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Michael Marchese Finding Reliable Role at Tight End

Michael Marchese Finding Reliable Role at Tight End

Illinois sixth-year senior Michael Marchese finally finding success and finally the end zone in the early points of the 2022 season. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 22, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Michael Marchese admits that he didn’t know how open he was when he caught the pass that led to his first career touchdown. 

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It's Tim Anderson's Magic Time

It's Tim Anderson's Magic Time

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting 

September 21, 2022

The Illinois men's basketball staff has been amazing on the recruiting trail for the past several years.

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The Farrell Report - Bam Bam

The Farrell Report - Bam Bam

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

September 21, 2022

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

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Embarking On A Pro Career, Da’Monte Williams Leaves Illinois With Class

Embarking On A Pro Career, Da’Monte Williams Leaves Illinois With Class

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 20, 2022

(Cover photo courtesy Joe Clark/IlliniGuys)

Peoria, Ill. -- Former Peoria Manual guard Da’Monte Williams committed to play for his home state university, following in the footsteps of his father, Illinois great and former Big Ten MVP Frank Williams. 

Coming out of high school, Illinois battled Indiana for his commitment, but he stayed loyal to Illinois and reconnected the Peoria pipeline back to Champaign.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Looking Hard at JUCO Prospects

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Looking Hard at JUCO Prospects

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 20, 2022

Illinois will be in need of offensive and defensive linemen

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Indiana Football Prep Terrelle Elmore, in Awe of Illini

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Indiana Football Prep Terrelle Elmore, in Awe of Illini

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 19, 2022

The Fighting Illini have definitely upgraded its football roster; the key is to start with your offensive and defensive linemen.

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The Farrell Report - Specialists & In-State Recruiting Reactivating the Fanbase

The Farrell Report - Specialists & In-State Recruiting Reactivating the Fanbase

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

September 19, 2022

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

Welcome to The Specialist Edition of my recruiting column and how in-state recruiting is essential to re-activating the fanbase.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois is in Great Position with Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois is in Great Position with Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting 

September 18, 2022

The Fighting Illini women’s basketball and men’s football has mustered some top recruits on campus in the past few weeks.

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Illinois special teams could be known as Kicker U

Illinois special teams could be known as Kicker U

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting 

September 18, 2022

Back in the late ‘80s and ‘90s, Illinois was known as Linebacker U.

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4-Star DB Jyaire Hill’s Recruiting Decision: Illinois Coaches vs. Michigan’s History

4-Star DB Jyaire Hill’s Recruiting Decision: Illinois Coaches vs. Michigan’s History

Jyaire Hill, the highest ranked remaining uncommitted Illinois prospect in the 2023 recruiting class, stated Friday night that “the Illinois coaches are recruiting me better than Michigan”. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 17, 2022

KANKAKEE, Ill. -- Following a blowout victory on Homecoming night, Jyaire Hill couldn’t have described his current recruiting dilemma in a more clear, concise fashion. 

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Sturdy Exclusive - Recruiting Update on Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn

Sturdy Exclusive - Recruiting Update on Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn

Brad Sturdy, IlliniGuy

September 17, 2022

Dravyn Gibbs Lawhorn is

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Joliet's Jeremiah Fears Stock is Rising Weekly

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Joliet's Jeremiah Fears Stock is Rising Weekly

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting 

September 16, 2022

Most of you remember the recruitment of Jeremy Fears Jr. Illinois was in the hunt for Fears until the end.

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Declan Duley

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Declan Duley

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

September 16, 2022

Illinois obtained a commitment from El Paso- Ridley High School punter Declan Duley in a bit of a surprising move.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Football Hoping to Find a Diamond in the Rough with Illinois Prospect

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Football Hoping to Find a Diamond in the Rough with Illinois Prospect

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 14, 2022

During Saturday's football game between Virginia and Illinois, the coaches decided this was the time to get some players on campus that a lot of schools do not know about.

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Holmes Injury Forces Illini Freshmen Into Bigger Responsibility

Holmes Injury Forces Illini Freshmen Into Bigger Responsibility

Illinois freshmen outside linebackers Gabe Jacas and Alec Bryant to be thrusted into action after the season-ending injury to Ezekiel Holmes last weekend. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 15, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois outside linebackers coach Kevin Kane describes Ezekiel Holmes as the most cerebral player in his meeting room. 

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