Illinois Offers Florida WR Speedster Lawayne McCoy
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 28, 2023
Illinois football is building something special here
Illinois Offers Florida WR Speedster Lawayne McCoy
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 28, 2023
Illinois football is building something special here
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.
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.
“A wild time and a wild transition”: How Luke Altmyer Took a Unique But Important Transfer Portal Path To Illinois
Whether he likes it or not, Luke Altmyer’s month of December […]
Wisconsin Prep Jace Gilbert Honored to Receive Illinois Offer
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 25, 2023
The Fighting Illini football program appears to finally look like a Division I team.
The Farrell Files - QB info & Defensive Line Breakdown
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
January 26, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
The latest in the Farrell Files Illinois has info on the new QB, some preferred walk on info for 2023 and my breakdown of the 2023 DL class.
Bielema’s New Contract Includes Automatic Renewal Incentive Clause For Bowl Seasons
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema can see his new six-year contract automatically turn into as much as a 10-year deal simply by simply finishing four of the next six seasons with a bowl game.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 25, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Bret Bielema’s new contract extension at Illinois has automatic one-year renewals if his football team qualifies for a bowl game.
Quarterback Belay Brummel was Thrilled to Receive an Illinois Offer
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 24, 2023
IlliniGuys caught up with quarterback Belay Brummel in April of 2022
Fmr. Ball State QB John Paddock Transferring to Illinois to Continue Family’s Illini Legacy
Illinois adds to the depth of its quarterback room for the 2023 season by adding a former FBS starter as a walk-on. John Paddock has deep family ties to the Illini football and athletics department.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
January 23 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Randy Sartin/USA Today Sports)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- John Paddock has agreed to continue his family legacy connected to the University of Illinois football program.
The former Ball State starting quarterback will be transferring to Bret Bielema’s Illini roster as a walk-on and will be eligible for spring practices set to begin in a few months. The Athletic was the first to report this news.
The Farrell Files - Big Unofficial WR Visit & Coaching Nugget
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
January 23, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
The Farrell Files Illinois is here with some 2024 and even 2023 recruiting news as well as perhaps a coaching nugget.
Illinois Football Once Again Sees Talent not Stars
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 21, 2023
Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema has an eye for talent
The Farrell Files - the Illini Offensive Line
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
January 20, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
The Illini continue to be picky in the portal while they work on the 2024 class, and I continue my breakdown of the 2023 class with a look at the offensive line.
Illinois picks up DT Denzel Daxon
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 19, 2023
The thing about college athletics today, the world of recruiting never stops.
Sophomore Owen Strebig Enjoys his Visit
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 18, 2023
It is never too early to start the recruiting process; not since the Ron Zook era has Illinois been this active in its recruiting.
The Farrell Files - Portal Addition and HS Recruiting Frenzy
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
January 18, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
An interesting portal addition
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