The Farrell Files Illinois - Latest Commit, June Visitor & Franklin Decision Timeline
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
May 29, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the latest commitment for the Illini, a June visitor with a connection to the Illini and a decision timetable for Zakhari Franklin.
No Mystery for Illini’s Opening Game Opponent in Lexington Regional
Illinois split a mid-week home-and-home series this season and have played Indiana State six times over the last three seasons.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 28, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Scouting secrets aren’t likely to exist before Illinois head coach Dan Hartleb exchanges lineup cards at home plate this weekend in the opening game of the 2024 NCAA Lexington Regional. They’ve both done this before.
Illinois Adds More Depth at Tight End
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 27, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois received a commitment on Labor Day from Carson Goda, a 6-foot-3, 225-pound tight end from Bradenton, FL. Goda, who has one season of eligibility remaining, is a Division II transfer from Saint Anselm College in Goffstown, NH.
Illinois Baseball Selected to NCAA Lexington Regional; Illini Will Play Indiana State
For the first time since 2019, Illinois baseball will be participating in the NCAA Tournament. The Illini will be a 3-seed in NCAA Lexington Regional with the opening game being against Indiana State.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
March 27, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — For the first time in five years, Illinois baseball will be participating in the NCAA Tournament.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Torrie Cox, Jr.
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
May 27, 2024
Illinois has continued to hit the portal hard in the third (and last) recruiting season of 2024 with the addition of Torrie, Cox, Jr. from Ohio U.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Brayden Trimble
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
May 26, 2024
Brett Bielema has made recruiting his home territory a priority and he has been especially strong in recruiting high major players who are close to Champaign.
Illinois Receives Commitment from JUCO Offensive Lineman
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 25, 2024
Kellen Francis, a former Illinois prep standout and junior college transfer from Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas, has committed to the University of Illinois this afternoon. The 6-foot-6, 320-pound offensive lineman made his decision following an official visit this week.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Gentle Hunt
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Staff Analyst
May 25, 2024
Illinois again managed to reap the benefits of a big recruiting weekend which started with the commitment of Texas cornerback Terrance Brooks and continued with a pledge from Florida A&M* defensive tackle Gentle Hunt.
After Mental Reset, Tyler Goecke Leads Illini Through Day 1 of 2024 NCAA Men’s Golf Championships
Illinois graduate transfer Tyler Goecke has gone from out of the lineup in Big Ten Championships to posting the Illini’s best score in the first day of the 2024 NCAA Championships on Friday.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 24, 2024
Nearly a month ago, Illinois head coach Mike Small looked at Tyler Goecke and knew his fifth-year senior graduate transfer simply needed a break.
Michigan Two-Way Star Will Rogers Overwhelms Illini in Near Complete Game Effort
Illinois has been eliminated from the Big Ten Baseball Tournament before the weekend for the eighth straight year.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 24, 2024
When Tracy Smith was hired as the next head baseball coach at the University of Michigan on the day before Independence Day 2022, most analysts in the sport thought the Wolverines were getting one of the best baseball minds and recruiters in the college game. What nobody in Ann Arbor, Michigan realized, and that likely includes Smith himself, is the former Arizona State head coach would eventually be bringing north one of the game’s most talented two-way players from the roster of his former employer.
The Farrell Files Illinois - WR Lowdown & New OL Targets
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
May 24, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
I’m this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the latest with WR transfer target Zakhari Franklin, more on the commitment from WR Brayden Trimble and a couple new OL targets.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The People in That Building I Know Will Help Me," says Brayden Trimble
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 24, 2024
Downstate prep Brayden Trimble, one of the best prospects in Illinois, committed to the Illini earlier this week. The 6-foot-2, 170-pound wideout knew where he wanted to go, but he had a little help from another 2025 Illinois commit, Andre Lovett.
Public Letter from Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman
May 23, 2024 Dear Fellow Illini: This week, the […]
Illini Stay Alive in Big Ten Baseball Tournament With 10-inning Win Over Iowa
Illinois gets two runs in the 10th inning and are benefited from a controversial runner interference call to advance past an elimination game in the 2024 Big Ten Tournament. Illini snapped an eight-game losing streak in the event.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 23, 2024
For the first time since 2018, Illinois has won a baseball game in the Big Ten Conference Tournament. And it took a 10-inning effort along with a controversial umpire decision in the final half inning to see the Illini advance to another day.
Illinois junior third baseman Coltin Quagliano gave Illinois its first and last lead of the 4-2 win in the 10th inning with a rocket hit two-run single that followed base hits off Iowa reliever Archer Gannon by Jacob Schroeder and Brody Harding. Both Schroeder and Harding would score on Quagliano’s 53rd and 54th RBIs of the season.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - "I'm Recruiting Guys that Are In-State and Out of It to Join Us," says Andre Lovett
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 23, 2023
Andre Lovett, an Illini commit, plans to play safety once he arrives on campus. The 5-foot-11, 2025 prospect from Blue Island, Illinois, has been proactive in helping his future school secure commitments and continues to do so.
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