The Farrell Files Illinois - 2025 Positions of Need & More
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
May 10, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll do a quick update on a few positions of need in 2025 and the possibility of a huge transfer visit.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Aims to Secure Promising Cornerback Terrance Brooks
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 9, 2023
Bret Bielema, facing several departures from his roster due to the transfer portal, refuses to rest, sit back, and not replace them. The veteran coach, with his dedicated staff, is actively pursuing recruits who can potentially make a significant impact next year.
The Farrell Files Illinois - CB Fits from the Portal
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
May 7, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a cornerback fit from the portal and the latest I’m hearing on key in state WR target Brayden Trimble.
Illini Fall to No. 24 Georgia Tech in NCAA Tournament First Round
Illinois Athletics May 4, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas – In the […]
The Farrell Files Illinois - Illini Staff Aggressive in Offers
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
May 3, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the Illini hanging in with the big boys on an elite OL and how the staff is remaining aggressive in offers.
Illini’s Bielema Likely to Hire New DB Coach by Mid-May
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is working off a list as long as 28 names to find the replacement for David Gibbs after his resignation due to a medical issue.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema would like to have his defensive backs coach announced within the next two weeks.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Huge Official Visit Set
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
May 1, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the key OL loss in the portal and how that impacts recruiting and a big official visit set.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Impact of the NFL Draft & Possible Portal Targets
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
April 30, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the impact of Johnny Newton sliding to round two, a needed revamp at a target position in 2025 and a few portal kids who should be targets.
2024 4-star OL early enrollee Andrew Dennis Enters Transfer Portal After Just Four Months with the Illini
The highest ranked signee of the Bret Bielema era of Illinois football has elected to enter the transfer portal after just four months into a spring season with the program.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 29, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — The highest ranked prospect in Illinois’ 2024 football recruiting is in the transfer portal after spending less than fourth months in Bret Bielema’s program.
Sturdy for 30 - April 29 Column
Brad Sturdy, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular Co-Host & Uber-Illini Insider
April 29, 2024
Welcome to our new weekly column in which Brad Sturdy will give 30 thoughts/reports/notes/etc. Swirling around in his head from professional and college athletics, mostly focusing on the Fighting Illini, but encompassing all of the sports world. Except for soccer. Rarely soccer. No order, just 30 random thoughts from the guy that never sleeps.
When you get 2nd place in the Big Ten and it is a huge disappointment, you have set the bar high. Mike Small has don
Illini Streak of Eight Consecutive Big Ten Men’s Golf Championships Over After 2nd Place Finish; Jackson Buchanan Finishes Runner-Up For Individual Title
Illinois junior Jackson Buchanan finished one shot back of the individual medalist honors at the 2024 Big Ten Men’s Golf Championships.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 28, 2024
For the first time since 2014, Illinois will not be taking the Big Ten Championship trophy back to Champaign.
NOTEBOOK: Where Illini Undrafted Players Signed Free Agent NFL Deals
Multiple Illinois football players signed free agents deals on Saturday following the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 28, 2024
After being in a reserve role for two years at Ohio, Denzel Daxon parlayed his performance in the 2023 season at Illinois into an undrafted free agent contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
Illini All-Big Ten DL Keith Randolph Jr. Reportedly Signs UDFA Deal with Chicago Bears
Illinois defensive lineman Keith Randolph has signed an undrafted free agent contract with his home state team, the Chicago Bears, to begin his professional football career.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 27, 2024
After not being picked in the 2024 National Football Draft, Keith Randolph has reportedly elected to start his professional career in a local spot.
Kevin Fishbain, a staff writer for The Athletic, confirmed Saturday evening that the Illinois defensive lineman has signed a free agent contract with the Chicago Bears.
Illini All-Big Ten WR Isaiah Williams Reportedly Signs UDFA Deal with Detroit Lions
After five years of college football, Illinois wide receiver Isaiah Williams will begin his professional football journey as an undrafted free agent signee in Detroit.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 27, 2024
The long journey for Illinois two-time captain and All-Big Ten wide receiver Isaiah Williams to professional football will begin as an undrafted free agent signee with the Detroit Lions.
Williams was not selected in the 2024 National Football League Draft over the last three days and ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler reported Saturday evening that Williams has agreed to a free agent contract with the defending NFC North Division champion.
Jackson Buchanan Within Striking Distance of 2024 Big Ten Men’s Golf Individual Title; Illini in Third in Team Standings
Illinois junior Jackson Buchanan is within two shots of […]
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