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Bossi literally just said last week Kansas was leading for Epps when everyone around knew it was in fact Illinois leading. He didn’t have a clue how close Epps and Chester were. I spoke to several NC State and providence people and they knew Illinois was the team to beat last month or so. With...

Have heard he’s paying tribute to Bobby Roundtree with his announcement today. That’s going to endear himself to the program forever

Miller is coming. Staff knows too. Having fun with it. McDonald and the catch a big fish tweet. Family loved the OV and no school could match what the family wanted on multiple avenues. Bielema and staff aren’t playing around

Melendez, Later today I’m told! But for sure this weekend. -O&B Insider

It is Jafar Armstrong. Happening soon -O&BInsider

Was told the announcements should be coming later today or tomorrow. Everything will be done and finalized this morning. Coach hires completed as kids come back to campus and meet the staff

Ayodele Adeoye will be an illini very very soon. That’s all I wanted to say. Danny McGuire and Hank Beatty are both heavy leans already as well

*Wink* Not too shabby. Waiting on number 3. 3 out of 4 ain’t bad? Right

Bielema really make a strong push for in state kids. Reoffered Rashad Rochelle as well

If Bellamy is retained, Houston will come to illinois. That’s Houston’s godfather! Didn’t work out at ND. Playing time will happen, as i posted in coaching search thread I expect Bellamy to be retained. Waiting for some other things to fall in place behind the scenes. I was told yesterday...

Bellamy was retained. Announcement should be today, matter of fact I EXPECT it. Only question, will it be just wideouts? Or tight ends as well. But this insider has shouted from the rooftops “BELLAMY IS BACKKKK!”

Hold my beverage! Mark these words fellas! The DC hire will be announced by Thursday at noon!!! I was told by Wednesday for the assistants. Meaning if you don’t hear Bellamy retained tomorrow he won’t be back. Also, have spoken to Conklin a little, he’s just as curious and unsure about when...

I’m still sticking with Aaron Henry as DB coach and even Charlie Partridge as DL. Waiting to announce DC first. Also was told by someone who would know, Bellamy and Patterson will be retained

As I said, The OC will be Tony Peterson, Mark Helfrich, Derek Dooley or Dan Enos

The OC will be one of three names. Derek Dooley, Dan Enos or Mark Helfrich. Do I know which one? Maybe. And if I recall correctly, Bielema stated he wanted to have his staff ready to go first week of January. Sounds like some announcements this week