The Big Ten-ACC-Pac 12 ‘Alliance’ Has No Current Coherent Leadership, Plan of Action and Needs Immediate Help
Everything from Tuesday’s rollout suggests the leadership of this […]
The Big Ten-ACC-Pac 12 ‘Alliance’ Has No Current Coherent Leadership, Plan of Action and Needs Immediate Help
Everything from Tuesday’s rollout suggests the leadership of this […]
IlliniGuys Football Camp Position Preview: Running Back
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Corey Patterson says he has the best problem any football coach could ever dream of.
Patterson’s task in this 2021 season as the Illinois running backs coach is keeping five talented tailbacks happy with their playing time and production levels despite the logical assumption that not all of them will receive an equal share of opportunities.
“It’s a great problem to have and I’m excited about that problem,” Patterson said. “I’m looking forward to that problem.”
Illini DC Ryan Walters Believes Many Defensive Cooks in Staff Kitchen Will Equal Success
As they enter the first game of the Bret Bielema era in the 2021 season vs. Nebraska this Saturday (Noon, FOX), Illinois has four defensive coaches with previous experience as a play-caller.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- During each of the first two preseason scrimmages, Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters was partially amazed at the real-time feedback he was getting from his fellow defensive staff members.
Monday Notebook: No Depth Chart, Beason Out, Three Illini Players Not Fully Vaccinated
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Sturdyfor30 - Nebraska Football with Robin Washut
Rivals,com Huskeronline writer Robin Washut joins us to give […]
3-Star DL Brian Allen Jr.’s Verbal Commitment Helps Build Illini’s Future Pass Rush
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The first pass rusher for Illinois’ 2022 class has verbally pledged his services.
Brian Allen Jr., who is a 6-foot-3, 230-pound defensive lineman from Woodstock but elected to finish his high school career in Connecticut, became the 16th verbal commitment to Illinois’ 2022 recruiting class.
IlliniGuys Football Camp Position Preview: Outside Linebacker
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- If there’s a positional group more wrought with secrecy in the University of Illinois football program, it’s outside linebacker.
During the spring, when the Illini coaching staff was still trying to play it coy what head coach Bret Bielema said on ESPN’s ‘College Gameday’ about playing a 3-4 base defense and an odd-man front defensive line, Illinois’ roster construction said otherwise. At least five veteran returning players had seen their positions change from defensive end to the title of outside linebacker.
Adding Up Wins That Scoreboards Can't Tally
The Illini football team lifted up Colton Rahn, resulting […]
Guy to Keep an “I” on - Cooper Starks
Kirkland Chappell, IlliniGuys Football Analyst August 22, 2021 At […]
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.
Six Illini Named 2021 Team Captains
Kramer, Hansen and Hayes - first three-time captains in […]
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.
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.
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.
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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