saturday against Detroit Mercy. The Kentucky transfer nailed a three...
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Vontae Davis declares for NFL draft

Vontae's made it official. Today, the junior ended speculation and declared for the NFL draft. Davis is considered one of the top cornerback...
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Illini basketball 9-1, Illini volleyball in Sweet 16, Martez Wilson stabbed

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The fans may not have noticed (there has yet to be an Assembly Hall sellout this season), but the Illini basketball squad is scoring well (70 ppg),...
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After thumping Georgia at the UC, Illini start 3-game home stand tonight vs Hawaii

Demetri McCamey bounced back from the disappointing Clemson game to lead the Illini with 19 points in their 76-42 blowout of Georgia at the United...
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In thriller with Clemson, Illini finish with a thud

Illinois and Clemson—the only ACC-Big Ten Challenge matchup featuring undefeated teams—put on an entertaining show last night at the...
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Should the 4-0 Illini be ranked?

After an uninspired football season, basketball may be just what the doctor ordered for Illini fans. Illinois traveled to Nashville Thursday night...
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Illini football 2008 mercifully comes to an end

The Illini's (5-7, 3-5) 2008 football campaign was put to rest by Northwestern Saturday. The 27-10 loss to the Wildcats caps a season of...
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2-0 Illini to get first test at Vanderbilt tonight

The 2008-09 Illini men's basketball team opened last weekend with wins against Eastern Washington and Texas A&M - Corpus Christi. Tonight, fans...
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Illini seek bowl eligibility in season finale against Northwestern

Illinois (5-6, 3-4) is under .500 for the first time since Week 1 after Saturday's 30-20 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Illini outgained the...
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Detroit disaster for Illini

Illinois (5-5, 3-3) fell back to .500 Saturday, losing to Western Michigan 23-17 at Ford Field in Detroit. Plenty of frustration and anger to go...
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