Ben

Excited to start my 1st season covering #Illinois for @TheDailyIllini! Follow along for stories, updates and live tweets.

After a crushing loss on Friday, #Illinois took control of the series with a dominant 16-5 win. Sunday’s win was just as dominant, this time from the pitching staff as they combined for the 2nd shutout of the season. Recap on @DI_Sports dailyillini.com/sports-stories…

Shoutout to DI reporters @sahil_mittal24 and @evy_york2 who have been in Greenville and Houston on this run.

The Daily Illini provided great experience and opportunities for us to learn the craft. Also, provided one great bar crawl.

Breaking news.

@BrendanGallian @SoxOn35th That’s my food reviewer 🙏🙏

Trying the new #WhiteSox stadium food for @SoxOn35th First off, chicken and waffles. These will be available at the Stadium Club Bar this season

A very close series between Minnesota and Illinois comes down to the wire. My recap for @DI_Sports: dailyillini.com/sports-stories…

#Illinois lost its series against USC, starting Big Ten play 0-3. It fell to the bottom of the conference with the losses. The Illini have a chance to make up some ground this weekend against Minnesota. My preview on @DI_Sports dailyillini.com/sports-stories…

32 reps on bench for Josh Kruetz. Would be tied for 2nd amount OL at the NFL Combine.

Gesky just hit 30 reps on the bench press. Would be 4th at the combine

#Illinois OL Josh Gesky just had a 33” vertical. That would rank 6th among OL at the NFL Combine.

34” vertical for Hank Beatty

Miles Scott vertical 37.5

36.5” vertical for #Illinois LB Kenenna Odeluga

Round two for Beatty

#Illini DB Miles Scott’s 40-yard dash

#Illini TE Tanner Arkin’s 40-yard dash

#Illini WR Hank Beatty’s 40-yard dash

#Illinois Pro Day starting 🔜

Farewell Kevin Byard 🐐

“(He) has that dog in him.” New #Illinois QB Katin Houser has quickly established himself with his new team. He’s showing off his arm talent, but he’s also rapidly proving to be a strong leader. My story on Houser for @DI_Sports dailyillini.com/sports-stories…