Bielema Applauded Lanning’s Rulebook Manipulation vs. Ohio State
As somebody who 16 years ago intentionally manipulated the […]
Bielema Applauded Lanning’s Rulebook Manipulation vs. Ohio State
As somebody who 16 years ago intentionally manipulated the […]
IlliniGuys Predictions - Illinois at Oregon
October 26, 2024 The Illini repeated the events of […]
Holmes Thriving in New Defensive Line Role in Seventh Year With Illini
After seven years and a coaching staff change, Illinois defensive line coach Terrance Jamison finally got seventh-year player Ezekiel Holmes to thrive in his positional group.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
October 25, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Terrance Jamison is one of the few people inside Illinois’ Smith Family Football Complex that remembers what Ezekiel Holmes looked like as a 17-year-old in 2017.
Seven years later, Holmes has been through one head coaching change, four defensive coordinator changes, six positional coach changes and two undergraduate degrees (graduated from the University of Illinois with degrees in sociology in Aug. 2022) and communication in Dec. 2023).
Amongst all this change, Jamison, the current Illinois defensive line coach since Jan. 2021, finally got his chance to coach the young man he met as a high school junior at Hirschi High School in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - One of the Nation's Top Tight Ends Takes in Michigan Game: Mack Sutter
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 25, 2024
Champaign, IL – In recent weeks, the Fighting Illini football program has hosted some of the nation's top recruits on campus, and the recent Michigan game was the perfect opportunity to bring in top prospects. Illinois secured a 21-7 victory over the Wolverines in a statement game all across Illini Nation.
Brad Sturdy: Riding The Illini Hoop Hype Train
By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst & Co-host, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
October 24, 2024
The fall is always a time when the hype train is ratcheted up for college basketball teams, but this year it is on steroids for the Fighting Illini. Despite the fact that the Illini are unranked, it only takes one look at a practice session to see that this team has the tools to be very good.
Thus the hype train.
Is the hype real? Let’s look at the hype we have heard and break it down.
1. Kasparas Jakucionis is a lottery pick.
Illini, Shauna Green Agree To New Six-Year Deal
From Illinois Sports Information Office October 24, 2024 […]
Heat Checks & Hail Marys – Believe in Bielema, Good Thing the Super League Looks Dead & B1G Team Tiers
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]
Illini Coach Thinks Humrichous "Can Be Special for Us"
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 24, 2024
Champaign, IL – Illinois assistant men's basketball coach Geoff Alexander has been instrumental in scouting overseas talent for the program. However, he may have also found one of the most prolific scorers on the Illinois roster domestically.
Illini Film Review: No. 22 Illinois 21, No. 24 Michigan 7 - No Playbook, No Problem For Illini Defense
IlliniGuys.com discusses what changed from the second half performance vs. Purdue to the next week vs. Michigan and other unique situations after reviewing the 21-7 win over the Wolverines.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
October 23, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — While it has been only 663 days since Aaron Henry was officially named the defensive coordinator and play-caller at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and it’s a safe bet the lessons will continue to keep coming.
The takeaway from Henry after reviewing what he and his defensive staff executed during the open week following loss at Penn State is they found themselves doing the one thing Henry’s boss attempts to remind each staff member and player that comes through the Smith Family Football Complex.
NBA Scouts Buzzing About Illini Talent
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 23, 2024
Over the years, I've developed solid relationships with a few NBA scouts. One of them attended an Illinois practice for the first time Saturday morning and understood what the buzz is all about.
He said scouts are texting each other, saying "You have to see an Illinois practice."
The Farrell Files Illinois - Rising 2026 QB & Another Possible Flip
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
October 22, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a 2026 QB rising on the board, an update on 4-star Colorado DB commit Alex Graham after his visit and another potential flip.
Around The Big Ten - October 22nd
October 22, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy Yahoo Sports)
Here's a look at some of the top headlines around the Big Ten:
All in a Non-Look: Why Gabe Jacas Knew Michigan’s Offensive Tackles Couldn’t Handle Him
Illinois third year outside linebacker Gabe Jacas knew Saturday would be special when Michigan offensive tackle Jeffrey Persi wouldn’t look the Illini pass rusher in the eye.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 22, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In all likelihood Gabe Jacas knew the kind of game he was going to play on Saturday long before any of the sold-out crowd and his teammates.
Illinois Football Lands UNC Tight End Commit
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 21, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Il. – The Illinois football program continues to build momentum, not just on the field, but on the recruiting front as well.
Fake Punt Earns Illinois the Pop-Tarts Crazy Good Play of the Week
October 21, 2024 DALLAS (FWAA) – Florida Citrus Sports and Pop-Tarts […]
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