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The Farrell Files - Three New Targets

The Farrell Files - Three New Targets

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

February 6, 2023

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll take a look at some 2024 prospects to watch before I begin my Big Ten positional breakdown next time starting with the QBs.

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Mac Resetich

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Mac Resetich

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

February 4, 2023

Just like last year with the late addition of Mathew Bailey

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Malik Elzy

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Malik Elzy

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
February 3, 2023

Malik Elzy became the highest rated Illinois signee in several years when he announced his signing at the Under Armour All American Bowl. 

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The Farrell Files - Defensive Backs

The Farrell Files - Defensive Backs

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

February 3, 2023

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a Signing Day surprise and finish my 2023 positional breakdown with the defensive backs.

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Illinois Adds Another Strong PWO to Their Football Roster

Illinois Adds Another Strong PWO to Their Football Roster

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

February 2, 2023

Henry Engel, a 6-foot-3, 260-pound lineman

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Illini Football Taking Chance Adding 2023 Multi-Sport Athlete Mac Resetich During February Signing Period

Illini Football Taking Chance Adding 2023 Multi-Sport Athlete Mac Resetich During February Signing Period

Mac Resetich, a converted baseball prospect, has been signed by Bret Bielema’s Illini program as the 23rd member of the Illini's 2023 signing class

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

February 1, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois wasn’t going to let the first day of the February signing period without announcing the addition of an unknown project player to its 2023 recruiting class. 

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Denzel Daxon

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Denzel Daxon

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

February 1, 2023

The Illini made a "big" addition via the transfer portal when Ohio University's 6'2, 318-pound Denzel Daxon left the Bobcats to come to Champaign for the remainder of his college football career. 

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Illinois Adds Late 2023 Football Addition

Illinois Adds Late 2023 Football Addition

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

February 1, 2023

Every day the Fighting Illini football staff continues to find players to add to their roster.

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The Farrell Files - Looking at the New Assistant Coaches

The Farrell Files - Looking at the New Assistant Coaches

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

February 1, 2023

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

With no real new recruiting news since my last one, I’ll dig into the new assistant coaching hires.

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Illini Bringing Back Thad Ward as Running Backs Coach

Illini Bringing Back Thad Ward as Running Backs Coach

According to ESPN.com’s college football senior writer Pete Thamel, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has an agreement to bring Thad Ward back for his second stint as RB coach in Champaign.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

January 30, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Bret Bielema has reportedly filled out his 2023 on-field coaching positions with a former assistant on Lovie Smith’s Illinois staff. 

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The Farrell Files - 4-Star O-Lineman in Iowa is Listening to the Illini

The Farrell Files - 4-Star O-Lineman in Iowa is Listening to the Illini

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

January 30, 2023

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

In this Farrell Files Illinois, I look at a key 2024 target and some important NIL information.

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Longtime NFL Assistant Coach Charlie Bullen Hired as Illini’s Outside Linebacker Coach

Longtime NFL Assistant Coach Charlie Bullen Hired as Illini’s Outside Linebacker Coach

Bullen brings 11 years of experience in the National Football League and the Palantine, Ill. native started his coaching career as a student assistant under Kirk Ferentz at Iowa. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

January 28, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Bret Bielema said he was looking at experienced people in the three-letter league, NFL, for his assistant coaching vacancies

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Illinois Offers Florida WR Speedster Lawayne McCoy

Illinois Offers Florida WR Speedster Lawayne McCoy

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 28, 2023

Illinois football is building something special here

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The Farrell Files - Big Ten Decommit Adds Name to Illini Mix

The Farrell Files - Big Ten Decommit Adds Name to Illini Mix

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

January 27, 2023

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

In the Farrell Files Illinois, I look at an interesting new name to watch and break down the linebackers in the 2023 class.

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on John Paddock

Football Recruiting Spotlight on John Paddock

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

January 27, 2023

While it makes all kinds of sense, I don't think many Illinois observers expected the addition of quarterback John Paddock to the 2023 roster. 

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