Sturdy's Hoops Du Jour - September 15 Edition
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio
September 15, 2023
We’re back for another edition of Hoops Du Jour, on a weekend that is one of the biggest Illinois has had in quite some time. The Illini will welcome a number of visitors over the next two weekends as they try to finish up their 2024 class.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Weekend Visitor List
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 15, 2023
This weekend is the weekend for several of the Illinois athletic programs in terms of recruiting for the football team; men's and women's basketball teams are all expected to bring some of the top prospects in the country. Saturday head football Bret Bielema's football team will take on the seventh-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions.
*Here is our list of players which is subject to change; when that happens, we will update our list*
The Farrell Files Illinois - Big Ten Breakdown & What Must the Illini Show Recruits vs Penn State
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
September 15, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll break down my thoughts on the Big Ten and what the Illini need to show recruits against Penn State.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Broderick Shull
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 14, 2023
One of the most underrated recruits on the Illinois campus this fall was Broderick Shull, a 2025 6-foot-5, 265-pound defensive from Bixby, Oklahoma.
“I’ve been amazed by the woe is me comments”: Bielema Knows Kansas Can’t Beat Illini Twice
Following the 34-23 loss at Kansas, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said Thursday he’s a bit surprised at the media reports in the last few days.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 14, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — One of the top missions for Bret Bielema is to not allow the outing at Kansas to beat his Illinois football program more than once.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Andre Lovett
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 14, 2023
Sure, there is a big football game taking place this weekend at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.
Moore Tight End Action? Illini Pleased With Fifth-Year Senior & Positional Depth
Illinois tight end room has graded well by new positional coach Robby Discher and offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. - who was a tight end coach at Arkansas under Bret Bielema.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 13, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Griffin Moore believed eventually these moments would come in his collegiate career and recognizes his time is now.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Davion Thompson
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 13, 2023
Illinois adds another offer to the class of 2027 men's basketball list.
Around The Big Ten - Wednesday, Sept. 13th
September 13, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy Iowa Athletics) Week […]
The Farrell Files Illinois - Petty and Stephenson Updates
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
September 13, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, QB commit Trey Petty breaks his silence and DE Dylan Stephenson visits.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Keith Long
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 12, 2023
Running the football is Illinois head coach Bret Bielema's staple; it has made him successful, and he probably will not deviate too much from doing it.
‘Everything is on the table’: Illini Defense in Emergency Evaluation Mode
Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry said the last 24-48 hours following the loss at Kansas has involved uncomfortable and emotional conversations inside Smith Family Football Complex.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 12, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Since the plane touched back down at Willard Airport late on Friday night, the conversations surrounding Illinois head coach Bret Bielema and his defensive staff haven’t been pleasant.
Heat Checks and Hail Marys – The Rush to Judgment
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Brayden Trimble
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 10, 2023
We told you when the visit came during the football game, we would keep you covered with recruits coming to campus.
Illini Still Searching After Two Weeks For Offensive Identity
Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. stated Monday that the Illini’s inability to score points in the first four drives at Kansas dictated a near impossible situation.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 11, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Through the first four possessions at Kansas, the Illinois offense had no points, 42 total yards and just one first down.
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