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Sports activities editor Matt Daniels with a have a look at what's occurring within the space:
Illinois males's basketball coach Brad Underwood talks with Urbana's Ed Walsh, left, and Rantoul's Don Weitekamp whereas showing on WDWS' “Monday Evening SportsTalk” at Esquire in downtown Champaign in March 2023.
Three the explanation why we love sports activities at the moment
➜ 1. Illinois males's basketball coach Brad Underwood has grow to be a frequent visitor on Esquire's “Monday Evening SportsTalk” through the years. Will probably be there once more on Monday on the WDWS 1400-AM and 93.9-FM radio present from 5-6 p.m.
➜ 2. Should you're watching Saturday's CBS broadcast of the Illinois-Michigan soccer recreation, it’s best to hear a well-known voice.
➜ Three. Brian Barnhart, the longtime Voice of the Illini, was requested by CBS to recreate three of Purple Grange's touchdowns from his memorable 1924 efficiency in opposition to Michigan in a method from a 1920s broadcast.. It ought to start the CBS broadcast earlier than the two:30 p.m. recreation, which honors the 100th anniversary of the devoted recreation at Memorial Stadium.
After Illinois performed Kansas on Sept. 7 in entrance of a sold-out crowd at Memorial Stadium, a second sellout of the season was introduced Wednesday night time when the Illini host Michigan on Oct. 19.
Quantity recreation: 77
have bought out Memorial Stadium in its historical past, with Saturday's recreation in opposition to Michigan being the newest. Of the 77 (maybe coincidence, since 77 was Purple Grange's quantity with the Illini) which have occurred for the reason that venue opened on the finish of the 1923 season, 16 have come when Michigan is the visiting opponent in Champaign.
Illinois exterior hitter/reverse Averie Hernandez and the Illini are driving a four-game profitable streak heading into Sunday's house date with Maryland at Huff Corridor.
Crowd management
Three occasions I’m taking note of
➜ 1. Michigan at Illinois soccer. When these two groups will meet once more in Champaign is unclear, however it received't be till a minimum of 2029. All of the extra motive to cherish Saturday's 2:30 p.m. kickoff on a historic day on the Memorial Stadium.
➜ 2. Maryland at Illinois Volleyball. The Illini (12-5, Four-Three Large Ten) will look to increase their profitable streak to 5 when the Terrapins (10-7, 1-5) go to for a 1 p.m. opener Sunday at Huff Corridor. A particular bonus: Two-time Olympic medalist and former Illini Jordyn Poulter will likely be there.
➜ Three. Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Mets. Former Parkland standout Kevin Kiermaier it's on the dodgers. Can he attain his second World Sequence this weekend?
Ladies basketball coach St. Joseph-Ogden Drew Arteaga
Coach's Nook
Three questions with women basketball coach St. Joseph-Ogden Drew Arteaga, who led SJ-O to 3 regional titles in his first three seasons:
➜ 1. My favourite sports activities group is… Illinois basketball. I actually get pleasure from watching the groups of Brad Underwood and Shauna Inexperienced compete.
➜ 2. Three coaches I wish to have dinner with are… Mike Krzyzewski to listen to about his army coaching expertise, Dan Hurley to study his offensive ideas as a result of I believed they had been phenomenal final yr, and Phil Jackson to listen to concerning the Bulls' championship runs and what that have was like as a coach.
➜ Three. My greatest annoyance is… personally, listening to folks chew their meals. Throughout observe, I missed layups.