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Jeremy Werner

@jwerner247.bsky.social

Father | Husband | Publisher, http://IlliniInquirer.com | Former radioman, now podcaster | Bluey stan

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Jeremy Werner@jwerner247.bsky.social · 16h ago

#Illini training camp Day Two notes 👑 QB Katin Houser 'the leader of our team' ⭐️ Hauck's first real look at his two proven stars 🦶 Feagin continues to 'get his feet wet' at TE 🚪 Bielema's door open to fifth years 📝 Takeaways from practice

Illini training camp Day Two notes: Houser 'the leader of our team'; Hauck's first real look at Bailey & Scott

Plus, Kaden Feagin's development at tight end and takeaways from practice

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Jeremy Werner@jwerner247.bsky.social · 2d ago

#illini football training camp notes, Day 1 2️⃣ QB2 competition commences 🤸 Position flip for Jershaun Newton ➕ What Schuster boost means for OL 5️⃣ Practice takeaways, including early statement in a significant position battle

Illini training camp Day One notes: QB2 competition commences; Schuster boost to OL depth; Five takeaways

Jershaun Newton has changed positions, and Illini Inquirer gives takeaways from its first practice viewing

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Jeremy Werner@jwerner247.bsky.social · 4d ago

After winning 19 games during the last two seasons, a new-look #illini team begins training camp on Monday. After chatting with Bret Bielema at B1G Media Days, here's our last stab at the three-deep depth chart, plus our top storylines at each position ⤵️

Illinois football: Projected three-deep & top storylines at each position entering training camp

After winning 19 games during the last two seasons, a new-look Illinois team begins training camp on Monday

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Jeremy Werner@jwerner247.bsky.social · 4d ago

The Protect College Sports Act now has Big Ten & SEC support. Earlier this week, #illini AD Josh Whitman said the bill is a "savvy way" to address spending and chaos. "I think it'd be great for Illinois. I think it'd be great for college athletics."

Whitman views college sports bill as 'savvy way' to address spending, chaos: 'It'd be great for Illinois'

The Illinois athletic director thinks federal legislation is the top avenue to address college sports' current chaos

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Jeremy Werner@jwerner247.bsky.social · 5d ago

The #illini have set a new standard under Bret Bielema. But to sustain that after an offseason of change, Illinois must keep its underdog edge. “We need a chip on both shoulders to get to where we want to go, and I don't ever want to lose that.” 247sports.com/college/illi...

Werner | Illini must keep edge to sustain success through season of change: 'We need a chip on both shoulders'

Illinois is looking to keep up its winning ways despite losing half of its coaching staff and roster

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Jeremy Werner@jwerner247.bsky.social · 6d ago

Katin Houser originally planned to transfer to an SEC program for his final year of eligibility. "I thought it was going to be a good fit for me," he said. But then the #illini called, "went in hard" and won him over. Behind that story and more ⤵️ 247sports.com/college/illi...

Transfer QB Katin Houser quickly earns spotlight, leadership role for Illini: 'He's got to be our voice'

Houser has to fill big shoes as the new Illini quarterback, but the Illini are exuding great confidence in the ECU transfer

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Jeremy Werner@jwerner247.bsky.social · 6d ago

After investing elsewhere, the #illini were priced out of the top of the DL market, so Bret Bielema wanted a scheme that could succeed despite that. "Those guys are going for an ungodly amount of money," Bielema said. Behind the scheme/personnel pivot ⤵️

How the expensive DL market influenced Illini's defensive scheme change: 'Build something a little bit unique'

After investing at quarterback, wide receiver and offensive line, Illinois found itself priced out of the top of the defensive line market, so Bret Bielema wanted a scheme that could succeed despite that

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Jeremy Werner@jwerner247.bsky.social · 6d ago

Worst part of the X hack — besides, you know, someone trying to ruin reputation, causing ridiculous stress and X’s terrible tech support — is I was unable to tweet about the #WhiteSox win last night. Boy, they needed that.

Jeremy Werner@jwerner247.bsky.social · 6d ago

Katin Houser was one of two transfer QBs — of seven projected to start in the Big Ten — to represent his team at Big Ten Media Days. He's earned that spotlight role through his quick leadership with #illini. "He has to be our voice," Bret Bielema said.

Transfer QB Katin Houser quickly earns spotlight, leadership role for Illini: 'He's got to be our voice'

Houser has to fill big shoes as the new Illini quarterback, but the Illini are exuding great confidence in the ECU transfer

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Jeremy Werner@jwerner247.bsky.social · last wk.

The last time #illini went through this much change in an offseason, the program had its lone setback season under Bret Bielema. The 2026 season will test whether the foundation is stronger — and Bielema's choices for change. My column from Chicago ⤵️

Werner | Illini must keep edge to sustain success through season of change: 'We need a chip on both shoulders'

Illinois is looking to keep up its winning ways despite losing half of its coaching staff and roster

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Jeremy Werner@jwerner247.bsky.social · last wk.

With a new 10-year contract with a non-compete clause, #illini AD Josh Whitman is now in long-term lockstep with his marquee coaches, giving UI a long runway to keep building. "We can do some things that have never been done before at Illinois," he said.

Extension puts AD Josh Whitman in long-term lockstep with UI coaches: 'I feel a lot of loyalty and commitment'

Whitman and his three marquee coaches all have contracts that could run through the mid-2030s

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Jeremy Werner@jwerner247.bsky.social · 2w ago

Bret Bielema and players Katin Houser, Juice Clarke and Matthew Bailey will represent the #Illini at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago on Tuesday. Here are five big storylines to monitor entering the unofficial kickoff of the 2026 season ⤵️

Illinois football: Five big Illini storylines entering Big Ten Media Days

Head coach Bret Bielema and players Katin Houser, Juice Clarke and Matthew Bailey will represent the Illini at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago on Tuesday

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Jeremy Werner@jwerner247.bsky.social · 2w ago

The #illini haven't had freshmen in big roles recently. But with 5-for-5 here, a lot of roster turnover and a top-25 class coming, the door is open a bit wider for freshmen. So which UI freshmen could play? Joey Wagner and I drafted 10 possibilities ⤵️

Illinois football: Drafting Illini freshmen who could find a role for the 2026 season

The Illini brought in a top-25 recruiting class in 2026. Which of those freshmen could make an impact immediately?

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