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Fmr. Ball State QB John Paddock Transferring to Illinois to Continue Family’s Illini Legacy 

Fmr. Ball State QB John Paddock Transferring to Illinois to Continue Family’s Illini Legacy 

Illinois adds to the depth of its quarterback room for the 2023 season by adding a former FBS starter as a walk-on. John Paddock has deep family ties to the Illini football and athletics department. 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

January 23  2023

(Cover photo courtesy Randy Sartin/USA Today Sports)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- John Paddock has agreed to continue his family legacy connected to the University of Illinois football program. 

The former Ball State starting quarterback will be transferring to Bret Bielema’s Illini roster as a walk-on and will be eligible for spring practices set to begin in a few months. The Athletic was the first to report this news.

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The Farrell Files - Big Unofficial WR Visit & Coaching Nugget

The Farrell Files - Big Unofficial WR Visit & Coaching Nugget

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

January 23, 2023

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

The Farrell Files Illinois is here with some 2024 and even 2023 recruiting news as well as perhaps a coaching nugget.

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#21 Illini Survive Physical Test to Complete Regular Season Sweep of Northwestern

#21 Illini Survive Physical Test to Complete Regular Season Sweep of Northwestern

#21 Illinois dominates Northwestern in the paint 44-20 thanks to a double-double from Kendall Bostic to take the first regular season sweep of the in-state rivalry in a decade.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

January 22, 2023

EVANSTON, Ill. -- Illinois head coach Shauna Green sent a text message to Kendall Bostic

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Heat Checks and Hail Marys - A Bad Night for All Against Indiana

Heat Checks and Hail Marys - A Bad Night for All Against Indiana

Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular January 22, 2023 […]

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Illinois Football Once Again Sees Talent not Stars

Illinois Football Once Again Sees Talent not Stars

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 21, 2023

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema has an eye for talent

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The Future Plans for Guard Niccolo Moretti

The Future Plans for Guard Niccolo Moretti

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 21, 2023

When the Fighting Illini introduced point guard Niccolo Moretti to their roster

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The Farrell Files - the Illini Offensive Line

The Farrell Files - the Illini Offensive Line

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

January 20, 2023

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

The Illini continue to be picky in the portal while they work on the 2024 class, and I continue my breakdown of the 2023 class with a look at the offensive line.

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“They didn’t ever send the double so I had to make them pay”: Underwood Not Worried About Trayce Jackson-Davis’ 35 points in Loss to Hoosiers

“They didn’t ever send the double so I had to make them pay”: Underwood Not Worried About Trayce Jackson-Davis’ 35 points in Loss to Hoosiers

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood publicly says he’s fine with giving up nearly a career night to Trayce Jackson-Davis but was worried about Indiana’s perimeter shooting if they doubled the post. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

January 20, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Everything out of the mouth of the Illinois’ six-year head coach insists Trayce Jackson-Davis’ 35 points wasn’t a problem.

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Illini See Their Four-Game Win Streak Crash & Burn Against Hoosiers

Illini See Their Four-Game Win Streak Crash & Burn Against Hoosiers

By IlliniGuys Staff

January 19, 2023

(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - There is nobody in America who is happier that Kofi Cockburn no longer wears an Illini uniform than Trayce Jackson-Davis.

After being owned for three years by the massive two-time All-American, Jackson-Davis exploded for a season-high 35 points as Indiana dominated their rival, 80-65 Thursday night.

It was a must-win effort for the Hoosiers, the preseason Big Ten favorite who was in danger of falling four games behind front-running Purdue. But they played like a team with everything to lose, dominating the game on both ends.  Indiana shot a season-best 65% from the field, eclipsing the 61% effort against Morehead State in their season opener back in early November.

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Illinois picks up DT Denzel Daxon

Illinois picks up DT Denzel Daxon

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 19, 2023

The thing about college athletics today, the world of recruiting never stops.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

January 19, 2023

The next highly touted point guard to attend the University of Illinois is Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Amani Hansberry Update

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Amani Hansberry Update

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 19, 2023

We are in the meat of the basketball season

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‘We’re not very deep’: Illini Backup Bigs Can’t Handle Indiana’s All-American Center

‘We’re not very deep’: Illini Backup Bigs Can’t Handle Indiana’s All-American Center

Kendall Bostic’s foul trouble leads to a dominating night for Indiana center Mackenzie Holmes in front of an energized State Farm Center crowd.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

January 19, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- At one point in the third quarter

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Foul-strapped Illini Women Fall Short Against #6 Indiana

Foul-strapped Illini Women Fall Short Against #6 Indiana

By IlliniGuys.com Staff January 18, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]

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Sophomore Owen Strebig Enjoys his Visit

Sophomore Owen Strebig Enjoys his Visit

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 18, 2023

It is never too early to start the recruiting process; not since the Ron Zook era has Illinois been this active in its recruiting.

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