"We're Just Getting Started!" -- The IlliniGuys Look Ahead to Year 2
By Larry Smith - IlliniGuys Staff January 1, 2022 […]
"We're Just Getting Started!" -- The IlliniGuys Look Ahead to Year 2
By Larry Smith - IlliniGuys Staff January 1, 2022 […]
Bielema & Lane Kiffin Living Opposite Recruiting Experiences With NLI
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema claims not one of the 22 signees of his first full recruiting class stressed name, image and likeness to him or his coaching staff.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 30, 2021
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- It would be safe to assume that Bret Bielema and Lane Kiffin don’t typically find themselves on the same philosophical spectrum.
Spotlight on Football Signees - James Kreutz
Steve Sturm, Illinois Football Analyst
December 27, 2021
James Kreutz shows no offers on his recruiting profiles.
Spotlight on Football Signees - Gabe Jacas
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
December 26, 2021
I started this signing day series of spotlight articles with the two players that you're most likely to see on the field in 2022.
Spotlight on Football Signees - Tyson Rooks
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
December 25, 2021
I decided to save the most interesting piece of the Illini recruiting class for today.
Spotlight on Te Rah Edwards
By Steve Sturm -- IlliniGuys Football Analyst
December 24, 2021
Illinois added some a much-needed player to its depth chart on the defensive line the day before signing day with Te Rah Edwards, a defensive tackle who decided to transfer from Northwestern. Edwards only entered five contests for Northwestern and totaled two tackles in that time, but he's going to be a very valuable addition to an Illini team that needed another big body in the middle of the defense in 2022 and beyond.
What does he bring to the Orange and Blue?
APR Score Allows Rutgers to Obtain Gator Bowl Replacement Spot
Illinois will not be headed to the postseason this […]
Spotlight on Isaiah Adams
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
December 17, 2021
I decided to start my week of signing day spotlights with Isaiah Adams because I believe he's the one guy on this list that Illini nation is going to have to know about first.
Beat Writer Q&A: Matt Stevens Answers IlliniGuys Questions
IlliniGuys.com beat writer Matt Stevens answers subscriber questions related […]
Why Tommy DeVito Found a Perfect Fit with Illini Offensive Scheme
Tommy DeVito is transferring 857 miles from Don Bosco Prep School in New Jersey, but his private QB coach says the Illini offense will “get Tommy back to his football roots”.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 19, 2021
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- By just introducing their offensive system this past season, the Illinois football program was recruiting Tommy DeVito without either party knowing it at the time.
Watch: Illini football coach Bret Bielema gives end-of-season press conference
Illini head football coach Bret Bielema reflects on his […]
“A natural leader”: What Sold Illini Coaches on Donovan Leary & Sold Leary on Illinois
The marriage of Bret Bielema’s return to the Big Ten Conference at Illinois coincided with everything Donovan Leary wanted at the college level.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 17, 2021
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Tony Petersen was sold on Donovan Leary as the quarterback of the future for the Illinois program by watching him struggle.
Illini Defeat SEC Program For 3-Star Pass Rusher Gabe Jacas
Bret Bielema’s Illini Program Flipped Gabriel Jacas’ Commitment on National Signing Day and beat SEC programs by doing it.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 17, 2021
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Radio silent.
Bielema’s ‘Bruise Brothers’ Offensive Linemen Define First Full Recruiting Class
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- While it wasn’t exactly a mission from God, Bret Bielema’s first full recruiting class at his new program was built to put his version of the Illini band back together.
The 2022 recruiting class for the Illinois head coach was always going to have the look and foundation of what he wants this football program to be and early in this process it was the commitments of big, tough and athletic offensive linemen who stayed loyal throughout the fall months that will define the success or failure of this recruiting class.
“What is significant about this first class? I think it embodies what we believe in,” Bielema said in his Wednesday media conference. “We have a strong belief here in the importance of offensive linemen and defensive linemen. We need numbers…so to get (the offensive linemen) and have the chance to mold them was critical.”
Watch: Illini coach Bret Bielema talks about his 1st recruiting class
Illini head football coach Bret Bielema and his staff […]
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