Underwood Encouraged Following Heartbreaking Loss in Bloomington
The Illinois sixth-year head coach enjoyed the effort and early-game intensity that he saw from an Illini team that was missing its leading scorer and didn’t make a three-pointer in the second half.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 18, 2023
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- The first three words Illinois head coach Brad Underwood used to describe his team’s third straight road loss were proud, excited and elated.
Illini Falters Late as No. 14 Hoosiers Sweep Season Series
Indiana managed to connect on five of its last seven field goals to lead into a 71-68 victory over the Illini as Illinois has now lost three games in a row away from State Farm Center.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 18, 2023
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Illinois simply couldn’t close a critical road game out as Indiana made five of its last seven field goals in route to pulling off a 71-68 victory.
Without Shannon, Newly Healthy Luke Goode’s Role May Instantly Increase vs. Hoosiers
Without leading scorer Terrence Shannon Jr. at Indiana today, Illinois may need more from newly activated Luke Goode as he makes his return to his home state.
Matthew Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 18, 2023
Luke Goode categorized his goal of getting back on the floor for Illinois by mid-January to play Indiana in Champaign as “ambitious” and a lesson he learned from his father Craig.
Illini Offense Explodes to Opening Day Victory
With an inexperienced offensive lineup, every Illinois starter reached base safely in a 9-6 win over Youngstown State on Opening Day.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 17, 2023
Like everybody else familiar with the Illinois baseball program, head coach Dan Hartleb filled out his Opening Day lineup card and noticed the final six names were relatively new starters.
Illini Baseball Feature Preview: Illini RHP Riley Gowens Gets Opening Day Start With More Bullpen Optimism Behind Him
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The Farrell Files - Big Ten WRs & 2024 QB Offer
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
February 17, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll break down the WR classes in the Big Ten for the 2023 recruiting class and some more on the lone offer at QB for 2024.
Robby Discher’s Aggressive Nature Arriving at Perfect Time For Bielema’s Illini
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema wants Robby Discher’s aggressive special teams play to mix with his philosophy of all three phases playing complimentary football.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
February 16, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Matt Stevens/IlliniGuys)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- After stressing how to effectively not lose games with its special teams, Robby Discher might be arriving into Bret Bielema’s Illinois rebuild at the perfect time.
Discher, who arrived in Champaign last week a day after accepting the special teams coordinator and tight end coach job, immediately brings his aggressive nature and reputation to his special teams unit that could help the Illini in the third year of Bielema’s leadership.
IlliniGuys Exclusive: 'IlliniGal' Adalia McKenzie talks about loss at Maryland
IlliniGuys co-founders Mike Cagley and Brad Sturdy talked with the "IlliniGal" - Adalia McKenzie - about Sunday's loss at Maryland.
Adalia's analysis is an IlliniGuys exclusive which you will only find on IlliniGuys.com as we are proud to include Illini women's basketball in our coverage.
Terrance Jamison’s Co-DC Title Promotion Becomes Officially Announced
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema announces the title promotion of defensive line coach Terrance Jamison to co-defensive coordinator.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The title promotion for an Illinois football assistant coach that head coach Bret Bielema promised earlier this month has become official.
Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Penn State Upsets the Illini Again (Last Night was a Sequel No Illini Fan Wanted to Watch)
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The Farrell Files - Coach Discher & the Big Ten RBs
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
February 15, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the new coaching hire and rank the RB classes in the Big Ten for the 2023 class.
“We just didn’t play hard”: Underwood Disgruntled With Illini’s Effortless Loss at Penn State
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Illini Freshman Forward Zacharie Perrin Leaves Team & Returning to France
Zacharie Perrin leaves the Illini program just over two […]
Illinois Hires Robby Discher as Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends Coach
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
February 14, 2023
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois has found Ben Miller’s on-field replacement as the program’s special team’s coordinator and tight ends coach.
The Illinois athletics department confirmed the hiring of Robby Discher as special teams coordinator/tight ends coach.
“We are very excited to have Robby and his family join us here at the University of Illinois,” Illini head coach Bret Bielema said in the university news release. "He will touch our program in many different ways working with our tight ends, specialists, and coordinating our special teams overall. He has proven to have success in every place he has been. I am excited to see and feel his impact here in our program.”
Raleigh North Carolina Wing Visits Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 14, 2023
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