Football Recruiting Spotlight on Andrew Dennis
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
December 1, 2023
For those of you who were excited about Illinois' flip of offensive lineman Andrew Dennis from Michigan State to Illinois despite Dennis having a Penn State offer, I have good news and bad news for you. First the bad news: Dennis isn't any better than Illinois' other two offensive line recruits: Brandon Hansen and Zafir Stewart. Then the good news: Hansen and Stewart are awfully good too.
Illini OL Zachary Barlev Announces Intention to Enter Transfer Portal
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 1, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — An offensive lineman who was an integral part of Bret Bielema’s ‘Barge’ package in the nine-overtime victory at Penn State in 2021 has elected to enter the transfer portal.
Bielema Claims He Doesn’t Anticipate Making Illini Coaching Staff Changes For 2024 Season
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema hinted in his end-of-season media conference that he doesn’t anticipate making any assistant coach changes for the upcoming 2024 season.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 1, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — Following a 5-7 campaign, Bret Bielema wanted to make clear that he plans to “double down” on his philosophy and program building mentality.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Football Recruiting Moves Forward After Challenging Season
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 30, 2023
There is an old saying that coaches are only as good as the players on the field. In Illinois' case, this was evident this past football season. The Illini football team finished the season with a disappointing 5-7 record, leaving a fanbase confused and angry, and some expected it. Illinois lost 12 players to the NFL, some drafted and others signed as undrafted free agents and camp invites.
NEWS: Illini 2023 Leading Rusher Reggie Love III Announces Intention to Enter Transfer Portal
Illinois senior-to-be tailback Reggie Love III announces his intention to enter the transfer portal and Illini head coach Bret Bielema claims he wasn’t surprised by the decision after a Sunday meeting with the 2023 leading rusher.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 30, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — Illinois’ leading rusher for the 2023 season has announced his intention to enter the transfer portal.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Landyn Colyer
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 30, 2023
Former Illinois prep Landyn Colyer, originally from Crystal Lake South High School, recently moved to Florida last August, where he now attends North Tampa Christian.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Will Tompkins
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 29, 2023
Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema has made it on the recruiting trail. When you can get a recruit from the state of Iowa to visit and have serious interest, you are doing something special.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Daniel Brown
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
November 29, 2023
Matt Stevens is going to love this one after all the Kaden Feagin questions, because now Illinois actually is going to have a running back playing linebacker.
Analysis: How the Andrew ‘AJ’ Dennis Commitment is Big…Literally and Figuratively
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema and Illini offensive line coach Bart Miller have established the foundation of what they both consider a critical position in the 2024 recruiting class.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 28, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — On the afternoon of November 27, 2023, Illinois got a big verbal pledge - literally and figuratively.
Newton Named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year
Illinois Athletics Release November 28, 2023 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois […]
Column: Rome Wasn't Built In A Day, But It Could Take A Century For Illinois Football
By Larry Smith/Co-Host & Executive Producer, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacuar
November 28, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
Gather 'round, young children, and let me tell you a story.
There was once a college football team called the Fighting Illini of Illinois. A century ago, this was a proud program that was celebrating its third national championship. The Illini were led by a young sophomore named Red Grange, who would go on to become one of the biggest celebrity athletes of the era. 1923 was when they completed a perfect 8-0 season and when they played their first game in brand-new Memorial Stadium, the stately edifice that would be officially dedicated a year later. College football was emerging - still far superior and much more popular than the fledging National Football League - with Grange as its poster child on a backdrop of Orange and Blue, colors that U of I grad George Halas adopted for his new pro team, the Chicago Bears.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Dawayne Galloway Jr. Pays A Visit To Illini
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
November 28, 2023
Illinois is in the mix for Dawayne Galloway Jr., one of the nation's top cornerbacks who was in the house at Memorial Stadium on an official visit this weekend.
The 6-foot-1 junior from Marion-Franklin in Columbus, Ohio, says he has well over two dozen DI offers.
The Trench Report: Northwestern
By Steve Sturm/IlliniGuys Football Analyst
November 27, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
So you remember how Iowa took away Illinois' passes in the middle of the field at the end of the game last week? Well, this is how you adjust. I've rarely seen this, but its a tackle to tackle cut block.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - A.J. Dennis Commits to The Illini
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting November […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Daniel Brown commits to Illini
Ked's Recruiting Roundup
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
November. 27, 2023
Illinois lands junior college star Daniel Brown, an edge rusher who will fill a need right away for the 2024 Fighting Illini.
IllinGuys caught up with Brown who said, "I'm excited to be a part of the Illinois family; they have what I'm looking for and what they teach defensively."
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