Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

Groundhogday · Jul 27, 2012, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffers_10

O-Lineman for one, I would guess the Soph WR that Beckman offered at Toledo...just to name a couple.

So no further news on Nowicki (OT) and Robinson (WR)? Those two would fill a couple of critical needs.

Dan · Jul 27, 2012, 11:58 AM

Ryan Nowicki is visited Washington yesterday or today, will visit Illinois this weekend, then visit Arizona State early next week.

Illini125 · Jul 27, 2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhogday

So no further news on Nowicki (OT) and Robinson (WR)? Those two would fill a couple of critical needs.

Nothing new on Nowicki, I don't believe. Assuming everything we've heard up to this point is correct, he met with our assistants at Penn State (plus we had an assistant visit his family in AZ, apparently) then is visiting Washington yesterday and today, flying back to Champaign for the weekend, then visiting Arizona State on Monday. Not sure if all of that was old news or not. Probably will make a decision sometime next week, I'd guess.

illinidarrin · Jul 27, 2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Illini125

Nothing new on Nowicki, I don't believe. Assuming everything we've heard up to this point is correct, he met with our assistants at Penn State (plus we had an assistant visit his family in AZ, apparently) then is visiting Washington yesterday and today, flying back to Champaign for the weekend, then visiting Arizona State on Monday. Not sure if all of that was old news or not. Probably will make a decision sometime next week, I'd guess.

I'm starting to think Nowicki wont come now with these other schools getting involved. I hate hearing that he wants to visit ASU now.

Groundhogday · Jul 27, 2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by illinidarrin

I'm starting to think Nowicki wont come now with these other schools getting involved. I hate hearing that he wants to visit ASU now.

Might just want to visit his family for free. Why would anyone want to play for a coach as transient as Graham?

Illini125 · Jul 27, 2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by illinidarrin

I'm starting to think Nowicki wont come now with these other schools getting involved. I hate hearing that he wants to visit ASU now.

Let's wait and see. Maybe he commits this weekend and cancels the ASU visit. Assuming he still wants to play in the Big10, we have the best shot here. ASU is closest to home, but if he already picked 1 school across the country, that can't really be a selling point for him.

When we were visiting him at PSU, Arizona State was having an in-home visit with his parents. I'm just speculating, but I wonder if the parents are pushing ASU and wanting him to stay close to home. He's just visiting there to appease them, maybe? Parents favor one school, kid favors another.

Hopefully the visit goes well this weekend.

BigStan97 · Jul 27, 2012, 12:29 PM

I think if he doesn't commit to WASH....and he comes to Champaign for this weekend I'm thinking this weekend he will commit and not go to ASU.....but then again u never know but i think if he comes here for an entire weekend and meets the coaches and players and the campus I'm thinking he will love it and commit....he has a chance to push for PT throughout the year and could start next year

so why not stay in the BIGTEN like he wants to play in, go to a school where he could have a way better chance to play and start over with a new coach....his best shot is ILLINOIS overall

IlliniFace · Jul 27, 2012, 12:44 PM

My concern with the players Illinois is talking to from PSU is that the media has had such a negative reaction to Illinois' involvement that the players could disassociate themselves from Illinois.

illinidarrin · Jul 27, 2012, 01:03 PM

Spearman may go to houston after all... He's asking for the Couger fans to follow him. And he said QB John o'Korn has been his best recruiter so far.

KJKobs · Jul 27, 2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by illinidarrin

Spearman may go to houston after all... He's asking for the Couger fans to follow him. And he said QB Joh o'Korn has been his best recruiter so far.

Wow, unbelievable if that's his ultimate destination

Illini125 · Jul 27, 2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by illinidarrin

Spearman may go to houston after all... He's asking for the Couger fans to follow him. And he said QB John o'Korn has been his best recruiter so far.

His tweets have still been pretty pro Illinois, with a little bit of Houston thrown in.

illinidarrin · Jul 27, 2012, 01:17 PM

I think Mosely needs to talk to him a little bit more.

NS2toAJ8 · Jul 27, 2012, 01:41 PM

Yea we need to stop freaking out about a tweet. Kids do this all the time.

RHITIllini · Jul 27, 2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by illinidarrin

Spearman may go to houston after all... He's asking for the Couger fans to follow him. And he said QB John o'Korn has been his best recruiter so far.

That might be an overreaction. If it's true though, then his coach obviously has something against Illinois. Because I know for a fact Reggie wants to go to Illinois

RockyMtnIllini81 · Jul 27, 2012, 04:19 PM

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...ml?eref=sircrc

Urban Meyer Rule #1 It's wrong to recruit Penn State players
Rule #2 It is virtuous to recruit players who have given a verbal commitment - to Penn State or anywhere else.

Meyer and Kiffin tied for "top flipper" - surprised?

apett8 · Jul 27, 2012, 10:49 PM

Someone asked Richard Obert (Arizona Republic HS sportswriter) about Nowicki and he said-

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Nowicki visiting Arizona State on Monday. Washington, Illinois, ASU all in the mix .

@azc_obert

So nothing no new developments there it appears. I assume his visit this weekend here is still on, otherwise Obert might have mentioned it.

RHITIllini · Jul 27, 2012, 11:13 PM

Nowicki is set to visit Saturday afternoon/evening. Hopefully it's his last!

Red Penn · Jul 27, 2012, 11:28 PM

Seems like Dondi Kirby who was last years 4 star recruit bust is going to have to look for a school who can offer some kind of special admittance to get beyond the NCAA clearing house regulations. Anyone know anything?

RHITIllini · Jul 27, 2012, 11:40 PM

Dondi has a kid now so that complicates things a bit but he hasn't heard from the new staff yet.

BigStan97 · Jul 28, 2012, 07:08 AM

all the kids who we have had commit to us but not make it and go to JUCO school or w.e have you i never expect them to ever make it back to ILLINI

RyanK · Jul 28, 2012, 01:34 PM

Looks like Finley dropped us. Makes Nowicki a very important recruit at this point, IMO.

illinidarrin · Jul 28, 2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanK

Looks like Finley dropped us. Makes Nowicki a very important recruit at this point, IMO.

I have a feeling Gibbs will be gone too.

BigStan97 · Jul 28, 2012, 03:13 PM

well thats not good....Nowicki is a solid prospect that we would really benefit of having....

Gibbs could very well drop us do to he is still out there visiting and now his teammate Finley isn't considering us makes me think Gibbs could walk as well

we do tho have Schmidt, Chadwell, DiLariuo all as commits who will play OL so its a plus but they are all projects for the most part with gaining weight and getting stronger....none of them weight over 275lbs......which is light in the BIGTEN....so they will need some time

but at least we have guys to fill the depth need but it would be nice to get some instant impact guys on our line

Im interested now in how we end our recruiting push before the season starts....and who is gonna come for official visits

also Buckus and Beckman said the best 5 will play which could mean Thornton and Pocic might be playing OT and with our death at OG we have Sands, Karras, Hill, Boles, Feldmeyer, Durkin to battle it out for out interior spots....

gonna be interesting to read reviews from Rantoul how they put the best 5 out there

AHSIllini32 · Jul 28, 2012, 03:26 PM

Why the hell do these OL keep dropping us? Damn it.

I'm hoping Gibbs sticks but it's not likely now.

illinidarrin · Jul 28, 2012, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AHSIllini32

Why the hell do these OL keep dropping us? Damn it.

I'm hoping Gibbs sticks but it's not likely now.

Also, why cant we get a top WR to commit to us?

Jul 27, 2012, 01:03 PM	#3709
illinidarrin Location: from parts unknown Posts: 2,111	Spearman may go to houston after all... He's asking for the Couger fans to follow him. And he said QB John o'Korn has been his best recruiter so far. Last edited by illinidarrin; Jul 27, 2012 at 01:12 PM.

Jul 27, 2012, 11:28 PM	#3718
Red Penn Posts: 2	Dondi Kirby gone for good Seems like Dondi Kirby who was last years 4 star recruit bust is going to have to look for a school who can offer some kind of special admittance to get beyond the NCAA clearing house regulations. Anyone know anything?

Jul 27, 2012, 11:58 AM	#3702
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,908	Ryan Nowicki is visited Washington yesterday or today, will visit Illinois this weekend, then visit Arizona State early next week.

Jul 27, 2012, 12:29 PM	#3707
BigStan97 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 1,053	I think if he doesn't commit to WASH....and he comes to Champaign for this weekend I'm thinking this weekend he will commit and not go to ASU.....but then again u never know but i think if he comes here for an entire weekend and meets the coaches and players and the campus I'm thinking he will love it and commit....he has a chance to push for PT throughout the year and could start next year so why not stay in the BIGTEN like he wants to play in, go to a school where he could have a way better chance to play and start over with a new coach....his best shot is ILLINOIS overall

Jul 27, 2012, 12:44 PM	#3708
IlliniFace Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 40	My concern with the players Illinois is talking to from PSU is that the media has had such a negative reaction to Illinois' involvement that the players could disassociate themselves from Illinois.

Jul 27, 2012, 01:17 PM	#3712
illinidarrin Location: from parts unknown Posts: 2,111	I think Mosely needs to talk to him a little bit more.

Jul 27, 2012, 01:41 PM	#3713
NS2toAJ8 Posts: 824	Yea we need to stop freaking out about a tweet. Kids do this all the time.

Jul 27, 2012, 04:19 PM	#3715
RockyMtnIllini81 Location: Golden, Colorado Posts: 302	http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...ml?eref=sircrc Urban Meyer Rule #1 It's wrong to recruit Penn State players Rule #2 It is virtuous to recruit players who have given a verbal commitment - to Penn State or anywhere else. Meyer and Kiffin tied for "top flipper" - surprised?

Jul 27, 2012, 11:13 PM	#3717
RHITIllini Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,751	Nowicki is set to visit Saturday afternoon/evening. Hopefully it's his last!

Jul 27, 2012, 11:40 PM	#3719
RHITIllini Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,751	Dondi has a kid now so that complicates things a bit but he hasn't heard from the new staff yet.

Jul 28, 2012, 07:08 AM	#3720
BigStan97 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 1,053	all the kids who we have had commit to us but not make it and go to JUCO school or w.e have you i never expect them to ever make it back to ILLINI

Jul 28, 2012, 01:34 PM	#3721
RyanK Posts: 2,708	Looks like Finley dropped us. Makes Nowicki a very important recruit at this point, IMO.

Jul 28, 2012, 03:13 PM	#3723
BigStan97 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 1,053	well thats not good....Nowicki is a solid prospect that we would really benefit of having.... Gibbs could very well drop us do to he is still out there visiting and now his teammate Finley isn't considering us makes me think Gibbs could walk as well we do tho have Schmidt, Chadwell, DiLariuo all as commits who will play OL so its a plus but they are all projects for the most part with gaining weight and getting stronger....none of them weight over 275lbs......which is light in the BIGTEN....so they will need some time but at least we have guys to fill the depth need but it would be nice to get some instant impact guys on our line Im interested now in how we end our recruiting push before the season starts....and who is gonna come for official visits also Buckus and Beckman said the best 5 will play which could mean Thornton and Pocic might be playing OT and with our death at OG we have Sands, Karras, Hill, Boles, Feldmeyer, Durkin to battle it out for out interior spots.... gonna be interesting to read reviews from Rantoul how they put the best 5 out there

Jul 28, 2012, 03:26 PM	#3724
AHSIllini32 Posts: 6,999	Why the hell do these OL keep dropping us? Damn it. I'm hoping Gibbs sticks but it's not likely now.