Illini Woes Continue With 56-48 Loss At Nebraska
By IlliniGuys Staff January 11, 2024 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Illini Woes Continue With 56-48 Loss At Nebraska
By IlliniGuys Staff January 11, 2024 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Bielema Terminates Illini LB Coach Andy Buh & DB Coach Antonio Fenelus
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema announced Thursday evening the immediate termination of two assistant coaches - linebackers coach Andy Buh and defensive backs coach Antonio Fenelus.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 11, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — The University of Illinois football coaching staff will have at least two new assistants before the start of 2024 season.
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema announced Thursday evening the immediate termination of linebackers coach Andy Buh and defensive backs coach Antonio Fenelus.
Underwood Expecting Another Heavyweight Fight vs. Izzo’s Spartans
Two of the best defensive teams in the Big Ten Conference coming off disappointing losses will meet in State Farm Center.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 11, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — Brad Underwood made sure his squad’s film review for the Michigan State Spartans included watching Tom Izzo’s post-game rant from Sunday night.
After an 88-74 loss at Northwestern, the Spartans 29-year head coach ripped into his team’s lack of defensive execution, inability to control the rebounding advantage or play with physicality, a laziness when it came to taking care of the basketball and for good measure, took some parting shots at the analytical community on his way out of Evanston, Illinois.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The Fears Five
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 11, 2024
Early this weekend four-star guard Jeremiah Fears released his final list of five schools. The original plan was to narrow the list to maybe 10. Jeremy Fears Sr., a former DI athlete himself, went through the recruiting process; with his son Jeremy Jr. a freshman at Michigan State and now with Jeremiah, they have learned a lot, and it is only right to be honest and fair to those he does not plan to attend.
Jeremiah said, "I’m honored and blessed that all of those schools recruited me, they have been great, I've built some great relationships with all of them. But after talking to my family, it was time to narrow things down."
Jeremy Sr. shared with IlliniGuys why each school made this cut.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Lots of News & Notes
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
January 10, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll take a look take a look at an interesting coaching change in high school, a DL loss in the portal to a pesky new recruiting foe and break down 2024 WR TySean Griffin in four categories.
Terrence Shannon Jr.’s Restraining Order Case Moved To Federal Court; Hearing Set For Friday
A restraining order/injunction filed by Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. against the University of Illinois for an immediate removal of Shannon’s suspension will be heard in federal court on Friday.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 10, 2024
Terrence Shannon’s hearing against the University of Illinois in federal district court has been set for a Friday afternoon in the form of a video conference appointment.
The graduate senior guard, who filed for a temporary restraining order Monday in Champaign County Court in order to immediately return to the University of Illinois basketball team, has seen his case moved to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois. According to federal court filings, the initial judge assigned to the case, Colin Stirling Bruce, recused himself on Tuesday and judge Colleen R. Lawless was assigned Tuesday morning.
The representation for Shannon, which includes attorneys Mark P. Sutter, Rob Lang, Steve Beckett and Mark Goldenberg, apparently didn't need to refile the motion for the restraining order in federal court, as it was attached to the removal notice and the judge decided to take up the motion as is based on the limited info available. Lawless ordered the representation for the University of Illinois, University of Illinois Board of Trustees and University of Illinois System president Timothy L. Killeen - which includes attorney Peter G. Land - to file a response to Shannon’s temporary restraining order request by Thursday, and set a hearing date for Friday at 1:30 p.m. CST to be done by video teleconferencing.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Melvin Priestly
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 9, 2024
Last weekend, Illinois hosted transfer offensive lineman Melvin Priestly for an official visit. We caught up with the East St. Louis prospect to get the latest with his recruitment.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Silas Bolden
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
January 9, 2024
The Fighting Illini football staff appears to be fully aware of the direction the Big Ten football is headed. The days of run, run, and run more might be a thing of the past.
Terrence Shannon Jr Files Injunction
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & Big Sports […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Bryce Dixon
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 8, 2024
Typically, the Illinois men's basketball program does not bring in a large number of recruits during the season. Why? Illinois head coach Brad Underwood allows his coaches a more hands-on approach when it comes to coaching responsibilities.
The Farrell Files Illinois - New OL Portal Offer & Rusk Eval
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
January 8, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll take a look take a look a new OL portal offer who could commit soon and break down the key TE commitment from the portal.
Still Searching For First Big Win - Illini Fall in Disappointing Fashion 67-61 to Wisconsin
A year after qualifying for the 2023 NCAA Tournament, […]
Sturdy's Sunday Purdue Rewind
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & Big Sports Radio, Illini Uber-Insider
January 7, 2023
The Illini lost on Friday evening at Purdue by an 83-78 after trailing by as many as 21 points in the second half. Clearly, losing by 5 on the court of the #1 team in the country isn’t a bad loss, but some issues did come up in this one that Illinois will need to fix moving forward. Let’s look at a few areas where Purdue was able to expose some things against Illinois.
‘They punked us’: Illinois Physically Dominated Early But Respond in Loss at No. 1 Purdue
Whether defending National Player of the Year Zach Edey was on the floor or not, Purdue physically handled an overmatched Illinois squad inside Mackey Arena Friday.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 6, 2023
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — As he entered the visiting locker room of Mackey Arena Friday night, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood looked at his boss and repeated one of his favorite go-to sayings.
“That was a Pizza Hut parking lot beating tonight,” Underwoods said looking at Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman.
9th Ranked Illini Shut Down Edey But 2nd Half Rally Falls Short At #1 Purdue
By IlliniGuys Staff January 5, 2024 (Cover photo courtesy […]
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