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Illini Assistant Coach Corey Patterson Handed Bielema’s Golden Goose: The Running Back Room

Illinois running backs coach Corey Patterson was not only the only retained staff member from Lovie Smith’s tenure but is now in charge of Bret Bielema’s prized offensive possession.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 6, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- There is obvious third-party evidence to suggest Corey Patterson’s interview with Bret Bielema to keep his spot on the Illinois coaching staff went well.

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Illini Football Fall Camp Practice Report Friday August 6 - Afternoon Update

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 6, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Welcome to the fifth straight day of fall camp for the Illinois football program and the first day where they used the grass practice fields across from the Smith Family Football Center.

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Illini Football Fall Camp Practice Report Thursday August 5 - Afternoon Update

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 5, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Some additional notes after speaking with head coach Bret Bielema, safety Sydney Brown.

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Illini OL Jordyn Slaughter Suffers Broken Ankle in Wednesday’s Preseason Practice

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IlliniGuys Football Camp Position Preview: Wide Receiver

When he arrived back at his alma mater in Champaign, Illinois wide receivers coach George McDonald knew his early objective at Illinois was simple: “Add players.”

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 5, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Over eight years ago, Bret Bielema reached an agreement to hire a young assistant football coach named George McDonald who the then-Arkansas head coach had sought after for some time.

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New Illini Coaches Relishing Mysterious Unknowns Leading into Season Opener vs. Nebraska

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Illini Football Fall Camp Practice Report Thursday August 5

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 5, 2021

Like the previous and the rest of this week, it was a 15-minute viewing period but here’s the quick notes (and just to be clear, these are going to continue to get shorter and shorter):

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Illini Football Fall Camp Practice Report Wednesday Evening August 4

IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst Matt Stevens has been hard at work reporting all the ins and outs from the first week of preseason practice.

A busy day Wednesday as several coaches and players talked to the media. That and a somewhat surprising analysis on tight end Luke Ford. right here.

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Illini Football Fall Camp Practice Report Wednesday August 4

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 4, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Welcome to the third day of fall camp for the Illinois football program and the first day where the players were in shoulder pads.

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Bielema’s Roster Optimization Includes Verdis Brown’s Move From Offensive Guard to Nose Tackle

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Illini Football Camp Report - Late Tuesday August 3rd

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Donny Navarro Quickly Becoming a Go-To Leader Among Illini Wide Receivers

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Illini Football Fall Camp Practice Report - Tuesday August 3rd

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Welcome to the second day of fall camp for the Illinois football program and the first fall camp of Bret Bielema in charge of the Illini.

Like yesterday and the rest of this 15-minute viewing period but here’s the quick notes:

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