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The Farrell Report - Bam Bam

The Farrell Report - Bam Bam

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

September 21, 2022

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

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Looking Hard at JUCO Prospects

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Looking Hard at JUCO Prospects

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 20, 2022

Illinois will be in need of offensive and defensive linemen

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Indiana Football Prep Terrelle Elmore, in Awe of Illini

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Indiana Football Prep Terrelle Elmore, in Awe of Illini

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 19, 2022

The Fighting Illini have definitely upgraded its football roster; the key is to start with your offensive and defensive linemen.

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The Farrell Report - Specialists & In-State Recruiting Reactivating the Fanbase

The Farrell Report - Specialists & In-State Recruiting Reactivating the Fanbase

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

September 19, 2022

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

Welcome to The Specialist Edition of my recruiting column and how in-state recruiting is essential to re-activating the fanbase.

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Illinois special teams could be known as Kicker U

Illinois special teams could be known as Kicker U

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting 

September 18, 2022

Back in the late ‘80s and ‘90s, Illinois was known as Linebacker U.

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4-Star DB Jyaire Hill’s Recruiting Decision: Illinois Coaches vs. Michigan’s History

4-Star DB Jyaire Hill’s Recruiting Decision: Illinois Coaches vs. Michigan’s History

Jyaire Hill, the highest ranked remaining uncommitted Illinois prospect in the 2023 recruiting class, stated Friday night that “the Illinois coaches are recruiting me better than Michigan”. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 17, 2022

KANKAKEE, Ill. -- Following a blowout victory on Homecoming night, Jyaire Hill couldn’t have described his current recruiting dilemma in a more clear, concise fashion. 

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Declan Duley

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Declan Duley

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

September 16, 2022

Illinois obtained a commitment from El Paso- Ridley High School punter Declan Duley in a bit of a surprising move.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Football Hoping to Find a Diamond in the Rough with Illinois Prospect

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Football Hoping to Find a Diamond in the Rough with Illinois Prospect

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 14, 2022

During Saturday's football game between Virginia and Illinois, the coaches decided this was the time to get some players on campus that a lot of schools do not know about.

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Holmes Injury Forces Illini Freshmen Into Bigger Responsibility

Holmes Injury Forces Illini Freshmen Into Bigger Responsibility

Illinois freshmen outside linebackers Gabe Jacas and Alec Bryant to be thrusted into action after the season-ending injury to Ezekiel Holmes last weekend. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 15, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois outside linebackers coach Kevin Kane describes Ezekiel Holmes as the most cerebral player in his meeting room. 

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Recruiting: Illinois Keeps State's Top Punter Home With Duley Commitment

Recruiting: Illinois Keeps State's Top Punter Home With Duley Commitment

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

September 14, 2022

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has kept his promise: Illinois needs to keep the best players in state. Put a product on the field to show them that it is OK to play football at Illinois.

Today Bielema and his staff picked up a major commitment from Declan Duley, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound punter from El Paso, who is coming fresh off a visit to the Illinois campus this weekend.

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The Farrell Report - Bielema Jet Setting Recruiter

The Farrell Report - Bielema Jet Setting Recruiter

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

September 14, 2022

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

After a dominant 24-3 win over Virginia last Saturday, Illini head coach Bret Bielema wasted no time hitting the recruiting trail post game.

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Watch: Illini coach Bret Bielema gives a bye week update

Watch: Illini coach Bret Bielema gives a bye week update

Illini football head coach Bret Bielema gives an update […]

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Four-Star Punter Receives Illinois Offer

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Four-Star Punter Receives Illinois Offer

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting 

September 13, 2022

Typically, kickers and punters do not receive scholarship offers at the DI level.

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IlliniGuys 2022 Football Film Review: Illinois 24, Virginia 3

IlliniGuys 2022 Football Film Review: Illinois 24, Virginia 3

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 13, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- When defenses execute a blitz, it is a gamble. 

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illini Football Recruiters Started the Youth Movement

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illini Football Recruiters Started the Youth Movement

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting 

September 12, 2022

Saturday was a home football game, which traditionally means colleges all across the country are vying for position to bring in recruits.

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