Writing the Pine

Section 203/Weekend Sports Musings Extravaganza!

“Yes. I know I’m awesome. Thank you. Thank you. Where’s my contract extension?” It’s been a while since I posted. There’s been a lot of reflection and more importantly, a lot of (not-so-current) current events to cover since my last post. i.e.  I’m not going to be so lazy anymore. [...]

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ILLINI FAIL

What a shitty performance.  After thinking that we were going to win the national championship or AT LEAST the Big Ten Championship, I am just confused.  I don’t know what to expect for the rest of the season.  I am very, very disappointed.  I’m hoping that when I wake up tomorrow it will be Saturday [...]

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Paulus Gets the Nod

Greg Paulus was named starting quarterback yesterday for the Syracuse Orange.  That’s got to be a slap in the face to former #1 Ryan Nassib and last year’s starter Cam Dantley. The guy could barely pass a basketball the last few years.  I guess we’ll see if he does any better with the pigskin.  At [...]

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The Writing Illini Blog: The Loving Illini

I tend to gravitate towards players that have infinite potential that hasn’t been realized yet.  The beauty of watching a prospect blooming into stardom is awesome, but rooting for player through thick and thin and while watching it happen – that’s one of my favorite things in all of sports. That is perhaps why I was [...]

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The Writing Illini Blog: Sobering Up from the Orange Kool-Aid

I’ve been waiting for a while to get this blog alive and kickin’ so you’ll have to forgive me for predicting a 12-0 finish for the 2009 Fighting Illini.  Realistically speaking, I think we’ll lead the conference in offense at around 35 to 40 points per game while giving up about 20.  Media pundits, college [...]

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The Writing Illini Blog: The Illinitroduction

I’ve decided to start my own blog covering mostly Illinois football and basketball, with the occasional shout-outs to Illini graduates Steve Stricker and D.A. Points for their awesomeness in golf. The focus of this blog will be to bring a fan’s view of the team, a perspective that hasn’t been polluted by the opinion of the [...]

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Hey Ma! I’m Graduatin’!

As June came to an end, we looked back at the month and wondered, what defines it the most?  After straining our mindgrapes thinking about the answer, we finally realized what it was – graduation.  For high school seniors across the country, June signifies a transitional period.  They officially leave their childhood behind and graduate [...]

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