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Illini Chaplain Monsignor Ketcham Earns Smyth Award Friday, 3 February 2012, 2:04 pm

University of Illinois chaplain and director of the St. John’s Catholic Newman Center Monsignor Gregory Ketcham has been named the 2012 winner of the Father John P. Smyth Award.

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Beckman, Staff Sign 19 to National Letters of Intent Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 8:02 pm

University of Illinois head coach Tim Beckman announced his first Fighting Illini recruiting class on Wednesday. Signing Day Headquarters | Recruit Highlights |

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Beckman Introduces Coaching Staff Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 4:55 am

Illinois coach Tim Beckman introduced his coaching staff Tuesday afternoon in the Memorial Stadium Press Box. Watch Press Conference |

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Illinois Football Signing Day Headquarters Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 5:43 pm

Fans can get up-to-the-minute news and links on 2012 Illinois Football Signing Day, Feb. 1, from inside the football offices. Signing Day Blog | Submit a Question for Coach Beckman |

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Illinois Announces Seventh-Annual Signing Day Coverage Friday, 27 January 2012, 4:07 pm

Fans will get an inside look at Illinois’ recruiting headquarters on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Coverage includes a live blog, a chat with Coach Beckman and exclusive videos and photos throughout the day.

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Illini to Host Football Signing Day Event at Assembly Hall Monday, 23 January 2012, 3:32 pm

Illinois football coach Tim Beckman and his staff will host an event open to the public to announce the 2012 Fighting Illini recruiting class at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Assembly Hall.

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Beckman Statement on the Passing of Joe Paterno Sunday, 22 January 2012, 11:25 pm

Illinois coach Tim Beckman’s statement on the passing of former Penn State coach Joe Paterno.

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Beckman Hires Banks to Round Out First Staff Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 3:52 pm

Illinois head coach Tim Beckman announced the hiring of Tim Banks, who spent the past two seasons as co-defensive coordinator at Cincinnati, as defensive coordinator for the Illini on Tuesday.

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Prosch to Transfer to Auburn Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 3:13 pm

Illinois head coach Tim Beckman announced the transfer of sophomore fullback Jay Prosch to Auburn Wednesday.

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Walk-On Tryout Informational Meeting Set for Feb. 6 Tuesday, 17 January 2012, 9:02 pm

University of Illinois students interested in joining the Fighting Illini football team should attend an informational meeting at 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6.

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Beckman Announces Three Assistant Coaches Friday, 13 January 2012, 8:42 pm

University of Illinois head coach Tim Beckman announced the hiring of Steve Clinkscale, Billy Gonzales and Tim Salem as assistant football coaches Friday.

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Mercilus a Unanimous Consensus First-Team All-American Tuesday, 10 January 2012, 10:14 pm

Former Illinois DE Whitney Mercilus earned consensus first-team All-America honors in 2011, becoming the 20th player in Illinois’ storied history to earn that distinction. 2011 Consensus All-Americans |

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Beckman Names Hauser, Hillmann to Support Staff Roles Friday, 6 January 2012, 3:09 pm

Illinois head coach Tim Beckman announced the hiring of John Hauser as director of player personnel and Aaron Hillmann as head football strength and conditioning coach Friday.

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Former Chaplain Monsignor Edward Duncan Passes Away Wednesday, 4 January 2012, 9:49 pm

Longtime University of Illinois chaplain and director of the Newman Foundation Monsignor Edward J. Duncan passed away peacefully in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., on Jan. 3, 2012.

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Tenuta Changes Mind; Will Remain at N.C. State Wednesday, 4 January 2012, 5:21 pm

After being named to the Illinois football staff Tuesday, Jon Tenuta had a change of heart and said Wednesday that he will now remain at North Carolina State for family reasons.

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