Hi all.
It’s been too overwhelming to read the thousands of comments and answer the questions about Brix so I did my best to write about everything on our Substack.
The whole story so far- to the best of my ability - is here.
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COMMIT: #illini land four-star 2027 Geneva WR Bennett Konkey (@BennettKonkey) over several Big Ten foes
Why it matters & how he fit: https://t.co/fXOoKtc5bu
Illinois basketball just signed a six-man freshman class, its largest since 2018. They’ll join a veteran core next season with Final Four expectations.
Ranking the #Illini freshmen by potential impact on the 2026-27 season ⤵️
https://t.co/x322rh8pP2
Declassified Image of Franklin D. Roosevelt Looking at A Giant Globe Taken By The OSS (Predecessor to the CIA)
The globe itself was probably more than decoration.
Large globes were valuable planning tools because they showed the true geographic relationships between continents and oceans better than flat maps.
This mattered especially in wartime planning for long-distance air routes, naval logistics, and global strategy.
The image also reflects Roosevelt’s leadership style: he often used visual aids like maps and globes during meetings to explain complex military and diplomatic situations.
More 1940s Declassified CIA Maps: https://t.co/hXVumnSZkX
Hegseth Strikes Female and Black Navy Officers From Promotion List. The result: a slate of 22 new one-star admiral nominees that bears little resemblance to the force these officers will help lead.
Of special note: The list has no women. w/ @katekelly
https://t.co/pUwRkXctH6
The calendar turns to June tomorrow, meaning summer workouts are approaching for #Illini basketball. An important offseason awaits for a team with sky high expectations.
Breaking down one thing each #Illini player must focus on this offseason ⤵️
https://t.co/JjANx5CDDu
NEWS: Andrej Stojakovic withdraws from NBA Draft, returns to #illini for 2026-27 season
“I'm looking forward to participating in another Final Four, hopefully,” he said at the NBA Draft Combine.
Why it matters & what it means: https://t.co/veKFk3iElT
Not every #NFLDraft story is a dream. #illini QB Luke Altmyer experienced that raw reality on Saturday.
"It was almost a torturous experience," Altmyer said.
Behind the scenes in Mississippi on Altmyer's disappointing draft day and how it fuels him ⤵️
https://t.co/hgI0wQnewO