Illinois’ Football Home Now ‘Gies Memorial Stadium’ After 0M donation

Illinois’ Football Home Now ‘Gies Memorial Stadium’ After $100M donation

Illinois’ football stadium will be known as Gies Memorial Stadium after alumnus and philanthropist Larry Gies made a $100 million donation to the school’s athletic department. The school announced Tuesday the gift is the largest in the athletic program’s history. Gies’ name is also on the university’s College of Business. Gies is the founder and…

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Heisman Trophy Rankings: USF QB Byrum Brown Headlines Robert Griffin III’s List

Heisman Trophy Rankings: USF QB Byrum Brown Headlines Robert Griffin III’s List

If you thought the Heisman Trophy race was a popularity contest among quarterbacks from blue-blood programs, Robert Griffin III just turned that narrative upside down. The former Heisman winner and current FOX Sports college football analyst recently released his list of Heisman front-runners following Week 2 of the season, and the list is filled with…

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Are the 49ers in trouble after key injuries to Brock Purdy & George Kittle? | First Things First

Are the 49ers in trouble after key injuries to Brock Purdy & George Kittle? | First Things First

Video Details Nick Wright breaks down the San Francisco 49ers’ injury concerns following Week 1. With Brock Purdy uncertain for Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints and George Kittle expected to miss a few weeks, Nick explains why these injuries could put San Francisco in trouble early this season. 10 HOURS AGO・first things first・2:42…

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