Why Josh McCray is Special to Illini’s Bret Bielema - ‘Everything keeps telling him that he’s going to get beat down, and he just keeps getting back up’
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is always going to […]
Why Josh McCray is Special to Illini’s Bret Bielema - ‘Everything keeps telling him that he’s going to get beat down, and he just keeps getting back up’
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is always going to […]
One-on-One with Tre White
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 18, 2024
Champaign, IL – Tre White, a combo guard/wing who transferred to Illinois from USC and Louisville, was the second transfer to commit to the Fighting Illini this offseason, following sophomore Jake Davis. White brings experience to Illinois, coming in with more court time than anyone on the 2024-25 roster, aside from returning junior Ty Rodgers.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Winning Illinois Football Brings Four-Star Cameron McHaney to Champaign
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 18, 2024
Champaign, IL – There's an old saying: "If you build it, they will come." That phrase, from the 1989 film Field of Dreams, is one of the most iconic lines in baseball movie history.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Key Visitors for the Michigan Game
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
October 18, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at some key visitors for the Michigan game and where the Illini stand with them.
Illini Film Review: No. 23 Illinois 50, Purdue 49 (OT) - Evaluating Illini Woes & Luke Altmyer’s Play-Action Mastery
IlliniGuys.com needed some extra time to discuss with Illinois coaches what unique set of circumstances and trouble transpired throughout the week and the 60-minute game vs. Purdue.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 17, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Some IlliniGuys.com subscribers might have been wondering where the film review was this week, am I right?
Well, this one took longer to put together and it’s for a simple reason. I needed to make sure the best I could that what I was seeing on the television copy was even similar to the interpretation of the coaching staff at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Isaiah White, a Committed Defensive Lineman from Indianapolis, Back at Memorial Stadium
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 17, 2024
Champaign, IL – Isaiah White, a 6-foot-3, 270-pound three-star recruit from Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis, remains firm in his commitment to Illinois. The class of 2025 defensive tackle pledged to the Illini in early June and plans to honor his commitment.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Sheek Pearson Recaps Illinois Basketball Visit
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 17, 2024
Champaign, IL — During the Illinois-Purdue football game on Saturday, several key football prospects were present. Typically, it’s easy to distinguish football players from basketball players, but among them on the east side of Memorial Stadium was a 6-foot-11 young man who clearly wasn’t a football player. It was Sheek Pearson, a power forward from St. Louis, Missouri.
Around The Big Ten - Oct. 17th
October 17, 2024
Here's a look at a few storylines around the Big Ten heading into Week 8:
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Top Ohio LB Is Serious About Illinois Football
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 16, 2024
Champaign, IL. – Cam Thomas, a four-star football prospect, attended the Illinois-Purdue game on Saturday, who got the attention of reporters on the field early that afternoon.
Bielema’s Request to Illini Fans For Saturday vs. Michigan: “That place should be rocking”
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is asking fans for the most electric atmosphere in years at Memorial Stadium when they host No. 24 Michigan on Saturday afternoon.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
October 16, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Allow Bret Bielema a moment to get on his soapbox on Monday afternoon.
As he looked to his right at the empty Memorial Stadium field, the Illinois fourth-year head coach decided to answer a question about being on CBS back-to-back weeks in his weekly media conference by attempting to explain to Illini fans what an intimidating home atmosphere can do for a developing football program.
“There’s definitely growth that we have to go through as a football team but also the fanbase,” Bielema said Monday. “Listen, we haven’t lost a game out there [pointing to Memorial Stadium field] this year.”
The Trench Report: Purdue
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
October 15, 2024
Let's all take a deep breath. It was ugly. Our team lost its composure. The Illini run defense remains problematic going into a match-up with an elite running team.
Kaden Feagin Status Doubtful For Michigan Game with Hyperextended Left Leg
Illinois running back Kaden Feagin is doubtful to play vs. No. 24 Michigan on Saturday after suffering a hyperextension of his left leg in practice early last week.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 15, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois is preparing for Kaden Feagin to miss this weekend’s game against No. 24 Michigan.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Latest Commitment & Purdue Effect on Recruiting
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
October 15, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the latest commitment, how the struggle against Purdue affects recruiting and an interesting new offer.
Illini DC Aaron Henry on Purdue second-half collapse: “I’ve got to be better”
Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry takes full ownership of the play calls and lack of execution that led to 46 second-half and overtime points scored by Purdue last weekend.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
October 14, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Before the beginning of his weekly media session Aaron Henry put on his best sarcastic act asking local media “did somebody die?”.
In the end, he knew the questions about Saturday’s performance by the players on his side of the ball were coming. Henry took sole ownership for the 46 points that Purdue posted in the final two quarters and overtime on Saturday.
“That isn’t the standard of Illinois football in that second half,” Henry said. “I’ve got to be better at all of it and I will.”
Everything's Trending Up As The Illini Enter Michigan Week
By Larry Smith, host/executive producer of the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
Oct. 14, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
Still have a Purdue hangover? Take two aspirin and lie down for a nap. It'll be okay.
Entering week 7 and the much-anticipated Michigan matchup, things couldn't be much better for the Illini football team.
While Orange and Blue fans fretted over the second half collapse against the Boilermakers - in which their favorite squad almost let a 24-point lead spiral into a morale - and potentially season - crushing defeat, the rest of the nation saw a ranked team do what winners do -- find a way to win.
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