IlliniGuys 2023 Positional Preview: Wide Receivers
Isaiah Williams’ third year as a starter at wide receiver allows for him to be the most prolific pass catcher that has ever been on a roster led by Illini head coach Bret Bielema.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
July 25, 2023
There seem to be a lot of narratives surrounding the idea that Illinois won eight regular season games in 2022 without having a prolific passing attack.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Mikey Lewis Visit Set
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 25, 2023
To say Illinois is not going to lay down the red carpet for outstanding four-star 6-foot-4 scoring guard Mikey Lewis from California is inaccurate
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jason Jakstys Commit Breakdown
Kedric Prince – IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
July 24, 2023
Cover Photo Courtesy of Steven Buyansky for Shaw Local/Steven Buyansky for Shaw Media
The class of 2024 Fighting Illini men's basketball team received some great news with the commitment from 6-foot-10 Jason Jakstys from Yorkville, Illinois.
IlliniGuys 2023 Positional Preview: Tight End
The hiring of Robbie Discher finally gives the Illini tight ends its own positional coach for the first time since Ben Miller was diagnosed with cancer.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
July 24, 2023
Since Ben Miller took himself out of action to undertake his fight against cancer, the tight ends at the University of Illinois have been without arguably its most crucial element: A coach.
Illini Football 2023 Uniforms Revealed
Illinois will likely go with the orange-blue-orange look with the helmet, jersey and pants combination when they open the 2023 season vs. Toledo at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 2.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
July 24, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois has unveiled its three sets of uniform combinations for the 2023 season.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Hollinger & Valentine Evaluations
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
July 24, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll break down another commitment from the summer run and rank TE Tanner Hollinger compared to the industry.
Jason Jakstys Commits to the Fighting Illini
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host of the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio
July 23, 2023
The Illini added a 2nd player to their 2024 recruiting class when 6’10 big man Jason Jakstys joined the fold with his commitment on Sunday evening.
Ked's Practice Update - Marcus Domask
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 23, 2023
Fifth-year senior Southern Illinois transfer Marcus Domask decided he wanted to end his playing career at the University of Illinois.
Ked's Practice Update - Coleman Hawkins
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 22, 2023
Illinois senior forward Coleman Hawkins is the longest-tenured player under head coach Brad Underwood left on the roster.
Ked's Practice Tidbits - July 22
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 22, 2023
Practice tidbits are always good to know especially with a new team of players. From some indications recently here is what has taken place in the last week during a few workout sessions.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jordan Speiser
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 22, 2023
Chicago--Illinois offered one of the top players in the Midwest last year.
IlliniGuys 2023 Positional Preview: Defensive Line
The Illini return two All-Big Ten players to its defensive front, but questions remain about veteran depth behind Jer'Zhan Newton and Keith Randolph.
Matthew Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
July 21, 2023
If you were to categorize one set of happy folks to hear Illinois defensive linemen Jer'Zhan Newton and Keith Randolph were returning to college football with the label of players with a locker in the Smith Family Football Complex at the University of Illinois, TeRah Edwards might be the most overjoyed.
REPORT: Ayo Dosunmu Signs 3-Year Deal With Chicago Bulls
The former Illini All-America selection has reportedly signed a […]
The Farrell Files Illinois - Pyfrom & Konkel Evaluations
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
July 21, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll break down another commitment from the summer run and rank TE Karsen Konkel compared to the industry.
IlliniGuys.com 2023 Positional Preview: Outside Linebackers
Illinois needs a more effective pass rush in 2023 to possibly account for inexperience and youth in the secondary.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
July 20, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Tork Mason/USA Today Network)
After being offered the outside linebackers coach job at the University of Illinois, Charlie Bullen took inventory in what kind of athletic clay he would be working with in his first college job in a dozen years.
Bullen’s film session from the 2022 season didn’t last long, about a few minutes in fact, before he said yes to Illini head coach Bret Bielema and the two of them began to formulate a plan for a positional room that now has three players with starting experience, a promising transfer from a Power Five Conference program and a junior college transfer that chose Illinois over Oklahoma’s Brent Venables program this spring.
“It is a loaded room, and that was part of me being attracted to coming here,” Bullen said. “They were a phenomenal, top defense in this country before I even got here, and I accept this role humbly and knowing that they didn't need me to be great. They were already great before me, so I look at it as I'm just trying to enhance what's already been successful wherever I can. I don't necessarily need to reinvent the wheel, and that hasn't been my approach.”
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