Walking through illini time dabetts2 university of. Jan 26, 2018 five takeaways from illini coach lovie smiths introductions of new assistants rod smith and cory patterson. Find robert longmans phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading people search directory for contact information and public records. My first counseling case, bowman says with a chuckle. From an interview standpoint, ive done all the teammates and got almost all the coaching staff done and im just putting the final touches on that. New for 2018 historical fantasy novel the counterfeiters son isbn 9780989178167 352 pages. He started his playing career in 1990 from the university of illinois where he scored 909 points and assisted 495 times. Tales and trails of illinois is well written and the vignettes are interesting and varied in content. The illinois mens track and field team brought the hyvee cup back home for the thirdstraight year, finishing first at this weeks drake relays. Bardo was named big ten defensive player of the year in 1989.
Bardo was born in henderson, kentucky, united states. Twentyfive years later college basketball coaches and fans all over the world still marvel at their unique brand of basketball. Bardo s 10year professional playing experience coupled with leading the flyin illini to the final four gives him a unique perspective when calling the game. Mike with big ten network basketball analyst and former flyin illini star stephen bardo. Stephen bardo s book on the 89 illini comes out friday. Flyin illni reunion steve bardo book release party. Foxbtn analyst stephen bardo on kofi cockburns nba. Champaign there was a night in december when stephen bardo, like some of the rest of us, didnt know what to think about illini basketball. During his standout career at the university of illinois, 65 bardo scored 909 points and compiled 495 assists. We have the perfect combination of tshirts products that are tailored to meet your needs through our standard shopping practice. Larry, marcus, ervin, pj and kendall and travis smith. May 30, 2015 one prominent illinois athletics alumnus isnt too happy with his alma mater right now. Since he was hired to coach football at illinois in march, lovie smith has had a full calendar. Its a trait that adds entertainment to his insights as a college basketball commentator for the big ten network.
Bardo, who works as an analyst for fox sports, big ten network and does several radio and television spots for chicagoarea stations, has backed off that lottery pick proclamation for the illini. Western kentucky coach mike sanford is a big fan of lovie smith, left, even asking smith to pose for a picture with his son at the airport in 2015. The untold story of one of college basketball s elite teams. In his postplaying days, he continues to build a reputation as a solid commentator for college basketball telecasts, having worked several years at espn before moving last year to the big ten network. The daily illini reserves the right to edit for length, libel, grammar and spelling errors, and daily illini style or to reject any contributions. He was part of the flyin illini team that qualified for the 1989 ncaa mens basketball tournament final four. I think the author was careful to stay upbeat and positive, but some of the funny stories from i received this book from stephen bardo when i heard him speak about it, his days playing basketball with the illini, and college basketball today. He currently serves as a commentator for fox sports 1 basketball coverage and presents his point guard vision leadership training to youth and collegiate athletes. Stephen bardo bio, wiki, married, wife, height null dodoodad. Liberally illustrated and clearly written, tales and trails of illinois is a helpful learning tool for illinoisans of all ages, perfect for families, history buffs, libraries, and the classroom. He led the flyin illini to the final four in 1989, one of the most memorable teams in ncaa history. Flyin illini teammates steven bardo and ervin small carry kendall gill off the court after he brook his foot during the game during the 198889 season. For the next three days, well run excerpts from his look back at lou hensons final four crew.
Stephen bardo, eric collins to call sky games chicago. Palatine, il stephen bardo to speak at opening ceremony. His 10year professional basketball career and final four appearance with university of illinois in 1989 give him a unique perspective on winning and success. Flyin illini know value of instate illinois basketball. The history of the fighting illini has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Many bars arent nearly at capacity, and students and visitors are meandering about campustown. Bardo s breakdown is the top nba podcast hosted by former nba, leader of the flyin illini, and current national basketball commentator stephen bardo listen on message. The history of stephenson county, illinois 1880 edition. Champaign while describing backup quarterback jeff george jr. Its hard to believe 25 years has passed since the university of illinois mens basketball final four team was on the court. Barnstorm mastering 1644 n honore st chicago, il recording. Donald thompson in illinois il 119 records found whitepages. Stephen bardo, who moved from espn to cover games for btn this year, has penned his inside story of the 1989 flyin illini. Jan 18, 2018 champaign rod smith, who most recently was the cooffensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the university of arizona, looks to be lovie smiths choice as the university of illinois.
Bowman and former high school allamerican marcus liberty. Exflyin illini stephen bardo voices frustration on twitter. Weve found records for john j bardo in chicago, il. That fighting illini team gained the moniker flyin illini by dick vitale while broadcasting a game during the 198889. That fighting illini team gained the moniker flyin illini by dick vitale while broadcasting a game during the 198889 season. On the afternoon of december 30, 1903, during a soldout matinee performance, a fire broke out in chicagos iroquois theatre. Stephen bardo is the top basketball commentator in the business. Stephen bardo is a rising young star in sports television. Over the years, many memorable players have donned the orange and blue, including derek harper, dave downey, doug altenberger, kendall gill, eddie johnson, ken norman, kenny battle, johnny kerr, dike eddleman, and many more. Former illini stephen bardo says hard work, toughness keys. After stephen bardo tweeted that shaka smart turned down the illinois headcoaching job because he didnt like athletics director mike thomas, smart told the champaign newsgazette that that was not shaka smart denies bardo s claim he didnt want to work with illini.
The hessian fly in illinois circular university of. Robert archibald, stephen bardo, and juice williams talk illinois redesign the former illini greats talked to us about illinois new. Former flyin illini stephen bardo has written a book about that special team set to hit the shelves on november 1, 20. Exflyin illini stephen bardo voices frustration on. Illini zero in on rod smith as offensive coordinator. An evening with author jim kokoris hinsdale, il patch. The flyin illini encapsulated the late 1980s for illini fans and were a defining team of the decade for college basketball. Hire former nba player and espn announcer stephen bardo f. The university of illinois has fielded a basketball team since 1905. Jul 04, 2017 the illini are looking to get more athletic and dynamic at tight end and barker provides that. Get the most recent phone number information for john j bardo in chicago, il. He was the starting point guard on the 1989 flyin illini team that made it to the final four. Qbs george, crouch not returning to illini university of. Meet stephen bardo of the flyin illini highland park.
The most popular team in university of illinois sports history is the flyin illini. Stephen bardo was born on april 5, 1968, which makes him 49 years of age currently. Steve bardo profile university of illinois 150 years. For those interested in lou hensons nationally acclaimed final. Bowman for the working world better than any textbook or teacher he had in college. He played ncca mens basketball tournament final four representing his team flyin illini.
Find current and previous addresses for john j bardo in chicago, il with a people search report. Even run a background check or check criminal records on john j bardo in chicago, il. Stephen was the defensive player of the year, all big ten selection, and starting point guard for the flyin illini that reached the final four in 1989. Twenty five years ago, the flyin illini basketball team captured the hearts and imaginations of not just. The hoosiers at first glance seemed to force overtime when jay edwards nailed a. On february 21, 2007, chief illiniwek made his last appearance as the official symbol of the university of illinois. Stephen bardo is best known around here as the starting point guard for that beloved illinois basketball team known as the flying illini, back in 198889. Stephen bardo november 15, 20 the flyin illini was the best basketball team in university of illinois history. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. And she belongs to african american by her ethnicity. To celebrate that squad and its accomplishments, bardo, a college basketball analyst at big ten network, is set to release a book friday titled flyin illini. The book is not quite as engaging as its author, and it could have used a good editor.
It was the last game the flyin illini as great a college team as this state has seen won together. The hessian fly in illinois circular university of illinois. Highland park, il stephen bardo discusses his book, the flyin illini at highland park public library as part of the librarys meet the author series. Stephen bardo, a member of the 1989 flyin illini mens basketball team and a current big ten network basketball analyst, took to twitter on saturday morning to voice his frustration with the current state of the illinois athletics department, which is currently embroiled in a pair of investigations into allegations of abuse and mistreatment toward the coaching. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for donald thompson in illinois il. Barnstorm mastering 1644 n honore st chicago il 60622. But what i did was try to go in chronological order and set it up at the beginning of how the flyin illini started in terms of the basketball recruiting class that we had our freshman year, and then kind of the ups and downs of the. The unique quality of size and speed made this team standout.
One thing you can expect from stephen bardo is that he speaks his mind. The former point guard for the 1989 flyin illini guard will team with playbyplay announcer eric collins, who returns to the role after calling. Fab five not first with baggy shorts march 15, 2011 11. Bardo was an allbig 10 guard at the university of illinois.
The hessian fly in illinois circular university of illinois forbes, stephen alfred on. Hes not as long as 2017 addition louis dorsey, also a florida native, but barker is a matchup problem. Stephen bardo bio married,net worth, nationality, children. They say it was the flyin illini team of the late 80s who first sported the baggy shorts that have become the norm in college hoops over the past. On the heels of new illinois ad josh whitman firing head coach bill cubit, onetime chicago bears coach lovie smith is expected to become the next illini head coach, a source told fox sports saturday. In the short span of twenty minutes, more than six hundred people, two thirds of whom were women and children, were asphyxiated, burned, or trampled to death in a panicked mobs failed attempt to escape.
Bardos honesty in the book, especially over the coaching and relationship with lou henson, angered some people in illini nation. After graduating from illinois, stephen was drafted by the atlanta hawks in the 1990 nba draft 2nd round, 41st pick overall. At the first year of his career, bardo was listed in big ten defensive player of the year in 1989. Richard daniels gets lifted into the air by his teammates during a lineout in the game against minnesota at the complex fields on oct. At flyinillini we provide you with an excellent shopping experience as our clients satisfaction matters a lot. Thats also the name of a book by the former point guard of the team stephen bardo, who works now as a big ten network analyst. He has been busy coaching, recruiting and, every chance he gets, preaching the.
Chicago national basketball retired players association. My first u of i words go illini hardcover may 15, 2012 by connie mcnamara author 4. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. Stephen bardo is a college basketball analyst with fox sports and the big ten network. Steve would come home after games and be so filled up inside with all that competitive stuff that it would take him a long time to unwind. His style is to edutain, which means to educate and entertain. Bardo makes a living as a college basketball broadcaster, calling it like he sees it, but hes still a flyin illini guard and a graduate of the university of illinois. On board with the flying illini, 25 years later chicago. Stephen s playing days consisted of a 10year professional basketball career including the nba dallas, detroit, and san antonio, and overseas france, italy, japan, spain, and venezuela. Btn analyst stephen bardo believes illinois is in the hunt. Former member of the flyin illini and current btn basketball analyst stephen bardo sat down with me to rewatch an iconic illini basketball upset. Throughout the 90s, he played in the nba, cba and overseas. Talking college hoops with stephen bardo the captains blog. Stephen dean steve bardo is a retired american professional basketball player who had a brief career in the national.
Illini mens track and field dominates drake relays. The players known as the flying illini, included all the important pieces from the. This team was so spectacular dick vitale gave them theri own name. Jan 07, 2016 an evening with author jim kokoris clarendon hills library program features bill moller interviewing the author by clarendon hills public library, patch contributor jan 7, 2016 10. Stephen bardo to speak at opening ceremony palatine, il. And bardo was raised in his birth land with his parents in the simple family. Bardo was the starting point guard on the legendary flyin illini of the university of illinois 1989 team that qualified for the ncaa mens final four. All had gone according to plan to this point, but this is where stephen s professional life really began. The players known as the flying illini, included all the important pieces from the 198788 squad kenny battle, kendall gill, steve bardo, lowell hamilton, nick anderson and larry smith as well as junior college allamerican p. Stephen bardo, a member of the 1989 flyin illini mens basketball team and a current big ten network basketball analyst, took to twitter on saturday morning to voice his frustration with the current state of the illinois athletics department, which is currently embroiled in a pair of investigations into.
The starting point guard at illinois for four years including the final four flyin illini team of. John bardo phone, address, background info whitepages. According to bardo s nationality, he is an american. The daily illini will have full postcoverage of unofficial 2016 throughout this weekend and into early next week. During halftime of the mens basketball game against michigan, the chief danced and inspired more than 16,000 orangeclad fans at assembly hall, leading to an emotional and long.
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