Thursday, July 12, 2007
Summer Days
Yes, we realize things have been a bit quiet here at Illinitalk lately. But then, college sports tend to be a bit quiet during the summer. I've been following the Cubbies, and they have me feeling fairly optimistic heading into the second half of the season.
In recent Illini news, football defensive coordinator Vince Okruch is taking a "temporary leave of absence for personal reasons." As always, Mark Tupper has a realistic perspective. Plus, a few football alums took their shot at the Big Screen. I don't catch many movies, but I do enjoy a good sports flick, and I've always wondered who did the action scenes...
Warren Carter didn't go in the NBA draft, but he did make the summer roster for the Mavs, his hometown team, only to be faced with a bum knee (stress fracture) that will keep him off the court for a while.
Shaun Pruitt wisely pulled out of the NBA draft, but he did get to hang out with LeBron this summer. Hopefully that will build his confidence for his senior year.
In older news, Illini freshman Q-Wat surely doesn't regret leaving California based on his first summer in Champaign. He can learn how to handle the spotlight from his roommate Jeff, and he will have some great college stories to tell, no matter where his basketball career takes him.
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In recent Illini news, football defensive coordinator Vince Okruch is taking a "temporary leave of absence for personal reasons." As always, Mark Tupper has a realistic perspective. Plus, a few football alums took their shot at the Big Screen. I don't catch many movies, but I do enjoy a good sports flick, and I've always wondered who did the action scenes...
Warren Carter didn't go in the NBA draft, but he did make the summer roster for the Mavs, his hometown team, only to be faced with a bum knee (stress fracture) that will keep him off the court for a while.
Shaun Pruitt wisely pulled out of the NBA draft, but he did get to hang out with LeBron this summer. Hopefully that will build his confidence for his senior year.
In older news, Illini freshman Q-Wat surely doesn't regret leaving California based on his first summer in Champaign. He can learn how to handle the spotlight from his roommate Jeff, and he will have some great college stories to tell, no matter where his basketball career takes him.
Labels: Illini basketball, Illini football, Jeff Jordan, Quinton Watkins, Shaun Pruitt, Warren Carter
# posted by Alma Mater : 9:46 PM
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Illini Comeback Kid
Congratulations to Warren Carter, who was named a finalist for the V Foundation Comeback Award, which recognizes college basketball players or teams who have "personal triumph in the face of true adversity - be it in health, life or moral dilemma." It's encouraging to see an Illini turn a negative into a positive.
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Labels: Warren Carter
# posted by Alma Mater : 8:51 PM
Friday, February 16, 2007
Carlwell and Smith
Brian Carlwell will likely be released from the hospital today. There is some thought that he may be done for the season, while Coach Weber said under a best case scenario that he might return in time for the Big Ten Tournament.
Meanwhile, Jamar Smith will not play again this year. That does not bode well for what will likely soon be coming out regarding the investigation into this week's accident.
To add to the Illini's woes, Warren Carter sprained his ankle in practice on Wednesday and did not practice yesterday.
This has just been one of those year's...let's hope the Illini don't have another one like it for a long, long time.
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Meanwhile, Jamar Smith will not play again this year. That does not bode well for what will likely soon be coming out regarding the investigation into this week's accident.
To add to the Illini's woes, Warren Carter sprained his ankle in practice on Wednesday and did not practice yesterday.
This has just been one of those year's...let's hope the Illini don't have another one like it for a long, long time.
Labels: Accident, Brian Carlwell, Jamar Smith, Warren Carter
# posted by Good Hope Orange : 3:21 PM
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Building Character
Warren Carter has emerged as a leader on the court this season, and he had a great game tonight against Northwestern. But my respect for him reached a whole new level after reading this. I'm always encouraged by those who refuse to let circumstances dictate their lives.
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Labels: Warren Carter
# posted by Alma Mater : 9:38 PM
