Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Divine Bourrage
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 5, 2023
Davenport, Iowa--This is a very busy week for the Illinois women's basketball coaching staff, which is traveling the country trying to find talent that will keep the Illini in contention for Big Ten titles. Word from several of my AAU and high school contacts says the Illinois coaches are in the following states this week: Minnesota, Missouri, Virginia, and Iowa.
Illini Basketball Recruiting Win - Jase Commits
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 4, 2023
California guard Jase Butler makes it official: he is going to play Big Ten basketball.
The Farrell Files Illinois - To Play Freshmen Linemen or Not to Play Freshmen Lineman
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
October 4, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at whether or not Bret Bielema will and/or should play some freshmen offensive linemen and the importance of the Nebraska game for recruiting.
“I know what he wants” - Illini OC Barry Lunney Jr. On Same Philosophical Page With Bielema
Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. says the consistency issues amongst the offensive side of the ball are his responsibility and will not be micromanaged by his boss.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
October 3, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN — Barry Lunney Jr. believes the main problem with the Illinois offense can be found in his official job title.
Five games into his second season as the offensive coordinator of the University of Illinois football program, Lunney is noticing the organization simply isn’t there on game day.
“At the end of the day, it falls on me because I’m the coordinator and it’s my job to coordinate the offense and at times, we looked uncoordinated,” Lunney said. “That’s obviously frustrating and disappointing where there are moments where we just don’t look tightened up.”
Heat Checks and Hail Marys – The Football Fear Factory
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup Jace Butler - Decision Week?
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 2, 2023
The Illinois men's basketball team has been somewhat quiet on the recruiting front in terms of commitments. Early in May, several Illinois coaches identified combo guard Jase Butler from Point Reyes Station, Calif.
Sunday Bloody Sunday: Another Uncomfortable Day in Illini Football Building
Following the 44-19 loss at Purdue, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema and his veteran leaders said Sunday’s meetings inside the Smith Center need to be awkward, intense and a bit excruciating mentally and emotionally.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 2, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — Any light feelings needed to be checked at the front door of the Smith Family Football Center building on Sunday morning.
The Trench Report: Purdue
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
Cover Photo courtesy of Purdue Athletics
October 2, 2023
Well, that was ugly. No one who wears orange and blue was happy to watch that game on Saturday, and worse still, it was the type of loss that can set a tone for the rest of the season as Illinois seemed to accept the beating as the second half wore on.
The Farrell Files Illinois - WR Class Evals & Update on QB
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
October 2, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
Illini Film Review - Purdue 44, Illinois 19 - A Blitzkrieg is Coming For Illini QB Luke Altmyer
Purdue head coach Ryan Walters took over defensive play-calling duties but also utilized a system that worked for him and Kevin Kane when they were both at Illinois last year to keep the pressure on Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 1, 2023
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Ryan Walters came into Saturday with a mission.
Sturdy's Soliloquy - Purdue Rewind
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio
October 1, 2023
The Illini were embarrassed on Saturday in West Lafayette by a 44-19 score that showed all of the flaws of the Illini offense and defense and shocked Illini fans. Ryan Walters got the better of Bret Bielema in their first head to head meeting since Walters took over at Purdue and the Illini will need to figure things out quickly before Nebraska comes to town on Friday night.
Boiling Over: Welcome To The Worst Case Scenario For Bret Bielema’s Illini
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema not only lost to his former coordinator Ryan Walters but lost big in just the fifth career game for Purdue’s new leader and Bielema’s newest big problem.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 30, 2023
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Welcome to the worst-case scenario for Bret Bielema’s tenure at Illinois.
There’re no public relations washing that will eliminate the stain and stench of what occurred over 60 minutes of action in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Illini Struggles Continue In Blowout Loss At Purdue
By IlliniGuys Staff
September 30, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue scored three touchdowns in the 3rd quarter while its defense baffled Illinois into five quarterback sacks and just one second half score to post a dominating 44-19 victory in the first Big Ten West division game for both teams.
Illinois (2-3, 0-2) came into the weekend hoping to erase the inconsistent play that plagued them in their first four contests, but found themselves again playing catchup after halftime against the defending division champs who had won just one of their first four games under new head coach Ryan Walters. The 19 points allowed mark a season-low for the Purdue defense.
Illinois Women's Basketball - Deserving of Its National Ranking
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 30, 2023
The Illinois women's basketball team caught the country by surprise last season. It broke several school records last year, a surprise roster that was able to compete with a rugged Big Ten schedule.
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