Illinois
From NCAA Wiki
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, known as Illinois for all NCAA purposes, is located in the twin cities of Urbana and Champaign, Illinois. Its team name is the Fighting Illini. (Official Athletics Website)
Contents |
University Facts
- Established 1867
- Type Land-grant state university
- Endowment $1.656 billion
- Staff 1,986
- Chancellor Richard Herman
- President B. Joseph White
- Students 40,670
- Undergraduates 30,453
- Postgraduates 9,188
- Location - Champaign (pop. 67,518) and Urbana (pop. 36,395), Illinois (C-U Metro Area has a population of roughly 150,000)
- Student Newspaper - The Daily Illini
Athletic Traditions
- Colors - Orange and Blue
- Chief Illiniwek - To Illini fans there are few college sports traditions that match the halftime appearances of "The Chief". While the figure remains a lightning rod for controversy, true Illini fans always show enormous respect to this icon.
- Fight Songs - "Illinois Loyalty", "Oskee Wow Wow"
- Rivalry Trophies - Illibuck, Sweet Sioux Tomahawk, The Cannon
- Orange Krush - (Orange Krush Website) The student-run Orange Krush group is the leading student organization in the nation. Beyond creating an incredible game day atmosphere, the group raises funds for both charity and scholarships.
- Block I-Founded in 1910 as a pep club to allow students to become more involved at home football games, Block I is one of the oldest student supports sections in the nation. It was originally formed to create a recognizable center for cheering in Memorial Stadium, as well as allow student participation during football games. In 1924, Block I was moved from its original location to the east side of Memorial Stadium on the 40-yard line, where it remains to this day. In 1926, the Block began performing its trademark "Card Stunts" during games, another tradition that continues to this day during halftime of each and every home football game. Today's Block I holds over 1,200 of Illinois' best football fans and uses over 8,000 cards to create various images and words throughout the season, from "Go Illini!", to Gumby, to welcoming all the Illinois fathers on Dad's Day, and everything in between. Block I is the heartbeat of Memorial Stadium. It creates the energy that gives the Fighting Illini a true home field advantage. With the continuing support of the great students who participate in Block I, this great University of Illinois will continue for years to come.
Athletic Facilities
- Football - Memorial Stadium (68,249 seats)
- Basketball - Assembly Hall (16,618 seats)
- Baseball - Illinois Field (1,500 seats + SRO)
- Volleyball, Wrestling, Gymnastics - Huff Hall (4,500 seats)
- Softball - Eichelberger Field (1,500 seats + SRO)
- Women's Soccer and Outdoor Track & Field - Illinois Soccer and Track Stadium
- Men's and Women's Tennis - Atkins Tennis Center
- Indoor Track and Field - Armory Building
- Cross Country - University of Illinois Arboretum
- Golf - Stone Creek Golf Club and Demirjian Golf Practice Facility
- Swimming - IMPE Pool
Other Athletic Facilities
- Kenney Gym - Gymnastics Training Facility
- Ubben Center - Basketball Training Facility
- Irwin Indoor Practice Facility - Football Practice (also used by other sports)
- U of I Orange and Blue Golf Courses
Historic Athletic Facilities
- Illinois Field (Historic) - Football, Baseball, Track and Field
- Huff Hall - Basketball until 1963
- Kenney Gym - Basketball, Volleyball, Wrestling, Gymnastics
- Ice Arena - Ice Hockey (dropped as a varsity sport in the 1940's)
Football
Staff
Head Football Coach - Ron Zook
Defensive Coordinator - Vince Okruch
Offensive Coordinator - Mike Locksley
Projected Starters
Offense
QB: Juice Williams
RB: Pierre Thomas
FB: Russ Weil
WR: Kyle Hudson
WR: Jody Ellis
WR: Derrick McPhearson or Dajuan Warren
LT: Akim Millington
LG: Martin O'Donnell
C: Ryan McDonald
RG: Matt Maddox
RT: Charles Myles
K: Jason Reda
Defense
DE: Xavier Fulton
DT: Chris Norwell
DT: Josh Norris
DE: Derek Walker
LB: Antonio Steele
LB: J Leman
LB: Brit Miller
CB: Alan Ball
CB: Vontae Davis
FS: Justin Sanders
SS: Justin Harrison
P: Kyle Yelton
History
- Bowl Appearances - 14
- Bowl Record - 6-8
- BCS Appearances - 1 (2002 Sugar Bowl)
- National Championships - 4 (1914, 1919, 1923, 1927)
- Big Ten Championships - 15
- Famous Alumni - Red Grange, George Halas, Jim Grabowski, Dike Eddleman, Ed O'bradovich, Dick Butkus, J.C. Caroline, Ray Nitschke, Scott Studwell, Henry Jones, Tony Eason, Jeff George, Jack Trudeau, David Williams, Brad Hopkins, Dana Howard, Kevin Hardy, Simeon Rice, John Holocek, Howard Griffith, Jameel Cook, Ken Dilger, Dave Diehl, Neil Rackers, Brandon Lloyd, Eugene Wilson
Men's Basketball
Staff
Head Basketball Coach - Bruce Weber
Projected Starters
G: Chester Frazier or Trent Meacham
G: Rich McBride
G: Jamar Smith
F: Brian Randle
C: Shaun Pruitt
Key Bench Players:
PG: Frazier or Meacham, Chris Hicks
SG: Calvin Brock
PF/C: Marcus Arnold, CJ Jackson, Richard Semrau, Brian Carlwell
SF: Warren Carter
History
Main page - Illinois Men's Basketball History
- Final Four Appearances - 5 (1949, 1951, 1952, 1989, 2005)
- National Championships - 0 (Unofficially 1915 National Champion)
- Big Ten Championships - 17
- Famous Alumni - Kendall Gill, Nick Anderson, Brian Cook, Deron Williams, Luther Head, Dee Brown, James Augustine, Roger Powell Jr., Marcus Liberty, Kenny Battle, John "Red" Kerr, Derek Harper, Bruce Douglas, Eddie Johnson,
Baseball
Staff
Head Baseball Coach - Dan Hartleb
Pitching Coach - Ken Westray
History
- College World Series Appearances - 0
- National Championships - 0
- Famous Alumni - Lou Boudreau, Darrin Fletcher, Scott Spiezio, Larry Sutton, Chris Robinson
External Links
Links
| Big Ten Conference Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Michigan • Michigan State • Minnesota • Northwestern • Ohio State•Penn State • Purdue • Wisconsin | 
| |
