The Farrell Files Illinois - WR Silence, Another Portal Edition & Chasing a 5-Star
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
May 17, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the silence of Zahkari Franklin, another portal addition and the Illini not giving up on a local 5-star.
Whitman Takes Over as NCAA DI Council Chair
Illinois Athletics May 16, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill.– University of Illinois […]
Illini Dominate NCAA Stanford Regional With 8-Shot Victory
Illinois completes the program’s most overwhelming NCAA Regional win […]
Illinois Gains Defensive Line Boost with Transfer Gentle Hunt
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 15, 2024
Illinois football's defensive line just got a major boost with the addition of Gentle Hunt, a transfer from Florida A&M. The news comes as a relief to the team, providing much-needed help at that position for this upcoming season.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Terrance Brooks
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
May 15, 2023
After losing several players who took a lot of snaps last year at the cornerback position through the transfer portal, Illinois was looking a little thin and a little inexperienced at the cornerback position after spring ball. In a shocking turn of events,
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Football Scores Big with Texas Transfer Terrance Brooks
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 14, 2024
The Illinois football staff is probably still smiling with excitement as it lands a significant commitment in the form of Terrance Brooks, a standout cornerback from Texas. Brooks, a 6-foot-0, 209-pound transfer from Little Elm, Texas, brings a much-needed presence to the Illini secondary defense.
Toledo CB Coach Corey Parker Named New Illini Defensive Backs Coach
Following a two-year mentorship of 2024 NFL Draft first round pick Quinyon Mitchell at Toledo, Corey Parker is joining Bret Bielema’s staff at Illinois.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 13, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema has selected the position coach of the highest drafted cornerback in the 2024 National Football League Draft to be his program’s next defensive backs coach at Illinois.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Massive Portal Win for the Illini
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
May 13, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the biggest transfer portal get yet for the Illini and another one that could be coming.
Illini Bullpen Shines in Home Finale Win
Illinois clinched another series victory and a 20th home win in the final game in Champaign of the 2024 season. The Illini maintained its one-game lead in the Big Ten standings.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 12, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Joe Glassey has made 70 career pitching appearances in an Illinois jersey, but it might be his final one at his home field that he’ll remember the most.
Illini Acquire Verbal Pledge From All-Big 12 CB Terrance Brooks
Bret Bielema’s Illinois program lands arguably its most significant transfer portal addition of this offseason by adding All-Big 12 Conference cornerback Terrance Brooks.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 12, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Illinois has filled a massive hole in its secondary by acquiring a verbal pledge from arguably its most notable transfer portal addition of the Bret Bielema era.
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.
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.
Johnny Newton to Have 2nd Foot Surgery - This Time on Left Foot
IlliniGuys Staff May 11, 2024 As reported by the […]
Illini Athletics Celebrates Graduation
Illinois Athletics May 11, 2024 CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. – During the 2023-24 academic […]
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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