Former Illini Robinson interviewed by Chicago Trib

Chris Robinson who was a catcher for the University of Illinois and played for Team Canada in this year’s Olympics, did a Q&A for the Chicago Tribune. I was a bit puzzled by the Trib’s last question though. Q: Cubs vs. Tigers, World Series. Who do you root for? Umm, considering that Robbie is currently [...]

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USA beats the Canucks

Team USA came from a 4-0 deficit to beat Canada Saturday.  With the score 4-3 in the bottom of 7th, Terry Tiffee was the hero of the game with two doubles and two key rbis. Box Score A tough luck loss for former Illini catcher Chris Robinson who is playing for Team Canada.  He was [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on August 16th, 2008 | Leave a Comment! »

Cuba enjoys success at expense of US, Canada

Three days into Olympic baseball and powerhouse Cuba has already shown they are a force to be reckoned with.  They are undefeated through three games having beaten US, Canada and Japan. The US took gold in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney but it will take a Cinderella story for that to happen this time.  At [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on August 15th, 2008 | Leave a Comment! »

Feature article on former Illini turned Olympian

Steve Vedder from The Grand Rapids Press has a nice feature on former University of Illinois catcher Chris Robinson who is representing his home country by playing for Team Canada. Team Canada plays their first game of the Olympics on August 13 when they face China. 2008 Olympic Baseball schedule Share Tags: chris robinson, olympics [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on August 11th, 2008 | Leave a Comment! »

Olympic Baseball starts Aug 13

I watched a bit of the Olympics today.  I admit I’m a fan when they come around.  Unfortunately, this will be the last time baseball and softball will be featured during the summer games.  I don’t agree with the decision especially since there are other “sports” that the Olympics are phasing in.  Whatever. That said, [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on August 9th, 2008 | Leave a Comment! »

Robinson named to Canadian Olympic team

Congrats to Chris Robinson who made the Canadian Olympic Baseball team!  Robinson, who is a University of Illinois alum, was taking a respite from his time in the Cubs farm system so he could help his fellow teammates on the Canadian team qualify for the Beijing games.  For his efforts, Robbie was named to the [...]

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