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Illinois DB Matthew Bailey Brings A Calm, Cool, And Collected Presence
Illinois defensive back Matthew Bailey always remains calm in pressure situations.
According to Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry, Bailey is one of the players on the team guys can go to if things get chaotic.
“Everybody has that one person that they can call when things get hectic,” Henry said. “For some people, it’s their mom. For some folks, it’s their dad. Maybe it’s your sister, your wife, your girlfriend. For me, Matt Bailey is all of that. He just has a calming presence about him.”
Bailey is entering the new season fresh and healthy. Last year he sat out 11 of 12 games due to a multitude of injuries.
First, he sustained an ankle injury prior to the season starting. Then he endured a shoulder injury against Penn State which sidelined him.
Now he is expected to hit the field in the season opener Thursday against Eastern Illinois University. After all he’s been through, he is maintaining a positive outlook.
Henry says Bailey doesn’t arise any real concerns when he takes the field because he always can be counted on to contribute.
“There’s a sense of security on the field when he’s out there,” Henry said. “I just think really good players I’ve been around, when you’ve got a cat like that out on the field, it obviously helps your defense.”
Zachary Draves is a contributor to Illinois Fighting Illini On SI. He can be reached at zdraves1013@gmail.com and on Instagram @zdraves0633.
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LIVE BLOG: Kentucky WBB vs. Illinois
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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Kentucky is shooting just 35% from the field and 22% from three-point range thus far.
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Not a bad start for the Cats. 11/27/2024 06:57:51 PM
Per the BallerTV broadcast, the Fighting Illini have the longest winning streak in the country with 11 consecutive wins.
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– Georgia AmooreEnd 1Q: 18-14 Illinois
6:05 1Q: 10-5 Kentucky
Illinois has the longest winning streak in the country
Kentucky’s starting lineup
– 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
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.
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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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