http://www.illinihq.com/news/ Latest Illini sports stories for IlliniHQ.com en-us Copyright 2009, The News-Gazette, Inc. http://www.illinihq.com/news/rss Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:29:39 PST <p>Bob Asmussen is back in the pressbox at TCF Bank Stadium after the Illini's 35-32 win against Minnesota. He'll take your questions at 4 p.m., but submit them now.</p> <p>Also, go ahead and grade the Illini. I'll give them a B-plus for their first road win of the season.</p> http://www.illinihq.com/news/2009/11/07/ask_bob_-_and_give_us_a_grade/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:00:00 CST <p>MINNEAPOLIS -- A bowl bid is still an option. Not likely. But an option.</p> <p>Illinois kept its slim postseason hopes alive Saturday, edging Minnesota 35-32 on a sunny day at TCF Bank Stadium. The Illini, who played most of the game without starting quarterback Juice Williams, dominated the first three quarters and held on for the win.</p> http://www.illinihq.com/news/2009/11/07/live_from_minneapolis_illinois_35_minnesota_32/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:00:00 CST <p>MINNEAPOLIS – One more loss and the bowl bid goes away. Then what for the Illinois football team?</p> <p>Moping doesn't do you much good. Getting angry at everyone won't help either. So, they look for a model. And follow it. Like Mack Brown.</p> http://www.illinihq.com/news/2009/11/07/its_game_day_illinois_still_has_plenty_to_play_for/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:00:00 CST