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Bret Bielema Dismisses AP Top 25 Snub: ‘Guy that Locally Votes For Us, Voted Us 24’

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Bret Bielema Dismisses AP Top 25 Snub:  ‘Guy that Locally Votes For Us, Voted Us 24’


Coach Bret Bielema couldn’t care less about Illinois missing out out on an AP Top 25 ranking despite knocking off previously unbeaten Kansas last Saturday night in Champaign.

The Illini were last ranked in 2022 during the first edition of the 2022 College Football Playoff rankings, coming in at No. 16. Despite having a top five defense, Illinois failed to reach its first Big Ten Championship game in school history and finished the season 8-5. This mark was followed by a 5-7 finish last season, missing out on back-to-back winning seasons by a single game.

While the Illini are still seeking postseason consistency, Bielema said Monday his team is unfazed by being left out of the rankings. He pointed out long-time News-Gazette writer Bob Asmussen as one of the few journalists who had given the Illini their due diligence for a 2-0 start, the first under Bielema.

“The one thing I pointed out was the guy that locally votes for us voted us 24,” Bielema said. “Most people that are around the program vote their home team up really high.” 

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Bielema added his players have took notice of the national recognition, which does not let them hinder that away from their goals.

“Our players, I think from the outside world, take respect in it,” Bielema said. “I think we’d be oblivious to the fan base to think it doesn’t matter.” 

Illinois completes its three-game home stand Saturday against Central Michigan to commemorate Homecoming, followed by its Big Ten schedule, starting with Nebraska in Lincoln on Sept. 20 through the end of November at Wrigley Field against in-state rival Northwestern.

Zain Bando is a contributor to Illinois Fighting Illini On SI. He can be reached at zainbando99@gmail.com or follow him on X @zainbando99

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Sangamon County, Illinois State’s Attorney fights pretrial release for Sean Grayson

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Sangamon County, Illinois State’s Attorney fights pretrial release for Sean Grayson – CBS Chicago

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Grayson is charged with murder in the shooting that killed Sonya Massey this past summer.

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LIVE BLOG: Kentucky WBB vs. Illinois

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After the game against Arizona State, Kentucky now will wrap up their time in the Music City Classic against No. 19 Illinois. (8 p.m. ET). KSR’s new and improved LIVE BLOG will bring you all the real-time updates you need to keep up with the Cats.

The Fighting Illini are arguably the best team that Kentucky has faced up until this point, so it’ll be interesting to see if the Cats can leave Nashville with a winning taste in their mouths prior to facing No. 16 North Carolina in Chapel Hill.

The game will stream on BallerTV, so if you’re unable to watch, we’ve got you covered. Refresh the feed below for updates and our takes on the game. You can also join the conversation on the KSBoard Game Thread.

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End 1Q: 18-14 Illinois

11/27/2024 07:17:14 PM

Kentucky is shooting just 35% from the field and 22% from three-point range thus far.

6:05 1Q: 10-5 Kentucky

11/27/2024 07:05:55 PM

Not a bad start for the Cats.

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Illinois has the longest winning streak in the country

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Per the BallerTV broadcast, the Fighting Illini have the longest winning streak in the country with 11 consecutive wins.

Kentucky’s starting lineup

11/27/2024 06:40:15 PM

– Georgia Amoore
– Dazia Lawrence
– Amelia Hassett
– Teonni Key
– Clara Strack





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Dog In The Leaves, 'Marty' The Deer And A Frosty Morning: IL In Photos

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Dog In The Leaves, 'Marty' The Deer And A Frosty Morning: IL In Photos


ILLINOIS — Take a look through this set of images from across Illinois. We’re seeing many great opportunities for readers to get some memorable photographs throughout the state this fall.

To have your photo potentially featured on Patch, send it to Eric DeGrechie at eric.degrechie@patch.com. We just ask that you make sure the photo you send is one you have taken personally, and allow Patch to use on all platforms. Include your name for credit and a brief description of the photo, including where it was taken. Also, please remove any watermarks. Thank you!

Marge Fox, of Lemont, got this fascinating photo of the clouds and sun off the highway.

Kiersten Wheeler, of Hinsdale, tells us “Marty,” seen here, is one of the regulars at her home and was born there in the spring of 2023.

Kimberley Schumacher grabbed her camera and photographed “a frosty morning glow awakens the days to new possibilities” in Bull Valley.


Katarzyna Jagiello photographed her beautiful cat, Popiolek, who she says “loves the sun,” looking outside.

Ramona McClusky, of Joliet, sent in this photo of a squirrel eating pumpkins.

Lynn Wesley, of Tinley Park, got this great shot of a female house finch during the first snow of the season.

Sean Wolf Harper submitted this photo he took of his dogs, Samson and Daisy Mae, hanging out as the sun sets.



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