Bielema & Lane Kiffin Living Opposite Recruiting Experiences With NLI
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema claims not one of the 22 signees of his first full recruiting class stressed name, image and likeness to him or his coaching staff.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 30, 2021
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- It would be safe to assume that Bret Bielema and Lane Kiffin don’t typically find themselves on the same philosophical spectrum.
Top Ten Illini Moments from 2021
December 30, 2021
It's been a great year for Illini sports! And not just in the revenue sports, where - for the first time in a decade - Illini football won five games (yes, it's been slim pickins) in the same year Illini men's basketball won a game in the NCAA tournament.
Ian Skirkey won an NCAA title in gymnastics, the Illini men's golf team again advanced to the NCAA championships, and the Illini men's tennis team reached the NCAA Sweet 16.
That's just a taste of the good times celebrated in Champaign-Urbana this year. We polled IlliniGuys members on what they think were the top Illini moments of 2021 and here's what they told us:
Spotlight on Football Signees - James Kreutz
Steve Sturm, Illinois Football Analyst
December 27, 2021
James Kreutz shows no offers on his recruiting profiles.
Getting To Know Illini Guard Aaliyah Nye
By W. Elijah Smith -- IlliniGuys Contributor December 28, […]
Kofi Cockburn Named Big Ten Player of the Week
From University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Champaign, […]
Illinois Men’s Basketball Game vs. Florida A&M Canceled
Champaign, ILL.– The Illinois men's basketball home game vs. […]
Spotlight on Basketball Recruiting: Catching Up With 2022 Illini Commit Jayden Epps
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
December 27, 2021
Illini-commit Jayden Epps courtesy of Virginian-Pilot
Illinois assistant coach Chester Frazier put his name on the map early upon arrival in Champaign.
Spotlight on Football Signees - Gabe Jacas
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
December 26, 2021
I started this signing day series of spotlight articles with the two players that you're most likely to see on the field in 2022.
Spotlight on Women's Basketball Recruiting - Camille Jackson Checks In
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
December 26, 2021
Camille Jackson is the prize recruit for Illinois Nancy Fahey. Jackson is 5-foot-11 point guard from Butler College Prep in Chicago.
Spotlight on Football Signees - Tyson Rooks
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
December 25, 2021
I decided to save the most interesting piece of the Illini recruiting class for today.
Spotlight on Basketball Recruiting - Illinois Commit Morez Johnson Checks In
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
December 25, 2021
Illinois' top basketball recruit in the class of 2024 is 6-foot-9, 210-pound power forward Morez Johnson of St. Rita High School in Chicago.
Spotlight on Te Rah Edwards
By Steve Sturm -- IlliniGuys Football Analyst
December 24, 2021
Illinois added some a much-needed player to its depth chart on the defensive line the day before signing day with Te Rah Edwards, a defensive tackle who decided to transfer from Northwestern. Edwards only entered five contests for Northwestern and totaled two tackles in that time, but he's going to be a very valuable addition to an Illini team that needed another big body in the middle of the defense in 2022 and beyond.
What does he bring to the Orange and Blue?
Coleman Hawkins Coming Off The Bench Appears Long-Term Plan
Coleman Hawkins must now learn to love the energy role off the bench after an inconsistent start to the 2021-22 season.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 24, 2021
ST. LOUIS -- Coleman Hawkins might have to get used to being the first guy to check in off the bench instead hearing his name called out as a starter.
Kofi Slam: Cockburn Enjoys First Braggin’ Rights Win
Illinois junior center Kofi Cockburn thoroughly enjoys a dominant performance in 88-63 win over Missouri in rivalry win.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys
December 23, 2021
LOUIS -- If this was the final Braggin’ Rights matchup for Kofi Cockburn, it’s safe to say the Illinois center thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
APR Score Allows Rutgers to Obtain Gator Bowl Replacement Spot
Illinois will not be headed to the postseason this […]
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