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.
DB Kionte Curry No Longer on Illini Football 2023 Roster
Curry’s departure puts Illinois at 16 scholarship defensive backs […]
IlliniGuys 2023 Positional Preview: Offensive Line
Illinois will have one of the most experienced and highly sought-after left sides of an offensive line in the form of Julian Pearl and Isaiah Adams.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
July 26, 2023
Cover photo credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
In Bret Bielema’s first season at Illinois, Jordyn Slaughter never got a chance to fully show the Illinois coaching staff what he was fully capable of achieving.
Jim Leonhard Hired to Illini Football Staff as Senior Analyst Role
Leonhard, a former interim head coach and defensive coordinator […]
IlliniGuys 2023 Positional Preview: Wide Receivers
Isaiah Williams’ third year as a starter at wide receiver allows for him to be the most prolific pass catcher that has ever been on a roster led by Illini head coach Bret Bielema.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
July 25, 2023
There seem to be a lot of narratives surrounding the idea that Illinois won eight regular season games in 2022 without having a prolific passing attack.
IlliniGuys 2023 Positional Preview: Tight End
The hiring of Robbie Discher finally gives the Illini tight ends its own positional coach for the first time since Ben Miller was diagnosed with cancer.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
July 24, 2023
Since Ben Miller took himself out of action to undertake his fight against cancer, the tight ends at the University of Illinois have been without arguably its most crucial element: A coach.
Illini Football 2023 Uniforms Revealed
Illinois will likely go with the orange-blue-orange look with the helmet, jersey and pants combination when they open the 2023 season vs. Toledo at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 2.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
July 24, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois has unveiled its three sets of uniform combinations for the 2023 season.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Hollinger & Valentine Evaluations
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
July 24, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll break down another commitment from the summer run and rank TE Tanner Hollinger compared to the industry.
IlliniGuys 2023 Positional Preview: Defensive Line
The Illini return two All-Big Ten players to its defensive front, but questions remain about veteran depth behind Jer'Zhan Newton and Keith Randolph.
Matthew Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
July 21, 2023
If you were to categorize one set of happy folks to hear Illinois defensive linemen Jer'Zhan Newton and Keith Randolph were returning to college football with the label of players with a locker in the Smith Family Football Complex at the University of Illinois, TeRah Edwards might be the most overjoyed.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Pyfrom & Konkel Evaluations
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
July 21, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll break down another commitment from the summer run and rank TE Karsen Konkel compared to the industry.
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