Longtime NFL Assistant Coach Charlie Bullen Hired as Illini’s Outside Linebacker Coach
Bullen brings 11 years of experience in the National Football League and the Palantine, Ill. native started his coaching career as a student assistant under Kirk Ferentz at Iowa.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 28, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Bret Bielema said he was looking at experienced people in the three-letter league, NFL, for his assistant coaching vacancies
Illinois Offers Florida WR Speedster Lawayne McCoy
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 28, 2023
Illinois football is building something special here
The Farrell Files - Big Ten Decommit Adds Name to Illini Mix
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
January 27, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In the Farrell Files Illinois, I look at an interesting new name to watch and break down the linebackers in the 2023 class.
‘This is part of the process’: Shauna Green’s Illini Facing Reality Check in Late January
After a storybook start to the 2022-23 season, Illinois has lost three of its last five games and is searching for the mentality that got them to national ranking in an unforgiving Big Ten Conference.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Without wanting to admit it out loud, Shauna Green knew the reality check portion of her first season as head coach at Illinois was coming.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on John Paddock
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
January 27, 2023
While it makes all kinds of sense, I don't think many Illinois observers expected the addition of quarterback John Paddock to the 2023 roster.
Illini’s Perplexingly Cold Perimeter Shooting Results in 62-52 Home Loss to Boilermakers
Illinois misses 22 of 26 from three-point range leading […]
“A wild time and a wild transition”: How Luke Altmyer Took a Unique But Important Transfer Portal Path To Illinois
Whether he likes it or not, Luke Altmyer’s month of December […]
Wisconsin Prep Jace Gilbert Honored to Receive Illinois Offer
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 25, 2023
The Fighting Illini football program appears to finally look like a Division I team.
The Farrell Files - QB info & Defensive Line Breakdown
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
January 26, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
The latest in the Farrell Files Illinois has info on the new QB, some preferred walk on info for 2023 and my breakdown of the 2023 DL class.
Sturdy's Takeaways - Ohio State Edition
By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst
January 25, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Joe Clark/IlliniGuys)
The Illini got back on the winning side of things with a 69-60 win over Ohio State on Tuesday night behind a balanced offensive performance and some stellar defense as they moved to 14-6 overall and 5-4 in league play. Terrence Shannon had 17 to lead the way, but the Illini got 14 from Jayden Epps, 12 from Matthew Mayer and a complete performance from Coleman Hawkins with 11 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 blocks as they controlled the game for the final 30 minutes against the Buckeyes.
Here’s a quick recap:
These 4 Things:
Did The Women's McDonald's All-American Committee Forget One?
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
Jan. 25, 2023
On Tuesday live on ESPN, it announced the winners of the 2023 men's and women's McDonald's All-American team. From a recruiting standpoint, I was not expecting a player from the men's 2023 recruiting class to make the list, but for the women's side, I did.
Several fans asked me personally on our message boards if I thought the selection process was somewhat political; for the first time ever, I can say “yes,” only because I have a little proof.
No Flu For You: Matthew Mayer Rebounds From Illness With Inspiring Performance vs. Ohio State
Illinois forward Matthew Mayer spent the last few days in bed with the flu but newfound health led to 12 points and a comfortable win.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 25, 2023
(Photos courtesy Ron Johnson/USA Today Sports)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- In case anybody might have been wondering, a healthy Matthew Mayer without the flu is a better basketball player than the opposite.
The Illinois graduate transfer had practically every physical and medical reason to feel, look and most importantly act differently than the last time he stepped on the State Farm Center playing floor. Following a scoreless outing in 22 minutes against Indiana in which Mayer was likely in between being sick in the bathroom, Mayer couldn’t have been more different for a simple reason. He felt better.
Bielema’s New Contract Includes Automatic Renewal Incentive Clause For Bowl Seasons
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema can see his new six-year contract automatically turn into as much as a 10-year deal simply by simply finishing four of the next six seasons with a bowl game.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 25, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Bret Bielema’s new contract extension at Illinois has automatic one-year renewals if his football team qualifies for a bowl game.
Complete Effort Nets Illini Dominant Win Over Buckeyes
By IlliniGuys Staff January 24, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Bloomington Guard Cole Certa Receives Illinois Offer
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 24, 2023
Illinois recently offered Blooming Central Catholic 6-foot-4 point guard Cole Certa last week.
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