The Farrell Files Illinois - Easton Baker Evaluation & B1G D-Line Rankings
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
August 23, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll rank LB Easton Baker versus the industry, break down some scheduled visits and rate Illinois against the Big Ten along the defensive line.
‘He’s different’: Josh Gesky Works into Illini OL Starting Lineup Conversation
Just like the entire spring season, third-year sophomore Josh Gesky spent the final preseason scrimmage on Friday night as the starting right tackle.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 23, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Josh Gesky may be a poster child for how athletes at any level are certainly allowed and in practically every scenario are encouraged to improve. It’s more than unclear if the 2021 version of Bret Bielema would’ve remained confident in a then-freshman Gesky’s ability to help the football program he had inherited.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Josaiah Knight
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
August 22, 2023
I feel like I've typed these same words a hundred times since Brett Bielema took over the Illini football program. Where do you find the hidden gems in Florida?
Luke Altmyer Named Illini Starting Quarterback
Following three weeks of preseason camp, Illinois has finally announced Ole Miss transfer Luke Altmyer as the Illini’s starting quarterback for the 2023 season opener against Toledo.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 21, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Without ever throwing a pass in an official game, Luke Altmyer has already accomplished something at Illinois that he never did at the University of Mississippi.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Josaiah Knight Evaluation & B1G Standings Prediction
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
August 21, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll talk about the new commitment, rank Josaiah Knight versus the industry and give my Big Ten East and West predictions.
2023 Football Visitors List
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 20, 2023
College football is just weeks away.
Illinois Football is Relevant Again
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 20, 2023
Why is Illinois back on par with the rest of the Big Ten, again? It is result of success after the change in staff was triggered by Lovie Smith's firing. Illinois fans wanted athletic director Josh Whitman to get this hiring right. The Illinois football program could not afford another one-year wonder. At this point, it is clear that Whitman did more than get the hire correct, he hit a home run with the hiring of head coach Bret Bielema.
Keep an Eye on Mac Resetich
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 19, 2023
Illinois football coach Bret Bielema has a great track record of hiring great coaches internally and promoting them from the inside.
Illini Football Lands Another Florida Standout
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 18, 2023
The Fighting Illini football is going to be named the Big Ten football program from the south. Today, Illinois received yet another football commitment for the class of 2024.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Eddie Tuerk Evaluation & Big Ten Power Rankings
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
August 18, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll rank DL/OL Eddie Tuerk against the industry, update the 2024 QB situation and give my Big Ten power rankings.
Illini Football 2023 Preseason Camp Practice Report #12 - BTN in Champaign; Bielema Doing Lots of Teaching
With Big Ten Network on the scene, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema doing a lot of teaching and being a lot more active during the open media viewing portion of Thursday’s practice session.
Matthew Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 17, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Good afternoon and welcome to the 12th practice of fall football camp for the Illinois program for the 2023 season in the third campaign of Illini head coach Bret Bielema.
Bielema Optimistic Minor Injuries to Projected Starters Won’t Force Them to Miss 2023 Opener vs. Toledo
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 17, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Despite being without two projected starters on the offensive side of the football in preseason practice on Wednesday afternoon, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is still counting on only one projected starter to be missing for the 2023 season opener.
Illini Football 2023 Preseason Camp Practice Report #11 - Projected WR Starter Inactive For Wednesday’s Practice Session
Illinois senior wide receiver Casey Washington was not active and in street clothes throughout the 30-minute media viewing session of Wednesday’s practice.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 16, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Good afternoon and welcome to the 11th practice of fall football camp for the Illinois program for the 2023 season in the third campaign of Illini head coach Bret Bielema.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Joe Barna Evaluation, QB Rumor & Farrell's Big 10 Football Coach Rankings
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
August 16, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll rank DE Joe Barna against the rest of the industry, address a QB rumor and rank the Big Ten coaches from top to bottom.
Illini Football 2023 Preseason Camp Practice Report #10 - Significant OL Injury Highlights Beginning of Second Week
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 15, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Good afternoon and welcome to the 10th practice of fall football camp for the Illinois program for the 2023 season in the third campaign of Illini head coach Bret Bielema.
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