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@heygurisingh Free

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@AlfieJCarter CLAUDE

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It doesn't matter if we win this or not. Wes Miller has to go. Just a complete collapse that's indicative of his entire tenure here. #Bearcats

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@Crazymoments01 @grok is this video Ai created?

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@Reds How does Lux not score??? Where is the HUSTLE?? Absolutely terrible 🤬#Reds

[Carson Gourdie @GourdieReport]

#illini Bret Bielema said top freshmen LB Grant Beerman, DB Xanai Scott and WR Brayden Trimble could start playing more.

Why?

They’re developing well & confident of NCAA rule change, which would allow 5 full seasons of playing time

Right now, you get just 4.

Illinois vs Indiana on Saturday

[Pranav Hegde @pranav_hegde23]

Illinois Football 2025 Scouting Report: Inside Linebacker Grant Beerman https://t.co/Rrji1wLf8x

[Matt Barcus @MattBarcus]

Illini DC @AaronHenry7 asked true freshman ILB @GrantBeerman what his ideal play call would be if he got into the game against Western Michigan. Check out his response! 🤩 https://t.co/MawXMnmS4H

#Illini

[Scott Richey @srrichey]

Grant Beerman is FAST.

Freshman linebacker will still probably redshirt this season, but no reason not to get him in for his four games. #Illini

[Glenn Kinley @glenn_kinley]

Bret Bielema: "I've been in this game a long time, I've coached inside backers my whole career, Grant Beerman is probably one of the most talented linebackers I've ever signed."

Says the fact that #Illini hadn't used him before today speaks to the depth at that spot.
@GrantBeerman

[Jeremy Werner @JWerner247]

#illini Bret Bielema: LB Grant Beerman "is probably one of the most talented linebackers I've ever signed."

[Matt Barcus @MattBarcus]

I know @GoBearcatsFB had high hopes for Golday this year, but he's struggled in pass coverage far too often tonight and even looked confused at times. But biting on the fake from Raiola & leaving the slant wide open for a TD probably just ended any hopes for us to pull out a win.

[Matt Barcus @MattBarcus]

Hey @GoBearcatsFB! I found our new NIL sponsor and can already see the tagline now - "The Bearcats secondary is so soft that even the Pillsbury DoughBoy approves!"

[Matt Barcus @MattBarcus]

@GoBearcatsFB I didn't think it was possible to be worse this year. Especially on offense. Where are our WR speedsters?

But 16 yds passing in 1st half? 🤣

How pathetic.

The sad part is that every UC fan is acting pissed but are thinking - yep this is who I thought we were.

[Glenn Kinley @glenn_kinley]

Bielema calls Grant Beerman one of the best inside linebackers #Illini have recruited since he got here.

“An absolute dream.”

Says he’s unsure if Beerman will play this fall, they don’t want to burn a year of eligibility for just a handful of snaps.

[Regan Holgate @HolgateRegan]

"He's everything you want in a linebacker."

@CamThomas2026_3 is No. 4 on the #Top19on19. Excited to see the damage he does in the GMC this season.

@LakotaWestFB @CoachTomBolden @LakotaWestAD

[Carson Gourdie @GourdieReport]

#illini Grant Beerman is happy he enrolled early in January

"I would do it 10 times over."

At Illinois, he's gone from 215 to 230 pounds, has gained speed and learned the defensive scheme

The linebacker was a 4-star from Ohio. The coaches love him for size, speed and maturity

[Carson Gourdie @GourdieReport]

Getting to know #illini LB Grant Beerman; freshman and 4-star recruit

Asked favorite movie, pre-game meal, music, college team growing up etc.

Beerman is LB coach Archie McDaniel's "big baby". He loves his size, maturity and speed

6'5 and has added weight

[Matt Barcus @MattBarcus]

Illini Media Day: Freshman linebacker Grant Beerman https://t.co/nKKgjaGzrM via @YouTube