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    Coaching Carousel (Football)

    Bielema convinced a decorated, highly respected former head coach who had just retired to come be our DC… and that was our backup plan. Wow this program has come a long way.
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    Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

    Does he have 2 years? Staff must see potential vs. immediate impact.
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    Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

    Seeing how the defense performed against Tennessee with 3 weeks of prep gave me a little more faith in Henry but I still question how much Bielema took the reins after the Washington game. Hopefully with talent upgrades here in the portal and possible position coach changes we can see a clear...
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    Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

    From Werner- “Martin had a 55.4 PFF grade this season, allowing 41 pressures and 2.0 sacks in 490 pass-block snaps.”
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    Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

    Okay I definitely was off on that. But would imagine Laughery continues to be in the 5-8 per game range so yes, one more guy that can top out at 10. As stated earlier maybe Jordan Andersen can be that guy.
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    Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

    Retaining Valentine is a must imo. Laughery is solid when healthy. Always seems to get 4+ per carry. Feagin has been a let down. Just doesn’t quite have the vision or lateral movement necessary. So if we keep Valentine and Laughery I call that a win. Then get a transfer who can rotate in...
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    Luke Altmyer Appreciation Thread

    Not sure if this has been mentioned but at the game yesterday one of our OL lost his shoe. Altmeyer then went and grabbed it, put it on his foot, and then proceeded to tie it for him. THAT all by itself shows what type of teammate and person he is. He will be missed!
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    Illinois 30, Tennessee 28 Postgame

    So dang proud!!! Thank you Luke!
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Tennessee, Tuesday, December 30th, 4:30pm CT, ESPN

    Any word on parking? Not seeing anything in my emails about it being included with the tickets or what the cost is.
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    Coaching Carousel (Football)

    Gotta be all out press for Freeman right?
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    Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

    Probably not. My best guess is Lunney goes Wing T and we pass only out of necessity. /s
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    Looking ahead to 2026

    I guess I am being pretty optimistic but until Michigan’s coaching staff gets it figured out I will call it a toss up. And USC has been pulling top 10-15 talent consistently with nowhere near top 10-15 results over the last 4 years. We will obviously know more over the next season but I...
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    Looking ahead to 2026

    The 2027 schedule is more hopeful than you think. Especially if we have a lot of 2-3 year quality transfers come in next year and get experience in this system under their belts. Indiana- Will the Cignetti effect still be there or will things settle in? Michigan- Tossup. Still have a very very...
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    Illini Football 2025

    This season didn’t go as expected in a lot of ways but at least we aren’t South Carolina or Florida right?
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