Things are looking a bit grim in Champaign for Ron Zook’s squad. The Illini have hit an all time low with a paltry 1-5 record and 0-4 in conference play. Zook is doing all he can to bring about some change to the team and spark a little fire. He has already benched QB Juice Williams for back-up Eddie McGee, but this move failed miserably as of late as evidenced in Illinois’ loss to Indiana 27-14 this past Saturday....
Penn State’s star LB Sean Lee is still doubtful for this Saturday’s match-up against Illinois. He is currently rehabbing his injured knee from the Temple game. Even if he gets back to 100% by Saturday, he will not be in game shape because of the long layoff. However, if Lee plays or not, it shouldn’t be too much of a concern as PSU’s defense is playing great ball considering its youth and on-going injury problems. What should concern the Nittany Lions is their...
It seems as if Army and the Yankees are starting a new trend. ESPN reports that talks are underway between Northwestern and Illinois that would move their yearly game to Chicago’s Wrigley Field as early as next season. Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald and Illinois’s Ron Zook are both optimistic and excited about the possibility of the change of venue. Zook commented, “As you can tell, I would be very, very excited about having that opportunity,” Zook said. “And once again, it’s...
Another Big 10 coach signs an extention. As reported early in the week, the extension was anticiated and today, it finally came to fruition. Illinios and Zook agree to a one year extension coming off of his subpar 5-7 mark last season. The contract extension runs through the 2013 season. However, the agreement does not include a raise in Zook’s annual $1.505 million salary. Zook a was quoted as saying, “I am very excited that the Board and Chancellor...
Illinois is contemplating on whether or not to extend Ron Zook’s contract for an additional year (Zook has a 19-30 record at Illinois). This would leave Zook at the healm through 2014. The president of the University, Joseph White, has recommended the approval of the extension. The board of trustees, who meet next Thursday, will likely follow White’s recommendation and approve the extension. If approved, this will be Zook’s second extension. Not bad for a coach who makes $1,505,000.00...
Monday, July 20th kicks off the start of this year’s Elite 11 Quarterback camp which will be held at Soka University in Aliso Viejo, CA. Rostersfor the camp were announced this Monday. Out of over 1,000 candidates, 12 were invited after a thorough vetting process in which they impressed representatives from regional Nike and EA Sports camps. This year Daryll Clark (Penn State), Cody Hawkins (Colorado), Colt McCoy (Texas), Juice Williams (Illinois), and Zac Robinson (Oklahoma State) will serve...
