Watch: Bret Bielema's weekly news conference for Minnesota week
Illini Head Football Coach Bret Bielema gives his weekly […]
Watch: Bret Bielema's weekly news conference for Minnesota week
Illini Head Football Coach Bret Bielema gives his weekly […]
Sturdy's Takeaways - Illini Basketball Media Day
By IlliniGuys Staff
October 10, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy IlliniGuys Staff)
In case you are counting at home - and, trust us, we are counting down here! - it is now just 28 days until the Fighting Illini men's basketball home opener.
This is year six of the Brad Underwood era and, without question, the most intriguing start of any season during his tenure. The 58-year old has not only become a fan favorite, but is establishing himself as one of the top coaches in the country and one who will impact all of college basketball for the next decade.
IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst Brad Sturdy spent the day with the team on Friday during Media Day and offers these insights:
The Farrell Report - Huge Wins Matter
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
October 10, 2022
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
It wasn’t pretty but it was another huge win for Illinois as they are now ranked in the AP Top 25, have the best defense in the country at 5-1.
From the Couch: Illinois has a chance to make even more history
By Zain Bando - IlliniGuys Student Correspondent
October 9th, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Steve Snider/IlliniGuys)
For the first time since 2008, the Illini (5-1, 2-1 B1G) knocked off the Iowa Hawkeyes (3-3, 1-2 B1G) to increase its home winning streak to five wins in the last six games dating back to 2021. In addition, the Orange and Blue are one win away from bowl eligibility for the first time since 2019.
A 9-6 defensive slugfest was the story of a Saturday night to remember in Champaign-Urbana. 44,910 fans — most of them Illini — packed Memorial Stadium to see the critical Big Ten West showdown.
Head coach Bret Bielema, who came to Illinois with a vision of what the program could become, now finds himself in unfamiliar territory given the team’s recent struggles over the years.
Illini Ranked in Associated Press Top 25 For First Time in 11 Years
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer October 9, 2022 CHAMPAIGN, […]
Free & Breezy: Air Force Transfer Walk-On Kicker Fabrizio Pinton Finds Spotlight
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
October 9, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Ron Johnson/USA Today Sports)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The Illinois coaching staff can really be grateful that the service academy lifestyle wasn’t as appealing to Fabrizio Pinton as he once thought it would be.
The former prep school graduate from Texas, who earned acceptance to the Air Force Academy but lasted only one semester before entering the transfer portal, scored all nine of the Illini’s points on Saturday night in the 9-6 win over Iowa on a trio of field goals (27, 37, 36) after learning right before kickoff he’d be the starting placekicker.
Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Illini Win Huge One Over Iowa
Mike Cagley, IlliniGuy Sports Spectacular Host October 9, 2022 […]
Injury-Plagued Illini Ride Their Defense To 9-6 Win Over Iowa, Best Start Since 2011
By IlliniGuys Staff October 8, 2022 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- […]
Recruiting: 2024 OL prospect Michael Biesboer Is In The House For Tonight's Illini-Iowa Showdown
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
October 8, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Michael Biesboer's Twitter page)
We said here at IlliniGuys that more potential football recruits would be added. Michael Biesboer is next in line to visit Memorial Stadium.
Biesboer is an offensive lineman for Marian Catholic School in Chicago. He's a 2024 prep and stands 6-foot-3 and 280 pounds. His size, techniques and versatility make him a valuable recruit because he is able to play multiple positions.
We caught up with Biesboer before he arrived in Champaign.
Michael Garner "I'm a Fan, I Can't Wait to Visit."
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
October 7, 2022
Michael Garner is a 6-foot-7, 235-pound defensive line from Bloom Township HS
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The Visitor Guest List for Memorial Stadium
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 8, 2022
To say this is the biggest game in Bret Bielema's tenure would be an understatement.
IlliniGuys Game Predictions versus Iowa
October 8, 2022 The Illini destroyed the Badgers in […]
Wisconsin Prep to Visit Memorial Stadium Saturday
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 7, 2022
Not only did the Fighting Illini football team beat the Wisconsin Badgers 34-10 last weekend, now it is working the Badger state for football prospects.
Flashback Friday: A Look Back At The Last Time Illinois Beat Iowa
Illinois is looking to end an eight-game drought against its rivals from Iowa City.
By Zain Bando - IlliniGuys Student Correspondent
October 7, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Loyalty)
Illinois has taken the Big Ten by storm, and the national media is starting to notice. Head coach Bret Bielema has appeared on Kirk Herbstreit’s Top Performing Coaches lists, several television appearances including “Unfiltered” with David Kaplan, among many others, ahead of Illinois’ nightcap with Iowa Saturday.
Illinois enters the game at 4-1 (1-1 B1G) as part of a six-way for first in the Big Ten West, while Iowa 3-2 (1-1 B1G), who was trounced at home a week ago against Michigan, will look to make it nine-straight against the Illini.
Watch: Illini men's basketball coach Brad Underwood talks to reporters on Media Day
Illini men's basketball coach Brad Underwood begins his 6th […]
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