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Big Ten Conference announces its forfeiture policy

Big Ten Conference announces its forfeiture policy

August 23, 2021 (Statement from the Big Ten Conference […]

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Guy to Keep an “I” on - Cooper Starks

Guy to Keep an “I” on - Cooper Starks

Kirkland Chappell, IlliniGuys Football Analyst August 22, 2021 At […]

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Illinois offers former Iowa Hawkeye son Cooper Koch

Illinois offers former Iowa Hawkeye son Cooper Koch

By Kedric Prince – IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

August 19, 2021

If you remember Big Ten basketball in the late ‘90s, you would remember former Morton native J.R. Koch, who went on play collegiate basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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Illini’s ‘Hulk’, DE Keith Randolph, Transforms His Body and Hopefully His On-Field Results in Upcoming Season

Illini’s ‘Hulk’, DE Keith Randolph, Transforms His Body and Hopefully His On-Field Results in Upcoming Season

Until his junior season of high school, Keith Randolph was known for his basketball skills but it hasn’t taken long for the potential d-line starter at Illinois to fall in love with football.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 20, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Even at his listed weight at 300 pounds, Keith Randolph reminds folks every chance he can get what he can still do on the hardwood with a basketball in his hands. 

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Six Illini Named 2021 Team Captains

Six Illini Named 2021 Team Captains

Kramer, Hansen and Hayes - first three-time captains in […]

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Notes From Thursday's Bielema Media Session

Notes From Thursday's Bielema Media Session

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

8/19/2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois head coach Bret Bielema joined reporters for approximately 20 minutes following Thursday's practice session inside Memorial Stadium.

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IlliniGuys Connor Cagley's Top 50 2022 Basketball Rankings - Part 3 (30 - 21)

IlliniGuys Connor Cagley's Top 50 2022 Basketball Rankings - Part 3 (30 - 21)

Connor Cagley, IlliniGuys Basketball Writer August 19, 2021 The […]

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Illini to Showcase Tailback-By-Committee Approach Early in 2021

Illini to Showcase Tailback-By-Committee Approach Early in 2021

Without a perceived or established superstar at the position, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema may have to roll with a tailback-by-committee approach early in this 2021 season.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 19, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Bret Bielema can, with relative ease, and has more than once this preseason listed off his featured tailbacks in head coaching tenure. 

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Illini Transitioning from Preseason Camp to Nebraska Prep

Illini Transitioning from Preseason Camp to Nebraska Prep

With less than 10 days remaining until the season opener, Illinois players and coaches confirming they’re beginning the transition from preseason camp to preparing for the game against Nebraska.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 18, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Goodbye preseason camp and hello Nebraska preparation. 

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Pair of Illinois basketball recruits make the USABJNT team

Pair of Illinois basketball recruits make the USABJNT team

By Kedric Prince – IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

August 16, 2021

The 2021 Men’s 16U USABJNT national team is now set after some of the nation’s prospects in the country got invited to Houston, Texas, to compete for 12 rooster spots.

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Former Illini 4-Star Signee Marquez Beason Out With Severe Hamstring Injury

Former Illini 4-Star Signee Marquez Beason Out With Severe Hamstring Injury

Illinois wide receiver Marquez Beason, who began his conversion from defensive back this spring, is out for at least a few weeks into the 2021 season. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Marquez Beason will need to wait until

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IlliniGuys Connor Cagley's Top 50 2022 Basketball Rankings - Part 2 (40 - 31)

IlliniGuys Connor Cagley's Top 50 2022 Basketball Rankings - Part 2 (40 - 31)

Connor Cagley, IlliniGuys Basketball Writer August 17, 2021 With […]

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Bielema Impressed With Running Game in Monday’s Scrimmage

Bielema Impressed With Running Game in Monday’s Scrimmage

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said he was impressed with the Illini’s running game in the second closed preseason scrimmage. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 16, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Bret Bielema says he saw the beginning of his classic running game get started in Illinois’ second preseason scrimmage. 

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IlliniGuys Football Camp Position Preview: Cornerback

IlliniGuys Football Camp Position Preview: Cornerback

Illinois defensive backs coach Aaron Henry is not only reshaping the cornerback room with new personnel but also a new attitude.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 16, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Aaron Henry was already aware the personnel of his cornerbacks positional room at Illinois was going to look different.

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Sturdy's Basketball Update

Sturdy's Basketball Update

Brad Sturdy, IlliniGuy Insider

August 15, 2021

There is some news coming out of the weekend:

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