The Farrell Files - 2023 Prep Recruiting Isn't Over, Yet
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
January 16, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
Well would you look at this, 2023 prep recruiting isn’t over after all,
Bret Bielema Says Possibility of Hiring NFL Assistants with Open Staff Vacancies; The Illini Coach Has Done This Before
In the back half of his five-year tenure at Arkansas, Bret Bielema hired assistants straight from the National Football League and in 2023, he says he’s interested in doing so again.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 14, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois still hasn’t filled the assistant coach openings at the positions of outside linebacker and running backs and the Illini leader says he’s looking at the three-letter professional league for candidates.
The Farrell Files: Bielema and the Games Coaches Play
By Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
January 13, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
It’s been kind of quiet on the portal front since ECU OL transfer Avery Jones flipped his commitment from Illinois to Auburn and Bret Bielema flipped out on social media. Could this mean less work in the portal? And a couple more names have emerged as visitors this weekend.
Move-In Week for David Olano
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 13, 2023
David Olano, a 5-foot-10, 160-pound kicker from Naperville, Illinois, committed to Illinois in June of 2022.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Nicario Harper
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
January 12, 2023
Illinois made its first 2023 addition via the transfer portal when safety Nicario Harper decided to transfer from Louisville to Illinois for his last year of eligibility.
The Farrell Files - WRs and Transfer Portal Hijinks
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
January 11, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
The Illini continue to stalk the portal quietly and I continue to break down the 2023 class with the wide receivers in this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois.
Avery Jones Renounces Verbal Pledge to Illinois to Attend Auburn
Former East Carolina center Avery Jones has renounced his verbal pledge to Illinois to attend Auburn. Illinois head coach Bret Bielema tweets “College football is changing everyday. #NIL”.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
Cover Photo Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
January 10, 2023
Seven days from being scheduled to attend his first class at the University of Illinois, Avery Jones has decided to be at another place other than Champaign for the 2023 season.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Malik Elzy Updates His Decision with the IlliniGuys
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 10, 2023
Saturday on national television (NBC), the Fighting Illini received some great news in regard to their continued recruiting success.
The Trench Report: Mississippi State
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
January 9, 2022
I'm sure Illinois fans would have liked to finish the season with a win
The Farrell Files - Running Back Rumors
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
January 9, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this Farrell Files Illinois edition
Illini Veteran LT Julian Pearl Elects to Return For Sixth Season of College Football
Illinois left tackle Julian Pearl was named All-Big Ten honorable mention selection last month by both the coaches and media contingent inside the league.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 8, 2023
A multi-year starter at one of the most important offensive line positions has elected to return to Illinois for next season.
BREAKING NEWS - Illinois Lands Chicago Simeon Wide Receiver Malik Elzy
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 7, 2023
There is an old saying about striking while the iron is hot.
Illini OL Isaiah Adams Returning for 2023 Season
Isaiah Adams, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema’s latest junior college biggest success story in his overall pilgrimage to restore the Illini offensive line, is returning to college for the 2023 season.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 7, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Arguably the most physically punishing Illinois offensive lineman in the 2022 season is returning for his final year of eligibility.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Luke Altmyer
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Basketball Analyst
January 6, 2023
Illinois added its third four-star quarterback in two calendar years on Thursday as Luke Altmyer from Mississippi decided to join the trend of Mississippi natives coming to Champaign.
The Farrell Files - 2025s & Altmyer Fit
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
January 6, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
A couple of 2025 updates and why Luke Altmyer is a good fit for what Illinois wants to do in this Farrell Files Illini edition.
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