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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.
Oct 19, 2023 · Another midseason addition during the 2022-23 campaign, the Bologna, Italy, native did not make an appearance last year and thus enters his first full season with the Fighting Illini. "The Every Day Guy mentality is about being consistent every day and doing what's best for the team every day.
- 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...
Mar 2, 2023 · September 30, 2022: 4-star combo guard and Purdue de-commit Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn commits to Illinois. October 13, 2022: Media members get a first look at the newly-renovated Ubben Basketball Complex ...
Nov 28, 2022 · Illini opponents are averaging a .557 assist-to-turnover ratio in 2022-23. So, essentially, for every assist that the other team is dishing out, Illinois is forcing two turnovers.
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 ...
Dec 23, 2022 · The 2022-23 Illini are at a critical inflection point for the season
