Football Recruiting Spotlight on Terrance Brooks
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
May 15, 2023
After losing several players who took a lot of snaps last year at the cornerback position through the transfer portal, Illinois was looking a little thin and a little inexperienced at the cornerback position after spring ball. In a shocking turn of events,
Tyler Goecke’s Postseason Magic Continues as Illini Maintain Lead in NCAA Regional
The substitution of fifth-year senior Tyler Goecke into the Illinois lineup this week has resulted in Illinois rising to the top of the leaderboard at the NCAA Stanford Regional.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 14, 2024
Lineup substitutions usually aren't a key component to college golf success, but Illinois fifth-year senior Tyler Goecke is making his head coach look like a genius this week.
Don't Sleep on Transfer Tre White
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 14, 2024
Illinois basketball fans are still waiting with anticipation for the next commitment. There is a lot of chatter about acquiring another wing; however, Tre White, the transfer from Louisville, seems to be the forgotten man.
Mad Max Furiously Charges Illini to NCAA Stanford Regional Lead
Freshman Max Herendeen matches the Illinois men’s golf record for a low 18-hole performance in a postseason round with a 7-under 63 in the first round of the NCAA Stanford Regional.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 13, 2024
Illinois freshman Max Herendeen said last week he was excited to see the West Coast and his parents for the first time in several months in the NCAA Stanford Regional. The Bellevue, Washington native wasn’t lying.
Toledo CB Coach Corey Parker Named New Illini Defensive Backs Coach
Following a two-year mentorship of 2024 NFL Draft first round pick Quinyon Mitchell at Toledo, Corey Parker is joining Bret Bielema’s staff at Illinois.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 13, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema has selected the position coach of the highest drafted cornerback in the 2024 National Football League Draft to be his program’s next defensive backs coach at Illinois.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Massive Portal Win for the Illini
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
May 13, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the biggest transfer portal get yet for the Illini and another one that could be coming.
Illini Bullpen Shines in Home Finale Win
Illinois clinched another series victory and a 20th home win in the final game in Champaign of the 2024 season. The Illini maintained its one-game lead in the Big Ten standings.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 12, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Joe Glassey has made 70 career pitching appearances in an Illinois jersey, but it might be his final one at his home field that he’ll remember the most.
Illini Acquire Verbal Pledge From All-Big 12 CB Terrance Brooks
Bret Bielema’s Illinois program lands arguably its most significant transfer portal addition of this offseason by adding All-Big 12 Conference cornerback Terrance Brooks.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 12, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Illinois has filled a massive hole in its secondary by acquiring a verbal pledge from arguably its most notable transfer portal addition of the Bret Bielema era.
All-SWAC Defensive Lineman Schedules Illini Official Visit
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 12, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — A two-time All-Southwestern Conference selection has elected to take an official visit to Illinois.
Johnny Newton to Have 2nd Foot Surgery - This Time on Left Foot
IlliniGuys Staff May 11, 2024 As reported by the […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Latest Basketball Portal Kombat Update
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 11, 2024
A lot is going on as the Illini strive to fill out their roster for next season.
As of today, the remaining pieces to next year's basketball roster will
Illini Athletics Celebrates Graduation
Illinois Athletics May 11, 2024 CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. – During the 2023-24 academic […]
Illini Sluggers Pound Iowa 10-5; Illinois Maintain Big Ten Lead
Illinois runs home record to 19-2 with a dominating Friday night win over Iowa and star starting pitcher Cade Obermueller.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 10, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — To the delight of the home fans at Illinois Field, great hitting did a serious number on very good pitching Friday night.
Illinois, while boasting arguably the most dangerous offensive lineup in the Big Ten Conference, pounded Iowa 10-5 to win the opening game of a league weekend series for the seventh time in eight tries this season.
Ked's View - Tomislav Ivisic Signs with the Illini
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 10, 2024
The much anticipated big-man position with Illinois has been filled. Illini Nation, meet Tomislav Ivišić. The 7-foot-1 big man is the twin brother of Arkansas big man Zvonimir Ivišić.
The Farrell Files Illinois - 2025 Positions of Need & More
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
May 10, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll do a quick update on a few positions of need in 2025 and the possibility of a huge transfer visit.
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