The Third Time is the Charm for Illinois & Quincy Guerrier
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 20, 2023
Once again, the Illinois men's basketball team will have a much different look to start the new season.
The Third Time is the Charm for Illinois & Quincy Guerrier
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 20, 2023
Once again, the Illinois men's basketball team will have a much different look to start the new season.
IlliniGuys.com 2023 Positional Preview: Inside Linebackers
Illinois will be led by three-year starter Tarique Barnes but need to figure out his sidekick in fall camp.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
July 19, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy David Banks/USA TODAY Sports)
For all the talk of Illinois being a cradle of middle linebackers in the history of the game with names like Dick Butkus, Dana Howard and Kevin Hardy, the last time the Illini program saw an inside-the-box linebacker be selected in the draft by a National Football League franchise was Martez Wilson in 2011.
This statistic of futility may likely change if Tarique Barnes can put together another solid season as the counted-on, veteran inside linebacker in an Illinois defense that has a lot of dangerous talent near the line-of-scrimmage.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Chase Green & Carlos Orr
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
July 19, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll take a look at DB commitment Chase Green, I’ll rank WR Carlos Orr and compare his ranking elsewhere.
IlliniGuys 2023 Positional Preview: Defensive Backfield
Illinois is trying to replace three members of its defensive backfield drafted to the National Football League this past April.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
July 18, 2023
There is an argument to be made that Illinois very well could be facing this massive level of talent loss in a specific position group for the first time in program history.
Jones Joins Illini Staff as Director of Recruiting and Scouting
Illinois Athletics Press Release July 18, 2023 CHAMPAIGN, Ill.– Illinois […]
Newest Illini Hoops Recruit Has Illinois Ties
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 18, 2023
Illini assistant coach Chester Frazier made a big impact with the Illini's newest recruit, so much so that a visit is in the works.
IlliniGuys 2023 Positional Preview: Special Teams
Illinois will be led by first-year special teams coordinator Robbie Discher where he’ll be involved in a unit that returns the kicker, punter and punt return.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
July 17, 2023
After being hired at Illinois, Bret Bielema’s first objective was to teach his new players how to use special teams to not lose games
The Farrell Files Illinois - Reynolds & Griffin Evaluations
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
July 17, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll break down another of the early commitments and give my ranking on WR Tysean Griffin.
Illini Football Recruiting - Flipping the Narrative
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 16, 2023
Illinois football appears to be very successful in the Sunshine State recruiting.
Newton & Randolph Spurned NFL to Represent Illini in 2023 Season Starting With Big Ten Media Day
Illinois defensive linemen Jer'Zhan Newton and Keith Randolph both represent Bret Bielema’s best recruiting job this winter as they return to Illini and will be at 2023 Big Ten Media Day.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
July 15, 2023
In the week leading up to a decision to come back to Illinois for a fourth season, both Keith Randolph and Jer'Zhan Newton agree they were on the phone with Illini head coach Bret Bielema, defensive coordinator Aaron Henry and most importantly, themselves.
IlliniGuys Talk With Inside NU Writers On Fitzgerald Firing
(Editor's Note: Bradley Locker and David Gold of Inside […]
The Farrell Files Illinois - Barna & Valentine Evaluations
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
July 14, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll continue to break down the recent commits by looking at local DE Joe Barna and I’ll continue my own ratings for the class with RB Ca’lil Valentine.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Hayven Smith
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 13, 2023
Chicago--Illinois women's 6-foot-6 basketball recruit Hayven Smith, already committed to Illinois, was on the big courts at the national EYBL Nike tournament held in the Windy City this past weekend.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Layla Hays
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 13, 2023
When you are over 3,000 miles away and live in Alaska, it is probably tough to be recruited to play in the Big Ten. Illinois fans, please meet Layla Hays, probably one of the best-hidden basketball prospects in the entire country.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Divine Bourrage
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 12, 2023
Chicago--Illinois recruit Divine Bourrage showed the entire country why she is one of the country's best players.
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