Ron Zook’s Illini will open the next two football seasons against Missouri in St. Louis.” After that, there will be a hiatus,” UI athletic director Ron Guenther said. The series, like the basketball Border War, is good for the cash register. But it has been a disaster on the scoreboard (4-0 favoring Mizzou) and a hindrance to the desire to schedule seven UI home games.” Both Missouri and Illinois have agreed to call off the St. Louis series,” Guenther said. “Eventually, we might resume it on a home-and-home basis, or perhaps return to St. Louis, but we have been leaning toward games on campus at some point in the future. (IlliniHQ.com | Loren Tate)

We all know about Juice Williams, but how about Troy “Bucket of Hair” Pollard…

Noticeably missing are Daniel “I should have averaged more than 3.6 yards a carry against Minnesota” Dufrene, Michael Hoomanawanui “All Over Your Face” and the spirit of Illini Football the Pussy Parade.