The Farrell Files Illinois - Key Visitors & Illini DBs vs B1G DBs
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
September 6, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at some key visitors for the weekend, rank DT Isaiah White vs the industry and compare how the Illini DBs compare against the rest of the Big Ten.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Saturday Football Back in Champaign, Potential Recruits Coming & Committed Players, Too
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 5, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, IL. – GameDay Saturday brings the nation's 19th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks to campus, giving the Illini a chance to redeem themselves from last year's 34-23 loss in Lawrence, Kansas.
Not only is the game sold out for a 6 p.m. CT kickoff, but it’s also a "Hail to the Orange Out"—all fans are encouraged to wear orange for Saturday's game. The Illinois coaching staff knows this matchup is significant on several levels, with the future of the program potentially in attendance.
Bielema Not Indifferent But Not Overselling Importance of First Sellout in his Illini Tenure
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema jokes that if his morning coffee barista isn’t talking about Saturday’s sellout crowd inside Memorial Stadium this weekend, it isn’t a focal point of his world.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 5, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — When asked about the upcoming matchup this weekend against No. 19 Kansas was a sellout, Bret Bielema admitted to literally and figuratively being in the dark to anything that occurs outside the Smith Family Football Complex.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Kansas Game will Feature Illini Commits & Illini LBs vs the B1G
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
September 5, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a few commits who will be on hand recruiting for the Illini during the Kansas game, rank 2025 DE commit Erik Gayle vs the industry and look at how the LBs stack up against the Big Ten.
Ground and Pound: Why Kansas & Illinois Will Likely Be Decided in Running Game
Both Kansas and Illinois have built their programs with Midwest-based head coaches establishing a physicality and diversity in the run game.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 4, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — While it will not obviously be counted as a conference game, Saturday night’s matchup at Memorial Stadium should remind folks of an old-school Big Ten Conference matchup.
Welcome to the Most Important Week & Game of Bret Bielema’s Illini Tenure
For some many different reasons, this Saturday’s matchup vs. No. 19 Kansas can serve as a momentum shift for the rest of Illinois’ 2024 season.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 4, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — When it’s rather difficult to exactly put a finger on one reason for the importance of a given event, you can usually guarantee it has a high level of significance.
Illini DC Aaron Henry on Terrance Brooks Not Starting vs. EIU: “It’s not a me show, it’s a we show”
Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry tells local media that Terrance Brooks is intentionally not in the Illini’s starting lineup and the transfer from Texas is not hurt.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 3, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Add Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry to the list of people publicly saying that Terrance Brooks not being in the Illini’s starting 11 on defense is a performance-based issue.
Brad Sturdy - It’s Showtime on Saturday Night
Brad Sturdy, Illini Insider and Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
September 3, 2024
The Illini did exactly what they needed to do last week when they dismantled EIU 45-0, but now they face the daunting task that is the Kansas offense and Quarterback Jalon Daniels. But before we get to that, let’s talk about EIU.
We were looking for 5 things heading into the game against the Panthers, and for the most part, we saw that.
Illini DC Aaron Henry on loss last year at Kansas: “It was an incredible teaching moment”
Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry said Monday he’s likely rewatched the 34-23 loss at Kansas last year “over a hundred times” to review his mistakes in preparation.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 2, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Over a hundred times.
This is how many times Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry says he’s watched film of his team’s 34-23 loss at Kansas in the second week of last season.
The Trench Report: Eastern Illinois University
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst September 2, 2024 Welcome […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Cameron Wagner Recaps Visit After Eastern Illinois Football Game
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 1, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – On a late weeknight, the Illinois football program hosted fewer high school visitors than usual on campus, but a larger turnout is expected on Saturday when they take on the Kansas Jayhawks.
Lonely Game Days Are Gone for Illini WRs, Their Coach Wrote Them a Letter
The 2024 season opener on Thursday night was the first time Illinois wide receivers learned they’ll be receiving a hand-written letter as part of their position coach’s special pre-game ritual.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 1, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — While trying to calm himself down in the lobby of the team hotel on Thursday afternoon before his first game of the 2024 season, Pat Bryant was tapped on the shoulder by his position coach.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Key 2027 Visitor & Illini DL vs B1G DLs
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
August 31, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a key 2027 visitor for Thursday night, rank DE Cameron Brooks vs the industry and show how the Illini DL stacks up against the Big Ten.
Illini Film Review - Illinois 45, Eastern Illinois 0 - So…let’s talk about Malik Elzy
Illinois sophomore wide receiver Malik Elzy had what could be a defining evening in every facet of his game as he begins his second year of college football.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 31, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The season opener of the 2024 season could be the moment most folks point toward when the career arc of Malik Elzy began to curve up at the collegiate level.
Where Was Terrance Brooks in the Illini’s 2024 Season Opener?
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema suggests in post-game media conference that key transfer portal addition needs to “continue to do things the right way and with consistency” to earn a starter role.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 30, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — When asked about his program’s most impactful transfer portal additions in the offseason, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema did not confirm a reason for Terrance Brooks’ lack of playing time in the 2024 season opener on Thursday night.
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