The Farrell Files Illinois - Reynolds & Griffin Evaluations
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
July 17, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll break down another of the early commitments and give my ranking on WR Tysean Griffin.
Illini Football Recruiting - Flipping the Narrative
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 16, 2023
Illinois football appears to be very successful in the Sunshine State recruiting.
Newton & Randolph Spurned NFL to Represent Illini in 2023 Season Starting With Big Ten Media Day
Illinois defensive linemen Jer'Zhan Newton and Keith Randolph both represent Bret Bielema’s best recruiting job this winter as they return to Illini and will be at 2023 Big Ten Media Day.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
July 15, 2023
In the week leading up to a decision to come back to Illinois for a fourth season, both Keith Randolph and Jer'Zhan Newton agree they were on the phone with Illini head coach Bret Bielema, defensive coordinator Aaron Henry and most importantly, themselves.
IlliniGuys Talk With Inside NU Writers On Fitzgerald Firing
(Editor's Note: Bradley Locker and David Gold of Inside […]
The Farrell Files Illinois - Barna & Valentine Evaluations
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
July 14, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll continue to break down the recent commits by looking at local DE Joe Barna and I’ll continue my own ratings for the class with RB Ca’lil Valentine.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Petty Evaluations
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
July 12, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
It’s the dead period so in this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll continue to catch up on the recent commits and begin comparing my personal Illini commit rankings with those of the industry.
COLUMN: Narcissism Doesn’t Look Good On Pat Fitzgerald
Pat Fitzgerald’s written response to his termination eliminated 17 seasons worth of goodwill ambassadorship.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
July 11, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Jeffrey Becker/USA Today Sports)
You might find this hard to believe but Northwestern University does actually provide an undergraduate course specifically in public relations communication.
Yes, Comm Studies 261 - Introduction to Strategic Communication, is a one-unit course described to “explore the nature of the modern organization and the role of communication in it”.
My suggestion is everybody involved in this ongoing hazing scandal surrounding Northwestern University, its athletics department and the football program might want to audit that class before they provide the public with any more mind-numbing proclamations.
There’s no doubt Northwestern president Michael Schill has bungled this ordeal from the moment of trying to do a 1960s style Friday evening news dump and a midnight statement admitting to his previous errors in judgment.
Northwestern athletics director Derrick Gragg, who has apparently been overseas during this whole ordeal, might as well be a permanent mute. The next time we hear from him will be the first.
And then there’s Wildcats head football coach Patrick William Fitzgerald Jr., who up to Friday, July 7, 2023 was a clean posterboy for leadership in the always ever-muddied world of Power Five Conference football.
Isaiah Adams Still Adapting to Leadership Role with 2023 Illini
Illinois second-year starter Isaiah Adams says being a vocal leader isn’t easy for his personality but very necessary as he captains a veteran offensive line unit in 2023.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
Cover photo courtesy of Tork Mason/USA Today Network
July 11, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Isaiah Adams will likely be the first to admit that speaking up in a leadership role isn’t in his nature.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Ca'Lil Valentine
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
July 10, 2023
Illinois fans who follow recruiting closely enjoyed watching Kaedin Faegin romp through his Class 2A opponents in his highlight video.
The Farrell Files Illinois - A 4-Star Commitment at Running Back
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
July 10, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the surprise commitment at running back.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Tanner Hollinger
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
July 9, 2023
Illinois took a commitment from its second tight end recruit in the Class of 2024 and managed to dig even deeper into the weeds for him than they did with Pinckneyville's Karsen Konkel.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Joe Barna
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
July 8, 2023
I'm dumbfounded. I just don't get it.
Valentine Commits to Illini
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
July 8, 2023
The class of 2024 just got a lot better from the Fighting Illini and company football program.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Caleb Pyfrom
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
July 7, 2023
Illinois won a recruiting battle with Nebraska for an offensive lineman.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Ranking the B1G WR Rooms
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
July 7, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, we finally take a breath and look at another 2024 commit while we await the running back dominoes to fall. Oh, and I’ll break down the wide receiver rooms in the Big Ten as well.
Subscriber Testimonials:
Not a member? Join our mailing list: