Michael Marchese Finding Reliable Role at Tight End
Illinois sixth-year senior Michael Marchese finally finding success and finally the end zone in the early points of the 2022 season.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 22, 2022
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Michael Marchese admits that he didn’t know how open he was when he caught the pass that led to his first career touchdown.
The Farrell Report - Bam Bam
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
September 21, 2022
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Looking Hard at JUCO Prospects
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 20, 2022
Illinois will be in need of offensive and defensive linemen
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Indiana Football Prep Terrelle Elmore, in Awe of Illini
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 19, 2022
The Fighting Illini have definitely upgraded its football roster; the key is to start with your offensive and defensive linemen.
The Farrell Report - Specialists & In-State Recruiting Reactivating the Fanbase
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
September 19, 2022
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
Welcome to The Specialist Edition of my recruiting column and how in-state recruiting is essential to re-activating the fanbase.
Illinois special teams could be known as Kicker U
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 18, 2022
Back in the late ‘80s and ‘90s, Illinois was known as Linebacker U.
4-Star DB Jyaire Hill’s Recruiting Decision: Illinois Coaches vs. Michigan’s History
Jyaire Hill, the highest ranked remaining uncommitted Illinois prospect in the 2023 recruiting class, stated Friday night that “the Illinois coaches are recruiting me better than Michigan”.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 17, 2022
KANKAKEE, Ill. -- Following a blowout victory on Homecoming night, Jyaire Hill couldn’t have described his current recruiting dilemma in a more clear, concise fashion.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Declan Duley
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
September 16, 2022
Illinois obtained a commitment from El Paso- Ridley High School punter Declan Duley in a bit of a surprising move.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Football Hoping to Find a Diamond in the Rough with Illinois Prospect
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 14, 2022
During Saturday's football game between Virginia and Illinois, the coaches decided this was the time to get some players on campus that a lot of schools do not know about.
Holmes Injury Forces Illini Freshmen Into Bigger Responsibility
Illinois freshmen outside linebackers Gabe Jacas and Alec Bryant to be thrusted into action after the season-ending injury to Ezekiel Holmes last weekend.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 15, 2022
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois outside linebackers coach Kevin Kane describes Ezekiel Holmes as the most cerebral player in his meeting room.
Recruiting: Illinois Keeps State's Top Punter Home With Duley Commitment
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
September 14, 2022
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has kept his promise: Illinois needs to keep the best players in state. Put a product on the field to show them that it is OK to play football at Illinois.
Today Bielema and his staff picked up a major commitment from Declan Duley, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound punter from El Paso, who is coming fresh off a visit to the Illinois campus this weekend.
The Farrell Report - Bielema Jet Setting Recruiter
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
September 14, 2022
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
After a dominant 24-3 win over Virginia last Saturday, Illini head coach Bret Bielema wasted no time hitting the recruiting trail post game.
Watch: Illini coach Bret Bielema gives a bye week update
Illini football head coach Bret Bielema gives an update […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Four-Star Punter Receives Illinois Offer
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 13, 2022
Typically, kickers and punters do not receive scholarship offers at the DI level.
IlliniGuys 2022 Football Film Review: Illinois 24, Virginia 3
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 13, 2022
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- When defenses execute a blitz, it is a gamble.
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