Heat Checks and Hail Marys – Will Riley, Illini Disruption & Binge-Worthy TV Shows
Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular and Big Sports […]
Heat Checks and Hail Marys – Will Riley, Illini Disruption & Binge-Worthy TV Shows
Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular and Big Sports […]
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Desmond Straughton
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
June 24, 2024
New Illinois defensive backs coach Corey Parker has only been on the job for a month, but one of the first things he did was to use his Detroit roots to get into the recruitment of Roseville, Michigan safety Desmond Straughton, who'd already been offered by most of the Big Ten yet remained uncommitted. Parker would not take no for an answer with Straughton and his persistence paid off when he convinced Straughton to visit and commit on the spot.
Sturdy's Quick Take - Illini Land 5-Star Will Riley Commitment
In Will Riley, the Illini add another talented player […]
Illinois Men's Basketball Team Adds Key Piece to Next Year's Roster with Will Riley Commitment
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting June 23, 2024 […]
Desmond Straughton, Athlete from Roseville, MI, Commits to Illinois Football
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 23, 2024
Champaign, IL– Today is a great day for Illinois sports fans. Desmond Straughton has just committed to Illinois via his X page.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The Riverside Brookfield High School Summer Shootout is in its 21st Year and Going Strong
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 23, 2024
RIVERSIDE, Ill. — In an era where prep schools often dominate high school basketball, Riverside Brookfield High School continues to hold its ground with the annual Summer Shootout. "We have 84 teams in this year's event," said Mike Reingruber, head coach at Riverside Brookfield, in an interview with IlliniGuys. "The numbers are pretty consistent, usually around 80 teams each year, but this is the biggest with 84."
Whitman & DIA Keeping Illini Athletics Conduct Policy Behind Terrence Shannon Jr.’s Initial Suspension
Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman confirms the university’s student-athlete conduct policy will be amended but not removed by August.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
June 22, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Josh Whitman is not going to let a murky and awkward four-month ordeal involving Terrence Shannon Jr. from ending the use of the University of Illinois student-athlete conduct policy.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Possible Commitments
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
June 22, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at some expected commitments, a possible decommitment and perhaps a surprise visitor.
Illini AD Josh Whitman Addresses Concerns Over Potential College Athletics Super League
In his annual media roundtable Thursday morning, University of Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman cited concerns over his school’s resume for a future ‘Super League’ scenario in college sports.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
June 21, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — When Josh Whitman asked about a possible concern over University of Illinois athletics being left out of a future consolidation into a ‘Super League’ formula for college athletics, it was a one-word answer.
“Yes,” the Illinois’ eight-year athletics director said Thursday morning. “Without a doubt. I think we talk about that extensively here in meetings.”
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Associate Head Coach Orlando Antigua Making His Presence Felt Early
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 21, 2023
Champaign, Ill. – On April 22, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood made it official: Orlando Antigua is returning to the Illini coaching staff. After leaving Illinois in 2021 for the Kentucky Wildcats, Antigua is back in Champaign, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a reputation for excellence.
Early Off-Season Important for Illinois Basketball
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 20, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - The month of June marks the arrival of Illinois men’s and women’s basketball players on campus, commencing summer school classes and rigorous off-season workouts.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Football Continues to Bring Recruits on Campus
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 20, 2024
Champaign, Ill. — Recent weeks have seen Illinois football secure several key recruits and transfers, with the most notable addition being Zakhari Franklin, a wide receiver from Ole Miss who was a four-year starter for UTSA prior. Franklin leads active college football players in receptions, yards, and touchdowns, boasting 266 catches, 3,386 yards, and 38 touchdowns.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Transfer Football Wide Receiver Zakhari Franklin is a Game-Changer
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 19, 2024
Champaign, Ill. — It is often said that no single player can define a football team's success, given that 11 players take the field at one time. However, the Illinois Fighting Illini are hoping that Ole Miss transfer Zakhari Franklin will be the key to transforming their offense and creating headaches for opposing defenses.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Recent Visitors Update
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
June 18, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a few recent visitors, and a commitment that didn’t go their way (as expected).
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Zakhari Franklin
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
June 17, 2024
Does everyone remember that embarrassing loss Illinois suffered in the season opener in 2021? It was the second game of the Bielema era, and fate had put one of the best low majors in the country on Illinois' schedule against a team that was not prepared for the different type of offense it was facing.
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