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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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