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Illinois Commit Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn is a Man on a Mission

Illinois Commit Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn is a Man on a Mission

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

February 20, 2023

Illinois fans, if you follow Twitter, I am sure by now, you have seen video updates on your future point guard.

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The Farrell Files - Big Ten TE classes & RB Updates

The Farrell Files - Big Ten TE classes & RB Updates

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

February 20, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll break down the TE classes in the Big Ten for the 2023 recruiting class and take a look at RB targets in 2024.

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“I lived in Ubben”: Genesis Bryant’s Road to Recovery Ends in a 23-Point Win

“I lived in Ubben”: Genesis Bryant’s Road to Recovery Ends in a 23-Point Win

Illinois junior guard Genesis Bryant’s first game back since severely injuring her ankle at Nebraska 10 days ago ended with 21 points and a blowout win for the Illini.

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer

February 19, 2023

(Cover photo courtesy Madison Dabrowski/Illinois Athletics)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Genesis Bryant took a page from Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito’s playbook on how to recover from a severe ankle injury in a week - just don’t leave the practice facility.

Ever since suffering the injury, which Illinois head coach Shuana Green has publicly admitted multiple times after the eight-point win at Nebraska just 10 days prior was in her mind “really bad”, the Ubben Basketball Complex across the street from State Farm Center became her new home.

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Illini Run Past Lions for 1st 20-Win Season Since 2008

Illini Run Past Lions for 1st 20-Win Season Since 2008

By IlliniGuys Staff February 19, 2023 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- […]

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Missouri Lineman Receives Illinois Offer

Missouri Lineman Receives Illinois Offer

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

February 18, 2023

The Illini will have to make up a lot of ground coming in late

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Sturdy's Indiana Takeaways

Sturdy's Indiana Takeaways

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

February 19, 2023

The Illini couldn’t get it done on the road at Indiana on Saturday

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Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Rough Loss but Positive Signs of Life

Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Rough Loss but Positive Signs of Life

Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular February 19, 2023 […]

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Underwood Encouraged Following Heartbreaking Loss in Bloomington

Underwood Encouraged Following Heartbreaking Loss in Bloomington

The Illinois sixth-year head coach enjoyed the effort and early-game intensity that he saw from an Illini team that was missing its leading scorer and didn’t make a three-pointer in the second half. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

February 18, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- The first three words Illinois head coach Brad Underwood used to describe his team’s third straight road loss were proud, excited and elated. 

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Illini Falters Late as No. 14 Hoosiers Sweep Season Series

Illini Falters Late as No. 14 Hoosiers Sweep Season Series

Indiana managed to connect on five of its last seven field goals to lead into a 71-68 victory over the Illini as Illinois has now lost three games in a row away from State Farm Center. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

February 18, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Illinois simply couldn’t close a critical road game out as Indiana made five of its last seven field goals in route to pulling off a 71-68 victory. 

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Without Shannon, Newly Healthy Luke Goode’s Role May Instantly Increase vs. Hoosiers

Without Shannon, Newly Healthy Luke Goode’s Role May Instantly Increase vs. Hoosiers

Without leading scorer Terrence Shannon Jr. at Indiana today, Illinois may need more from newly activated Luke Goode as he makes his return to his home state. 

Matthew Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

February 18, 2023

Luke Goode categorized his goal of getting back on the floor for Illinois by mid-January to play Indiana in Champaign as “ambitious” and a lesson he learned from his father Craig.

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Illini Basketball Preview at Indiana

Illini Basketball Preview at Indiana

Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

February 18, 2023

ILLINOIS (17-8, 8-6) at  No. 14 Indiana (18-8, 9-6)

Date | Time

Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 | 11 a.m. CT (12 p.m. ET)

Location

Bloomington, Ind. | Assembly Hall

Tickets

Sold Out | Stub Hub

Television

ESPN (Brian Custer, Robbie Hummel & Myron Medcalf)

Live Stream

espn.com/watch | ESPN App

Radio 

Busey Bank Illini Sports Network | Varsity Network App | SiriusXM 386, SXM App 976

The Fighting Illini visit the #14 ranked Indiana Hoosiers at the famed Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN.

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Illini Offense Explodes to Opening Day Victory

Illini Offense Explodes to Opening Day Victory

With an inexperienced offensive lineup, every Illinois starter reached base safely in a 9-6 win over Youngstown State on Opening Day. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

February 17, 2023

Like everybody else familiar with the Illinois baseball program, head coach Dan Hartleb filled out his Opening Day lineup card and noticed the final six names were relatively new starters. 

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Illini Baseball Feature Preview: Illini RHP Riley Gowens Gets Opening Day Start With More Bullpen Optimism Behind Him

Illini Baseball Feature Preview: Illini RHP Riley Gowens Gets Opening Day Start With More Bullpen Optimism Behind Him

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer February 17, […]

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The Farrell Files - Big Ten WRs & 2024 QB Offer

The Farrell Files - Big Ten WRs & 2024 QB Offer

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

February 17, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll break down the WR classes in the Big Ten for the 2023 recruiting class and some more on the lone offer at QB for 2024.

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Robby Discher’s Aggressive Nature Arriving at Perfect Time For Bielema’s Illini

Robby Discher’s Aggressive Nature Arriving at Perfect Time For Bielema’s Illini

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema wants Robby Discher’s aggressive special teams play to mix with his philosophy of all three phases playing complimentary football. 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

February 16, 2023

(Cover photo courtesy Matt Stevens/IlliniGuys)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- After stressing how to effectively not lose games with its special teams, Robby Discher might be arriving into Bret Bielema’s Illinois rebuild at the perfect time. 

Discher, who arrived in Champaign last week a day after accepting the special teams coordinator and tight end coach job, immediately brings his aggressive nature and reputation to his special teams unit that could help the Illini in the third year of Bielema’s leadership. 

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