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Isaiah Adams Still Adapting to Leadership Role with 2023 Illini

Isaiah Adams Still Adapting to Leadership Role with 2023 Illini

Illinois second-year starter Isaiah Adams says being a vocal leader isn’t easy for his personality but very necessary as he captains a veteran offensive line unit in 2023. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

Cover photo courtesy of Tork Mason/USA Today Network

July 11, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Isaiah Adams will likely be the first to admit that speaking up in a leadership role isn’t in his nature.

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Ca'Lil Valentine

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Ca'Lil Valentine

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

July 10, 2023

Illinois fans who follow recruiting closely enjoyed watching Kaedin Faegin romp through his Class 2A opponents in his highlight video.

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The Farrell Files Illinois - A 4-Star Commitment at Running Back

The Farrell Files Illinois - A 4-Star Commitment at Running Back

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

July 10, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the surprise commitment at running back.

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Tanner Hollinger

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Tanner Hollinger

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

July 9, 2023

Illinois took a commitment from its second tight end recruit in the Class of 2024 and managed to dig even deeper into the weeds for him than they did with Pinckneyville's Karsen Konkel.

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Joe Barna

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Joe Barna

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

July 8, 2023

I'm dumbfounded. I just don't get it.

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Valentine Commits to Illini

Valentine Commits to Illini

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 8, 2023

The class of 2024 just got a lot better from the Fighting Illini and company football program.

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Caleb Pyfrom

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Caleb Pyfrom

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

July 7, 2023

Illinois won a recruiting battle with Nebraska for an offensive lineman.

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Ranking the B1G WR Rooms

The Farrell Files Illinois - Ranking the B1G WR Rooms

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

July 7, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, we finally take a breath and look at another 2024 commit while we await the running back dominoes to fall. Oh, and I’ll break down the wide receiver rooms in the Big Ten as well.

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Chase Green

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Chase Green

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

July 5, 2023

Illinois kept up with its trend of Florida-based defensive backs when Chase Green of Largo Florida committed to the Illini.

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Illinois Football Strikes Again - Tanner Hollinger Commits

Illinois Football Strikes Again - Tanner Hollinger Commits

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 5, 2023

Illinois football strikes again with another commitment. 

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Recruit Decisions Looming

The Farrell Files Illinois - Recruit Decisions Looming

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

July 5, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the backup plan to Marquise Lightfoot, the status of the top two RB targets and break down another recent commit.

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Sports Law Expert Michael LeRoy Discusses NIL, IRS With The IlliniGuys

Sports Law Expert Michael LeRoy Discusses NIL, IRS With The IlliniGuys

July 4, 2023 (Editor's Note: Michael LeRoy appeared on […]

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Amar Reynolds

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Amar Reynolds

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

July 3, 2023

Illinois added defensive back Amar Reynolds from Vero Beach High School to the fold after its third successful recruiting weekend.

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Alex Capka-Jones

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Alex Capka-Jones

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

July 2, 2023

I have to admit I was surprised to see the last addition to the Illinois football family when Alex Capka-Jones jumped on his first and only high major scholarship offer and decided to spend the next two years in orange and blue.

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Stricker Going For Third Straight Champions Tour Major Win; Dumont de Chassart Playing Solidly; Illini coach Mike Small Fades at U.S. Senior Open on Saturday

Stricker Going For Third Straight Champions Tour Major Win; Dumont de Chassart Playing Solidly; Illini coach Mike Small Fades at U.S. Senior Open on Saturday

Former Illini All-American Steve Stricker in contending position for Champions Tour major win in home state while Adrien Dumont de Chassart is tied for 22nd in the Memorial Health Championship in Springfield.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

Cover photo Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

July 2, 2023

The last time Steve Stricker was involved in a competition in his home state of Wisconsin he eventually lifted the Ryder Cup as the captain of a dominating American victory at Whistling Straits in Sept. 2021.

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