The Farrell Files - Illini Big Game Hunting
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
February 2, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at some big-name guys that Bret Bielema is trying to hang in with.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Andre Lovett
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 1, 2024
One of the most convenient prep football players in the state of Illinois in the class of 2025 is Andre Lovett, an athlete from Blue Island, Illinois. The Illinois native was once again on campus, giving Illinois the attention and the Illini returning the level of excitement.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Rousseau Commit & Another Commit Watch
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
January 31, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the new (and expected) commitment from OT Griffin Rousseau and another player on commit watch.
Recruiting Spotlight on Cole Rusk
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
January 29, 2024
Cole Rusk is the son of a former Illini wrestler and that family connection paid off when the FCS All American from Murray State decided to come back to his home state and play for the Illini for the next two years. He's a tall and athletic tight end who plus the hole that Tip Reiman left, although in a different way.
What does he bring to the Orange and Blue?
Cole Rusk came to the college game as a wide receiver who was willing to learn to play tight end.
Illini FB Commit - Griffin Rousseau OT
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 29, 2024
The class of 2025 is off to a great start for the Fighting Illini football program in terms of recruiting. Today Bret Bielema and his staff received a commitment from Griffin Rousseau, a 6-foot-7, 325-pound offensive tackle from Stoughton, Wisconsin. Rousseau is the second 2025 recruit to pledge to the Illini this month, Michael McDonough is the other.
The Farrell Files Illinois - B1G QB Commitment for the Illini
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
January 29, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the big QB commitment for the 2025 class from a few angles.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Michael McDonough
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
January 28, 2024
Who's ready for recruiting 2024? Well, the Illini staff sure were. They nabbed their first recruit for the class of 2024 early when Tinley Park Andrew's Michael McDonough committed to the Illini last week.
Illini Football Commit - 2025 QB Carson Boyd
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 27, 2024
For years the depth and quality talent level at Illinois in the quarterback position is now on par with some of the other programs that are traditionally at the top of the conference.
Carson Boyd is a 6-foot-0, 170-pound signal caller from Cardinal Ritter College Prep school in Missouri has committed to the Fighting Illini football program.
Illini WR Coach George McDonald Expected to Take Job At Ole Miss
Sources close to the Illinois football program have confirmed that George McDonald has left his wide receivers coach position as his alma mater to take the same title at Ole Miss.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 27, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Three seasons after finally reuniting with Bret Bielema at his alma mater, George McDonald is leaving Illinois for the same title at a rising program led by Lane Kiffin at the University of Mississippi.
247Sports.com reporter Matt Zenitz was the first to break the news and sources close to the Illini program confirmed the news to IlliniGuys.com soon afterwards.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Dennis Briggs, Jr.
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
January 27, 2024
I know I'm going to be taking die hard Illini fans down a long and painful trip down memory lane with this list of names. What do these names have in common? Craig Wilson, Anthony Morris, Mark Jackson (all Class of 2007), Donsay Hardeman, Reggie Ellis, Hubie Graham, Cordale Scott (all 08), Earnest Thomas (10), Dondi Kirby, Clint Tucker (11), Joe Spencer, Dami Ayoola, Vontrell Williams (12), Caleb Day (13), Zarrian Holcombe (16), Dwayne Lawson, Mike Epstein (17), Reuben Unije, Verdis Brown (18), TreVon Riggins (20), Eian Pugh (22).
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Bryan Auguste
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 26, 2024
The Fighting Illini football team offered Florida prep Bryan Auguste, a 6-foot-6, 285-pound offensive tackle of Monarch High School. Auguste is a three-star recruit in the class of 2025.
The Farrell Files Illinois - The 1st 2025 Commitment & Junior Day Names to Watch
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
January 26, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the first 2025 commitment and some more key names set to visit for Junior Day this weekend.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Breaking Down David Gibbs New Illini Associate Head Coach/Defensive Backs Coach
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
January 24, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll break down the new hire at defensive back.
Illini Announce Hire of Veteran DB Coach David Gibbs
Illinois bringing in 30-year coaching veteran David Gibbs to […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Gregory Patrick
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 23, 2024
A Michigan prep has a list of great offers for some of the big-name programs in college football. Gregory Patrick from Portage Northern High School in Michigan is a highly touted recruit in the class of 2026.
When Illinois joined the offer list last week, he insisted that Illinois will have a legitimate shot.
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