Decision on Ben Miller’s Full-Time Status Coming in February
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said February is when he’ll determine what Ben Miller’s status will be for the spring and possibly the upcoming 2023 season.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 18, 2022
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The date to determine whether Ben Miller will reassume his role as an assistant coach at the University of Illinois will be the first week in February.
Cornerback Kaleb Patterson Verbals to Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
December 18, 2022
Illinois continues to recruit both sides of the ball.
Illini Expect Big Things from Reggie Love After Breakout Performance at Northwestern
Illinois running back Reggie Love III riding confidence high after career-best performance at Northwestern and a valuable opportunity this month in ReliaQuest Bowl practices.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 18, 2022
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- In a lot of ways for himself and the overall program rebuild, Reggie Love’s performance in the regular season finale was a direct definition of the culture being immediately developed at the Smith Family Football Complex.
Sturdy's 4 Takeaways from Alabama A&M
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
Cover Photo Courtesy of Steve Snider, IlliniGuys
December 18, 2022
The Illini beat Alabama A&M on Saturday 68-47 in what looked like a ho hum effort and result if you just look at the final totals.
Bret Bielema’s Message on New First-Time DC Aaron Henry: ‘Age is just a number’
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema says he didn’t interview a single candidate before promoting 34-year-old Aaron Henry to become the next defensive coordinator.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 18, 2022
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- In the mind and personal experience of Bret Bielema, inexperience can easily be solved with a single opportunity.
#18 Illini Survive Upset Bid By Alabama A&M
By IlliniGuys Staff December 17, 2022 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Illini All-American CB Devin Witherspoon Declares For NFL Draft; Will Not Play in Bowl Game
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst December 17, […]
Sydney Brown Declares for NFL Draft; Will Not Play in ReliaQuest Bowl
Illinois safety Sydney Brown has declared for the 2023 NFL Draft and his Illini career will end after a historic performance at Northwestern.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 17, 2022
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Sydney Brown has played his final game at the University of Illinois.
Illini Basketball Preview vs Alabama A&M
IlliniGuys Staff and Sports Information Director December 17, 2022 […]
Coleman Hawkins on Illini Freshmen: “It’s been a little too timid around here and too soft”
Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins said Friday he liked what Brad Underwood said after the 74-59 loss to Penn State but what the junior forward does mind is being told to “cool down” on the freshmen.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 17, 2022
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Following the 74-59 loss to Penn State, Coleman Hawkins says he still hasn’t figured out how to properly address the situation with several members of this Illinois men’s basketball roster.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Tanner Arkin
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
December 17, 2022
Illinois added some much-needed depth to the tight end room with the transfer of Colorado State's Tanner Arkin.
Illinois CB Coach Aaron Henry Being Promoted to Defensive Coordinator; Kevin Kane Taking Defensive Coordinator Title at Purdue
Sources close to the football program confirm Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is expected to promote cornerbacks coach Aaron Henry to defensive coordinator
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
December 16, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Craig Pessman/Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Aaron Henry is being promoted to a coordinator title for the first time in his career as he’ll be tasked in taking over the play-calling duties of the Illinois defense.
Multiple sources close to the University of Illinois football program have confirmed that head coach Bret Bielema has selected Henry, who has spent the last two years as the Illini cornerbacks coach, to be his second defensive coordinator since taking the job in Champaign in Dec. 2021.
The Farrell Report - Tommy DeVito and the Future Illini QB Situation
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
December 16, 2022
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
It’s kind of slow on the recruiting front for Illinois which you’d think would be odd heading towards the Early Signing Period and with the portal active. But that might be a good sign.
How Will The Illini Respond?
December 15, 2022
It's been a tough week at Ubben for the Illinois men's basketball program. A week intended to focus on final exams, despite the persistent cloud from last Saturday's upset home loss to Penn State that just won't go away.
Head coach Brad Underwood held nothing back in blasting his team's lack of leadership in that game in perhaps his most fiery postgame speech during his Illinois tenure.
How will the players respond, starting with this Saturday's non-conference game vs. Alabama A&M (3pm CT, BTN)? The fellas give their thoughts on this week's IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular:
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Avery Jones
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
December 15, 2022
Illinois made a major addition to the 2023 offensive line on Monday when center Avery Jones transferred from East Carolina to Illinois
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