Football Recruiting Spotlight on Cedric Wyche
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
July 1, 2024
You can throw away the recruiting rankings on this guy. All of the recruiting services have Cedric Wyche as a mid-to-high 3-star player, and they're all wrong. Folks, this is a 4-star player.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Erik Gayle
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
June 30, 2024
Well, if you listened to Matt and me on the podcast the other night, we both said the same thing when Mike asked us what needs to change in recruiting: The Illini need to add more difference maker types, even if means recruits that present a bigger risk, and they need to draw from more nearby metro areas. Bret must have been listening in, because that's exactly the type of player that he flipped as we spoke.
Illinois Football Receives Commitment from DB Robert Jones III
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 29, 2024
Champaign, IL — The Fighting Illini football program has added more defensive talent to their roster for the class of 2025. Fresh off his official visit to Illinois, Robert Jones III, a defensive back from Vero Beach, (FL.), made his decision shortly after leaving campus.
Illinois Invades Florida for Future Running Back Commitment
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 29, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Fighting Illini football team has ventured south to secure their next backfield prospect. Today, Illinois received a commitment from Cedric Wyche, a 5-foot-10 running back from St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Through the Eyes of Treanette Redding, the Mother of Terrence Shannon Jr.
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting June 29, 2024 […]
The Farrell Files Illinois - Latest Commit & Good News is Coming
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
June 28, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the latest commitment and some good news coming up.
Illinois Flips DE Erik Gayle from Cincinnati
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 27, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — College football can be unpredictable, much like the weather—hot one day and freezing cold the next. Recruits often commit to a program, only to reconsider after taking other visits, leading to unexpected changes in their decisions.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Florida's DB Updates His Recruitment After Visiting Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 27, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Robert Jones III, a defensive back who recently decommitted from North Carolina State, has provided an update on his recruitment following a visit to Illinois.
TSJ Headed to Twin Cities: Terrence Shannon Jr. Selected 27th Overall by Minnesota in 2024 NBA Draft
Former Illinois All-American ends 12-year drought of first round […]
Terrence Shannon Jr. Eagerly Waiting For Hearing Name Called on NBA Draft Night
Former Illinois All-American guard Terrence Shannon Jr. could be […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Bolingbrook Point Guard Eyes His Home State University
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 26, 2024
RIVERSIDE, IL. — Last September, Illinois assistant basketball coach Tim Anderson saw enough from Davion Thompson, a 6-foot-3, 170-pound point guard from Bolingbrook, to offer him a scholarship to play for Illinois.
Sturdy for 30 - June 26 Edition
Brad Sturdy, Illini Insider & Co-Host of the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & Big Sports Radio shows
June 26, 2024
We have now entered the dead period for watching sports. We have the WNBA and MLB regular season…just doesn’t get it done for me.
Congrats to the Celtics, but looking back do we appreciate how dominant they were? 64 wins, 7 more than anyone else, and 16-3 in the playoffs. They never had a game 6.
Insider Notebook: To the College Gurus that Promote Pre-Season Top 25 Teams, Ked Says They Left One Team Out
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 26, 2024
Champaign, IL – Monday, Illinois' head coach Brad Underwood met with the media to discuss Terrence Shannon Jr.'s jersey being hung from the rafters, the non-conference schedule, his new prize recruit 6-foot-8 Will Riley, and how the team has looked so far in a handful of workouts.
Kankakee Prep Lincoln Williams Keeping Close Tabs on Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 25, 2024
RIVERSIDE, IL. — Lincoln Williams, an outstanding 6-foot-5 shooting guard from Kankakee, showcased his talent at the Riverside Brookfield High School shootout, not disappointing those in attendance. The four-star 2026 recruit displayed his skills in a matchup against Lemont High School, with Illinois assistant coach Tim Anderson watching closely.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Most Recent Commitment & Two Who Could be Next
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
June 25, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the most recent commitment for the 2025 class and the latest on two who could be next.
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