The Farrell Files Illinois - Petty and Stephenson Updates
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
September 13, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, QB commit Trey Petty breaks his silence and DE Dylan Stephenson visits.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Keith Long
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 12, 2023
Running the football is Illinois head coach Bret Bielema's staple; it has made him successful, and he probably will not deviate too much from doing it.
‘Everything is on the table’: Illini Defense in Emergency Evaluation Mode
Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry said the last 24-48 hours following the loss at Kansas has involved uncomfortable and emotional conversations inside Smith Family Football Complex.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 12, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Since the plane touched back down at Willard Airport late on Friday night, the conversations surrounding Illinois head coach Bret Bielema and his defensive staff haven’t been pleasant.
Heat Checks and Hail Marys – The Rush to Judgment
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Brayden Trimble
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 10, 2023
We told you when the visit came during the football game, we would keep you covered with recruits coming to campus.
Illini Still Searching After Two Weeks For Offensive Identity
Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. stated Monday that the Illini’s inability to score points in the first four drives at Kansas dictated a near impossible situation.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 11, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Through the first four possessions at Kansas, the Illinois offense had no points, 42 total yards and just one first down.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Casey Thomann
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 11, 2023
Illinois football has become very good at finding talent that a lot of schools do not feel comfortable enough yet to offer. What head coach Bret Bielema and staff do well is identify talent, take calls from high school coaches, who know players may have been overlooked, check game film, then attend games. If they are good enough, they will get visits and, hopefully, turn into offers.
The Trench Report: Kansas
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
September 11, 2023
I'm sure none of us are happy with the result of the Kansas and Illinois match-up last Friday. However, after re-watching the game with a closer eye on the lines, I came away with a bit more optimistic view of the Illini situation.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Key 2025 Targets
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
September 11, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll take a look at a few key 2025 targets and give a small update on the Trey Petty situation.
Kansas 34, Illinois 23 - Illini Film Review - Kansas Targeted Illini LBs & Safeties; Lunney Gets Caught Being Tricky & Snap Counts
The Kansas offensive game plan on Friday night consisted of one idea: The Jayhawks didn’t think Illinois had solid linebacker or safety play.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 10, 2023
From the opening drive to their final possession of the third quarter, Kansas operated its offense with one consistent idea in mind.
Illini Leave Kansas with Serious Offensive Line Questions
After allowing six sacks and 11 quarterback pressures Friday night at Kansas, Illinois is searching for its best combination of five offensive linemen.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 10, 2023
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Offensive line issues continue to circle the Illinois football program.
Sturdy's Soliloquy - Kansas Rewind
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio
September 10, 2023
The Illini took one on the chin in Lawrence on Friday night, falling to the Jayhawks 34-23. It was not as close as the final score. Kansas dominated the Illini on both sides of the ball as the Illini fell to 1-1 with #7 Penn State coming to town next weekend. Here’s a look back, starting with some positives.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Terrence Smith
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 9, 2023
If you know one thing about the Illinois football staff, they could care less what your state rankings are or your national rankings.
Bielema Promises Major Evaluation Overhaul of Illini Defense
After two weeks of poor starts to games, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema declares the Illini staff must look at “some things schematically” to fix critical errors in the defense.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
September 9, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Charlie Riedel/Associated Press)
LAWRENCE, Kan. — If you believe the words of the third-year head coach at the University of Illinois, a critical damage assessment is coming for the defensive unit.
Following back-to-back weeks of poor starts to games against Toledo and in the 34-23 loss at Kansas just six days later, Bret Bielema has come to the instant conclusion about his defense that “some things schematically we're going to have to take a really close look at”.
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