Illini Football 2023 Preseason Camp Practice Report #3 - First Night in Shoulder Pads
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 6, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Good evening and welcome to the third evening of fall football camp for the Illinois program for the 2023 season in the third campaign of Illini head coach Bret Bielema that begins under lights in Memorial Stadium.
Illini AD Josh Whitman Championing Big Ten’s Addition of Washington & Oregon
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer August 5, 2023 CHAMPAIGN, […]
Illini Football 2023 Preseason Camp Practice Report #2 - Matthew Bailey’s Lower Right Leg Immobile
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 4, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Good evening and welcome to the second evening of fall football camp for the Illinois program for the 2023 season in the third campaign of Illini head coach Bret Bielema that begins under lights in Memorial Stadium.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Zafir Stewart & New Illini Recruiting Strategy
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
August 4, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll personally rank OL Zafir Stewart and how the recruiting strategy has changed heading into Bret Bielema’s third season.
Dropping the Bomb: Illinois Trying to Find a Deep Passing Attack With Altmyer
The addition of Luke Altmyer and the return of several veteran receiving targets along with the second year in Barry Lunney Jr.’s system suggests a possible opening up of the Illini pass game.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 4, 2023
Cover Photo Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A common complaint of the Illinois football offense in the 2022 season was the lack of deep passing attempts but the answer to why that was the case wasn’t very complicated.
Illini Football 2023 Preseason Camp Practice Report #1 - Art Sitkowski Taking Active Role in Illini's QB Development
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 3, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Good evening and welcome to the first preseason camp practice for the Illinois program for the 2023 season in the third campaign of Illini head coach Bret Bielema that begins under lights in Memorial Stadium.
Preseason Camp Opening Provides Instant Introduction to New Illini DBs
The opening of preseason practices on Thursday night will be the first opportunity that Illinois coaches will get a look at new key faces in the defensive backfield.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
August 3, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Miami Herald)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In several ways, the reloading of the Illinois defensive backfield begins on Thursday night at Memorial Stadium.
In the first closed preseason practice, scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. on the stadium turf, Illinois coaches will get their first look at some key additions to the roster that were acquired in the transfer portal spring window and some freshmen who were unable to get enrolled for spring practices. Some of these key new additions, including 2022 Freshman All-America selection Demetrius Hill of Florida International University and safety Clayton Bush of Southern Illinois, will be trying to quickly show why they deserve to be in the rotation of Aaron Henry’s secondary as the Illini defensive coordinator transitions to his first full season as the play-caller on that side of the ball.
Bret Bielema’s Illini Contract Includes Newly Signed Big Ten Non-Compete Amendment
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema isn’t permitted to resign from his current position to become a head coach at another Big Ten Conference school, including his alma mater Iowa, through Jan. 31, 2029.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 3, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Bret Bielema recently signed an amendment to his contract with the University of Illinois that unconditionally restricts him from taking another Big Ten Conference head coach job over the course of the six-year deal.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Brandon Hansen & B1G TE Rankings
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
August 2, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll continue ranking this class so far player by player with OL Brandon Hansen and I’ll look at the tight end units in the Big Ten and where the Illini stand.
Illini 2024 QB Commit Petty Is Getting Rebel Attention
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
(Cover photo courtesy Trey Petty's Twitter page)
(Editor's Note: Matt posted this premium information earlier today on the IlliniGuys.com members forum.)
So...I'm starting to hear from sources close to the situation that the Ole Miss offer to Trey Petty is more than just a courtesy offer.
The Farrell Files Illinois - The Jim Leonhard Hiring
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
July 31, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll talk about the hire of Jim Leonhard and go over a few new offers for kids who are far from committing.
David Williams Talks With IlliniGuys About Illini Football, 2nd Annual Golf Outing
(Editor's Note: College Football Hall of Fame wide receiver […]
IlliniGuys 2023 Positional Preview: Quarterbacks
For the second straight season, Illinois will be putting out a Power Five Conference quarterback transfer as its starter.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
July 28, 2023
Luke Altmyer courtesy Illinois Athletics
The personality and demeanor of the new quarterback at Illinois in 2023 could never be confused with the quarterback who walked out of the door after one successful season in 2022.
IlliniGuys 2023 Positional Preview: Running Backs
Once again, a Bret Bielema program is once again tasked with replacing a Doak Walker finalist at tailback - something he’s got extensive experience doing in his coaching career.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
July 27, 2023
Cover photo credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Doak Walker Award finalist Chase Brown is no longer a safety blanket for the Illinois offense as he enters his first professional training camp looking to win a role with the Cincinnati Bengals as they try find their way to another AFC playoff run.
Bret Bielema Talks 2023 Roster Newcomers
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema was finally able to publicly address some of his roster additions via the transfer portal and junior college transfer players at Big Ten Football Media Days.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
July 27, 2023
Cover Photo Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports
INDIANAPOLIS -- The University of Illinois athletics department released an updated roster for the 2023 season on Tuesday with new player additions who were unable to be officially confirmed because they had not yet been enrolled in the university.
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