It has to be tough to get a player from the state of Florida to come join the Illinois Fighting Illini, but that's exactly what Bret Bielema and ... he wanted me to get up there as soon as possible.

I love the coaches I do it with, love the teammates I do it with, love the leadership from Coach [Bret Bielema], the communication. I feel like this will really prepare me for the next level.” ...

As for the time being, though, it's likely back to business as usual for Bielema and Co. as it attempts to build off last year's historic run. Zain Bando is a freelance writer for The Sporting News.

Loren Tate Illini Lines Bret Bielema knows his football ... aspect — the fan perspective — that Bielema is actively bucking. Why? Give me a reason why a 10-3 team, with so many returnees ...

I love the coaches I do it with, love the teammates I do it with, love the leadership from Coach [Bret Bielema], the communication. I feel like this will really prepare me for the next level.” ...

CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema said ... "The great thing for me as a head coach is he is walking out of here with a degree and accomplished a lot of great things," Bielema said. Bob Asmussen is ...

I asked Illinois coach Bret Bielema ... the time," Bielema said. "Basketball is always going to be a couple years ahead of where we are. Brad is so awesome about sharing with me things he ...

There's an old adage that a tight end is a quarterback’s best friend. Illinois coach Bret Bielema and the rest of his staff must be believes, because they hosted not one but two tight ends on ...

CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema knows well enough about college ... The great thing with me as a head coach is he's walking out of here with a degree and accomplished a lot of really good things.