“I don’t care if Ty shoots it or not”: Underwood Insists Rodgers Will Play Regardless of Outside Shooting Improvement
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood detailed the role he envisions for junior wing Ty Rodgers regardless of any offseason improvement of his perimeter shooting.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 3, 2024
ROSEMONT, Ill. — The issue of Ty Rodgers’ jump shot seems like it could be an matter classified as a Ubben Basketball Complex issue.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Nick Hankins Thrilled with Illinois Football Offer
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 3, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, IL. — Nick Hankins, a 6-foot-1, 180-pound cornerback from Belleville, Ill., is riding high after receiving an offer from the University of Illinois this week.
Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti “Comfortable” Changing Basketball Tournaments to 15-Team Bracket
With the addition of the four former Pacific 12 […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Wide Receiver Kade Smith ‘Surprised’ by Illinois Offer This Week
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 2, 2024
Champaign, IL - While the Illinois football team is on a bye week to recover from minor injuries and prepare for their upcoming game against the Purdue Boilermakers, the recruiting team has been busy securing future talent.
Illinois Not Ranked in Top 5 of the Big Ten Preseason Poll After WBIT Championship
Despite having four starters back and welcoming top signee Barry Wallace, Illinois not among league’s preseason top five
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
ROSEMONT — As she embarks on her third season at Illinois, Shauna Green’s squad will again have the underdog status heading into the 2024-25 season.
Illini Using Bye Week to Alleviate Pass Protection Issues
Following the 21-7 loss at Penn State, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said everything in the pass protection and blitz recognition would be evaluated during this bye week.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — In the immediate media conference following the 21-7 loss at Penn State, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said wasn’t sure how many times quarterback Luke Altmyer was sacked.
And that’s what the genesis of the problem right there.
Red Grange Symposium, Memorial Stadium Rededication Events Announced
Illinois Athletics October 1, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois has […]
The Farrell Files Illinois, "Fallout" from the Penn State Loss
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
October 1, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the fallout from the Penn State loss, a big-time prospect they are looking to flip, rank ATH Jershaun Newton against the industry.
Penn State Proves Bigger, Faster, and Stronger at This Point
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 30, 2024
Champaign, IL – Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema and his staff have significantly upgraded their roster through high school recruiting and the transfer portal. Yet, the Illini still found themselves overpowered in their recent matchup against Penn State.
The Trench Report: Penn State
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst September 30, 2024 I […]
Heat Checks & Hail Marys - Illini vs Penn State, B1G Football Team Tiers & Is Curt Cignetti Too Good for Indiana's Good
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]
Illinois Remain Ranked After Narrow Penn State Loss
Illinois Athletics September 29, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Following […]
Illini’s End-of-Half Comedy of Errors Result in Momentum-Changing Moment
In a 7-7 game near the end of the first half, Illinois had the ball on first-and-goal from the Penn State 2-yard-line when everything that could go wrong did in a big way for the Illini.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 29, 2024
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Bret Bielema knows the turning point of his team’s 21-7 loss.
Development Steps Are Being Taken but Not Skipped: Illini See Difference in Top 10 Elite
The 21-7 loss at No. 9 Penn State showed how Illinois the gap between good and elite on Saturday night. Specifically, Illinois learned going from below average to elite doesn’t happen.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 29, 2024
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — In the development of major conference football programs, steps are taken but rarely skipped. And Illinois is no different.
Watch: Illini coach Bret Bielema's postgame Penn State presser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPj1Do8_vnY
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