Around The Big Ten - Oct. 17th
October 17, 2024
Here's a look at a few storylines around the Big Ten heading into Week 8:
Around The Big Ten - Oct. 17th
October 17, 2024
Here's a look at a few storylines around the Big Ten heading into Week 8:
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Top Ohio LB Is Serious About Illinois Football
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 16, 2024
Champaign, IL. – Cam Thomas, a four-star football prospect, attended the Illinois-Purdue game on Saturday, who got the attention of reporters on the field early that afternoon.
Bielema’s Request to Illini Fans For Saturday vs. Michigan: “That place should be rocking”
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is asking fans for the most electric atmosphere in years at Memorial Stadium when they host No. 24 Michigan on Saturday afternoon.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
October 16, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Allow Bret Bielema a moment to get on his soapbox on Monday afternoon.
As he looked to his right at the empty Memorial Stadium field, the Illinois fourth-year head coach decided to answer a question about being on CBS back-to-back weeks in his weekly media conference by attempting to explain to Illini fans what an intimidating home atmosphere can do for a developing football program.
“There’s definitely growth that we have to go through as a football team but also the fanbase,” Bielema said Monday. “Listen, we haven’t lost a game out there [pointing to Memorial Stadium field] this year.”
The Trench Report: Purdue
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
October 15, 2024
Let's all take a deep breath. It was ugly. Our team lost its composure. The Illini run defense remains problematic going into a match-up with an elite running team.
Kaden Feagin Status Doubtful For Michigan Game with Hyperextended Left Leg
Illinois running back Kaden Feagin is doubtful to play vs. No. 24 Michigan on Saturday after suffering a hyperextension of his left leg in practice early last week.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 15, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois is preparing for Kaden Feagin to miss this weekend’s game against No. 24 Michigan.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Latest Commitment & Purdue Effect on Recruiting
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
October 15, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the latest commitment, how the struggle against Purdue affects recruiting and an interesting new offer.
Illini DC Aaron Henry on Purdue second-half collapse: “I’ve got to be better”
Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry takes full ownership of the play calls and lack of execution that led to 46 second-half and overtime points scored by Purdue last weekend.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
October 14, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Before the beginning of his weekly media session Aaron Henry put on his best sarcastic act asking local media “did somebody die?”.
In the end, he knew the questions about Saturday’s performance by the players on his side of the ball were coming. Henry took sole ownership for the 46 points that Purdue posted in the final two quarters and overtime on Saturday.
“That isn’t the standard of Illinois football in that second half,” Henry said. “I’ve got to be better at all of it and I will.”
Everything's Trending Up As The Illini Enter Michigan Week
By Larry Smith, host/executive producer of the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
Oct. 14, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
Still have a Purdue hangover? Take two aspirin and lie down for a nap. It'll be okay.
Entering week 7 and the much-anticipated Michigan matchup, things couldn't be much better for the Illini football team.
While Orange and Blue fans fretted over the second half collapse against the Boilermakers - in which their favorite squad almost let a 24-point lead spiral into a morale - and potentially season - crushing defeat, the rest of the nation saw a ranked team do what winners do -- find a way to win.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Assistant Coach Orlando Antigua is Back, but Illinois is Now Different... Nationally
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 14, 2024
Champaign, IL — The Illinois basketball community was thrilled when news broke that head coach Brad Underwood was bringing back one of the top recruiters in the game, Orlando Antigua.
Heat Checks & Hail Marys - Crazy Responses to Illini OT Victory
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]
Big Ten Network's Memorial Stadium Documentary to Debut Monday
Illinois Athletics October 13, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Big Ten […]
“I think this win was a big deal” - Bielema Gets His Pound of Flesh From Ryan Walters
After the 50-49 win over Purdue Saturday, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema admitted the Boilermakers program led by his former defensive coordinator “pisses him off” more than anybody else in the Big Ten Conference.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 13, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — After nearly watching his team spill a 27-3 lead but recover enough to salvage a one-point, walk-off overtime win, Bret Bielema spilled some proverbial tea on his rivalry with a former colleague and a rival program.
#23 Illini Hold Off Purdue In OT To End Slide, Win Cannon
By IlliniGuys Staff October 12, 2024 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Illinois Women's Basketball Lands Top Forty Recruit, Cearah Parchment
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting October 12, 2024 […]
Purdue’s Ryan Walters Believes 2024 Can Remarkably Turn Around & Illini Coaches Publicly Say They Believe Him
Illinois will welcome back former defensive coordinator Ryan Walters […]
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