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Rashard Mendenhall’s latest rant takes aim at coach Mike Tomlin and Ben Roethlisberger | NFL News

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Rashard Mendenhall’s latest rant takes aim at coach Mike Tomlin and Ben Roethlisberger | NFL News

NEW DELHI: Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall has once again sparked controversy by expressing discontent towards the team’s fans, head coach Mike Tomlin, and former quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.Mendenhall, known for his vocal criticisms of the Steelers and Roethlisberger, took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to voice his opinions on the perceived shortcomings … Read more

Shannon scores 19 to lead Illinois past Western Illinois

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Shannon scores 19 to lead Illinois past Western Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Terrence Shannon, Jr. scored 19 points as Illinois ended its six-game home stand to open the season by routing Western Illinois, 84-52 on Friday night. Illinois has won five of its first six games with only a loss to No. 4 Marquette. Luke Goode’s 3-pointer eight minutes in put the Illini … Read more

Illini football news | news-gazette.com

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Illini football news | news-gazette.com

In Isaiah Williams, Tip Reiman, Isaiah Adams, Caleb Griffin, Johnny Newton, Keith Randolph, Julian Pearl, Bryce Barnes, Tarique Barnes, Casey Washington, Nicario Harper, Denzel Daxon, John Paddock, Solo Turner, Jordyn Slaughter and pals, it is one of the most media-friendly groups I have dealt with in 35 years covering college football at The News-Gazette. Source … Read more