Eddie McGee

Illini well-stocked at QB after signing day

In a recruiting class experts don’t label as successful, Illinois can be happy with at least one position — quarterback.

2/4/2010 - 12:32 AM    Post your comment
Loss to Northwestern ends Illini's bowl dreams

The Illinois football team won’t have to plan around anything in particular over the holiday season.

11/16/2009 - 1:13 AM    2 comments
Despite early woes, freshman stays on target in 2nd half

Jacob Charest was expected to take the reins from an injured Juice Williams after putting up 185 yards on 10-of-19 passing and one touchdown to lead the Illini to victory against Minnesota.

11/15/2009 - 10:01 PM    Post your comment
Illini falter again despite QB change

The boo birds were out by the late minutes of the second quarter on Saturday, growing to full force by the time the Illinois football team trotted off the field at halftime.

10/11/2009 - 10:33 PM    4 comments
column: Disappointing start leads to harsh QB decision

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote in this very paper that if the Illini failed to perform in their first three Big Ten games a quarterback controversy might emerge in Champaign.

10/9/2009 - 3:00 AM    1 comment
McGee to start at QB against Spartans

Illinois football head coach Ron Zook announced Monday morning that Eddie McGee will replace senior Juice Williams at quarterback in the starting lineup this weekend.

10/5/2009 - 7:45 AM    4 comments
Northwestern loss marks end to disappointing season for Illini football

For head coach Ron Zook and the 2009 Illinois football team, the Sept. 5 season opener against the Missouri Tigers can't come soon enough.

5/12/2009 - 12:00 AM    Post your comment
Illini football gets ready for upcoming season

Head coach Ron Zook took some time during halftime of Saturday's spring game to hand out team awards for the spring season. Award recipients included defensive back Tavon Wilson and offensive lineman Jon Asamoah for best effort.

4/28/2009 - 12:00 AM    Post your comment
Juice Williams leads Blue team to shutout of Orange team in spring game

More than 10,000 fans came out on Saturday afternoon to watch quarterback Juice Williams throw for 150 yards on 13-for-26 passing in the annual spring game, leading the Blue team over the Orange team, 20-0.

4/27/2009 - 12:00 AM    Post your comment
A position by position look at Fighting Illini football

Saturday's spring games marks the end of the spring season for the Illinois football team. Here is a position-by-position breakdown of where the team stands heading into the summer.

4/24/2009 - 12:00 AM    Post your comment
From quarterback to receiver, McGee talks Illinois football

In Saturday's win over Iowa, Illini backup quarterback Eddie McGee made his debut at wide receiver. McGee finished with two receptions for 14 yards against the Hawkeyes. The Daily Illini sat down with McGee after Tuesday's practice to discuss the position change and his thoughts on the upcoming game against Western Michigan.

11/7/2008 - 12:00 AM    Post your comment
McGee avoids charges after Sunday arrest

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Backup Illinois quarterback Eddie McGee has agreed to enter an adult diversion program that will allow him to avoid criminal charges after his weekend arrest.

Champaign County State's Attorney Julia Rietz says a panel of volunteers will set the conditions.

10/16/2008 - 11:00 PM    Post your comment
Zook talks to media about McGee arrest

On the eve of Eddie McGee's Thursday court date, Illinois head coach Ron Zook addressed the media for the first time since the quarterback was arrested on allegations of aggravated battery last weekend.

McGee took snaps for the second straight day since news of the arrest was made public.

10/15/2008 - 11:00 PM    Post your comment
UI quarterback arrested for battery after Homecoming

Daily Illini Staff Report

Illinois quarterback Eddie McGee is scheduled to appear in court Thursday to face allegations of aggravated battery, stemming from an incident at last weekend's African-American Homecoming party.

McGee was arrested shortly after midnight on Sunday morning after he "allegedly grabbed a female and knocked her down" during a skirmish inside the event, according to Jeff Christensen, interim chief of police for the University police department.

10/14/2008 - 11:00 PM    Post your comment
Update: Illini QB McGee arrested, to appear in court on battery charge

The Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has confirmed Illinois backup quarterback Eddie McGee was arrested on charges of aggravated battery last weekend. The arrest stemmed from an incident at Saturday night's African American Homecoming dance, when McGee "allegedly grabbed a female and knocked her down," according to Jeff Christensen, the interim Chief of Police for the University police department.

10/13/2008 - 11:00 PM    Post your comment
Zook's carousel of QBs is dizzying

The Fighting Illini had plenty of problems on Saturday. Penalties gave the Michigan offense too many opportunities and Kyle Hudson's muffed punt return was simply brutal. But those things can't be changed now. It happened, let's move on and focus on Ball State.

10/21/2007 - 11:00 PM    Post your comment
Column: Illini might match Wisconsin's talent

If you asked anyone on campus at the beginning of the year if Illinois football would be 4-1 at this point, tied for first place in the Big Ten and favored - yes, favored, by three points - against the No. 5 team in the country, I doubt there would be too many believers.

10/4/2007 - 11:00 PM    Post your comment
Freshmen make huge impact in upset over Nittany Lions

When Arrelious Benn broke free from four tackles and powered his way into the end zone for a 29-yard touchdown in the second quarter of Illinois 27-20 upset victory over then-No. 21 ranked Penn State, it was exactly what Illinois head coach Ron Zook envisioned when he signed the highly touted receiver last fall.

9/30/2007 - 11:00 PM    Post your comment
Illinois comeback too little, too late

With Illinois' starting quarterback knocked out of the game in the second quarter and trailing 37-13 late in the third quarter, the season opener looked to be a lost cause for the Illini.

But the Illini refused to go quietly against Missouri in St. Louis, scoring 21 straight points to pull within three of the Tigers.

9/3/2007 - 11:00 PM    Post your comment
Football runs first official scrimmage

Kyle Hudson sat alone in the Memorial Stadium locker room Saturday morning, waiting for permission to join a football practice already in session. Hudson, who was scheduled to play in Illinois baseball's double-header against Northwestern, was carefully monitoring his hours of activity to stay within NCAA regulations and participate in both the baseball game and Illinois' first official scrimmage of the spring.

4/8/2007 - 11:00 PM    Post your comment
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