Michael Poeta

My 🧡💙 heart is overflowing with gratitude today. A monumental gift to support an Illini monument. A legacy for those who are gone and an inspiration for those who will follow. A partnership that will push our program to new heights. Thank you, Larry! #GiesMemorialStadium

@IlliniBRuss @IlliniAthletics Russ!

Thrilled to get the family back to ⁦@IlliniAthletics⁩ and attempting to make a positive impact in 🔶🔷! #ILL #famILLy fightingillini.com/news/2025/8/15…

For years we have taught our athletes great wrestling technique but no one has ever shared proven elite wrestling parenting skills. This camp is one of kind and is going to change the game. We will sell out - reserve your spot. illinoisrtc.com/parent-and-ath…

Congratulations to Wyatt Medlin, who is the 2025 Junior Greco-Roman NATIONAL CHAMPION at 157 lbs. @USMC @bluechiptweets @CKAwrestling @USAWrestling

Congratulations to Josh Hoffer, who is the 2025 Junior Greco-Roman NATIONAL CHAMPION at 215 lbs. @USMC @bluechiptweets @CKAwrestling @USAWrestling

We had another great time at the Tom Jones Challenger League! Always a fun time 🔶 🔷

Welcome to the famILLy, Eric Schultz, as our new assistant coach! Release: ow.ly/GQsL50WpxxG

Congrats to @lukebyrd106 on earning CSC First Team Academic All-America honors! He's the fourth Illini in program history to earn an All-America nod joining John Lockhart, Steve Marianetti and Alex Tirapelle. Release: ow.ly/N5C650WnnVY

We recently lost one of our most loyal and cherished fans. Roger was more than a supporter, he was family. Always present, encouraging and offering wisdom to our athletes like a trusted extension of our staff. His presence elevated everyone. Roger you will be deeply missed.

Cadet Trials finalist Josh Hoffer has committed to Illinois.

@BarstoolILL I’d enjoy sitting with any of them, but #7 would be my pick. I’d like to ask the guy in the window seat how he got on the graphic when he can’t even win the Michigan State open.

Where are you sitting and why?

Good luck to our three guys wrestling freestyle at U23 National's this Saturday! Meet Central: ow.ly/rmcz50W0VkW

Congratulations to our graduating class of 2025 👨‍🎓

Byrd 🏆 White Sox 🏆 > Reds

National Champion Lucas Byrd 🤝 first pitch for the Cincinnati Reds ⚾️

UNC ➡️ ILL Welcome to the famILLy, @cade_lautt!

Chris Moore takes out Brayden Thompson for 7th place at the US Open.

Zac Braunagel takes home 3rd place, and a national team spot, via Tech-Smash

Give two claps and a Ric Flair for future ILLINI Wyatt Medlin and now U20 Greco Champ. Wooooooo

New chapter ahead 🔶 🔷 Welcome to the famILLy, Spencer!