Illini – The World According to Gallo

Social Media and Sports

My sports fandom has evolved over the years. I’m not sure if it is a sign of maturity or just finding a better balance in my life, but my emotions are not dictated by sporting events like they used to be. As a young man, my future wife told me that if I was goingContinue reading “Social Media and Sports”

Everyday Guys

Everything always feels better after a win, and the Illinois men’s basketball team should feel pretty good after their 82-72 win over Notre Dame Monday night. While the Irish are not a very good basketball team, it was Illinois’ best showing against a high major team to this point of the season. Even more importantlyContinue reading “Everyday Guys”

A Man With a Plan

As a child of the 80’s, I grew up thinking that Illinois football was good, and should always be good. I didn’t know any better. Growing up down state, I was infatuated with the men’s basketball program, so my love for the state school was only cemented by the fact that they had a veryContinue reading “A Man With a Plan”