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The Farrell Files Illinois - Recruit Decisions Looming

The Farrell Files Illinois - Recruit Decisions Looming

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

July 5, 2023

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the backup plan to Marquise Lightfoot, the status of the top two RB targets and break down another recent commit.

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Sports Law Expert Michael LeRoy Discusses NIL, IRS With The IlliniGuys

Sports Law Expert Michael LeRoy Discusses NIL, IRS With The IlliniGuys

July 4, 2023 (Editor's Note: Michael LeRoy appeared on […]

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Heat Checks and Hail Marys – Transfer Portal & NIL Learnings

Heat Checks and Hail Marys – Transfer Portal & NIL Learnings

Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular and Big Sports […]

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Zach Hamer & Tyler Underwood Promoted By Illinois Basketball to On-Court Roles

Zach Hamer & Tyler Underwood Promoted By Illinois Basketball to On-Court Roles

With the new NCAA rules allowing for two more on-court, hands-on coaches, Illinois men’s basketball has promoted Zach Hamer and Tyler Underwood.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

July 3, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Following an NCAA rules change to allow a program to more basketball staff members to have on-court, hands-on coaching duties, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood simply elevated from within.

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Amar Reynolds

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Amar Reynolds

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

July 3, 2023

Illinois added defensive back Amar Reynolds from Vero Beach High School to the fold after its third successful recruiting weekend.

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Illini Golf Report: Dumont de Chassart Earns Another Top 10 Finish; Stricker Finishes 2nd in U.S. Senior Open While Mike Small Finishes With Under-Par Round

Illini Golf Report: Dumont de Chassart Earns Another Top 10 Finish; Stricker Finishes 2nd in U.S. Senior Open While Mike Small Finishes With Under-Par Round

Former Illini All-American Adrien Dumont de Chassart climbed 14 spots on the leaderboard with a final round 63 to tie for eighth in the Memorial Health Championship in Springfield.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

July 3, 2023

It’s currently a certainty that if Adrien Dumont de Chassart enters a professional golf tournament then a Top 10 finish for the former Illinois star player will follow on a Sunday afternoon.

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Alex Capka-Jones

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Alex Capka-Jones

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

July 2, 2023

I have to admit I was surprised to see the last addition to the Illinois football family when Alex Capka-Jones jumped on his first and only high major scholarship offer and decided to spend the next two years in orange and blue.

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Stricker Going For Third Straight Champions Tour Major Win; Dumont de Chassart Playing Solidly; Illini coach Mike Small Fades at U.S. Senior Open on Saturday

Stricker Going For Third Straight Champions Tour Major Win; Dumont de Chassart Playing Solidly; Illini coach Mike Small Fades at U.S. Senior Open on Saturday

Former Illini All-American Steve Stricker in contending position for Champions Tour major win in home state while Adrien Dumont de Chassart is tied for 22nd in the Memorial Health Championship in Springfield.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

Cover photo Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

July 2, 2023

The last time Steve Stricker was involved in a competition in his home state of Wisconsin he eventually lifted the Ryder Cup as the captain of a dominating American victory at Whistling Straits in Sept. 2021.

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Mike Small Visits With the IlliniGuys

Mike Small Visits With the IlliniGuys

July 1, 2023 (Editor's Note: Illini golf coach Mike […]

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Illini Golf Coach Mike Small Makes Cut at U.S. Senior Open Leaderboard; Dumont de Chassart Six Back After 36 Holes of Local Korn Ferry Tour Event 

Illini Golf Coach Mike Small Makes Cut at U.S. Senior Open Leaderboard; Dumont de Chassart Six Back After 36 Holes of Local Korn Ferry Tour Event 

Mike Small managed to qualify for the weekend at […]

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Chase Loftin Discusses his Recent Illinois Football Offer

Chase Loftin Discusses his Recent Illinois Football Offer

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

June 30, 2023

When it comes to Illinois football as of late, they are feeling confident in landing players they want on their roster.

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Illini Golf Coach Mike Small Near Top of U.S. Senior Open Leaderboard

Illini Golf Coach Mike Small Near Top of U.S. Senior Open Leaderboard

Small managed to grind his way to a 1-under 70 on a brutal scoring day at the 2023 U.S. Senior Open at SentryWorld Golf Course in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

June 30, 2023

Mike Small’s opening round at the 2023 United States Senior Open proves beyond a doubt that the University of Illinois men’s golf head coach practices what he preaches. 

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Big Thursday Recruiting Win for Illini

The Farrell Files Illinois - Big Thursday Recruiting Win for Illini

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

June 30, 2023

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

In this version of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll take a look at the surprise commitment from Thursday, and I’ll break down a couple more commits from the first official visit weekend.

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Top 2025 Recruit Destiny Jackson Enjoys Illinois Visit

Top 2025 Recruit Destiny Jackson Enjoys Illinois Visit

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

June 27, 2023

Illinois women's coach Shauna Green has done a remarkable job of attracting top-tier recruits in just her second year at the helm.

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Illinois Shocks Recruiting World by Landing Caleb Pyfrom Today

Illinois Shocks Recruiting World by Landing Caleb Pyfrom Today

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

June 29, 2023

The Illinois football program has a lot of momentum right now, it appears they are shaking up the landscape in the Big Ten.

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