Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Downstate Football Prep Keeps Close Tabs on the Illini
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 25, 2024
Champaign, Ill. — The state of Illinois has recently become a fertile ground for the Illini in terms of football prospects. One standout is Clayton Lakatos, a 6-foot-1, 180-pound wide receiver from Edwardsville, Illinois, who has kept Illinois on his radar.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Thursday Night Game Makes Football Visitor List for Opening Night Limited
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 24, 2024
Champaign, Ill. – Opening night for Illinois football is just around the corner, as the Fighting Illini are set to face Eastern Illinois on August 29 at 8 p.m. CT.
The Farrell Files Illinois - A Potential Big Visit & More
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
August 24, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a potential big visit, rank OL Michael McDonough vs the industry and see how the Illini stack up at WR and TE against the rest of the Big Ten.
Bret Bielema Convinced Aaron Henry’s On-The-Job Training of 2023 Will Produce Results in 2024
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema and defensive coordinator Aaron Henry have both described Henry’s first season as a play-caller in 2023 as valuable “on-the-job training” that will pay off in future seasons.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 24, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The hindsight message that Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has been attempting to spin this summer is that in order for Aaron Henry to develop into an elite defensive play-caller, the Illini defensive struggles had to occur.
Make or Break Year for Sophomore Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn?
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 23, 2024
Champaign, Ill. — This isn't another player breakdown like the summer preview; instead, it’s a reflection of the valuable information and feedback IlliniGuys received during last month’s workouts.
“You don’t abandon your friends, your family”: Why Illini Backup QB Donovan Leary is still in Champaign
Illinois third-year quarterback Donovan Leary is still waiting to take his first snap of collegiate action and the first high school quarterback signee of the Bret Bielema is still content with waiting and learning.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 23, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Given the instant transactional history of the transfer portal, especially for quarterbacks, only one preseason question exists regarding Illinois backup Donovan Leary: So, why after two years, are you still here?
Illinois Men’s Basketball to Play Charity Exhibition Game at Ole Miss
Illinois Athletics August 22, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois will […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The More Teams Are Eliminated, the Greater the Chances for the Illini
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 22, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Earlier this week, IlliniGuys learned that All-American guard Divine Bourrage, a 6-foot-0 standout from Davenport, IA. has canceled her visit to Arizona.
What Did We Learn This Summer About the Center Position Between Morez Johnson and Tomislav Ivisic?
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 21, 2024
Champaign, IL – The Illini men's basketball team took a break this summer, with most players returning home to spend time with their families, while others went on vacation. This period also allowed the coaches to enjoy some quality time with their loved ones after a demanding spring and summer filled with recruiting and workouts.
Why Pat Farrell Could Be the Illini’s “Secret Weapon” at Defensive Line in 2024
Illinois redshirt freshman Pat Farrell has gone from a 235-pound prospect from the Chicago Catholic League to a needed contributor in Terrance Jamison’s defensive line room in 2024.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 21, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Terrance Jamison doesn’t need a lot of time to come up with unknown names in his positional room who could have a major impact on the upcoming 2024 season.
Illinois Men’s Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Announced
Illinois Athletic Department August 20, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois […]
The Farrell Files Illinois - Key Visitor for Kansas Game
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
August 20, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at another key visitor for the Kansas game, rank WR Brayden Trimble vs the industry as see now the 2024 team stacks up against the Big Ten at RB.
‘Collin Dixon’s best is more than enough’ - Illini Youthful WR Attacking 2024 Preseason Camp
Illinois redshirt freshman wide receiver Collin Dixon is embracing the mentality inside new position coach Justin Stepp’s meeting room that consistency more than spectacular will get playing time.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 19, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Collin Dixon isn’t doing many spectacular things to catch the eyes of his coaches during this last month of preseason camp.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The Quad Cities Has Another Star Athlete With an Illinois Offer
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 19, 2024
Eldridge, IA. – The Fighting Illini have increasingly drawn top talent to Champaign, in recent years…baseball and football.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Women’s Basketball Program Gaining More National Attention
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
Photo Courtesy: Twin ViZuals
August 18, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois women’s head coach Shauna Green is aiming high as she and her staff work to recruit top talent from Illinois, the Midwest, and now nationally.
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