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Adding Up Wins That Scoreboards Can't Tally

Adding Up Wins That Scoreboards Can't Tally

The Illini football team lifted up Colton Rahn, resulting […]

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Guy to Keep an “I” on - Cooper Starks

Guy to Keep an “I” on - Cooper Starks

Kirkland Chappell, IlliniGuys Football Analyst August 22, 2021 At […]

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Illini’s ‘Hulk’, DE Keith Randolph, Transforms His Body and Hopefully His On-Field Results in Upcoming Season

Illini’s ‘Hulk’, DE Keith Randolph, Transforms His Body and Hopefully His On-Field Results in Upcoming Season

Until his junior season of high school, Keith Randolph was known for his basketball skills but it hasn’t taken long for the potential d-line starter at Illinois to fall in love with football.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 20, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Even at his listed weight at 300 pounds, Keith Randolph reminds folks every chance he can get what he can still do on the hardwood with a basketball in his hands. 

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Six Illini Named 2021 Team Captains

Six Illini Named 2021 Team Captains

Kramer, Hansen and Hayes - first three-time captains in […]

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Notes From Thursday's Bielema Media Session

Notes From Thursday's Bielema Media Session

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

8/19/2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois head coach Bret Bielema joined reporters for approximately 20 minutes following Thursday's practice session inside Memorial Stadium.

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Illini to Showcase Tailback-By-Committee Approach Early in 2021

Illini to Showcase Tailback-By-Committee Approach Early in 2021

Without a perceived or established superstar at the position, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema may have to roll with a tailback-by-committee approach early in this 2021 season.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 19, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Bret Bielema can, with relative ease, and has more than once this preseason listed off his featured tailbacks in head coaching tenure. 

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Illini Transitioning from Preseason Camp to Nebraska Prep

Illini Transitioning from Preseason Camp to Nebraska Prep

With less than 10 days remaining until the season opener, Illinois players and coaches confirming they’re beginning the transition from preseason camp to preparing for the game against Nebraska.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 18, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Goodbye preseason camp and hello Nebraska preparation. 

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Former Illini 4-Star Signee Marquez Beason Out With Severe Hamstring Injury

Former Illini 4-Star Signee Marquez Beason Out With Severe Hamstring Injury

Illinois wide receiver Marquez Beason, who began his conversion from defensive back this spring, is out for at least a few weeks into the 2021 season. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Marquez Beason will need to wait until

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Bielema Impressed With Running Game in Monday’s Scrimmage

Bielema Impressed With Running Game in Monday’s Scrimmage

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said he was impressed with the Illini’s running game in the second closed preseason scrimmage. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 16, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Bret Bielema says he saw the beginning of his classic running game get started in Illinois’ second preseason scrimmage. 

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IlliniGuys Football Camp Position Preview: Cornerback

IlliniGuys Football Camp Position Preview: Cornerback

Illinois defensive backs coach Aaron Henry is not only reshaping the cornerback room with new personnel but also a new attitude.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 16, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Aaron Henry was already aware the personnel of his cornerbacks positional room at Illinois was going to look different.

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How the Connection of Art Sitkowski and Illinois Became a Perfect Fit

How the Connection of Art Sitkowski and Illinois Became a Perfect Fit

Art Sitkowski needed what he calls “a change of scenery” after struggling at Rutgers and an Illinois program, willing to forget the past, needed a talented quarterback. The two situations were made for a transfer portal marriage. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 15, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- When asked about his transfer portal decision and process, Artur Sitkowski constantly uses the phrase ‘fresh start’ to describe exactly what he was looking for. 

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IlliniGuys Football Camp Position Preview: Defensive End

IlliniGuys Football Camp Position Preview: Defensive End

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 15, 2021

Depth is a major concern on the defensive end spot for the Illini as they convert from a four-man front to a 3-4 scheme.

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Illini Football Preseason Practice Morning Report Saturday August 14

Illini Football Preseason Practice Morning Report Saturday August 14

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 14, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Today marked another practice session (the 12th of the preseason for the Illini this month) on the grass fields just outside the Smith Family Football building where the players were in just helmets, shoulder pads, jerseys and shorts today.

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Pihlstrom Making Strong Push for Open Right Guard Spot

Pihlstrom Making Strong Push for Open Right Guard Spot

Illinois returns three offensive starters and Wofford graduate transfer Blake Jersaty but it’s former walk-on tight Alex Pihlstrom who is garnering attention for a potential starting spot. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 13, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Bret Bielema knows something about offensive linemen in the Big Ten Conference.

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West Named Director of On-Campus Recruiting

West Named Director of On-Campus Recruiting

By Kedric Prince – IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting August […]

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