Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

Hoppy2105 · Jul 5, 2012, 09:39 AM

If he loves this drama and keeping everyone in suspense, maybe he will go for the school that would provide more shock to the football world. That being us!

I do wish he would just pick though, I'm not a big fan of all this pomp and circumstance but it's what these kids love.

Jeffers_10 · Jul 5, 2012, 09:50 AM

I just don't think he understands how big he would be here. He would immediately be the "go to guy" for several years.

NnannasBananas11 · Jul 5, 2012, 09:51 AM

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/fo.../bryce-douglas

Bryce Douglas is now listed as a 3* on ESPN. Was he always? I feel like he was unranked across the board when he committed, so it's good to see him get recognition.

illinidarrin · Jul 5, 2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffers_10

I just don't think he understands how big he would be here. He would immediately be the "go to guy" for several years.

I dont understand the need to always go to the top schools where they may not play for a couple of years? He has to understand that he will play from day 1 here. I wish some of these kids understand that.

blmillini · Jul 5, 2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by illinidarrin

I dont understand the need to always go to the top schools where they may not play for a couple of years? He has to understand that he will play from day 1 here. I wish some of these kids understand that.

Maybe being part of a winning team and program are more important to him and he believes he can get that at Michigan but has doubts about Illinois. We are going to lose kids for that reason alone until we start proving that we can win consistently. Unfortunately, that is just where we are as a program even though some of us have great confidence in Beckman's ability to turn it around. You just have to hope you can convince enough of the better players of the same.

RHITIllini · Jul 5, 2012, 10:18 AM

Man you guys really get hung up on a 17 year old's tweets...

Hoppy2105 · Jul 5, 2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RHITIllini

Man you guys really get hung up on a 17 year old's tweets...

At least there is something to talk about. This thread was dead for about a day! A whole day! :laugh:

ILLINITIM33 · Jul 5, 2012, 10:37 AM

Does anyone else think that maybe Bailey not camping with some of these higher profile kids has hurt us in recruiting them? Not that I am blaming him, just seems like when these kids camp together they get a chance to know one another(hopefully like Spearman & Biesel)

Paignt It Orange · Jul 5, 2012, 10:41 AM

Always a bridesmaid, never the bride.

Paignt It Orange · Jul 5, 2012, 10:45 AM

I think there may be a chance we see Day at WR. Just a hunch.

RHITIllini · Jul 5, 2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ILLINITIM33

Does anyone else think that maybe Bailey not camping with some of these higher profile kids has hurt us in recruiting them? Not that I am blaming him, just seems like when these kids camp together they get a chance to know one another(hopefully like Spearman & Biesel)

No, because he's still made a lot of visits to Illinois when guys have come in. Sure he's not going out to other places and having a big presence out there, but he's still putting in a lot of work on campus when guys visit

illinidarrin · Jul 5, 2012, 01:03 PM

it looks like he's going to commit this weekend.

Illini125 · Jul 5, 2012, 01:13 PM

It's no surprise that Michigan is his favorite, but he's always tweeted in a cryptic and confusing way so I really don't see how any of the stuff he said this morning proves anything at all.

Don't over analyze it (remember how Mosely was going to Vanderbilt because he followed two of their coaches on twitter?) When he commits you'll know it. Let's wait and see before getting all depressed.

illinidarrin · Jul 5, 2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Illini125

It's no surprise that Michigan is his favorite, but he's always tweeted in a cryptic and confusing way so I really don't see how any of the stuff he said this morning proves anything at all.

Don't over analyze it (remember how Mosely was going to Vanderbilt because he followed two of their coaches on twitter?) When he commits you'll know it. Let's wait and see before getting all depressed.

This was from Mike Farrells twitter.

HsvIllini · Jul 5, 2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Illini125

It's no surprise that Michigan is his favorite, but he's always tweeted in a cryptic and confusing way so I really don't see how any of the stuff he said this morning proves anything at all.

Don't over analyze it (remember how Mosely was going to Vanderbilt because he followed two of their coaches on twitter?) When he commits you'll know it. Let's wait and see before getting all depressed.

Not that it means anything, but he's also wearing a Michigan lanyard in the pictures.

Illini125 · Jul 5, 2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by illinidarrin

This was from Mike Farrells twitter.

Mike Farrell said he might commit this weekend. That doesn't mean much, I don't think. Maybe it does.

Illini125 · Jul 5, 2012, 01:28 PM

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I asked @SuccessfulQuon if he was planning on announcing his decision soon, and he replied, "I'm not sure." #waitinggame

Now @SuccessfulQuon tells me his decision is indeed coming soon. #team134

https://twitter.com/#!/SarahMHughes87

He's all over the place. There's a good chance he'll commit to Michigan eventually, but who knows?

Still a long way until signing day.

RHITIllini · Jul 5, 2012, 01:50 PM

Sarah Hughes: another bigtime Michigan homer

She's "media" but has been practically recruiting him the whole time.

256ILLINI · Jul 5, 2012, 02:07 PM

Has Illinois' scout or rivals sites interviewed a WR recruit other than Treadwell and Matt Harris?

RHITIllini · Jul 5, 2012, 04:55 PM

Someone needs to tell Treadwell (if you have twitter then go do it.. ) that it's "Team217" not "Team134"

Kind of makes me wonder what sort of negative recruiting is going that he'd turn down a home-state spread offense where he'd be the target of 50% of the passes to go up to scum-land to block for a running quarterback and fade into irrelevance.

mdonsbach · Jul 5, 2012, 05:24 PM

https://twitter.com/#!/Reggie_Spearman

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ReggieSpearman ‏@Reggie_Spearman
Late August picking

Not sure if that is good or back for Illinois but there it is.

illinidarrin · Jul 5, 2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mdonsbach

https://twitter.com/#!/Reggie_Spearman

Not sure if that is good or back for Illinois but there it is.

I think it's still good. he just wants to make it last a little longer.

Kramer116 · Jul 5, 2012, 07:33 PM

https://twitter.com/#!/Reggie_Spearman

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ReggieSpearman ‏@Reggie_Spearman

Illini fans where y'all at follow me and I'll lead u guys

AHSIllini32 · Jul 5, 2012, 07:39 PM

^^^Well that certainly has to be good.

illinidarrin · Jul 5, 2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Kramer116

https://twitter.com/#!/Reggie_Spearman

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Anyone going to say anything to him on here?

Jul 5, 2012, 09:39 AM	#3001
Hoppy2105 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 220	If he loves this drama and keeping everyone in suspense, maybe he will go for the school that would provide more shock to the football world. That being us! I do wish he would just pick though, I'm not a big fan of all this pomp and circumstance but it's what these kids love. __________________ _\|_ --X-X-(_)-X-X-- /...........\|...........\ /.............\|.............\ /...............\|...............\

Jul 5, 2012, 09:50 AM	#3002
Jeffers_10 HAHUNA!! Location: P-Town, Illinois Posts: 314	I just don't think he understands how big he would be here. He would immediately be the "go to guy" for several years. __________________

Jul 5, 2012, 10:41 AM	#3009
Paignt It Orange Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,202	Always a bridesmaid, never the bride. __________________ CHIEF

Jul 5, 2012, 10:45 AM	#3010
Paignt It Orange Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,202	I think there may be a chance we see Day at WR. Just a hunch. __________________ CHIEF

Jul 5, 2012, 01:50 PM	#3018
RHITIllini Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,751	Sarah Hughes: another bigtime Michigan homer She's "media" but has been practically recruiting him the whole time. Last edited by RHITIllini; Jul 5, 2012 at 02:02 PM.

Jul 5, 2012, 09:51 AM	#3003
NnannasBananas11 Location: Clarendon Hills Posts: 139	http://espn.go.com/college-sports/fo.../bryce-douglas Bryce Douglas is now listed as a 3* on ESPN. Was he always? I feel like he was unranked across the board when he committed, so it's good to see him get recognition.

Jul 5, 2012, 10:18 AM	#3006
RHITIllini Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,751	Man you guys really get hung up on a 17 year old's tweets...

Jul 5, 2012, 10:37 AM	#3008
ILLINITIM33 Posts: 20	Does anyone else think that maybe Bailey not camping with some of these higher profile kids has hurt us in recruiting them? Not that I am blaming him, just seems like when these kids camp together they get a chance to know one another(hopefully like Spearman & Biesel)

Jul 5, 2012, 01:03 PM	#3012
illinidarrin Location: from parts unknown Posts: 2,111	it looks like he's going to commit this weekend.

Jul 5, 2012, 01:13 PM	#3013
Illini125 Posts: 1,598	It's no surprise that Michigan is his favorite, but he's always tweeted in a cryptic and confusing way so I really don't see how any of the stuff he said this morning proves anything at all. Don't over analyze it (remember how Mosely was going to Vanderbilt because he followed two of their coaches on twitter?) When he commits you'll know it. Let's wait and see before getting all depressed.

Jul 5, 2012, 02:07 PM	#3019
256ILLINI Banned Posts: 453	Has Illinois' scout or rivals sites interviewed a WR recruit other than Treadwell and Matt Harris?

Jul 5, 2012, 04:55 PM	#3020
RHITIllini Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,751	Someone needs to tell Treadwell (if you have twitter then go do it.. ) that it's "Team217" not "Team134" Kind of makes me wonder what sort of negative recruiting is going that he'd turn down a home-state spread offense where he'd be the target of 50% of the passes to go up to scum-land to block for a running quarterback and fade into irrelevance.

Jul 5, 2012, 07:39 PM	#3024
AHSIllini32 Posts: 6,998	^^^Well that certainly has to be good.