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The Farrell Files Illinois - Upcoming Visitors and a Big Official Underway

The Farrell Files Illinois - Upcoming Visitors and a Big Official Underway

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

June 21, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll break down another of the “big six” commitments and a look at some of the upcoming visitors as well as a big official underway.

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Illini 2025 OL Target Griffin Rousseau Seeking an Honest Assessment from Recruiting Coaches

Illini 2025 OL Target Griffin Rousseau Seeking an Honest Assessment from Recruiting Coaches

Wisconsin 2025 prospect Griffin Rousseau left Illini’s ‘Big Man’ camp last week with a clear indication of how to get better as he continues to progress as a offensive lineman.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

June 20, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The cliche about high-profile prospects being recruited is they want to be told everything great about them and what they’re best at. 

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Is There a Flip Coming?

The Farrell Files Illinois - Is There a Flip Coming?

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

June 19, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll take a look at another commitment from the big haul weekend and talk about a potential flip in the 2024 class.

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Illini Legend Dana Howard Talks With the IlliniGuys

Illini Legend Dana Howard Talks With the IlliniGuys

June 18, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics) (Editor's […]

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Zafir Stewart

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Zafir Stewart

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

June 18, 2023

What if you could take Vedarian Lowe and give him Alex Paczewski's attitude?

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Carlos Orr

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Carlos Orr

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

June 17, 2023

Illinois continued to check off boxes on their recruiting shopping list when Carlos Orr committed to the Illini as a result of the huge Illini recruiting haul last weekend.

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Illinois Football Flexing Its Muscles with Recruits

Illinois Football Flexing Its Muscles with Recruits

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

June 16, 2023

This past weekend, the Illinois football program received amazing news on the recruiting front. 

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Tysean Griffin

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Tysean Griffin

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

June 16, 2023

Under Brett Bielema, Illinois has made a point of re-establishing itself as a recruiting force in the State of Illinois, and the staff has had a particularly high degree of effort and success in the Chicago Public League.

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Breaking down Tysean Griffin & More Recruits Show Interest

The Farrell Files Illinois - Breaking down Tysean Griffin & More Recruits Show Interest

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

June 16, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll start breaking down the new commitments starting with Tysean Griffin and add a few recruiting notes as well.

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Andy Buh’s Relationship Building Produced Illini’s Verbal Commitment From 2024 LB Easton Baker

Andy Buh’s Relationship Building Produced Illini’s Verbal Commitment From 2024 LB Easton Baker

Illinois inside linebacker coach Andy Buh’s 25 years of experience recruiting coast to coast has given the Illini a reputation to go into any market and find talent. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

June 15, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Even a few months after the coaching transition from Lovie Smith to Bret Bielema, Tarique Barnes wasn’t entirely sure where he fit in the University of Illinois football program. 

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Eddie Tuerk

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Eddie Tuerk

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

June 15, 2023

It seems that, like most stories involving linemen, the commitment of lineman Eddie Tuerk to the Orange and Blue during the incredible recruiting day of June 12 snuck past most Illini football fans. 

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Angelo McCullom Helped Recruit for Illinois

Angelo McCullom Helped Recruit for Illinois

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

June 15, 2023

Illinois went to Buckeye country to land three-star defensive linemen Angelo McCullom.

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Easton Baker

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Easton Baker

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

June 14, 2023

Easton Baker of Stansbury (Utah) High School is a prototypical 21st century linebacker who really can do it all. 

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Update on the Visitors That Didn't Commit

The Farrell Files Illinois - Update on the Visitors That Didn't Commit

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

June 14, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll talk about the breakthrough that was this past recruiting weekend and update on the visitors that didn’t commit.

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Demetrius John

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Demetrius John

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

June 13, 2023

Illinois' fourth recruit of the 2024 recruiting class was a player that Illinois has made a priority throughout this offseason and one that I'm particularly excited to add to the Orange and Blue. 

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