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Football Recruiting Spotlight on John Paddock

Football Recruiting Spotlight on John Paddock

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

January 27, 2023

While it makes all kinds of sense, I don't think many Illinois observers expected the addition of quarterback John Paddock to the 2023 roster. 

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“A wild time and a wild transition”: How Luke Altmyer Took a Unique But Important Transfer Portal Path To Illinois

“A wild time and a wild transition”: How Luke Altmyer Took a Unique But Important Transfer Portal Path To Illinois

Whether he likes it or not, Luke Altmyer’s month of December […]

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Wisconsin Prep Jace Gilbert Honored to Receive Illinois Offer

Wisconsin Prep Jace Gilbert Honored to Receive Illinois Offer

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 25, 2023

The Fighting Illini football program appears to finally look like a Division I team.

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The Farrell Files - QB info & Defensive Line Breakdown

The Farrell Files - QB info & Defensive Line Breakdown

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

January 26, 2023

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

The latest in the Farrell Files Illinois has info on the new QB, some preferred walk on info for 2023 and my breakdown of the 2023 DL class.

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Bielema’s New Contract Includes Automatic Renewal Incentive Clause For Bowl Seasons

Bielema’s New Contract Includes Automatic Renewal Incentive Clause For Bowl Seasons

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema can see his new six-year contract automatically turn into as much as a 10-year deal simply by simply finishing four of the next six seasons with a bowl game. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

January 25, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Bret Bielema’s new contract extension at Illinois has automatic one-year renewals if his football team qualifies for a bowl game.

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Quarterback Belay Brummel was Thrilled to Receive an Illinois Offer

Quarterback Belay Brummel was Thrilled to Receive an Illinois Offer

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 24, 2023

IlliniGuys caught up with quarterback Belay Brummel in April of 2022

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Fmr. Ball State QB John Paddock Transferring to Illinois to Continue Family’s Illini Legacy 

Fmr. Ball State QB John Paddock Transferring to Illinois to Continue Family’s Illini Legacy 

Illinois adds to the depth of its quarterback room for the 2023 season by adding a former FBS starter as a walk-on. John Paddock has deep family ties to the Illini football and athletics department. 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

January 23  2023

(Cover photo courtesy Randy Sartin/USA Today Sports)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- John Paddock has agreed to continue his family legacy connected to the University of Illinois football program. 

The former Ball State starting quarterback will be transferring to Bret Bielema’s Illini roster as a walk-on and will be eligible for spring practices set to begin in a few months. The Athletic was the first to report this news.

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The Farrell Files - Big Unofficial WR Visit & Coaching Nugget

The Farrell Files - Big Unofficial WR Visit & Coaching Nugget

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

January 23, 2023

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

The Farrell Files Illinois is here with some 2024 and even 2023 recruiting news as well as perhaps a coaching nugget.

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Illinois Football Once Again Sees Talent not Stars

Illinois Football Once Again Sees Talent not Stars

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 21, 2023

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema has an eye for talent

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The Farrell Files - the Illini Offensive Line

The Farrell Files - the Illini Offensive Line

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

January 20, 2023

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

The Illini continue to be picky in the portal while they work on the 2024 class, and I continue my breakdown of the 2023 class with a look at the offensive line.

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Illinois picks up DT Denzel Daxon

Illinois picks up DT Denzel Daxon

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 19, 2023

The thing about college athletics today, the world of recruiting never stops.

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Sophomore Owen Strebig Enjoys his Visit

Sophomore Owen Strebig Enjoys his Visit

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 18, 2023

It is never too early to start the recruiting process; not since the Ron Zook era has Illinois been this active in its recruiting.

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The Farrell Files - Portal Addition and HS Recruiting Frenzy

The Farrell Files - Portal Addition and HS Recruiting Frenzy

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

January 18, 2023

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

An interesting portal addition

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Recruiting: Glenbrook North Star Mahoney Commits To Illini As Preferred Walk-On

Recruiting: Glenbrook North Star Mahoney Commits To Illini As Preferred Walk-On

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

January 17th, 2023

(Cover photo courtesy Patrick Mahoney's Twitter page)

Illinois received a commitment today from Patrick Mahoney via his Twitter page as a preferred walk-on.

The Glenbrook North High School is a 6-foot-2, 225 pound prospect who is an excellent student in the classroom. He scored a 29 on his ACT and currently has a 3.97 GPA.

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BREAKING NEWS: Newton & Randolph Both Elect To Return to Illinois For 2023 Season

BREAKING NEWS: Newton & Randolph Both Elect To Return to Illinois For 2023 Season

With the return of Jer'Zhan Newton and Keith Randolph, […]

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