Heat Checks & Hail Marys – Alabama's Coaching Choice and the Benefits of Realignment
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]
Heat Checks & Hail Marys – Alabama's Coaching Choice and the Benefits of Realignment
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Brad Underwood's Crew Extends Offers This Week
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 6, 2024
Champaign, IL – The 2024-25 college basketball season is underway with practices, though games have yet to be played. However, recruiting has not slowed down for the Illinois men’s basketball program, as the staff extended two key offers to potential prospects this week—both of whom appear to be high-priority targets.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Fall Basketball Recruiting Season for Men’s and Women’s Programs
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 5, 2024
Champaign, IL – Here at IlliniGuys, we’ve shared with our subscribers that the fall season is critical for the Illinois basketball programs to continue showcasing what they have to offer.
This week, we learned that both the men’s and women’s teams have had and will host key players on campus. Let’s start with the Illinois women’s program.
The Farrell Files Illinois - An Interesting 2025 Offer
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
October 5, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a very interesting 2025 offer in a few ways and how the projected roster limits have things in flux.
Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti Confirms Meeting in Nashville With Big Ten & SEC Leadership
The commissioners and athletics directors of the two most powerful leagues in college athletics will meet next week in Nashville to discuss a variety of topics including a possible scheduling alliance in multiple sports.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 4, 2024
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Discussions among the two commissioners and all of the athletics directors in the two most powerful conferences in college athletics will involve a possible scheduling alliance in multiple sports between the Big Ten Conference and Southeastern Conference.
“We got Orlando back”: Underwood’s Plan To Supplement Tim Anderson’s Loss? Orlando Antiqua
The plan by Illinois head coach Brad Underwood to account for the loss of assistant coach Tim Anderson has already been executed: Bring Orlando Antigua back.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 3, 2024
ROSEMONT, Ill. — The first words out Brad Underwood’s mouth were more than telling about how the Illinois staff is approaching the loss of assistant coach Tim Anderson heading into the 2024-25.
“I don’t care if Ty shoots it or not”: Underwood Insists Rodgers Will Play Regardless of Outside Shooting Improvement
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood detailed the role he envisions for junior wing Ty Rodgers regardless of any offseason improvement of his perimeter shooting.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 3, 2024
ROSEMONT, Ill. — The issue of Ty Rodgers’ jump shot seems like it could be an matter classified as a Ubben Basketball Complex issue.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Nick Hankins Thrilled with Illinois Football Offer
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 3, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, IL. — Nick Hankins, a 6-foot-1, 180-pound cornerback from Belleville, Ill., is riding high after receiving an offer from the University of Illinois this week.
Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti “Comfortable” Changing Basketball Tournaments to 15-Team Bracket
With the addition of the four former Pacific 12 […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Wide Receiver Kade Smith ‘Surprised’ by Illinois Offer This Week
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 2, 2024
Champaign, IL - While the Illinois football team is on a bye week to recover from minor injuries and prepare for their upcoming game against the Purdue Boilermakers, the recruiting team has been busy securing future talent.
Illinois Not Ranked in Top 5 of the Big Ten Preseason Poll After WBIT Championship
Despite having four starters back and welcoming top signee Barry Wallace, Illinois not among league’s preseason top five
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
ROSEMONT — As she embarks on her third season at Illinois, Shauna Green’s squad will again have the underdog status heading into the 2024-25 season.
Illini Using Bye Week to Alleviate Pass Protection Issues
Following the 21-7 loss at Penn State, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said everything in the pass protection and blitz recognition would be evaluated during this bye week.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — In the immediate media conference following the 21-7 loss at Penn State, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said wasn’t sure how many times quarterback Luke Altmyer was sacked.
And that’s what the genesis of the problem right there.
Red Grange Symposium, Memorial Stadium Rededication Events Announced
Illinois Athletics October 1, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois has […]
The Farrell Files Illinois, "Fallout" from the Penn State Loss
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
October 1, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the fallout from the Penn State loss, a big-time prospect they are looking to flip, rank ATH Jershaun Newton against the industry.
Penn State Proves Bigger, Faster, and Stronger at This Point
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 30, 2024
Champaign, IL – Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema and his staff have significantly upgraded their roster through high school recruiting and the transfer portal. Yet, the Illini still found themselves overpowered in their recent matchup against Penn State.
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