
Heat Checks and Hail Marys – Don’t Tell Bret Bielema that Complementary Football Doesn’t Win Championships
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular & Big Sports Radio […]

Heat Checks and Hail Marys – Don’t Tell Bret Bielema that Complementary Football Doesn’t Win Championships
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular & Big Sports Radio […]

Illini FB Commitment - Melvin Priestly
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 13, 2024
In the modern day, the world of recruiting never stops. Illinois already received a commitment today from tight end Jake Furtney from St. Charles, Illinois. A few minutes ago, another recruit came through: Grambling State transfer offensive lineman Melvin Priestly will suit up for Illinois this fall.

The Farrell Files Illinois - Defensive Changes and Why Farrell Thinks They Happened
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
January 12, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the changes on the defensive side of the football and why they happened.

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illini Land Preferred Walk-On Tight End
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
January 12, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy player's page on X)
Early Friday afternoon, Illinois prep Jake Furtney, a 6-foot-5, 235-pound tight end from Saint Charles, announced on X

IlliniGuys Celebrate 3rd Anniversary
By Larry Smith - IlliniGuys Co-Founder & Host/Executive Producer, […]

Bielema Terminates Illini LB Coach Andy Buh & DB Coach Antonio Fenelus
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema announced Thursday evening the immediate termination of two assistant coaches - linebackers coach Andy Buh and defensive backs coach Antonio Fenelus.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 11, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — The University of Illinois football coaching staff will have at least two new assistants before the start of 2024 season.
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema announced Thursday evening the immediate termination of linebackers coach Andy Buh and defensive backs coach Antonio Fenelus.

The Farrell Files Illinois - Lots of News & Notes
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
January 10, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll take a look take a look at an interesting coaching change in high school, a DL loss in the portal to a pesky new recruiting foe and break down 2024 WR TySean Griffin in four categories.

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Melvin Priestly
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 9, 2024
Last weekend, Illinois hosted transfer offensive lineman Melvin Priestly for an official visit. We caught up with the East St. Louis prospect to get the latest with his recruitment.

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Silas Bolden
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
January 9, 2024
The Fighting Illini football staff appears to be fully aware of the direction the Big Ten football is headed. The days of run, run, and run more might be a thing of the past.

The Farrell Files Illinois - New OL Portal Offer & Rusk Eval
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
January 8, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll take a look take a look a new OL portal offer who could commit soon and break down the key TE commitment from the portal.

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - TE Cole Rusk Commits To Illini
Ked's Recruiting Roundup By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com […]

The Farrell Files Illinois - Portal Update - DBs & DLs
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
January 5, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the suddenly aggressive pursuit of defensive backs in the portal as well as a few updates on defensive linemen as we take a break from looking at the 2024 class.

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Cole Rusk Update
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 4, 2024
Former Rock Island prep Cole Rusk, a transfer from Murray State, finished his visit Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. Rusk has not been shy about his feelings toward his dream school, the Fighting Illini.

Former Illini Rookie Devon Witherspoon Selected to the Pro Bowl
IlliniGuys Staff January 3rd, 2023 Former Illini All-American Devon […]

The Farrell Files Illinois - TE Updates
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
January 3, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll make it tight end specific with some news on a key transfer TE target visiting and take a look at TE Tanner Hollinger in four categories.