Illini Trying To Embrace Possible Rematch vs. Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz
Illinois defensive coach Aaron Henry hasn’t been shy about mentioning what Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz did to the Illini defense in the 2020 opener.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 6, 2021
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The memory of what Graham Mertz did to the Illinois secondary players nearly 365 days ago is still a fresh mental wound.
Recruiting: St. Ignatius guard Rich Barron in awe of visit
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
Oct. 4, 2021
With a loaded roster of talent this year, the Illinois men's coaching staff is now starting to flex its muscles with the 2023 and the class of 2024.
Matt Stevens Top 25 Ballot: Top Five Big Ten Matchup This Weekend; Hello SMU
IlliniGuys.com football beat writer/analyst Matt Stevens does not have […]
Centralized Following: Brightest Future of Illini Defensive Shown Up The Middle
Illinois coaches encouraged by what they saw being built with young defensive talent up the middle of its 3-4 formational philosophy.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 5, 2021
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Whether it is football, baseball, basketball or hockey, the cliche of being as elite as you can be defensively up the middle still certainly applies today.
Illini Film Review - Game 6 - Peters Still Work in Progress at QB
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Mike Cagley's Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Win When Supposed To
Mike Cagley October 3, 2021 Charlotte arrived at Memorial […]
Bret Bielema’s Indifference of win over Charlotte is what Illini need
Illinois first-year head coach Bret Bielema set a tone Saturday with his emotional indifference toward what Illini accomplished.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 2, 2021
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- So, let’s be honest, Bret Bielema has been wounded from his own fan base in the past two weeks.
Illinois 24, Charlotte 14
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 2, 2021
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois rolled out its version of the welcome wagon for several key players returning from injuries in a much-needed victory.
IlliniGuys Beat Writer Q&A - Week 5
IlliniGuys beat writer/analyst Matthew Stevens had a lengthy list of subscriber questions to answer following the Illini’s fourth straight loss this season.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 2, 2021
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- So, Illinois was 1-0 to start the 2021 football season and immediately followed that 30-22 victory over Nebraska with four straight losses. Needless to say, several IlliniGuys.com subscribers had questions for the beat writer and lots of them.
Preview: Tolson & Barnes Leading Illini LBs Future Into the Present
Illinois may need another excellent effort from its inside linebackers Saturday as they look to end a four-game losing streak against Charlotte’s aggressive passing attack
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 1, 2021
Preview Box: Charlotte at Illinois
Date/Time/Place: Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021: 11 a.m. CST, Memorial Stadium.
IlliniGuys - Illinois vs Charlotte Predictions
The Illini are coming off of two heartbreaking losses […]
“I thought I tore my ACL”: Randolph Details Grateful Feeling His Injury Wasn’t Season-Ending
In the moments he was helped off the field in the first quarter against Texas-San Antonio, Keith Randolph thought his 2021 season. Now, he’s hoping to make the most of his medical good fortune.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 30, 2021
Keith Randolph courtesy Illini Athletics
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Keith Randolph Jr. freely admits his personality is not much of a crier.
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