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The Farrell Files Illinois - Joe Barna Evaluation, QB Rumor & Farrell's Big 10 Football Coach Rankings

The Farrell Files Illinois - Joe Barna Evaluation, QB Rumor & Farrell's Big 10 Football Coach Rankings

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

August 16, 2023

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll rank DE Joe Barna against the rest of the industry, address a QB rumor and rank the Big Ten coaches from top to bottom.

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Illini Football 2023 Preseason Camp Practice Report #10 - Significant OL Injury Highlights Beginning of Second Week

Illini Football 2023 Preseason Camp Practice Report #10 - Significant OL Injury Highlights Beginning of Second Week

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 15, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Good afternoon and welcome to the 10th practice of fall football camp for the Illinois program for the 2023 season in the third campaign of Illini head coach Bret Bielema.

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Caleb Griffin Given Opportunity at Kicking Triple Crown in Final Year at Illinois

Caleb Griffin Given Opportunity at Kicking Triple Crown in Final Year at Illinois

Illinois sixth-year senior kicker Caleb Griffin is being given the chance to be the first Illini player since 2000 to do both kicking and punting at the same time.  

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 15, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois has apparently granted Caleb Griffin the opportunity to earn the triple crown of kicking responsibilities this season. 

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Illini OC Barry Lunney Jr. Balancing ‘first scrimmage mistakes’ with ‘makings of a really good offense’

Illini OC Barry Lunney Jr. Balancing ‘first scrimmage mistakes’ with ‘makings of a really good offense’

Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. says he saw flashes of elite play-making but also way too many mistakes for his liking two weeks from the 2023 season opener vs. Toledo. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 14, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The first full scrimmage was clearly too much of a mixed bag of good and bad for Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. to fully embrace. 

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jeremiah Fears & His Big News

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jeremiah Fears & His Big News

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 14, 2023

Late Friday night, Illinois recruit Jeremiah Fears tweeted January 13, 2024, he would make his college destination official.

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Center of Attention: Josh Kreutz Ready For Starting Opportunity in 2023

Center of Attention: Josh Kreutz Ready For Starting Opportunity in 2023

Despite the offseason recruiting effort to find an experienced center in the transfer portal, Illinois landed on their original plan all along - Josh Kreutz. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 13, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Josh Kreutz saw all the same offseason news that everybody else did. 

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Sturdy's Soliloquy on the Illini's Spanish Invasion - Part I: 4 Takeaways

Sturdy's Soliloquy on the Illini's Spanish Invasion - Part I: 4 Takeaways

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host of Big Sports Radio and the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

August 13, 2023

The Illini finished their Spain trip 3-0 after a 103-69 win over the Catalina All Stars on Sunday morning.

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Illini Blow Past Catalonia All-Stars, 103-69

Illini Blow Past Catalonia All-Stars, 103-69

Courtesy of Illinois Athletics August 13, 2023 BARCELONA– Four players […]

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Preseason Injury Timeline for Matthew Bailey Continues to Lengthen

Preseason Injury Timeline for Matthew Bailey Continues to Lengthen

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema says Saturday that the sophomore safety Matthew Bailey (foot) is “at risk” for missing the season opener vs. Toledo on Sept. 2. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 13, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Matthew Bailey may not be active for the 2023 season opener on Sept. 2 when Illinois hosts Toledo. 

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How Luke Altmyer Spins An Unsaid Not-So Secret Experience at Ole Miss

How Luke Altmyer Spins An Unsaid Not-So Secret Experience at Ole Miss

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 12, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Luke Altmyer has already said a lot by not saying anything at all. 

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Ked's Evaluation - the Illini Through 2 Games in Spain

Ked's Evaluation - the Illini Through 2 Games in Spain

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 12, 2023

Illinois men's basketball team has played two of its guaranteed games. Next will be Sunday against the Barcelona All-Stars.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Julia Scott

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Julia Scott

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 11, 2023

The Illinois women's basketball staff offered one of the nation's elite basketball players a scholarship last week.

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Demetrius John Evaluation & B1G Offensive Line Rankings

The Farrell Files Illinois - Demetrius John Evaluation & B1G Offensive Line Rankings

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

August 11, 2023

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll rank DE Demetrius John versus the industry and rank the offensive lines in the Big Ten.

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“He’s special”: Freshman WR Malik Elzy Already Turning Heads in Excitement Before First Game at Illinois

“He’s special”: Freshman WR Malik Elzy Already Turning Heads in Excitement Before First Game at Illinois

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer August 10, 2023 CHAMPAIGN, […]

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Illini Assistant Coach Calamity McEntire Talks With The IlliniGuys

Illini Assistant Coach Calamity McEntire Talks With The IlliniGuys

(Editor's Note: Illini women's assistant basketball coach Calamity McEntire […]

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