Now It's the Iowa Side of the Quad Cities Flexing Their Muscles
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Now It's the Iowa Side of the Quad Cities Flexing Their Muscles
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2023 Illini Football Coaching Salaries Revealed After BOT Approves Contracts
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“Show them what they already know”: Top 10 NFL Draft Prospect Devon Witherspoon Attempts to Leave Little Doubt in Private Illini Pro Day Workout
Former Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon did everything Wednesday to solidify his status in the top half of the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
April 5 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Devon Witherspoon’s mission on Wednesday afternoon was to give NFL scouts as little to nitpick in his private pro day workout.
The former Illinois cornerback, who was a consensus All-America selection this past season before declaring for the draft, conducted approximately a 90-minute workout that included two 40-yard-dash attempts in front of 31 professional scouts that represented 23 National Football League teams.
Farrell Files Illinois - Morgan Park Shows Off Talented Players
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The Quad Cities has Officially Become a Hot Bed for D1 Athletes
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Farrell Files Illinois - Impacts of a Commitment
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Hartleb Becomes Illini Baseball's Winningest Coach with 11-1 Victory over Michigan
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Matt's Mailbag Musings
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 2, 2023
It's time to answer some subscriber questions. There is a whole thread full back on the football message board for subscribers to peruse at their leisure, but here are a few examples of what you can find back there. Enjoy!
LB Cael Brezina Discusses Tuesday Visit
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
April 1, 2023
Cael Brezina, a 2024 three-star outside linebacker from North Downers Grove, Illinois, was on the Illinois campus Tuesday for an unofficial visit.
Hartleb Frustrated With Illini’s Uncompetitive Start In Key Losses in 2023 Season
A 12-2 deficit resulting in another opening game loss to a power program has Illinois head coach Dan Hartleb searching for answers.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
March 31, 202e
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- At this point, Illinois head coach Dan Hartleb could likely not possibly care less about the school’s all-time wins record but can’t wait for his team to be more competitive.
For what is arguably the fifth time this season, the Illini dug themselves a massive hole against a power program early in the game that it could make its way out of in the later innings. A 12-9 defeat to Michigan on Friday night represents what Hartleb would consider uncompetitive losses in the first game against high quality competition. In losses at No. 2 Wake Forest, Coastal Carolina, Nebraska and now the Wolverines in the first game against them in either a weekend tournament or series, Illinois has been outscored 44-22.
Farrell Files Illinois - More Big Visits
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
March 31, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
A few notes in the Farrell Files Illinois including some big visits.
Charlie Bullen Mixing & Matching Illini’s Unique OLB Skills
Illinois’ new outside linebacker coach spent 11 years of experience in the National Football League training pass rushers and he inherits a position room with arguably the potential.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
March 30, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The position of outside linebacker is the position on defense at the University of Illinois that is not a one size, one skill fits all situation
Illini Spring Football Practice Report No. 3 (Practice No. 4)
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
March 28, 2023
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Good morning and welcome to the fourth of 15 allotted spring football practices for the University of Illinois program as we are still months away from the third year of the tenure of Illini head coach Bret Bielema.
It was approximately a 30 to 35-minute viewing period of the second day in full pads but the first practice session for the Illini since Saturday afternoon. Therefore, I wanted use this opportunity to focus on the defensive side of the ball and special teams so here are a few quick notes:
Farrell Files Illinois - Where will the Illini Go Next
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
March 27, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, we look at a couple of losses in the 2024 class and where they may go next.
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