Illini Avoid Ohio State & Michigan in 2023 Big Ten Conference Schedule
Illinois slated to open Big Ten Conference play in […]
Illini Avoid Ohio State & Michigan in 2023 Big Ten Conference Schedule
Illinois slated to open Big Ten Conference play in […]
Wednesday Practice Notes
IlliniGuys Staff
October 26, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst Matt Stevens is on campus and filed these notes exclusively for IlliniGuys members on our football forum a short time ago:
The Farrell Report - Looking for Fit in the System and a Chip on their Shoulder
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
October 26, 2022
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
Things are rolling along nicely for 2023 recruiting for Illinois even though there is a lack of elite 4-star talent.
Recruiting: Cam Ward Keeping Illinois In His Sight
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
October 25, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Phenom Hoop Report)
Cameron Ward, a 6-foot-6, 180-pound small forward from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, was offered late this summer by Illinois assistant coach Chester Frazier.
The former AAU teammate of committed 4-star Illini recruit Amani Hansberry, Ward said in July, "Amani is one of the best players in the county, he's everything you could ask for in a player. His off-the-court presence is as great as on-court; I think that’s what separates him from others."
Spotlight on Dez'Mond Schuster
By Steve Sturm - IlliniGuys Football Analyst
October 25, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Dez'Mond Schuster)
Illinois made a somewhat surprising addition to its 2023 recruiting class on Friday with the commitment of 3-star Hutchinson Community College offensive lineman Dez'Mond Schuster. Schuster, who is originally from Gonzales, Louisiana, is in his first season at Hutchinson and will have three years of eligibility remaining when he enrolls at Illinois in the fall.
What does he bring to the Orange and Blue?
Illini CB Devon Witherspoon Named to Jim Thorpe Award Semifinalist List
Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon looking to be the Illini’s […]
Recruiting: Illinois Lands Another Commitment In Defensive Lineman Alex Bray
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
October 24, 2022
Alex Bray, 6-foot-4, 250 pounds from Chesterfield, Missouri, committed to Illinois today.
Luke Goode Suffers Bone Fracture in Left Foot; Return TBD
CHAMPAIGN, IL - Like Goode will miss a significant portion of the upcoming 2022-23 season after suffering a bone fracture in his left foot in the dark scrimmage against Kansas this past weekend.
The Farrell Report - The Good and "Bad" of Recruiting
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
October 24, 2022
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
Big things appear to be happening for Illinois recruiting as they now have two commits since their win over Minnesota.
Recruiting: Mason Muragin Visits His Future Teammates
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
October 23, 2022
Mason Muragin, a 6-foot-4, 235-pound edge from Warren, Michigan, committed to Illinois back in June. Muragin has several offers from mid-majors, but Illinois saw the talent in Muragin that other Power-5 schools did not.
Muragin said in an earlier statement, "That's why the Illinois coaching staff is better than most. They go out, find talent, see things they are looking for and are confident in making players better."
Illini Hold Private Scrimmage With Defending NCAA Champs
By IlliniGuys Staff
October 23, 2022
Two things are going down right now:
The leaves from the trees
The countdown clock to the 23rd ranked Illini basketball team's first - and only - exhibition game Friday night.
Just five days and counting until Quincy comes to State Farm Center to match up with the 6th edition of Brad Underwood's Illini. In typical Underwood fashion, he scheduled his secret scrimmage against defending NCAA champion Kansas and former Illini coach Bill Self.
IlliniGuys.com Insider/Analyst Brad Sturdy has his sources tied to both programs and offered the following summation last night on the IlliniGuys message boards:
Recruiting: New Jersey Native Saboor Karriem Commits To Illinois
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
October 22, 2022
Saboor Karriem is one of the most sought-after three-star recruits in the entire country. No disrespect
meant to several recruiting services, but Karriem is one of the best cornerbacks in the class of 2023.
One publication ranks Karriem as the 85th best at his position nationally; Karriem is fully aware of the
rankings.
Today, he's an Illini. The senior star committing to Bret Bielema's program fully confident of what he can do once he makes it onto the field in Champaign.
Recruiting: Standout Marques Easley Checks Out The Illini
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
October 22, 2022
When Marques Easley walked out of the recruiting area at Memorial Stadium last Saturday, he looked the part of a college senior already. He is a 6-foot-7, 300-pound offensive tackle from Kankakee with a very bright football career ahead of him.
Recruiting: Illini Commit Morez Johnson Recaps His Official Visit
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
October 21, 2022
St. Rita's All-State forward Morez Johnson was on campus for an official visit last weekend.
The Class of 2024 Illinois commit now stands 6-foot-9, weighs 230 pounds, and is getting stronger each day. Illinois invited him to practice last year and that is all it took. He wanted to commit on the spot, but waited until he got home to deliver the news to head coach Brad Underwood that he was going to be an Illini.
The Farrell Report - Illini Recruiting is White Hot
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
October 21, 2022
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
Things are starting to heat up for Illini football recruiting in the 2023 class with three big pieces of news this week.
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