http://www.illinihq.com/news/misc Latest Illini sports stories for IlliniHQ.com en-us Copyright 2009, The News-Gazette, Inc. http://www.illinihq.com/news/rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:34:47 PST <p>CHAMPAIGN — Illinois junior Scott Langley will become the first Illini golfer to compete in the Western Refining All-American Golf Classic. The tournament, which includes 32 All-Americans from the 2008-09 season, begins Sunday at the El Paso (Texas) Country Club. The event began in 1974, and past champions include Tiger Woods, Davis Love III and David Duval.</p> http://www.illinihq.com/news/misc/2009/11/19/langley_in_all-american_classic/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:00 CST <p>URBANA — Two members of the U.S. Junior National Team recently signed national letters of intent with the Illinois men’s gymnastics program.<br /> C.J. Maestas of Corrales, N.M., and Cameron Rogers of Mint Hill, N.C., will join coach Justin Spring’s team next season.</p> http://www.illinihq.com/news/misc/2009/11/17/spring_adds_elite_gymnasts/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:00:00 CST <p>But I've learned that the best way to be noticed is to do it through your actions. Talk is cheap and looks only go so deep. The way to live a life worthwhile is to define yourself, your goals, and your fears and live your life upholding and overcoming all those things.</p> http://www.illinihq.com/news/misc/2009/11/15/katherine_reutter_diary_5/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:00:00 CST <p>Stan Wallace</p> <p>Sunday marks the 78th anniversary of the birth of former Illinois and professional football star Stan Wallace. A native of Hillsboro, Wallace played defensive back and fullback for the Illini under coach Ray Eliot. Two of the three Illinois teams on which Wallace played from 1951 to '53 were successful.</p> http://www.illinihq.com/news/misc/2009/11/15/illini_legends_lists_lore_stan_wallace/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:00:00 CST <p>Staff writer Jeff Huth's review and preview of all things Illini:</p> http://www.illinihq.com/news/misc/2009/11/11/illini_insider_wrestlers_open_at_mizzou/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:00:00 CST <p>On Wednesday, Illinois received letters of intent from a number of student-athletes:</p> http://www.illinihq.com/news/misc/2009/11/11/illinois_signing_day_baseball_adds_six/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:00:00 CST <p>Staff writer Jeff Huth's weekly review and preview of all things Illini:</p> http://www.illinihq.com/news/misc/2009/11/04/illini_insider_volleyball_team_looks_to_continue_streak/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:00:00 CST <p>CHAMPAIGN — First-year Illinois wrestling coach Jim Heffernan announced on Tuesday the promotion of assistant coach Carl Perry to associate head coach.<br /> Perry, who is in his eighth year on the staff, has helped coach 19 All-Americans and six NCAA finalists.</p> http://www.illinihq.com/news/misc/2009/11/03/perry_rewarded_with_promotion/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:00:00 CST <p>BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Laura DeBruler had 20 kills and 10 digs, leading No. 6 Illinois to a 25-18, 25-17, 13-25, 26-28, 15-11 Big Ten volleyball victory against Indiana on Friday night.</p> <p>The Illini (17-3 overall, 9-2 Big Ten) received 50 assists and 15 digs from Hillary Haen. Kylie McCulley chipped in with 16 kills and 10 digs, and teammate Ashley Edinger had 16 digs. Michelle Bartsch recorded 12 kills.</p> http://www.illinihq.com/news/misc/2009/10/30/ui_volleyball_team_outlasts_indiana/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:00:00 CST <p>Staff writer Jeff Huth's review and preview of all things Illini:</p> http://www.illinihq.com/news/misc/2009/10/28/jeff_huths_illini_insider/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:00:00 CST