Illini to Utilize Running Back-by-Committee Approach Post Chase Brown
In his first year back as running backs coach Thad Ward wants to split the workload of his position room among some big and experienced options.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
March 26, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The 2012 Big Ten Conference Championship Game still serves as not only his finale at Wisconsin but also the peak of success of the running game of a Bret Bielema program.
Illini Football 2023 Spring Practice Report #2 (Practice No. 3) - Illini Offensive Line Pieces Coming Together
Illinois conducted its first spring practice in full pads on Saturday afternoon.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
March 25, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Good afternoon and welcome to the third of 15 allotted spring football practices for the University of Illinois program as we are months away from the third year of the tenure of Illini head coach Bret Bielema.
It was approximately a 40-minute viewing period of the first day in full pads so here’s a few quick notes:
The Saturday afternoon session (or at least the media viewing portion of the practice was moved from Memorial Stadium to inside the Irwin Indoor Facility due to looming weather conditions in the central Illinois area.
Updated Spring Football Visitors
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
March 23, 2023
March 20 was the first official day of spring, which means it is Bret Bielema time at Memorial Stadium.
Jack Lesher Q & A with IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting, Kedric Prince
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
March 22, 2023
Jack Lesher is a linebacker from Marmion Academy, class of 2024.
Illini Football 2023 Spring Practice Report #1 (Practice No. 1) - Illini RB Room Physically Looks Different
Illinois offensive line coach Bart Miller has returning starter Jordyn Slaughter working with a football in individual drills suggesting he might be an option at center in 2023.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
(Cover photo courtesy Matt Stevens/IlliniGuys)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Good morning and welcome to the first of 15 allotted spring football practices for the University of Illinois program as we are months away from the third year of the tenure of Illini head coach Bret Bielema.
It was simply a 20 to 25-minute viewing period but here’s a few quick notes:
Illini Spring Football Notebook: Secondary Decisions Await New DC Aaron Henry
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema announces several roster moves and injuries less than day before the first spring practice inside the Irwin Indoor Facility.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
March 20, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Regardless of the fact that he’s changed job titles in the last few months, Aaron Henry was likely to have a similar responsibility heading into Illinois spring practice season.
Farrell Files Illinois - Another DB and Top 2024 LB Targets
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
March 15, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at another DB target and break down some of the top 2024 LB targets.
Farrell Files Illinois - Upcoming Visitors
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
March 13, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll focus on a few key 2024 and 2025 targets one of whom will be visiting soon.
Devon Witherspoon Declines to Work Out at Illini Pro Day; Reschedules Pro Day Workout
Witherspoon confirms he’ll return to Champaign for a private NFL scouting workout on April 5.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
March 10, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- National Football League pro personnel are likely going to need to schedule one more trip to Champaign County, Illinois.
Farrell Files Illinois - 2024 Defensive Back Targets
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
March 10, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll focus on the top defensive back targets in the 2024 class with some nice momentum from the NFL Draft projections of Devon Witherspoon, Sydney Brown and Jartavius Martin.
Farrell Files Illinois - The Latest Info Out There
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
March 8, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
I’m this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois I’ll focus on the latest 2024 recruiting info out there.
Farrell Files Illinois - Kenwood Prospects & 2023 Big Ten Defensive Back Rankings
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
March 6, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a bit of recent recruiting news and break down how the Illini did against the Big Ten in 2023 DB recruiting.
Chase Brown Continues Impressive Weekend for Illini at the NFL Combine
Illinois Athletics Department Press Release March 5, 2023 Chase […]
Illinois Football Offers Florida LB
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
March 4, 2023
Tarvos Alford woke up recently to some great news
Illini Defensive Backs Show Out at the NFL Combine
Illinois Athletics Department Press Release March 4, 2023 INDIANAPOLIS […]
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