Illini Shock #12 Iowa For Biggest Home Win Since 2015
By IlliniGuys Staff January 1, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Illini Shock #12 Iowa For Biggest Home Win Since 2015
By IlliniGuys Staff January 1, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Former 5-Star Point Guard Skyy Clark Takes a Break from Team
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 6, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
No one within or surrounding the Illini basketball program thought the Orange and Blue career of Skyy Clark would last four years. It turns out, it may not even last four months.
In a shocking development, the former five-star Skyy Clark has decided to take a break from the Illinois program after one semester and just 13 games. Clark was given the keys to drive the team, but lost his starting job to fellow freshman Sencire Harris as head coach Brad Underwood shook up his lineup and wanted to promote Harris' tenacity on defense.
Illini Hope Gift of Giving Continues Into The New Year
By Larry Smith/IlliniGuys Staff
January 1, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Joe Clark/IlliniGuys)
The month of December couldn't have been more inconsistent for Fighting Illini basketball.
Struggle in their first true road game at Maryland. Whip a powerhouse Texas team in overtime in New York City three nights later in a primetime marquee matchup.
Fall flat at home against Penn State. Record a 21-point win over Alabama A&M after exam week. Get an historic punch in the mouth against Missouri.
The roller coaster left Illini Nation feeling queasy around Christmas weekend and perhaps unsure if they wanted to open any gifts in orange and blue wrapping under the tree. But Illini coach Brad Underwood never hesitated.
Bielema Values Experience & Work Ethic of New DB Coach Hire Antonio Fenelus
Fenelus drove down to Tampa Friday night with his family and attended Illinois’ Saturday afternoon practice session.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
Illini defensive coordinator Aaron Henry (left) and defensive backs coach Antonio Fenelus (center) at the 2012 Rose Bowl news conference during their Wisconsin Badgers playing days. (Courtesy Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports)
December 31, 2022
TAMPA, Fla. -- As soon as Ryan Walters accepted the Purdue head coach job, Bret Bielema know the answer of who he’d be hiring and Saturday the Illinois second-year coach answered the question of why it was Antonio Fenelus.
Fenelus, who will turn 33 years old on January 19, was a four-year letterwinner at safety for Wisconsin under Bielema as the Badgers head coach and the defensive back from Boca Raton shined as a senior in 2011 where earned first-team All-Big Ten Conference honors. However, it was Fenelus’ experience and perceived work ethic outside of being under Bielema’s purview that has made the Illini head coach want to bring his former player back on staff as soon as possible.
The Illini Hope New Year's Bowls Become Commonplace
Illinois Football looks to add to the history books with a win at Raymond James Stadium Jan. 2, 2023.
Zain Bando, IlliniGuys Correspondent
December 31, 2022
Throughout the long-standing history of Illinois football, January bowl games simply mean more.
Lunney Excited About Illini’s Tailback Future Showcase in ReliaQuest Bowl
Without the services of Chase Brown, Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. looking forward to show his offensive’s future talent at tailback.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 31, 2022
TAMPA, Fla. -- On the second day of 2023, Illinois will be showcasing the future of its tailback talent they hope to be using throughout the rest of the calendar year.
The Farrell Report - News and Notes
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
December 30, 2022
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Report — Illinois I’ll take a look at what the Illini have at RB from the 2023 class, make a guess at who the new defensive backs coach will be and drop some portal info.
Sturdy's Three Takeaways: Bethune-Cookman
By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst
December 30, 2022
The Illini completed their non-conference schedule with an 85-52 pasting of Bethune-Cookman, righting the ship a bit after the debacle against Missouri a week ago. Although the competition was less than stellar, this was an opportunity to see what tweaks Brad Underwood was able to make as the Illini head into Big Ten Conference play.
Here’s what we saw:
Bret Bielema Hires Former Player & DB Coach Antonio Fenelus to Illini’s Staff
Antonio Fenelus has been added to Bret Bielema’s Illinois staff to fill the vacancy left by Ryan Walters’ head coach hiring to Purdue and Aaron Henry’s promotion.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
December 30, 2022
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has hired his third former player from his time as a defensive coordinator and head coach at Wisconsin to his Illini defensive assistant coaching staff.
Antonio Fenelus will be getting his first full-time positional coaching job at a Football Bowl Subdivision school as the new defensive backs coach on an Illini coaching staff that also features Bielema’s former players Aaron Henry (defensive coordinator) and defensive line coach Terrance Jamison.
Aaron Henry’s Promotion Provided Comfort & Calmness for Returning Illini Players
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema wanted a big reaction from his team when he announced Aaron Henry’s promotion to defensive coordinator. What he got was calmness in a trying coaching silly season week for the Illini.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 30, 2022
TAMPA, Fla. -- Aaron Henry’s promotion didn’t provide for a theatrical YouTube-style reaction by this returning Illinois roster of players.
Lineup, Wardrobe, Defensive Changes Lift Illini To 85-52 Rout of Bethune-Cookman
By IlliniGuys Staff December 29, 2022 (Cover photo courtesy […]
McKenzie's Career-High Keeps Illini Women Red-Hot With 79-63 Win Over Badgers
By IlliniGuys Staff December 29, 2022 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Illinois Snares Ole Miss QB Luke Altmyer From Transfer Portal
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
Dec. 29, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Stephen Lee/USA Today Sports)
Last month Luke Altmyer thanked Ole Miss coaches, teammates, and fans for what they had done, but felt it was time he moved on. Today he announced his destination: Illinois.
The pro-style quarterback was ranked as one of the nation’s top 15 signal callers coming out of high school in the class of 2021.
Illinois Basketball Can Only Go Up From Here
The Illini going through a recent rough patch is what the team ultimately needs to have a successful tournament run.
Zain Bando, IlliniGuys Correspondent
December 29, 2022
It could be worse, right?
What Could Illinois be Getting in Transfer QB Luke Altmyer?: ‘He’s just so smart’
Luke Altmyer’s high school coach details what qualities made him a Top 150 player in ESPN’s rankings of prospects in the 2021 recruiting class.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 29, 2022
Just over two years ago, Luke Altmyer broke Starkville High School’s single game passing record in a 41-7 victory at Germantown High School with 426 yards.
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