The Farrell Files Illinois - Josaiah Knight Evaluation & B1G Standings Prediction
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
August 21, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll talk about the new commitment, rank Josaiah Knight versus the industry and give my Big Ten East and West predictions.
2023 Football Visitors List
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 20, 2023
College football is just weeks away.
Illinois Football is Relevant Again
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 20, 2023
Why is Illinois back on par with the rest of the Big Ten, again? It is result of success after the change in staff was triggered by Lovie Smith's firing. Illinois fans wanted athletic director Josh Whitman to get this hiring right. The Illinois football program could not afford another one-year wonder. At this point, it is clear that Whitman did more than get the hire correct, he hit a home run with the hiring of head coach Bret Bielema.
Keep an Eye on Mac Resetich
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 19, 2023
Illinois football coach Bret Bielema has a great track record of hiring great coaches internally and promoting them from the inside.
Illini Football Lands Another Florida Standout
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 18, 2023
The Fighting Illini football is going to be named the Big Ten football program from the south. Today, Illinois received yet another football commitment for the class of 2024.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Eddie Tuerk Evaluation & Big Ten Power Rankings
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
August 18, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll rank DL/OL Eddie Tuerk against the industry, update the 2024 QB situation and give my Big Ten power rankings.
Illini Football 2023 Preseason Camp Practice Report #12 - BTN in Champaign; Bielema Doing Lots of Teaching
With Big Ten Network on the scene, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema doing a lot of teaching and being a lot more active during the open media viewing portion of Thursday’s practice session.
Matthew Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 17, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Good afternoon and welcome to the 12th practice of fall football camp for the Illinois program for the 2023 season in the third campaign of Illini head coach Bret Bielema.
Bielema Optimistic Minor Injuries to Projected Starters Won’t Force Them to Miss 2023 Opener vs. Toledo
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 17, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Despite being without two projected starters on the offensive side of the football in preseason practice on Wednesday afternoon, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is still counting on only one projected starter to be missing for the 2023 season opener.
Illini Football 2023 Preseason Camp Practice Report #11 - Projected WR Starter Inactive For Wednesday’s Practice Session
Illinois senior wide receiver Casey Washington was not active and in street clothes throughout the 30-minute media viewing session of Wednesday’s practice.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 16, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Good afternoon and welcome to the 11th practice of fall football camp for the Illinois program for the 2023 season in the third campaign of Illini head coach Bret Bielema.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Joe Barna Evaluation, QB Rumor & Farrell's Big 10 Football Coach Rankings
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
August 16, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll rank DE Joe Barna against the rest of the industry, address a QB rumor and rank the Big Ten coaches from top to bottom.
Illini Football 2023 Preseason Camp Practice Report #10 - Significant OL Injury Highlights Beginning of Second Week
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 15, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Good afternoon and welcome to the 10th practice of fall football camp for the Illinois program for the 2023 season in the third campaign of Illini head coach Bret Bielema.
Caleb Griffin Given Opportunity at Kicking Triple Crown in Final Year at Illinois
Illinois sixth-year senior kicker Caleb Griffin is being given the chance to be the first Illini player since 2000 to do both kicking and punting at the same time.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 15, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois has apparently granted Caleb Griffin the opportunity to earn the triple crown of kicking responsibilities this season.
Illini OC Barry Lunney Jr. Balancing ‘first scrimmage mistakes’ with ‘makings of a really good offense’
Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. says he saw flashes of elite play-making but also way too many mistakes for his liking two weeks from the 2023 season opener vs. Toledo.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 14, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The first full scrimmage was clearly too much of a mixed bag of good and bad for Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. to fully embrace.
Center of Attention: Josh Kreutz Ready For Starting Opportunity in 2023
Despite the offseason recruiting effort to find an experienced center in the transfer portal, Illinois landed on their original plan all along - Josh Kreutz.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 13, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Josh Kreutz saw all the same offseason news that everybody else did.
Preseason Injury Timeline for Matthew Bailey Continues to Lengthen
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema says Saturday that the sophomore safety Matthew Bailey (foot) is “at risk” for missing the season opener vs. Toledo on Sept. 2.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 13, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Matthew Bailey may not be active for the 2023 season opener on Sept. 2 when Illinois hosts Toledo.
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