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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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Illinois OL Coach Bart Miller Lands Zafir Stewart

Illinois OL Coach Bart Miller Lands Zafir Stewart

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

June 12, 2023

Ladies and gentlemen, the Fighting Illini football team is now flexing its muscles today by landing crucial lineman

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The Illini Land an Electrifying Illinois Prep, Tysean Griffin

The Illini Land an Electrifying Illinois Prep, Tysean Griffin

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

June 12, 2023

The Illini land yet another state top recruit, Tysean Griffin.

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Carlos Orr Makes It Official and Commits to the Illini

Carlos Orr Makes It Official and Commits to the Illini

Tennessee prep Carlos Orr, a 6-foot-4, 180-pound wide receiver from Gatlinburg Pittman High School, committed to Illinois.

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Illinois Football Trending Upwards with Today's Commitment from Eddie Tuerk

Illinois Football Trending Upwards with Today's Commitment from Eddie Tuerk

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

June 12, 2023

Illinois football had a big weekend of visitors on campus, today they landed their third commitment in two days, with more expected to come, in the person of three-star offensive linemen Eddie Tuerk.

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The Farrell Files Illinois - The Big Recruiting Weekend

The Farrell Files Illinois - The Big Recruiting Weekend

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

June 12, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a few guys who might have committed but have yet to announce from the big weekend and a couple of visit changes.

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Illinois Receives Verbal from Utah Linebacker

Illinois Receives Verbal from Utah Linebacker

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

June 11, 2023

The Fighting Illini sent out the signal on Twitter, a good day is coming which means recruits made commitments after their visits this weekend.

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Illinois Lands Commitment from Demetrius John

Illinois Lands Commitment from Demetrius John

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

June 11, 2023

The Illinois defense received some good news today with a commitment from three-star defensive linemen Demetrius John.

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Message to Big Ten ADs - Grow Up and Play Football When You’re Told

Message to Big Ten ADs - Grow Up and Play Football When You’re Told

Apparently, playing November night football games is a bridge too far and one more thing for Big Ten athletics directors to complain about nowadays. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

June 11, 2023

Grow up and start acting like adults. 

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Illinois Looking to Add State's Best Football Players in 2024

Illinois Looking to Add State's Best Football Players in 2024

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

June 10, 2023

Illinois has proved to the state of Illinois high school coaches that it is going to recruit its state first and make every effort to do this as long as it is there.

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Morgan Park's Wideout Tysean Griffin Set to Visit Illinois

Morgan Park's Wideout Tysean Griffin Set to Visit Illinois

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

June 10, 2023

Illinois prep Tysean Griffin will be on campus again for the second time this year; he was also in Champaign in April.

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Handicapping Commitment Odds for the Visitors this Weekend

The Farrell Files Illinois - Handicapping Commitment Odds for the Visitors this Weekend

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

June 9, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll handicap the Illini chances for a commitment from each official visitor this weekend.

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Illini Football Draw Ohio State, Michigan & USC in 2024 Big Ten Football Schedule

Illini Football Draw Ohio State, Michigan & USC in 2024 Big Ten Football Schedule

Illinois, Iowa and Michigan will be the only programs […]

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