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General Category => Halas Hall Football Forum => Topic started by: illiniray on March 11, 2020, 07:44:14 PM
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It looks like we added a grad transfer -- LB/DE Christian Bell from Wisky.
https://tinyurl.com/smucfh2
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Pretty much the only choice the staff had after a bad prep signing period was to wade deep into the transfer portal. Honestly probably not the worst strategy in the world after seeing transfers transform the team this year. But not the best long term program building strategy that pretty much belies the continuing inability to connect with enough quality prep recruits.
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I wonder if the Covid-19 recruiting shutdown is going to impact the Illini disproportionately with their their reliance on grad transfers and tendency to sign recruits late.
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I wonder if the Covid-19 recruiting shutdown is going to impact the Illini disproportionately with their their reliance on grad transfers and tendency to sign recruits late.
Probably. Cuz why?
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Added another 5th year guy; an FCS All-American lineman plus a 2021 Juco safety.
I wonder if there will be football this fall?
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5 gofers drafted.
Hope springs eternal.
Someday, we will again have 5 drafted.
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Grad transfers can help fill key needs and buy time for young recruits to develop, but it's probably not the best way to build a program from the ground up. Realistically, at most they have 2 years eligibility remaining but often only 1 season. The good news is a grad transfer will have already had several seasons of playing experience & weight training at the college level, so they should be better able to contribute quickly. Illinois needs to significantly upgrade the talent base at the most important positions: the OL & DL. Wisconsin is a solid football program and hopefully Bell learned some good practice habits while in Madison.
LSU obviously benefitted greatly from QB Joe Burrow transferring from Ohio State. For years, that team was a stud QB away from winning it all. Lightning in a bottle during the 2019 season for the Tigers.
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Pretty much the only choice the staff had after a bad prep signing period was to wade deep into the transfer portal. Honestly probably not the worst strategy in the world after seeing transfers transform the team this year. But not the best long term program building strategy that pretty much belies the continuing inability to connect with enough quality prep recruits.
I just took a look at the 247 recruiting rankings (B1G Ten) for several recent years. I was surprised to see Illinois signed only 13 prospects for 2020 (excluding transfers). In 2019, it was 15 signings. Before that, it was 26 in 2018; 27 in 2017; and, 26 in 2016. Lovie Smith was hired in March 2016, so the 2016 recruiting class basically isn't on him though it has undoubtedly affected Smith's recruiting in subsequent seasons. Attrition (graduation, loss of eligibility, transfer, quit the team, medical hardship waiver) and additions (new HS/JC recruits, transfers) impact the roster every season, as does the cap of 85 football scholarships. As a result, roster management is a very important part of a successful college football program. Those from the recruiting class of 2016 who still remain a part of the Illinois football program will be entering their final season this fall (barring medical redshirt & grant of 6th year eligibility). Not sure how many key contributors for 2020 are from that group.
At this point, the roster is largely filled with players Coach Smith and his current/former assistants have recruited. The good news is last year Illinois proved it could beat a quality opponent (Wisconsin, albeit a trap game for the Badgers). Definitely something for the program to build on. The bad news for Illini football fans (but good for Buckeye alums like me, lol) is Ohio State will be loaded when it visits Champaign on November 21, assuming the 2020 college football season is a go. Hopefully things will have sufficiently improved by that time so that college football can be safely played and enjoyed by all.
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Just added a commitment from solid 3* wide 2021 wide receiver out of Florida.
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Well even if they don’t allow fans it won’t faze the Illini it’ll just be normal
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Just added a commitment from solid 3* wide 2021 wide receiver out of Florida.
"Bryant doesn’t possess off-the-charts speed, but his leaping ability and 75-inch wingspan allows him to get separation from defenders and and make catches in traffic."
Maybe one of those "possession" receivers ?
They're nice to have.
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That’s pretty impressive
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That’s pretty impressive
More impressive is the bad karma you got while sleeping.
Good work. I'm sure it wasn't easy. 😃
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Spend less time tweetin and more time recruitin
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I have 69 applauds and 1492 smites on the SMF forum I started in 2013 so I certainly have the recipe for success.
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Hey, maybe the Illini can hire Mike Gandy! He may be available soon!
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Gandy?
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What about Chris Gandy
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Him too
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I'll take Gundy in a heartbeat
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JuCo and the Wiscy transfer not coming -- no room?
Transfers:
Immediate 2020:
Desmond Dan WR 2 years
Blake Jeresaty OC 1 year
Chinedu Udeogu DT 1 year
TreSean Smith DB 2 years
Derrick Smith LB/S 2 years
Red-Shirt 2020:
Brian Hightower WR 2 years
Brevyn Jones OT 3 years
Red-Shirt 2019:
Chase Brown RB 3 years
Luke Ford TE 3 years
2019 returning eligibility:
Brandon Peters 1 year
Trevon Sidney 1 year
Josh Imatorbhebhe 1 year
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I think we will have a pretty decent team this year, so of course I'm thinking football will get cancelled from this stupid fucking China plague
because Illinois
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I think we will have a pretty decent team this year, so of course I'm thinking football will get cancelled from this stupid fucking China plague
because Illinois
I'm thinking you are wrong on having a good team. Seems like there is not much on either line. That does not bode well.
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I think we will have a pretty decent team this year, so of course I'm thinking football will get cancelled from this stupid fucking China plague
because Illinois
I'm thinking you are wrong on having a good team. Seems like there is not much on either line. That does not bode well.
The OL returns 4 starters and 3 top back-ups. Added a 5th year FCS AA who will likely start.
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Another big 2021 receiver recently offered, CB from Werner
https://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution/Chevy-Brenson-at-Christian-Brothers-College-218167/CurrentExpertPredictions/
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11865934/5dccc1e15eecd10df492cc7f
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Brian Hightower was granted immediate eligibility. ::)
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Brian Hightower was granted immediate eligibility. ::)
so was Alan Griffin at Syracuse ::)
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Brian Hightower was granted immediate eligibility. ::)
so was Alan Griffin at Syracuse ::)
AG might have a better chance of actually playing.
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I'm thinking you are wrong on having a good team. Seems like there is not much on either line. That does not bode well.
What’re you talking about?! We have one of the top OLines returning in the B1G. Go suck a cock, hater.
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What’re you talking about?! We have one of the top OLines returning in the B1G. Go suck a cock, hater.
Dude, the team is supposed to suck. They are not one of the top O lines in the B1G.
Good to see you.posting again,, even if it is the same homer bullshit.
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Maybe it’ll be a bright spot on a bad team
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Maybe it’ll be a bright spot on a bad team
Provided they don't get the COVID and get swollen testicles.
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Dude, the team is supposed to suck. They are not one of the top O lines in the B1G.
Good to see you.posting again,, even if it is the same homer bullshit.
https://twitter.com/illinifootball/status/1282453720962392065?s=21
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You win in the trenches, but I'm not sure that we have the rb's or wr's to make what may be one of our better offensive lines a difference maker.
And I have a hard time believing we may have a better offensive line than tOSU or xxxx. The operative word here is "may".
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You win in the trenches, but I'm not sure that we have the rb's or wr's to make what may be one of our better offensive lines a difference maker.
And I have a hard time believing we may have a better offensive line than tOSU or xxxx. The operative word here is "may".
Exactly. Odds are tO$U's replacements are better than our returning lineman and definitely better than our new linemen.
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I'm making some headway in the Smite column!
Lovie's son arrested in AZ for pimping....should have been doing that to get good players to come to IL!
https://twitter.com/TMZ/status/1301594949448658944
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lmfao
Illinois will be a solid football team this year. 3 of our 5 offensive lineman are NFL draft prospects and we get Imatorbhebhe back with his brother to go along with Daniel Barker at TE. Throw in a veteran Brandon peters @ QB and all that is really lacking is a vertical threat down field and maybe a big name running back on the offensive side, with the former being the bigger issue of the two. You could probably hand it off to the water-boys this year and get 5 yards.
If we manage to force near the same number of turnovers as last year we could win our division. Our offense will be entertaining as hell to watch. Mark my words.
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lmfao
Illinois will be a solid football team this year. 3 of our 5 offensive lineman are NFL draft prospects and we get Imatorbhebhe back along with is brother to go along with Daniel Barker at TE. Throw in a veteran Brandon peters @ QB and all that is really lacking is a vertical threat down field and maybe a big name running back on the offensive side, with the former being the bigger issue of the two. You could probably hand it off to the water-boys this year and get 5 yards.
If we manage to force near the same number of turnovers as last year we could win our division. Our offense will be entertaining as hell to watch. Mark my words.
Haven’t even mentioned our best TE Luke Ford. Could be our 2nd best receiver. Dude is a stud.
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What’re you talking about?! We have one of the top OLines returning in the B1G. Go suck a cock, hater.
JizzJudy wrong again...shocking
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lmfao
Illinois will be a solid football team this year. 3 of our 5 offensive lineman are NFL draft prospects and we get Imatorbhebhe back with his brother to go along with Daniel Barker at TE. Throw in a veteran Brandon peters @ QB and all that is really lacking is a vertical threat down field and maybe a big name running back on the offensive side, with the former being the bigger issue of the two. You could probably hand it off to the water-boys this year and get 5 yards.
If we manage to force near the same number of turnovers as last year we could win our division. Our offense will be entertaining as hell to watch. Mark my words.
Post already not aging well....
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https://twitter.com/illinifootball/status/1282453720962392065?s=21
You are so fucking stupid...
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deciding tomorrow
https://247sports.com/player/austin-brown-46103144/
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I can't possibly imagine a bigger waste of time than following Illinois football recruiting
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I can't possibly imagine a bigger waste of time than following Illinois football recruiting
The Illinois basketball assistant coach hiring thread actually "takes the cake" in time wasting.
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Ridiculous. There's no cake in that thread.
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8 from IL so far, including kids from Gibson City, Gilman, and Rochester. Couple guys from Joliet Catholic.
https://247sports.com/college/illinois/Season/2022-Football/Commits/
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The Illinois basketball assistant coach hiring thread actually "takes the cake" in time wasting.
Now that its over I kind of miss it 😥
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I saw Chris Gandy on the quad once. He was a scary mother fucker. Especially when he’s staring at you for no reason.
I bet he wanted to suck your cock
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Gandy is, perhaps, the most laid back guy in the history of Illini basketball.
Of course, I knew him mostly as a bartender.
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He really wanted to fuck one of my co-workers.
I thought she was pretty annoying, but she turned out to be a Hollywood D-lister. Or maybe K list.
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Nah. Too far between, as Spackler said.
Keep in mind, I pretty much had my pick of the litter during that phase.
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He really wanted to fuck one of my co-workers.
I thought she was pretty annoying, but she turned out to be a Hollywood D-lister. Or maybe K list.
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Would/wood.
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Looks fuckable to me. Annoying or not. Invest in a ball gag. Or shove a sock in her mouth.
Jobu misses the days of attending parties with Harvey Weinstein and Andrew Cuomo.
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Haha, no. I can proudly say I’ve never raped anyone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M03bQVmqECI
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Haha, no. I can proudly say I’ve never raped anyone.
Now there is a signature line.
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Haha, no. I can proudly say I’ve never raped anyone.
I have to ask, but can "Reggie" say the same thing?
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Circa 1992, I knew a young lady with a vice-grip in her crotch, and a brillo pad on top of it.
I tried to explain that she'd already ripped all the skin off my cock, so it needed to heal.
But, no. She wasn't taking no for an answer. She demanded the cock.
I think that's like rape, isn't it?
Thing is, a little pain can be kinda fun when you're getting squeezed by a world-class vagina.
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Yes. I don’t joke about rape.
That's good to hear.
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Now there is a signature line.
It’s a high bar.
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Seen the top prospect of iowa and a 5 star stays with his home state. Never see this ever in illinois. Top 10 prospects of 22 went elsewhere. Thats the problem with this program. U have to recruit your state.
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Seen the top prospect of iowa and a 5 star stays with his home state. Never see this ever in illinois. Top 10 prospects of 22 went elsewhere. Thats the problem with this program. U have to recruit your state.
That’s been a main focus if not the primary focus of the staff since they took over. Iowa has been a solid program for a long time. Illinois has been a dumpster fire. Rome wasn’t built in a day.
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So wait, recruiting out of state to a basketball program with a somewhat illustrious history is smart, but recruiting to a football program with no recent history to speak of in-state should be a priority? Seems backwards to me.
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in state talent for football generally sucks anyway
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in state talent for football generally sucks anyway
Yeah, Illinois isn't exactly talent rich when it comes to elite football talent. But there is some that has gotten away due to Illinois not doing their due diligence in recruiting. They plain and simple let them get away with no effort.
Lovie put 0 effort into recruiting or communicating with anyone in Illinois. Bielema has a hill to climb in that regard.
He's already taken steps toward that in hiring people familiar with high school football in Illinois and developing relationships. It will take some time to leverage that.
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Kerby Joseph declares for the NFL Draft. Huge loss. Wish he would’ve stayed for his senior year, but can’t blame him.
https://247sports.com/college/illinois/Article/Illinois-breakout-star-Kerby-Joseph-declares-for-the-NFL-Draft--178147306/?fbclid=IwAR0VYCJg1iXqZeIl8gLxz_6OB8utsM9dGUNdUK_ymhJnOhwu-nI44pXaN90
LB Tolson and TE Barker declared as well.
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Illinois is the only school in the BIG 10 who didn't get a 4* or better.
We got plenty of 3*s, especially on the line, but it is nothing to be impressed about.
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Illinois is the only school in the BIG 10 who didn't get a 4* or better.
We got plenty of 3*s, especially on the line, but it is nothing to be impressed about.
I noticed that also. We did sign a bunch of in-state kids tho, so hopefully we're opening up some doors there. Gotta coach the 3*s up, which our conference neighbors to the north and west seem to do with 3* linemen.
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Illinois is the only school in the BIG 10 who didn't get a 4* or better.
We got plenty of 3*s, especially on the line, but it is nothing to be impressed about.
I saw the HS final with that RB from Joliet Catholic on the TV. A guy who used to go to the dog park who went to the Springfield Catholic school they beat down went to that game. We both agreed that dude was a man among boys out there that day. I'll take him. Hope he continues looking like that for the Illinis.
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Not a single 4 star?
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Moved up 30 spots in 247 Sports national rankings.
No link required.
National ranking: No. 44
Total commits/signees: 22
Last year: (No. 13 in Big Ten, No. 73 nationally)
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Moved up 30 spots in 247 Sports national rankings.
No link required.
National ranking: No. 44
Total commits/signees: 22
Last year: (No. 13 in Big Ten, No. 73 nationally)
Yeah I’m pretty happy with this class considering where we were. Building relationships in-state and they appear to be high-character recruits with the right attitude. This is where we’re gonna have to start. Solid 3-star guys and win will open the door for higher-rates guys in the future.
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Moved up 30 spots in 247 Sports national rankings.
No link required.
National ranking: No. 44
Total commits/signees: 22
Last year: (No. 13 in Big Ten, No. 73 nationally)
I know alum74, and you sir, are no alum74.
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Illinois is the only school in the BIG 10 who didn't get a 4* or better.
We got plenty of 3*s, especially on the line, but it is nothing to be impressed about.
Time will tell. It's more about coaching/development and desire/work ethic once the recruit arrives on campus. WRs Chris Olave & Michael Thomas were 3* coming out of high school. They turned out pretty well at Ohio State. JJ Watt, Khalil Mack & Clay Matthews, Jr. were 2* players who became pretty good players in college & the NFL.
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https://247sports.com/college/illinois/Article/Illinois-wide-receiver-room-additions-Class-of-2022-national-signing-day-Shawn-Miller-Hank-Beatty-Eian-Pugh-Ashton-Hollins-Bret-Bielema-Illini-football-178830468/Amp/
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Another Juco OL signed for ‘22 and he’s massive
https://twitter.com/jwerner247/status/1484260690928013315?s=21
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Another Juco OL signed for ‘22 and he’s massive
https://twitter.com/jwerner247/status/1484260690928013315?s=21
Just saw that. 6'7" 350 lbs.
Need a yard ? Put him at guard. Lol.
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Just saw that. 6'7" 350 lbs.
Need a yard ? Put him at guard. Lol.
How is his footwork?
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How is his footwork?
ThePenisMan must want a toe in the ass… 🤔
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How is his footwork?
Looks like he started out in hoops.
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I have the Zylon cookware. Nothing sticks to it. Ever.
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Sparty recruits Barker for his Covid year, and Sparty comes to C-U on Nov 5.
Wish we would have given him more chances.
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Big first get in the 2023 class for Bielema and Illinois! Let’s hope more follow!
https://247sports.com/college/illinois/Article/Illinois-Fighting-Illini-football-Kaden-Feagin-commitment-Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond-184141133/?fbclid=IwAR0AJA8vRXCRmS7jPAcdErnXL2umUpZsCXkzI_6_qw-Pm77EVycLKEoBo1U
https://twitter.com/feaginkaden/status/1506679989508452361?s=21
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Big first get in the 2023 class for Bielema and Illinois! Let’s hope more follow!
https://247sports.com/college/illinois/Article/Illinois-Fighting-Illini-football-Kaden-Feagin-commitment-Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond-184141133/?fbclid=IwAR0AJA8vRXCRmS7jPAcdErnXL2umUpZsCXkzI_6_qw-Pm77EVycLKEoBo1U
https://twitter.com/feaginkaden/status/1506679989508452361?s=21
I forgot he was announcing today.
Getting one of your top targets is good news.
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Takes lot of mental toughness to come to a school
where your dad not only played, but was sentenced to life in prison for multiple campus rapes. I feel bad for him having to carry that around
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Takes lot of mental toughness to come to a school
where your dad not only played, but was sentenced to life in prison for multiple campus rapes. I feel bad for him having to carry that around
That your kid?!
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Appears that he might be right...
Without doing any other research, here's a link.
https://www2.illinois.gov/idoc/OFFENDER/Pages/InmateSearch.aspx
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Appears that he might be right...
Without doing any other research, here's a link.
https://www2.illinois.gov/idoc/OFFENDER/Pages/InmateSearch.aspx
He’s right, I was just asking Truth if it was his kid based on his storied history from the University of Illinois. Rape, expulsion, young girls, stalking, etc…
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I remember when he played for UI. Didn’t realize there was relation.
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That your kid?!
No, it’s Steve Feagin, Kaden’s dad.
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/ex-ui-football-player-sentenced-to-90-years/article_abfa9b14-1aab-5fe5-a32f-a483275f14cf.html
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Another big recruit for Bielema and the Illini!
https://twitter.com/antwonhayden/status/1508840993323466757?s=21&t=4w4LbntucEq1PdWTTnuVRA
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Another big recruit for Bielema and the Illini!
https://twitter.com/antwonhayden/status/1508840993323466757?s=21&t=4w4LbntucEq1PdWTTnuVRA
Another in-state.
And from a link to a Werner article.
I have never heard of a 2 year prohibition on recruiting a program after hiring a coach from that program.
And Hawthorne, a good db, played for us.
Oh, you played at Illinois ? We'll you can take a job there, but they can't recruit any of your players for 2 years.
"Bielema hired former Terry Hawthorne, a former East St. Louis assistant, to his recruiting staff last year, but that meant the Illini had to accept a two-year prohibition on recruiting Flyers’ prospects"
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Another in-state.
And from a link to a Werner article.
I have never heard of a 2 year prohibition on recruiting a program after hiring a coach from that program.
It has only been a rule in roundball since 2011 and football since 2017.
If Hawthorne were a full assistant; it would not be a problem. He is Director of High School Personnel and Illini Relations. Prior to that; he was a db coach at ESL..
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It has only been a rule in roundball since 2011 and football since 2017.
If Hawthorne were a full assistant; it would not be a problem. He is Director of High School Personnel and Illini Relations. Prior to that; he was a db coach at ESL..
TY.
Interesting distinction. So if you want a recruit, you just give his coach a full time assistant position.
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Nick Saban has issued a stern warning over the way that Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) legislation has been implemented in college football. In a recent interview with the Associated Press, the legendary Alabama coach said "I don't think what we're doing right now [with NIL] is a sustainable model."
"The concept of name, image and likeness was for players to be able to use their name, image and likeness to create opportunities for themselves. That's what it was," said Saban. "But that creates a situation where you can basically buy players. You can do it in recruiting. I mean, if that's what we want college football to be, I don't know. And you can also get players to get in the transfer portal to see if they can get more someplace else than they can get at your place."
I really feel for you Nick. This damned NIL and transfer portal kinda cuts into your business model. 4-5 star kids are less likely to be patient waiting in the wings for a couple of years for their chance to shine. Now they can reap more immediate benefits. Suck a lemon!
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Hawthorne left?
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This would be a huge get!
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He’d be joining his current ESL Flyer teammate and Illini commit Antwon Hayden.
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This would be a huge get!
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He’d be joining his current ESL Flyer teammate and Illini commit Antwon Hayden.
Huge is right. 6'6" 360lbs.
What's with the this tweet has been deleted ?
He shouldn't have Illini gloves on ?
Or is it Rivals saying he's representing the Illini ?
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Huge is right. 6'6" 360lbs.
What's with the this tweet has been deleted ?
He shouldn't have Illini gloves on ?
Or is it Rivals saying he's representing the Illini ?
Yeah he’s a big dude. The representing the Illini part I’m sure. I spoke with him and his ESL teammates at the scrimmage. Miles went to talk to some people and I spoke with Antwon. Antwon said Miles is close to making a decision/commitment and possibly joining him. They all seemed pretty receptive to building a pipeline. It’d be a great program to have on your side.
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Yeah it was the wording that got it deleted and then reposted with this…
https://twitter.com/rivals/status/1518263354795728896?s=21&t=bEAQN9HghA2V4VeqmCxeDg
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Things are going well!
https://247sports.com/college/illinois/Article/Jamarrion-Harkless-decommits-from-Illinois-football-three-star-defensive-lineman-Illini-191182434/
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Punter
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https://twitter.com/DeclanDuley/status/1570042251409035265?t=nscUaSck-4ir7tOPy-v4CQ&s=19
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He is a strong leftie who has the ability to hit 50+ yard punts with over 4.7 seconds of hang time consistently.
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You have to be kidding me.... Is Lou Tepper back as Coach Death Penalty?
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You have to be kidding me.... Is Lou Tepper back as Coach Death Penalty?
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The PAMan = Spark Mandrill is a match
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In today's fishwrap ....
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"Bryant doesn’t possess off-the-charts speed, but his leaping ability and 75-inch wingspan allows him to get separation from defenders and and make catches in traffic."
Maybe one of those "possession" receivers ?
They're nice to have.
Other than a missed td pass vs the Hoosiers, he's shown good hands.
And there's nothing wrong with his speed.
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Was he the one that dropped the weird HB pass from Brown? Like it kinda surprised him?
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Was he the one that dropped the weird HB pass from Brown? Like it kinda surprised him?
Don't know if it was Brown. Could have been.
It looked like he mis-timed it and jumped too soon. Hit both hands. Maybe a db obstructed his vision ? If it was Brown, the ball may have been moving a little slower than a ball from DeVito. Lol.
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Yeah it was def Brown who threw that pass Bryant dropped
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It appeared a defender got in his line of vision for a second and might’ve thrown off his vision of the pass. When it was thrown it appeared to have a lot more zip on it than it should have and even surprised me. I was like damn that seemed awful fast and hard of a throw than need be. So it might’ve surprised Bryant as well.
If he keeps developing, he has the size (6’3”) to do quite a bit of damage in his career here and in the future. Only a sophomore.
Additionally, what the fuck happened to Casey Washington after his freshman season, he’s sucked. He is terrible.
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Additionally, what the fuck happened to Casey Washington after his freshman season, he’s sucked. He is terrible.
He's shown hands before.
Maybe it's just taking some time to get used to a qb who can throw a catchable ball. ;D
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Nick Saban has issued a stern warning over the way that Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) legislation has been implemented in college football. In a recent interview with the Associated Press, the legendary Alabama coach said "I don't think what we're doing right now [with NIL] is a sustainable model."
"The concept of name, image and likeness was for players to be able to use their name, image and likeness to create opportunities for themselves. That's what it was," said Saban. "But that creates a situation where you can basically buy players. You can do it in recruiting. I mean, if that's what we want college football to be, I don't know. And you can also get players to get in the transfer portal to see if they can get more someplace else than they can get at your place."
I really feel for you Nick. This damned NIL and transfer portal kinda cuts into your business model. 4-5 star kids are less likely to be patient waiting in the wings for a couple of years for their chance to shine. Now they can reap more immediate benefits. Suck a lemon!
It is highly possible that his motive for saying this can be questioned, but the content of what he says can be true. In fact, so highly possible that it can be correct.
Not sure what the solution is, but I know the current format is far from ideal.
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Oct 18, 2022: Decom
Malik Elzy decommits from Cincinnati Bearcats
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Simeon is really good this year, apparently.
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Oct 18, 2022: Decom
Malik Elzy decommits from Cincinnati Bearcats
(https://i.ibb.co/b3hvxzj/Screenshot-20221020-193359.png) (https://ibb.co/3sXFwB5)
Yes, this would be a HUGE get for us. Could be an important game changer in recruiting. Much like Ayo was for the basketball program.
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This should help too.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1583099223167246337
And,
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https://twitter.com/JWerner247/status/1583942918250721281?t=3HJh-k6uXnoeZXfSL-qGqg&s=19
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Impressive.
"Meanwhile, the Illinois defense — which was strong in Year One under coordinator Ryan Walters — has an even better sell after a dominant first half of the season. The Illini rank No. 1 among FBS programs in scoring defense, total defense, pass efficiency defense and interceptions. Walters’ group also is No. 2 in passing defense, No. 3 in rushing defense and No. 6 in sacks. That amounts to a lot of ammunition in recruiting."
https://247sports.com/Article/Illinois-Fighting-Illini-football-recruiting-momentum-off-week-Malik-Elzy-Jyaire-Hill-Saboor-Karriem-195850615/
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I guess I'll put this here, but Suckass WI QB Mertz to the portal. He has 2 years left? What are the odds that shit ass comes to IL?
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I guess I'll put this here, but Suckass WI QB Mertz to the portal. He has 2 years left? What are the odds that shit ass comes to IL?
0%. Fuck that dude
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So there’s rumblings that we are going to try and get DeVito another year of eligibility for medical hardship his sophomore season. It is a definite possibility.
https://twitter.com/jwerner247/status/1599747227072827393?s=46&t=IpR7FRQU4UenZdLa4qR6tA
Also Donovan Leary’s (current freshman on the team) brother Devin Leary is transferring from NC State and is a stud. Got hurt 4 games into the season and was a bonafide NFL prospect before the injury. Set all kinds of passing records. Could he want to play his last year with and mentor his younger brother in Orange and Blue?!
https://twitter.com/unnecroughness/status/1599767421505572865?s=46&t=UAMs67EhOgXn1q6fHJwQmQ
https://twitter.com/devinleary1/status/1599796889750503424?s=46&t=VJNioJ0lqiK5ppeKF1XAEw
Both of those options would be outstanding for next season.
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Breal's apparent loyalty alter ego seems to think we are the favorite for Donovan Leary's older brother.
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Breal's apparent loyalty alter ego seems to think we are the favorite for Donovan Leary's older brother.
He’s the #1 recruit in the portal currently and we have his younger brother…
I would agree with Breal.
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Word on the street is that DeVito has been denied an additional year of eligibility.
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Word on the street is that DeVito has been denied an additional year of eligibility.
Musta been difft folks than the ones on the Az hoops decision. 😉
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Word on the street is that DeVito has been denied an additional year of eligibility.
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Boom!!! Got our QB for next year!
https://twitter.com/lukealtmyer9/status/1608606297259409408?s=46&t=TE0REbcUPLf78EkC6MrcrA
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Boom!!! Got our QB for next year!
https://twitter.com/lukealtmyer9/status/1608606297259409408?s=46&t=TE0REbcUPLf78EkC6MrcrA
Good work.
After Hudson Card was off the table, he may have been the best available for us. 4 star out of HS. From 247 recruiting bio ....
"Despite really good combine athleticism, does not engage as dual-threat runner. We like as an ascending prospect that will be a Power Five starter who possesses some NFL upside. Further validation of physical tools could point to an even higher ceiling."
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Good work.
After Hudson Card was off the table, he may have been the best available for us. 4 star out of HS. From 247 recruiting bio ....
"Despite really good combine athleticism, does not engage as dual-threat runner. We like as an ascending prospect that will be a Power Five starter who possesses some NFL upside. Further validation of physical tools could point to an even higher ceiling."
Agreed. Great potential, let’s hope he unlocks it here with this opportunity.
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Agreed. Great potential, let’s hope he unlocks it here with this opportunity.
A valid driver's license and the ability to hit a guy in the flat would be a good start.
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A valid driver's license and the ability to hit a guy in the flat would be a good start.
Let's not get out heads out over our skis here.
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Let's not get out heads out over our skis here.
It's not a high bar.
His Dad is the Orthopedic surgeon for Miss State and he made the Chancellor's Honor Roll spring of 2021, so I'm guessing he's got a valid dl.
And hitting a guy in the flat is something every QB should be able to do.
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Altmyer is quite an unknown.
Positives- he had a great offer list in HS.
Negatives - he backed up Matt Corral (an NFL 3rd rd pick), but then Lane Kiffen wasn’t sold on him and decided to bring in USC transfer Jaxon Dart who took the job.
I think he’s probably a Brandon Peters level guy.
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Altmyer is quite an unknown.
Positives- he had a great offer list in HS.
Negatives - he backed up Matt Corral (an NFL 3rd rd pick), but then Lane Kiffen wasn’t sold on him and decided to bring in USC transfer Jaxon Dart who took the job.
I think he’s probably a Brandon Peters level guy.
😂 I wouldn’t expect anything less from you.
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😂 I wouldn’t expect anything less from you.
What else could you argue? He’s probably better than Sitkowski bc at least he hasn’t gotten on the field somewhere else and been terrible like Art was at Rutgers,but he also can’t be considered that good since Lane Kiffen went into the portal to get someone else rather than roll with the guy he recruited out of HS.
Offer lists in HS mean nothing after a couple years in college. Look at Hunter Johnson. Was a highly rated QB. Went to Clemson and was behind Trevor Lawrence. Then goes to Northwestern and still stinks there.
Taking bench guys from other teams rarely works.
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Yeah, this kid is nice to have, but far from proven.
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Simeon WR committed to the Illinis at whatever HS all star game was played today.
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Simeon WR committed to the Illinis at whatever HS all star game was played today.
4 star 6'3" 200 lbs with some very good offers.
I didn't Hightower was in the portal but we should have Juice2, Bryant, Washington, Elzey and I think 1 of the freshmen looked good at wr.
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Elzey signed in December but kept it secret so he could announce today.
There are three pretty good freshmen receivers. Miller, Pugh, and Beatty..
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Elzey signed in December but kept it secret so he could announce today.
There are three pretty good freshmen receivers. Miller, Pugh, and Beatty..
Shall we call you Breichi now? A combination of Breal and Nichi.
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I think Miller was hurt. Not sure whassup with Pugh.
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I think Miller was hurt. Not sure whassup with Pugh.
Then it was Beatty. He had some nice plays.
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https://twitter.com/IlliniFootball/status/1611848389083250688?t=_Kt2WNB_-SwuruF8VcCBrg&s=19
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smdh
"Rashada is the No. 31 prospect out of Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, California. He had signed with Florida in the early signing period with the help of a name, image and likeness deal for more than $13.5 million with a Florida-based collective. But the Associated Press later reported that the Gator Collective terminated its agreement with Rashada, which was to be paid out over four years."
Jaden Rashada is now going to Arizona State, but wanted no part in NIL discussions with them before signing. lol.
" A source said the family made it clear they did not want to engage in NIL deals with Arizona State's collective prior to Rashada's signing."
https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/story/_/id/35565863/jaden-rashada-picks-arizona-st-decommitting-florida
Some fine work here, NCAA.
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https://twitter.com/JamesYoder/status/1626262494988607491?t=Z27KmbJNFMF1L_bsHjUgBQ&s=19
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https://twitter.com/JamesYoder/status/1626262494988607491?t=Z27KmbJNFMF1L_bsHjUgBQ&s=19
Fake news
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Fake news
Yeah, I fell for it at first too. Really wanted it to be true.
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I'm amazed the fan base doesn't get catfished more often. I doubt it would take much more than making up a name, attaching it to a known school, manufacturing some stats (for most of our fan base, points and rebounds would suffice), and then putting 4 or 5 stars in the rating.
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smdh
"Rashada is the No. 31 prospect out of Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, California. He had signed with Florida in the early signing period with the help of a name, image and likeness deal for more than $13.5 million with a Florida-based collective. But the Associated Press later reported that the Gator Collective terminated its agreement with Rashada, which was to be paid out over four years."
Jaden Rashada is now going to Arizona State, but wanted no part in NIL discussions with them before signing. lol.
" A source said the family made it clear they did not want to engage in NIL deals with Arizona State's collective prior to Rashada's signing."
https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/story/_/id/35565863/jaden-rashada-picks-arizona-st-decommitting-florida
Some fine work here, NCAA.
Why is this the NCAA's doing? I'm legitimately interested.
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It's on twitter. It has to be true.
The sound not working was probably a clue.
It is still funny.
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No one reads the Twitter
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No one reads the Twitter
Do bots count?
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Do bots count?
Tempo?!
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Tempo?!
Can only imagine the number of mults Tempo has on The Twitter. Of course they all follow Parkins and Bernstein.
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I'm amazed the fan base doesn't get catfished more often. I doubt it would take much more than making up a name, attaching it to a known school, manufacturing some stats (for most of our fan base, points and rebounds ypg or tackles per game would suffice), and then putting 4 or 5 stars in the rating.
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Can only imagine the number of mults Tempo has on The Twitter. Of course they all follow Parkins and Bernstein.
Lol
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Sidd Finch and Ivan Renko
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Oak trees and acorns: Shemy Schembechler
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https://twitter.com/ItsDaybzo/status/1659839803544797187?t=gfRoNUvZk3d6zlio_L1SuQ&s=19
https://247sports.com/Player/Laine-Jenkins-46141347/
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/6/26/23774073/tysean-griffin-morgan-park-lyons-eddie-tuerk-illinois-football-bret-bielema
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/6/26/23774073/tysean-griffin-morgan-park-lyons-eddie-tuerk-illinois-football-bret-bielema
Looks like progress to me!
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Bielema is killing it in the football program right now.
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Yes
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A commit from a 4 star rb from Chandler Az .....
https://www.thechampaignroom.com/2023/7/8/23788282/4-star-running-back-commits-to-illinois-fighting-illini-ncaa-big-ten-bret-bielema
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We got some nice walkons
free article
https://247sports.com/college/illinois/article/aaron-ball-st-laurence-commits-illinois-fighting-illini-football-recruiting-preferred-walk-on-220869160/
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Daniel Brown
https://247sports.com/college/illinois/article/daniel-brown-illinois-fighting-illini-football-recruiting-juco-edge-rusher-hutchinson-221425411/
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Elzy staying…
https://x.com/elzy_malik/status/1728919097579294886?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
Plus we’ve got 2 crystal balls for a 4-star OT MSU decommit over Penn State and Clemson.
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CB's for 4* IOL Andrew Dennis now 85.7% to UI
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Damn, they got recruits down to percentiles now, huh.
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BOOM!!!!!
https://x.com/andrewdennis_08/status/1729213710986539315?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
https://x.com/jwerner247/status/1729213941920993466?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
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Good get. 4 star IOL from Michigan.
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BOOM!!!!!
https://x.com/andrewdennis_08/status/1729213710986539315?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
https://x.com/jwerner247/status/1729213941920993466?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
Nice. More of this please
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Nice. More of this please
Yeah, if we want to play with the big dogs, we’re gonna have to start getting more of these wins (4-stars).
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Dude is already out there recruiting others. Another MSU lineman in our future??…
https://x.com/andrewdennis_08/status/1729257025509773725?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
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Nice. More of this please
Definitely need to recruit trench guys more that's for sure
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Dude is already out there recruiting others. Another MSU lineman in our future??…
https://x.com/andrewdennis_08/status/1729257025509773725?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
Great 👍 poaching already.
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https://twitter.com/WrightRealtor1/status/1730012711084294562
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https://twitter.com/WrightRealtor1/status/1730012711084294562
Maybe Bielema can coach the Bear and get Fields on track.
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Maybe Bielema can coach the Bear and get Fields on track.
Doesn’t need to, they’ve got Bagent already. I knew Getsy and Flus sucked. They’re playing the wrong QB!
LOL
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https://twitter.com/WrightRealtor1/status/1730012711084294562
Trash
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Trash
Ha, that dude copy pasted Werner’s article and Jeremy got pissed
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Saw that
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https://247sports.com/Article/dennis-briggs-jr-commits-illinois-fighting-illini-football-florida-state-transfer-225442185/
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“7th year senior” lol still a couple years behind the Miami TE. Jim Rome had a funny line about that. “I love college football. We all love college football. But no one loves college football more than 9th year senior Cam McCormick.”
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“7th year senior” lol still a couple years behind the Miami TE. Jim Rome had a funny line about that. “I love college football. We all love college football. But no one loves college football more than 9th year senior Cam McCormick.”
Well I'm sure he doesn't love getting season ending injuries every year