Illini Law Firm of Newton & Randolph Over After Saturday’s Regular Season Finale
Illinois defensive linemen Jer'Zhan Newton and Keith Randolph confirm Saturday’s regular season finale vs. Northwestern will be the last time Illini fans will see them on the field together.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 22, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — Saturday will be the final collegiate home game for Illinois defensive linemen Jer'Zhan Newton and Keith Randolph.
“He’s handled it very well”: Bielema Remains Committed to Illini DC Aaron Henry
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema says he’s looking forward to seeing how Aaron Henry progresses as Henry completes his first season as a defensive coordinator.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
November 21, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema doesn’t want to hear anymore second guessing of his defensive coordinator promotion of Aaron Henry.
The third-year head coach of the Illinois football program said Monday he saw similar qualities in the 34-year-old that led Henry to be part of a long line of in-house promotions who have experienced their first year of being a defensive coordinator under Bielema’s watch. With one game remaining of the 2023 regular season, the confidence from Bielema hasn’t wavered and, in fact, the leader of the Illini program says he still sees signs of progress and development.
“This is life in our conference”: Bielema & Illini Staff Reject Any Notion of Late-Game Conservative Play-Calling
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema vehemently disagrees he directs a conservative late-game philosophy on either side of the ball citing Illini’s 5-2 record in one-possession games in 2023.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 21, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — Unless you want the conversation to be short and unpleasant, it’s not recommended anybody speak inside the Smith Family Football Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign about being conservative late in games.
Sturdy's Southern U Rewind - the Illini Cruise
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio
November 20, 2023
The Illini cruised to an 88-60 win over Southern on Sunday night behind another stellar performance from Terrence Shannon, who scored 24 points to lead the way, and the Illini dominated the glass on their way to a 4-1 mark on the season. Dain Dainja had 12 points and Quincy Guerrier had 10, but it was a pair of Freshmen that excited the Illini fanbase. Nico Moretti was a +20 in 13 minutes of first half play before a foot injury sidelined him after a 4 point, 3 rebound and 3 assist half, while Amani Hansberry played 22 minutes and had 8 points and 7 rebounds. It was refreshing to see Freshmen showcase their talents now as the Illini try to develop their depth and put the right players in the right roles.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Aaron Ball Commits to Illini FB
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting November 20, 2023 […]
The Trench Report: Iowa
By Steve Sturm - IlliniGuys Football Analyst
November 20, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
Football is a game of adjustments, and while most went the Illini's way on Saturday, the Hawkeyes made the last one and it paralyzed the Illini offense at the worst possible time. However, I'm starting this week's Trench Report with a play that turned out to be the difference in the game.
Iowa only brings four on this 3rd and 12 play from the 5 yard line. They're playing conservatively and seemingly happy to ensure a punt. However,
Fourth Quarter Comeback Helps No. 16 Iowa Escape Illini’s Upset Effort in Iowa City
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 18, 2023
IOWA CITY — Illinois led at halftime and much of the second half but couldn’t overcome a fourth-quarter comeback victory from Iowa in order to get its first victory at Kinnick Stadium since 1999.
IlliniGuys Predictions - Illinois at #16 Iowa
November 18, 2023 Pretty good week based on the […]
How A 30-Year-Old Handwritten Note Connects Bielema & the Ferentz Family
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema to his alma mater today with the mission of achieving Illinois’ first win in Iowa City since Nov. 6, 1999.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 18, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — Two men with Iowa ties will meet in Iowa City but for one it’s a return and the other it’s goodbye.
Illini's Gabe Jacas Talks With IlliniGuys, Presented By HX Home Solutions
(Editor's note: Illini sophomore linebacker Gabe Jacas appears on […]
Bielema Declines Naming Illini Starting QB For This Weekend at No. 16 Iowa
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is confident that his coaches, players and staff all know the plan at quarterback in Iowa City this weekend. Will he share it before the 2:30 p.m. kickoff? No.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 16, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — If Bret Bielema has his way, we’ll all find out together who Illinois will start at the quarterback on Saturday at Iowa City.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Mario Sanders
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
November 16, 2023
Mario Sanders picked the Illini over a couple of low major offers coming off the Illinois victory over Indiana Saturday.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Quinn Morris
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 16, 2023
An Illinois high school prep has a scholarship offer from one of the nation's top teams in the country but does not have one from one of his favorite schools, Illinois.
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