Illinois Baseball Report

Every man is like the company he is wont to keep. Euripides (484-406 B.C.) It’s a relevant quote considering the announcement three days ago of the 2012 Illini Baseball schedule.  This is big news.  Not just because the new schedule has come out so early.  But also because of the stiff competition we’ll be facing [...]

Filed under: Announcements on November 19th, 2011 | 1 Comment »

The schedule for the 2012 Big East/Big Ten Challenge has been released.  You can find it at http://www.bigtenbigeastbaseballchallenge.com/ Relevant to our interests, here are the Illinois games: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 1:00pm Notre Dame at Illinois (Walter Fuller Complex – Field #1, St. Petersburg, FL) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012 4:00pm Louisville at Illinois (Al Lang [...]

Filed under: Announcements on October 4th, 2011 | Leave a Comment! »

On top of the news that Drew Dickinson has officially joined the Illini coaching staff, another former University of Illinois pitcher will be taking his place as volunteer assistant coach.  Last week, it was announced that Jason Anderson will take on the position on the heels of the news that he retired from professional baseball [...]

Filed under: Announcements on August 17th, 2011 | Leave a Comment! »

It was announced today that Drew Dickinson was named University of Illinois baseball pitching coach. Dickinson’s impressive credentials do him justice.  While playing for the Illini, he earned two All-American awards and was conference Pitcher of the Year.  After a seven year pro career (reaching as high as AA ball), he was volunteer assistant coach [...]

Filed under: Announcements on August 3rd, 2011 | Leave a Comment! »

In Big Ten land, today belongs to the Nebraska Cornhuskers.  July 1 is their first official day of membership in our conference. Conference commissioner James Delany welcome message appeared in today’s Omaha World-Herald easing the team and school into the new era. Delany begins by focusing on the academic side of things: “Nebraska’s strong academic [...]

Filed under: Announcements on July 1st, 2011 | Leave a Comment! »

After six years as the University of Illinois pitching coach, Ken Westray has been given his walking papers by Coach Hartleb. From the News-Gazette: “I have decided to go in a different direction with our pitching coach position,” he wrote. “I want to thank Ken Westray for his work and contributions over the past six [...]

Filed under: Announcements on June 18th, 2011 | 1 Comment »

Dang, it looks like no baseball tonight.  After raining most of the day here in Champaign-Urbana, the sun actually came out for about 20 minutes around 4:00pm.  It did resort to cloudiness but I half wondered if they would go ahead with the game.  Looking at the forecast (it’s calling for more thunderstorms around 7pm), [...]

Filed under: Announcements on April 22nd, 2011 | Leave a Comment! »

Yes, canceled not postponed. There just isn’t are enough dates to accommodate both teams.  I wasn’t too surprised to hear this.  It’s been rainy here in Champaign-Urbana all day.  It wasn’t until 5:00 when the sun poked out. The good news (knock on wood) is that Wednesday looks nice and sunny for our home game [...]

Filed under: Announcements on April 19th, 2011 | Leave a Comment! »

Weather continues to be an issue with the Illinois baseball schedule.  The Battle at Busch game tonight against Missouri has been postponed with no makeup scheduled yet. Also, the time of Wednesday’s game against the Illinois State Redbirds has been moved up to 3:05pm to take advantage of the warmer afternoon weather. Share Tags: battle [...]

Filed under: Announcements on March 29th, 2011 | Leave a Comment! »

Willie Argo approaching the plate Battle at Busch in 2010 The UI Athletic Department has announced that tickets for the second annual Battle at the Busch have gone on sale.  Illinois will take on Missouri Tigers and play at the home of the Cardinals on March 29th.  Gametime is 6:30pm. Tickets are $10.  Most likely, [...]

Filed under: Announcements on March 5th, 2011 | Leave a Comment! »