Sturdy's Soliloquy - Maryland Rewind
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio
October 15, 2023
Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in. The Illini football looked dead in the water at 2-4 after losses to a pair of programs with first year head coaches, games that they looked lost and put of sync on both sides of the football, so to expect a win as a 13.5-point underdog at 5-1 Maryland was certainly a big ask.
Illini’s Past, Present & Future All Collide in Surprise Win
While Illinois head coach Bret Bielema was trying to get his players to forget about the past, the present and future collided to lift the Illini to victory.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 15, 2023
COLLEGE PARK, Md.— Bret Bielema’s plan on Saturday was right out of the Old Testament as the little children shall lead them.
Ked's Focus Marcus Domask
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 15, 2023
My projected number three major contributor for this year's men's basketball team that should play a major role in Illinois' success this season is Southern Illinois fifth-year transfer Marcus Domask.
Illini’s Special K - Kaden Feagin Leads Illini Run Game to Victory at Maryland
After a month of trying to find an offensive identity, Illinois may have discovered exactly who they are with freshman tailback Kaden Feagin carrying the football.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 14, 2023
COLLEGE PARK, Md.— In the midst of his first season as the Illinois head football coach, Bret Bielema began and finished a staff meeting with the topic being a teenager who just got his driver's license.
Illini Break Through With A Late-Game Thriller at Maryland
By IlliniGuys Staff October 14, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]
IlliniGuys Predictions Illini at Maryland
October 14, 2023 IlliniGuy Larry was the one person […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jace Butler
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 14, 2023
Illinois point guard commit Jase Butler has heard all of the criticism of his game and his ability to play Power 5 basketball. There is an unwritten rule that has been around for a long time with some basketball players: “If you're going to bet, bet on yourself.” Former Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu lived by that cliche.
Bielema Turning To Tailback Youth Movement at Maryland
With as many as three injured tailbacks removed from the depth chart, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is turning to two gems of the 2022 and 2023 recruiting classes.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 14, 2023
Illinois at Purdue
Date/Time/Place: Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023: 2:30 p.m. CST, SECU Stadium, College Park, Maryland
Surface: Field Turf
Capacity: 51,802
Records: Illinois 2-4, 0-3 in Big Ten; Maryland 5-1, 2-1 in Big Ten
Betting Line: Maryland by 14
Series notes: Maryland has won both games in this series. In 2018, Maryland defeated the Illini 63-33 in College Park and the Terrapins won 20-17 in 2021 in Champaign in come-from-behind fashion.
TV: NBC; Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), and Kathryn Tappen (reporter).
Radio (Illinois): Brian Barnhart (PBP), Martin O'Donnell (analysis), Michael Martin (sidelines) & Steve Kelly (Pre/HT/Post) » The broadcast can be heard live on TuneIn online radio, SiriusXM (388), SiriusXM App, and at FightingIllini.com.
CHAMPAIGN — With as many as three injuries depleting the tailback depth chart, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema now must likely turn to a youth movement to revive a rushing attack near the bottom of the Big Ten Conference.
Ked's Focus on Dain Dainja
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 13, 2023
Back in November 2021, Baylor transfer Dain Dainja committed to the Illini. Back then transfer rules were different, but now that he is a mainstay for Illinois and head coach Brad Underwood, Dainja is expecting a lot more from himself this season.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Possible Decommit & Big Ten Analysis
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
October 13, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at rumors of another possible decommitment and my weekly analysis of the Big Ten.
Getting To Know The Maryland Terrapins
(Editor's Note: Maryland reporter George Gerbo of the Washington […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Kamryn Kitchen
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 12, 2023
Several days ago, the Fighting Illini women's basketball program lost a tough recruiting battle for an Illinois prep. If you read my piece, one of the items mentioned in my closing paragraph was that this staff will roll up their sleeves and get back to work; that is what they have been doing.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Alexx Smith
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 11, 2023
Illinois assistant basketball coach Chester Frazier went back to the lab (gym) looking to find another player that may have been overlooked by other Power 5 foes.
Bielema Will Not Take Over Play-Calling Duties From Coordinators
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has always made it a mission to not undermine his coordinators and assistants and isn’t going to start now just because Illini are 2-4 in 2023.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 11, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — Since being announced as the head coach successor to Barry Alvarez at Wisconsin nearly 18 years ago, Bret Bielema has made it a point not to overtake the responsibilities of his coordinators.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Timing is Everything for a Decommitment
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
October 11, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at why the recent decommitment from OL Caleb Pyfrom isn’t a huge deal.
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