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Tony Petersen Fired as Illinois Offensive Coordinator

Tony Petersen Fired as Illinois Offensive Coordinator

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has terminated offensive coordinator […]

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Hayes Named Senior CLASS Award All-American

Hayes Named Senior CLASS Award All-American

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois punter Blake Hayes was named to the Senior […]

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One-On-One With Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman

One-On-One With Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman

By IlliniGuys Staff January 2, 2022 He's the architect […]

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"We're Just Getting Started!" -- The IlliniGuys Look Ahead to Year 2

By Larry Smith - IlliniGuys Staff January 1, 2022 […]

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Bielema & Lane Kiffin Living Opposite Recruiting Experiences With NLI

Bielema & Lane Kiffin Living Opposite Recruiting Experiences With NLI

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema claims not one of the 22 signees of his first full recruiting class stressed name, image and likeness to him or his coaching staff.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

December 30, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- It would be safe to assume that Bret Bielema and Lane Kiffin don’t typically find themselves on the same philosophical spectrum. 

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Spotlight on Football Signees - James Kreutz

Spotlight on Football Signees - James Kreutz

Steve Sturm, Illinois Football Analyst

December 27, 2021

James Kreutz shows no offers on his recruiting profiles.

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Spotlight on Football Signees - Gabe Jacas

Spotlight on Football Signees - Gabe Jacas

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

December 26, 2021

I started this signing day series of spotlight articles with the two players that you're most likely to see on the field in 2022.

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Spotlight on Football Signees - Tyson Rooks

Spotlight on Football Signees - Tyson Rooks

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

December 25, 2021

I decided to save the most interesting piece of the Illini recruiting class for today.

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Spotlight on Te Rah Edwards

Spotlight on Te Rah Edwards

By Steve Sturm -- IlliniGuys Football Analyst

December 24, 2021

Illinois added some a much-needed player to its depth chart on the defensive line the day before signing day with Te Rah Edwards, a defensive tackle who decided to transfer from Northwestern.  Edwards only entered five contests for Northwestern and totaled two tackles in that time, but he's going to be a very valuable addition to an Illini team that needed another big body in the middle of the defense in 2022 and beyond.

What does he bring to the Orange and Blue?

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APR Score Allows Rutgers to Obtain Gator Bowl Replacement Spot

APR Score Allows Rutgers to Obtain Gator Bowl Replacement Spot

Illinois will not be headed to the postseason this […]

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Spotlight on Isaiah Adams

Spotlight on Isaiah Adams

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

December 17, 2021

I decided to start my week of signing day spotlights with Isaiah Adams because I believe he's the one guy on this list that Illini nation is going to have to know about first.

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Beat Writer Q&A: Matt Stevens Answers IlliniGuys Questions

Beat Writer Q&A: Matt Stevens Answers IlliniGuys Questions

IlliniGuys.com beat writer Matt Stevens answers subscriber questions related […]

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Why Tommy DeVito Found a Perfect Fit with Illini Offensive Scheme

Why Tommy DeVito Found a Perfect Fit with Illini Offensive Scheme

Tommy DeVito is transferring 857 miles from Don Bosco Prep School in New Jersey, but his private QB coach says the Illini offense will “get Tommy back to his football roots”. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

December 19, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- By just introducing their offensive system this past season, the Illinois football program was recruiting Tommy DeVito without either party knowing it at the time. 

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Watch: Illini football coach Bret Bielema gives end-of-season press conference

Watch: Illini football coach Bret Bielema gives end-of-season press conference

Illini head football coach Bret Bielema reflects on his […]

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“A natural leader”: What Sold Illini Coaches on Donovan Leary & Sold Leary on Illinois

“A natural leader”: What Sold Illini Coaches on Donovan Leary & Sold Leary on Illinois

The marriage of Bret Bielema’s return to the Big Ten Conference at Illinois coincided with everything Donovan Leary wanted at the college level. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

December 17, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Tony Petersen was sold on Donovan Leary as the quarterback of the future for the Illinois program by watching him struggle. 

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