The Farrell Files Illinois - Upcoming Decisions
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
July 3, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a few key upcoming decisions including a possible commit who has moved his decision date back up.
Bret Bielema on WSCR: ‘Kaden Feagin Broke 21 MPH’ in Illini Summer Workouts
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema notes sophomore-to-be running back Kaden Feagin broke 21 miles per hour at 250 pounds during summer running workouts a few weeks ago.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
July 3, 2024
CHICAGO — While Bret Bielema was asked about his most important offensive players for the 2024 season during a Chicago media tour, it should come as no surprise the first offensive players out of his mouth played running back.
Bielema Confirms Wrigley Field Game vs. Northwestern Will Have Two Working Sidelines
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema’s request to have two working sidelines at the Wrigley Field game against Northwestern this season has been granted by the Big Ten Conference.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
July 2, 2024
CHICAGO — The Big Ten Conference office has apparently heard and responded to Bret Bielema’s request for the games scheduled to play at Wrigley Field.
For the first time since the venue started hosting college football games again in 2010, the Wrigley Field venue will have two working sidelines and in doing so eliminating the logistical possibility of both teams needing to share the same sideline.
Illini’s 2024 Home Run Leader Ryan Moerman Enters Transfer Portal
Illinois senior-to-be corner outfielder Ryan Moerman has entered the transfer portal after totaling 31 home runs, 104 RBIs and 97 runs scored in three seasons with the Illini.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
July 1, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — The home run leader on the 2024 Illinois baseball team is in the transfer portal.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Cedric Wyche
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
July 1, 2024
You can throw away the recruiting rankings on this guy. All of the recruiting services have Cedric Wyche as a mid-to-high 3-star player, and they're all wrong. Folks, this is a 4-star player.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Erik Gayle
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
June 30, 2024
Well, if you listened to Matt and me on the podcast the other night, we both said the same thing when Mike asked us what needs to change in recruiting: The Illini need to add more difference maker types, even if means recruits that present a bigger risk, and they need to draw from more nearby metro areas. Bret must have been listening in, because that's exactly the type of player that he flipped as we spoke.
Illinois Football Receives Commitment from DB Robert Jones III
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 29, 2024
Champaign, IL — The Fighting Illini football program has added more defensive talent to their roster for the class of 2025. Fresh off his official visit to Illinois, Robert Jones III, a defensive back from Vero Beach, (FL.), made his decision shortly after leaving campus.
Illinois Invades Florida for Future Running Back Commitment
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 29, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Fighting Illini football team has ventured south to secure their next backfield prospect. Today, Illinois received a commitment from Cedric Wyche, a 5-foot-10 running back from St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Latest Commit & Good News is Coming
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
June 28, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the latest commitment and some good news coming up.
Illinois Flips DE Erik Gayle from Cincinnati
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 27, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — College football can be unpredictable, much like the weather—hot one day and freezing cold the next. Recruits often commit to a program, only to reconsider after taking other visits, leading to unexpected changes in their decisions.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Florida's DB Updates His Recruitment After Visiting Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 27, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Robert Jones III, a defensive back who recently decommitted from North Carolina State, has provided an update on his recruitment following a visit to Illinois.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Most Recent Commitment & Two Who Could be Next
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
June 25, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the most recent commitment for the 2025 class and the latest on two who could be next.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Desmond Straughton
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
June 24, 2024
New Illinois defensive backs coach Corey Parker has only been on the job for a month, but one of the first things he did was to use his Detroit roots to get into the recruitment of Roseville, Michigan safety Desmond Straughton, who'd already been offered by most of the Big Ten yet remained uncommitted. Parker would not take no for an answer with Straughton and his persistence paid off when he convinced Straughton to visit and commit on the spot.
Desmond Straughton, Athlete from Roseville, MI, Commits to Illinois Football
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 23, 2024
Champaign, IL– Today is a great day for Illinois sports fans. Desmond Straughton has just committed to Illinois via his X page.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Possible Commitments
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
June 22, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at some expected commitments, a possible decommitment and perhaps a surprise visitor.
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