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Oct 19, 2023 · The Illini have fully accepted the Every Day Guys philosophy and mindset, and all 15 of this year's student-athletes who will represent the Orange and Blue describe the team's culture in a slightly different way.
Aug 25, 2024 · Coach Bret Bielema gave the captains of this year's Illini football team all the chance to speak directly to their teammates earlier this week. Center Josh Kruetz stepped to the podium first.
Mar 2, 2023 · December 6, 2022: #17 Illinois defeats #2 Texas 85-78 in overtime, an instant classic. Matthew Mayer had 21 points and shot a perfect 5-5 from beyond the three point line. The Illinois résumé is...
Aug 29, 2022 · Bret Bielema Press Conference Quotes. Illinois head coach Bret Bielema spoke with the media in advance to the Illini's Week 1 game at Indiana 8/29/22. Opening statement. "Well for everybody else, it's their week one but it's our week two. So it's a little bit of a unique position going into Indiana.
- OC Barry Lunney Jr.
- DC Ryan Walters
- HC Bret Bielema
“The DBs for Wyoming will challenge us, we just have to go and make some plays. That is the name of the game.” 1. Thoughts: I am excited to see what Lunney can do with this Illinois offense. Isaiah Williams is the obvious playmaker, but Brian Hightower had a good camp and Pat Bryant looked good in spring ball. “QB room that is a microcosm of our of...
“They want to run the football first. They do a good job mixing up zone and gap schemes. When they do put it in the air, they are quick concise reads.” 1. Thoughts: I’m definitely going to keep an eye on this quote. Illinois ranked No. 57 in the nation in rush defense in 2021. I do like the fact we ranked No. 36 in the nation in opponent completion...
“This group of guys is very special, and I think it is going to be one of those types of years.” 1. Thoughts: Bret Bielema knows what a winner looks like. He had tremendous success with Wisconsin. The fact he thinks this team is special should get Illini fans excited. “For the most part, we are all very healthy.” 1. Thoughts: Glad we are healthy. S...
Sep 26, 2022 · Bret Bielema Press Conference Quotes. Illinois head coach Bret Bielema spoke with the media in advance of the Illini's Week 5 road game at Wisconsin. Opening statement. "Excited for the guys this week, getting back into Big Ten play.
Nov 6, 2022 · The Illini, led by head coach Brad Underwood, are coming off a second-round exit in the NCAA Tournament, but a successful three-year stretch (44 Big Ten wins, most in the conference). However,...
