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.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Assistant Coach Orlando Antigua is Back, but Illinois is Now Different... Nationally
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 14, 2024
Champaign, IL — The Illinois basketball community was thrilled when news broke that head coach Brad Underwood was bringing back one of the top recruiters in the game, Orlando Antigua.
Heat Checks & Hail Marys - Crazy Responses to Illini OT Victory
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]
Big Ten Network's Memorial Stadium Documentary to Debut Monday
Illinois Athletics October 13, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Big Ten […]
“I think this win was a big deal” - Bielema Gets His Pound of Flesh From Ryan Walters
After the 50-49 win over Purdue Saturday, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema admitted the Boilermakers program led by his former defensive coordinator “pisses him off” more than anybody else in the Big Ten Conference.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 13, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — After nearly watching his team spill a 27-3 lead but recover enough to salvage a one-point, walk-off overtime win, Bret Bielema spilled some proverbial tea on his rivalry with a former colleague and a rival program.
#23 Illini Hold Off Purdue In OT To End Slide, Win Cannon
By IlliniGuys Staff October 12, 2024 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Illinois Women's Basketball Lands Top Forty Recruit, Cearah Parchment
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting October 12, 2024 […]
Purdue’s Ryan Walters Believes 2024 Can Remarkably Turn Around & Illini Coaches Publicly Say They Believe Him
Illinois will welcome back former defensive coordinator Ryan Walters […]
Who is Ben Humrichous? Illini Basketball Fans Are About to Find Out
Why nearly all of Ben Humrichous’ current teammates had never heard of him before they arrived on the Champaign-Urbana campus for offseason training for the 2024-25 season.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 12, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — With smartphones, easy access to worldwide internet and recruiting services becoming a billion-dollar industry in 2024, the world of elite youth basketball talent is a small place to navigate. And yet there is always a Ben Humrichous around to point that basketball players can emerge from the most little-known places in the United States of America.
A High School Coach's Early View of Illinois Basketball
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 11, 2024
Champaign, IL – Early in Illinois head basketball coach Brad Underwood's tenure, practices, and workout sessions were occasionally open to fans and media. But that’s a thing of the past.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Purdue Game Is a Massive Recruiting Weekend
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
October 11, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a huge recruiting weekend and the Illini’s chances with each.
Illinois Women Land Commitment from Australian Scoring Wing
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting October 10, 2024 […]
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