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All-SWAC Defensive Lineman Schedules Illini Official Visit

All-SWAC Defensive Lineman Schedules Illini Official Visit

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

May 12, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — A two-time All-Southwestern Conference selection has elected to take an official visit to Illinois.

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Iowa’s Projected MLB First Rounder Brody Brecht Controls Illini Bats on Senior Day; Illinois Still Leads Big Ten

Iowa’s Projected MLB First Rounder Brody Brecht Controls Illini Bats on Senior Day; Illinois Still Leads Big Ten

Illinois loses 10-4 to Iowa Saturday forcing a rubber match on Sunday afternoon. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

May 11, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — The dangerous Illinois lineup quickly became pedestrian after seeing its fill of a projected Major League Baseball first round prospect. 

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Johnny Newton to Have 2nd Foot Surgery - This Time on Left Foot

Johnny Newton to Have 2nd Foot Surgery - This Time on Left Foot

IlliniGuys Staff May 11, 2024 As reported by the […]

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Illini Athletics Celebrates Graduation

Illini Athletics Celebrates Graduation

Illinois Athletics May 11, 2024 CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. – During the 2023-24 academic […]

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Illini Sluggers Pound Iowa 10-5; Illinois Maintain Big Ten Lead

Illini Sluggers Pound Iowa 10-5; Illinois Maintain Big Ten Lead

Illinois runs home record to 19-2 with a dominating Friday night win over Iowa and star starting pitcher Cade Obermueller. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

May 10, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — To the delight of the home fans at Illinois Field, great hitting did a serious number on very good pitching Friday night. 

Illinois, while boasting arguably the most dangerous offensive lineup in the Big Ten Conference, pounded Iowa 10-5 to win the opening game of a league weekend series for the seventh time in eight tries this season. 

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The Farrell Files Illinois - 2025 Positions of Need & More

The Farrell Files Illinois - 2025 Positions of Need & More

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert

May 10, 2024

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll do a quick update on a few positions of need in 2025 and the possibility of a huge transfer visit.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Aims to Secure Promising Cornerback Terrance Brooks

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Aims to Secure Promising Cornerback Terrance Brooks

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

May 9, 2023

Bret Bielema, facing several departures from his roster due to the transfer portal, refuses to rest, sit back, and not replace them. The veteran coach, with his dedicated staff, is actively pursuing recruits who can potentially make a significant impact next year.

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The Farrell Files Illinois - CB Fits from the Portal

The Farrell Files Illinois - CB Fits from the Portal

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert

May 7, 2024

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a cornerback fit from the portal and the latest I’m hearing on key in state WR target Brayden Trimble.

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Illini Fall to No. 24 Georgia Tech in NCAA Tournament First Round

Illini Fall to No. 24 Georgia Tech in NCAA Tournament First Round

Illinois Athletics May 4, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas – In the […]

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Illini Staff Aggressive in Offers

The Farrell Files Illinois - Illini Staff Aggressive in Offers

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert

May 3, 2024

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the Illini hanging in with the big boys on an elite OL and how the staff is remaining aggressive in offers.

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Illini’s Bielema Likely to Hire New DB Coach by Mid-May

Illini’s Bielema Likely to Hire New DB Coach by Mid-May

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is working off a list as long as 28 names to find the replacement for David Gibbs after his resignation due to a medical issue.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

May 1, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema would like to have his defensive backs coach announced within the next two weeks.

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Huge Official Visit Set

The Farrell Files Illinois - Huge Official Visit Set

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert

May 1, 2024

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the key OL loss in the portal and how that impacts recruiting and a big official visit set.

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Impact of the NFL Draft & Possible Portal Targets

The Farrell Files Illinois - Impact of the NFL Draft & Possible Portal Targets

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert

April 30, 2024

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the impact of Johnny Newton sliding to round two, a needed revamp at a target position in 2025 and a few portal kids who should be targets.

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2024 4-star OL early enrollee Andrew Dennis Enters Transfer Portal After Just Four Months with the Illini

2024 4-star OL early enrollee Andrew Dennis Enters Transfer Portal After Just Four Months with the Illini

The highest ranked signee of the Bret Bielema era of Illinois football has elected to enter the transfer portal after just four months into a spring season with the program. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 29, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — The highest ranked prospect in Illinois’ 2024 football recruiting is in the transfer portal after spending less than fourth months in Bret Bielema’s program. 

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Sturdy for 30 - April 29 Column

Sturdy for 30 - April 29 Column

Brad Sturdy, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular Co-Host & Uber-Illini Insider

April 29, 2024

Welcome to our new weekly column in which Brad Sturdy will give 30 thoughts/reports/notes/etc. Swirling around in his head from professional and college athletics, mostly focusing on the Fighting Illini, but encompassing all of the sports world. Except for soccer. Rarely soccer. No order, just 30 random thoughts from the guy that never sleeps. 

When you get 2nd place in the Big Ten and it is a huge disappointment, you have set the bar high. Mike Small has don

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