The Farrell Files - Defensive Backs
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
February 3, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a Signing Day surprise and finish my 2023 positional breakdown with the defensive backs.
No. 18 Wolverines Dominate Illini 74-57 Despite Missing Leading Scorer
After a slow first half, Illinois cut No. 18 Michigan’s lead to as low as eight points in the fourth quarter but couldn’t withstand a final run to lose its third conference game in its last five tries.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 2, 2023
For the second time in seven days, the offense of the Illinois women’s basketball team struggled to find consistency leading to a conference loss.
Illinois Adds Another Strong PWO to Their Football Roster
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
February 2, 2023
Henry Engel, a 6-foot-3, 260-pound lineman
‘We recruit toughness’: The Moment Genesis Bryant Made Shauna Green Realize Her Culture at Illinois Was Forming
On Dec. 8, Genesis Bryant tried to practice being able to see out of only one eye and while pulling her from the day’s activities, Illinois coach Shauna Green realized her ‘one way’ culture was forming.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 2, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- If there’s a moment where Shauna Green knew she had the correct culture buy-in in her first season as the Illinois head coach, it occurred seven days into December.
Illini Football Taking Chance Adding 2023 Multi-Sport Athlete Mac Resetich During February Signing Period
Mac Resetich, a converted baseball prospect, has been signed by Bret Bielema’s Illini program as the 23rd member of the Illini's 2023 signing class
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois wasn’t going to let the first day of the February signing period without announcing the addition of an unknown project player to its 2023 recruiting class.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Denzel Daxon
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
February 1, 2023
The Illini made a "big" addition via the transfer portal when Ohio University's 6'2, 318-pound Denzel Daxon left the Bobcats to come to Champaign for the remainder of his college football career.
Illinois Adds Late 2023 Football Addition
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 1, 2023
Every day the Fighting Illini football staff continues to find players to add to their roster.
Sturdy's Takeaways - Nebraska Edition
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
February 1, 2023
These 4 Takeaways
The Farrell Files - Looking at the New Assistant Coaches
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
February 1, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
With no real new recruiting news since my last one, I’ll dig into the new assistant coaching hires.
Ty Them Down: Rodgers Finishes Win Over Nebraska With Dominating Defense & Rebounding Performance
Illinois freshman wing Ty Rodgers has carved out a role in his freshman season as the “invaluable” complimentary part to Brad Underwood’s rotation.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 31, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Being a complimentary part isn’t something new in the basketball life of Ty Rodgers, but the freshman cites his current mindset toward what was a breakout performance.
Illini Defense Downs Nebraska, Climb Into Sole Possession of 2nd Place
By IlliniGuys Staff
January 31, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Matthew Mayer scored a team-high 16 points and the Illinois defense completely locked down Nebraska down the stretch to put together a convincing 72-56 win Tuesday night at State Farm Center.
It's the seventh win in eight games for the Illini (16-6, 7-4), who become just the second team to win seven games in Big Ten play after Purdue.
Whitney Young's Star PG Destiny Jackson Serious About Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 30, 2023
Arguably the best sophomore player in the state of Illinois in girls' basketball is Destiny Jackson from Whitney Young High School in Chicago.
Illinois Preview versus Nebraska
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular January 31, 2023 […]
"Not playing like a freshman": Jayden Epps Continuing Point Guard Development During Illini’s Win Streak
Illinois is 3-0 with freshman guard Jayden Epps in the starting lineup. The former four-star prospect had 13 points and held Wisconsin’s perimeter players to being a non-factor on Saturday.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 31, 2023
MADISON, Wis. -- Jayden Epps isn’t being treated by his coaching staff with the brand of a first-year player any longer.
Illini Bringing Back Thad Ward as Running Backs Coach
According to ESPN.com’s college football senior writer Pete Thamel, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has an agreement to bring Thad Ward back for his second stint as RB coach in Champaign.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 30, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Bret Bielema has reportedly filled out his 2023 on-field coaching positions with a former assistant on Lovie Smith’s Illinois staff.
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