The Farrell Files - Illinois Walk-ons
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
February 8, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
Welcome to the Farrell Files Illinois preferred walk on edition.
‘I knew who I wanted involved and it was small’: Bret Bielema’s Covert Spy Mission Recruiting of Mac Resetich
The recruiting of late addition 2023 defensive back Mac Resetich involved Bret Bielema withholding the prospect’s information from some of his own assistant coaches inside the facility.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
February 7, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Bret Bielema’s circle of trust involving information about the final signee of the Illinois football 2023 recruiting class was intentionally small.
The level of confidentiality of people not being given top secret clearance to be included were current assistant coaches and staff members inside the Smith Football Center. The recruiting meetings were small in numbers. The in-person contact was covert and the verbal commitment was kept to a need-to-know basis among personnel employed with the football program at the University of Illinois.
Heat Checks and Hail Marys - A Story of Missed Opportunities
Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular February 7, 2023 […]
The 2024 Recruiting Class in Illinois is Key to Illini Women's Future
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 6, 2023
Let us face facts here: not a single person involved in the Illinois women's basketball program thought that they would have the success they are having right now.
Updated: Minnesota at Illinois Men’s Basketball Game Rescheduled for Monday February 20 at 8 PM CT
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer February 6, 2023 (updated […]
The Farrell Files - Three New Targets
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
February 6, 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 some 2024 prospects to watch before I begin my Big Ten positional breakdown next time starting with the QBs.
Adalia McKenzie’s Minnesota Moment: Illini Guard Spurning Home State School Results in Illini Regular Season Sweep
If Illinois sophomore guard Adalia McKenzie decides to stay home for college, the Illini’s back-to-back wins over Minnesota this season likely don’t occur.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 5, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Adalia McKenzie is the butterfly effect of Illinois women’s basketball being able to complete a regular season sweep of Minnesota.
Illini Turn Away Gophers' Upset Bid To Get 69-62 Win
By IlliniGuys Staff
February 5, 2023
Makira Cook (3) scored a team-high 21 points, including eight in the final two minutes as Illinois defeated Minnesota 69-62 Sunday afternoon at State Farm Center. (Photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Makira Cook scored a team-high 21 points and the Illinois defense locked down Minnesota in the final minutes as the Illini turned away the Gophers' upset bid to post the 69-62 win Sunday afternoon at State Farm Center.
The victory came on the day when Illini all-time leading scorer Jenna Smith had her jersey hung in the rafters.
Smith and the other 4,533 in attendance had to like what they saw, though the Gophers - who lost to Illinois at home 70-57 three weeks ago - made it interesting, as they seemed to answer every time Illinois built a lead.
One-on-One with Big Ten's Network Analyst Meghan McKeown
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 5, 2023
Meghan McKeown is one of the brightest and up-and-coming stars in the media world today.
Sturdy's Takeaways - Loss at Iowa
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
February 5, 2023
The Illini couldn’t get it done on the road at Iowa on Saturday
Illinois’ Big Ten Road Winning Streak Stalls at Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Illinois’ inability to execute offense late and keep Iowa off the free throw line in the second half leads to just its second loss since in a month.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 4, 2023
Iowa’s dominance inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena continued at the expense of Illinois on Saturday afternoon.
Christian Nitu Thrilled to Receive an Illinois Offer
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 4, 2023
There are 9 regular season games left. Illinois, like most DI schools, find it hard trying to go see recruits and get them on campus with their rigorous schedule of games and practice.
Illinois at Iowa: Goode's Return - Preview, Keys and a Pick
#25 Illinois (16-6, 7-4) at Iowa (14-8, 6-5) Feb. […]
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Mac Resetich
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
February 4, 2023
Just like last year with the late addition of Mathew Bailey
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Malik Elzy
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
February 3, 2023
Malik Elzy became the highest rated Illinois signee in several years when he announced his signing at the Under Armour All American Bowl.
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