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William Martin

William Martin

Joined: Feb 22, 2018

Tennis enthusiast, lover of Chicago sports, Fighting Illini '16.

CLEMSON, SC - SEPTEMBER 07: James Skalski #47 of the Clemson Tigers recovers a fumble by Kellen Mond #11 of the Texas A&M Aggies during a game at Memorial Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. Clemson defeated Texas A&M 24-10. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears Draft: Hope for the best, but expect the worst

William Martin
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Apr 29, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 19: Kofi Cockburn #21, Adam Miller #44, Jacob Grandison #3, and Trent Frazier #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini look on against the Drexel Dragons in the second half of the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum on March 19, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball: They’re ready for this

William Martin
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Mar 20, 2021
Chicago Bears (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)

Chicago Bears Draft: The ultimate Day 2 playbook

William Martin
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Apr 24, 2020
Chicago Bears (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: Ryan Pace’s last stand

William Martin
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Apr 23, 2020
Chicago Bulls (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls: What to know about Arturas Karnisovas

William Martin
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Apr 10, 2020
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 20: Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears congratulate Teddy Bridgewater #5 of the New Orleans Saints after their game at Soldier Field on October 20, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: Bizarre and rather ominous start to free agency

William Martin
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Mar 17, 2020
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 29: Oakland Raiders fans gather as the team selects draft picks in front of the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign on April 29, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. National Football League owners voted in March to approve the team's application to relocate to Las Vegas. The Raiders are expected to begin play no later than 2020 in a planned 65,000-seat domed stadium to be built in Las Vegas at a cost of about USD 1.9 billion. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears Mock Draft: Combine Week edition

William Martin
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Feb 25, 2020
CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 11: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini slips and is injured on the final play of the game sealing the win for the Michigan State Spartans as Aaron Henry #11 of the Michigan State Spartans scoops up the ball at State Farm Center on February 11, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball: Hello darkness, my old friend…

William Martin
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Feb 12, 2020
Chicago Bulls (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls: A rather complex trade primer

William Martin
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Feb 6, 2020
ANN ARBOR, MI - JANUARY 25: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini drives the ball to the basket as Zavier Simpson #3 of the Michigan Wolverines defends during the second half of the game at Crisler Center on January 25, 2020 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Illinois defeated Michigan 64-62. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Illinois Fighting Illini: Dosunmu carries Illinois to first in Big Ten

William Martin
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Jan 25, 2020
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 05: Dele Harding #9 of the Illinois Fighting Illini carries the ball for a touchdown after an inception against the Minnesota Gophers during the first quarter of the game at TCF Bank Stadium on October 5, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: 2020 NFL Draft prospects to watch at Shrine Bowl

William Martin
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Jan 18, 2020
IOWA CITY, IOWA- NOVEMBER 23: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half of the match-up against the Iowa Hawkeyes, on November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

Illinois Fighting Illini Football: Redbox Bowl Preview

William Martin
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Dec 30, 2019
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 19: James McCourt #17 of the Illinois Fighting Illini is lifted up after a 39-yard field goal against the Wisconsin Badgers as time expires in the game at Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated Wisconsin 24-23. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Illinois Fighting Illini Football: Somehow, someway, a bowl game in reach

William Martin
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Oct 25, 2019
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 15: Mitchell Trubisky #10 and Chase Daniel #4 of the Chicago Bears run onto the field before warming up before a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on September 15, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: Offseason’s biggest question finally answered?

William Martin
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Sep 16, 2019
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 06: Jon Lester #34 of the Chicago Cubs sits in the dugout during the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Wrigley Field on August 06, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Jon Lester finds himself in a pickle

William Martin
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Aug 11, 2019
DENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 12: Pitcher Kyle Ryan #56 of the Chicago Cubs throws in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 12, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: I’m sorry, Kyle Ryan

William Martin
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Aug 5, 2019
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