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The Farrell Files Illinois - Defensive Changes and Why Farrell Thinks They Happened

The Farrell Files Illinois - Defensive Changes and Why Farrell Thinks They Happened

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

January 12, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the changes on the defensive side of the football and why they happened.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illini Land Preferred Walk-On Tight End

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illini Land Preferred Walk-On Tight End

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

January 12, 2024

(Cover photo courtesy player's page on X)

Early Friday afternoon, Illinois prep Jake Furtney, a 6-foot-5, 235-pound tight end from Saint Charles, announced on X

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IlliniGuys Celebrate 3rd Anniversary

IlliniGuys Celebrate 3rd Anniversary

By Larry Smith - IlliniGuys Co-Founder & Host/Executive Producer, […]

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Bielema Terminates Illini LB Coach Andy Buh & DB Coach Antonio Fenelus

Bielema Terminates Illini LB Coach Andy Buh & DB Coach Antonio Fenelus

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema announced Thursday evening the immediate termination of two assistant coaches - linebackers coach Andy Buh and defensive backs coach Antonio Fenelus.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

January 11, 2023

CHAMPAIGN — The University of Illinois football coaching staff will have at least two new assistants before the start of 2024 season.

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema announced Thursday evening the immediate termination of linebackers coach Andy Buh and defensive backs coach Antonio Fenelus.

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Lots of News & Notes

The Farrell Files Illinois - Lots of News & Notes

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

January 10, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll take a look take a look at an interesting coaching change in high school, a DL loss in the portal to a pesky new recruiting foe and break down 2024 WR TySean Griffin in four categories.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Melvin Priestly

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Melvin Priestly

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 9, 2024

Last weekend, Illinois hosted transfer offensive lineman Melvin Priestly for an official visit. We caught up with the East St. Louis prospect to get the latest with his recruitment.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Silas Bolden

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Silas Bolden

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

January 9, 2024

The Fighting Illini football staff appears to be fully aware of the direction the Big Ten football is headed. The days of run, run, and run more might be a thing of the past.

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The Farrell Files Illinois - New OL Portal Offer & Rusk Eval

The Farrell Files Illinois - New OL Portal Offer & Rusk Eval

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

January 8, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll take a look take a look a new OL portal offer who could commit soon and break down the key TE commitment from the portal.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - TE Cole Rusk Commits To Illini

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - TE Cole Rusk Commits To Illini

Ked's Recruiting Roundup   By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com […]

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Portal Update - DBs & DLs

The Farrell Files Illinois - Portal Update - DBs & DLs

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

January 5, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the suddenly aggressive pursuit of defensive backs in the portal as well as a few updates on defensive linemen as we take a break from looking at the 2024 class.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Cole Rusk Update

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Cole Rusk Update

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 4, 2024

Former Rock Island prep Cole Rusk, a transfer from Murray State, finished his visit Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. Rusk has not been shy about his feelings toward his dream school, the Fighting Illini.

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Former Illini Rookie Devon Witherspoon Selected to the Pro Bowl

Former Illini Rookie Devon Witherspoon Selected to the Pro Bowl

IlliniGuys Staff January 3rd, 2023 Former Illini All-American Devon […]

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The Farrell Files Illinois - TE Updates

The Farrell Files Illinois - TE Updates

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

January 3, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll make it tight end specific with some news on a key transfer TE target visiting and take a look at TE Tanner Hollinger in four categories.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Cole Rusk

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Cole Rusk

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 2, 2024

Former Rock Island Rock Cole Rusk entered the transfer portal last week. Rusk originally attended Eastern Michigan, now is leaving Murray State. 

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Illini Top Moments In 2023

Illini Top Moments In 2023

By IlliniGuys Staff

January 1, 2024

10) Illini men’s golf team reaches NCAA quarterfinals – Mike Small’s program has made reaching elite success commonplace,

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