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.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illini Football Recruiters Started the Youth Movement
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 12, 2022
Saturday was a home football game, which traditionally means colleges all across the country are vying for position to bring in recruits.
The Trench Report: Virginia
By Steve Sturm - IlliniGuys Football Analyst
September 12, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
I was more bullish on the Illini's chances against the Virginia Cavaliers than my Illini Guys cohorts because of one reason: the Cavalier offensive line. Though Virginia was set to return all five starters from last year's group that dominated the Illini, all five of them transferred despite Virginia keeping its offensive line coach during an overall coaching change. That left the Cavaliers with a grad transfer from Dartmouth, three redshirt freshman, and a true freshman at left tackle as their starting five. So, with the Illini returning a talented and experienced defensive line that had been playing well so far this year, the stage was set for some defensive line domination and that's just what we saw on Saturday as Illinois racked up 5 sacks among its 9 tackles for loss.
The first clip I chose to highlight this week came early in the game...
The Farrell Report - Secondary Play Is Raising Recruit Eyebrows
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
September 12, 2022
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
Following a performance that saw Illinois beat Virginia 24-3 at home on Saturday, the Illini have a new component to pitch to recruits
Illini Play Through Mistakes in Blowout Win Over Virginia
A week after committing more turnovers and penalties to lose at Indiana, Illinois doubled down on losing plays but unlike last week in Bloomington, the Illini easily overtook Virginia at home.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 11, 2022
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The Illinois coaching staff spent the entire week of practice trying to preach to its team that mistakes, turnovers and costly penalties will continue to get them beat.
Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Illini Defense Stands Tall in Win Over Virginia
Mike Cagley, IlliniGuy September 11, 2022 The Illinois Fighting […]
Message to Illini Fans: Please Enjoy Ryan Walters While You Have Him
Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters might be one of the nation’s best assistant coaches but will any college football bluebloods pursue him on the way to a national title run?
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 11, 2022
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- While it’s not exactly a buying market in the real estate world, Ryan Walters might soon want to have his realtor’s number handy.
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