Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

texillwek · Sep 26, 2012, 08:30 AM

IllinoisTradition1984 · Sep 26, 2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MTILLINOIS

I'm starving for a BLT now.

Me too ... I'm definately having one for lunch today! Love me some BLT!

stlrunner · Sep 26, 2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Chick

I have been reading this board for a long time but since I am an "old chick" I didn't think anyone would be interested in what I had to say. LOL My husband and I have had season basketball tickets for over 30 years, and trust me when I say that we are not the typical "old folks" fans. We are very loud and proud at the Illini games!

But, I have to admit, that I am afraid that the tweets that Nunn made saying "You can't trust a soul" and XRM saying "I feel so disrespected right now" may, indeed, be a reference to the fact that John Groce believed DJ when he gave a silent verbal to Illinois and now he has changed his mind. I know some people think in Nunn's case, it may have been a response to girl troubles, but I am troubled that they would both tweet this. I tell you what, I am too old to be losing sleep over a 17 year old boys college choice! But, that is exactly what is happening! I think I better call my doctor and get some Ambien! If DJ chooses ND, I will need it for the next several months!

I doubt Groce would put himself in a position to where he would be disrespecting these recruits by selling them on something he didn't have. Not to mention, DJ, XRM, and Nunn on all "friends" on twitter now, so to some degree, there is communication between them. I'm just going to guess that its unrelated.

Cool Hand Luke · Sep 26, 2012, 08:31 AM

Thanks Dan. Good to know we still don't know squat.

Believe this: if the ND coaches had indeed gotten a firm yes from DJ the news would have broken wide open.

Both coaching staffs up there last night? No one knows, which is amazing. I'm just trying to imagine what DJ has said to the staffs. Is he just flat-out telling them "you just have to wait until Thursday"? That seems so odd.

IlliniNY · Sep 26, 2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by IllinoisTradition1984

I respect your age, wisdom and good ole' midwestern common sense ... But this is pure speculation. Not long after these tweets came out (which have since been attributed to a girlfriend), XRM tweeted "Let's make history" ... and that can be speculated the other way ... Stay confident that Groce has this figured out ... I think he's on top of it!

I agree..I try not to read to much into the tweets. Most of them could be totally unrelated. In Groce I trust.

Foo G · Sep 26, 2012, 08:34 AM

Hey, everybody!

Go watch some Demetrius Jackson highlight videos instead of...

asking BrooksTaylorFan, RyanK, Kramer116, and saltygrapes about their sources,
asking BrooksTaylorFan, RyanK, Kramer116, and saltygrapes to repeat what they said about ______ in an earlier post before you joined this forum and/or started reading this thread,
giving your thoughts on the odds or percentages that he goes one way or the other, :rolleyes:
posting your hair-brained idea on how everyone should spam @DJay24 on twitter,
expecting some new information to get leaked that has any accuracy to it,
getting sucked onto the speculation-fueled roller coaster,
eating another IL member,
waiting until Thursday afternoon for real news to break,
holding your breath,
getting any work done at your day job.

Carry on.

justsomedude · Sep 26, 2012, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by IlliniRyan13

My only concern is that DJ had a late change of heart and that his visit became more than a courtesy to ND as some have stated. Never thought he would commit during his visit even if he was leaning ND>

He saw what a rock star Kendrick was for picking us. My state, my school. While ND isn't necessarily the "state school" of Indiana it still is his hometown school. Have this empty feeling in my gut that he saw what KNunn went through and it made him think more with his heart (stay at home and be a local legend) than his head (go to IL play under a Coach with a great system for PGs and on a team with great talent coming). Throw in the ND to ACC wrench and ND is maybe a bit more attractive than we are giving them credit for. It's not like Brey has done a terrible job there.

At the end of the day I still think he picks us, just think he has weighed things within himself and with his family that is making this decision so hard for him.

Always had a twinge of concern about how the "our state, our school" thing might rub others.

IllinoisTradition1984 · Sep 26, 2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Cool Hand Luke

Thanks Dan. Good to know we still don't know squat.

Believe this: if the ND coaches had indeed gotten a firm yes from DJ the news would have broken wide open.
Both coaching staffs up there last night? No one knows, which is amazing. I'm just trying to imagine what DJ has said to the staffs. Is he just flat-out telling them "you just have to wait until Thursday"? That seems so odd.

+1 ...

jerho19 · Sep 26, 2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Shampoobanana

The fact that coach Groce is going back to vist DJ is a bit unsettling. I can't see any reason for this except that things changed from what DJ told Groce before his visit to ND.

I'm also remembering the timely tweets from Nunn and KBD expressing disappointment about something yesterday. (Possibly unrelated)

It really seems that DJ is a man who doesn't want to hurt anyones feelings so he will say what you want to hear. If this is the case coach Groce needs to stay until Thursday and maybe follow him to the TV studio.

Coach going to ND could be as simple as Dj asked him to be there for the announcement.

NumanDruman · Sep 26, 2012, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Foo G

Hey, everybody!

Go watch some Demetrius Jackson highlight videos instead of...

asking BTF, RyanK, and saltygrapes about their sources,
asking BTF, RyanK, and saltygrapes to repeat what they said about ______ in an earlier post before you joined this forum and/or started reading this thread,
giving your thoughts on the odds or percentages that he goes one way or the other, :rolleyes:
posting your hair-brained idea on how everyone should spam @DJay24 on twitter,
expecting some new information to get leaked that has any accuracy to it,
getting sucked onto the speculation-fueled roller coaster,
eating another IL member,
waiting until Thursday afternoon for real news to break,
holding your breath,
getting any work done at your day job.

Carry on.

You forgot one:

Waiting for the inevitable NutPunch

BurritoHead · Sep 26, 2012, 08:41 AM

For the sake of nostalgia, I wonder if Digger Phelps and LaPhonso Ellis were brought in to reveal to DJ the "facts about Illinois".

robertgoulet · Sep 26, 2012, 08:42 AM

STOP PUSHING REFRESH!!!

IlliniKat91 · Sep 26, 2012, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by robertgoulet

STOP PUSHING REFRESH!!!

Never!

Botb9 · Sep 26, 2012, 08:44 AM

Here's one of those rumormongers it would appear.

jthompson247

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High profile PG Demetrius Jackson will stay home and play for Notre Dame. #Irish.

Edit: he also said the same thing on Monday, but with no official citation.

ChazzReinhold · Sep 26, 2012, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by robertgoulet

STOP PUSHING REFRESH!!!

No way, now that I know about the F5 key.

Foo G · Sep 26, 2012, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Botb9

Here's one of those rumormongers it would appear.

jthompson247

He's usually pretty spot-on, but I'm still not buying anything until it is officially official.

ChazzReinhold · Sep 26, 2012, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Botb9

Here's one of those rumormongers it would appear.

jthompson247

Edit: he also said the same thing on Monday, but with no official citation.

He tweeted the same thing 2 days ago like Botb wrote. He guessing like the rest.

Trump1177 · Sep 26, 2012, 08:46 AM

Hello everyone! I have been a lurker for some time, figured it was time to join in the fun!

bheezey · Sep 26, 2012, 08:48 AM

A note from Illinois Compliance-

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Illini Fans: Please be reminded that you may not communicate with recruits via twitter or other social media. Leave recruiting to coaches.

http://twitter.com/UofICompliance

CaptainHindsight · Sep 26, 2012, 08:49 AM

why would u of I have a compliance twitter account? seems like a troll to me

BrooksTaylorFan · Sep 26, 2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan

Two things.

This post-
http://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forum...454#post608454

This tweet (no, we don't know who for Illinois was there)-

Why doesn't anyone know which Illini coaches were there? ND wants to keep that top secret? :laugh:

RHITIllini · Sep 26, 2012, 08:51 AM

247? as in the 247 that hasn't been around for a while?

Yeah...

I still stand by this one going either way. I've accepted that DJ could go to ND, but I don't consider it a sure thing by any means.

Foo G · Sep 26, 2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptainHindsight

why would u of I have a compliance twitter account? seems like a troll to me

Are you basing that on something you saw after you clicked the link and read their other tweets? :rolleyes:

HOHOOPS · Sep 26, 2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad18

I think I used up all my good sports karma on the Cardinals winning the World Series as the wild card. Now it is going to be some lean years.

Naw, were goin back and gettin back! Redbirds and Illini both be forces for a few years to come!!!

Botb9 · Sep 26, 2012, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bheezey

A note from Illinois Compliance-

Looks like that pretty much confirms what we were wondering earlier.

Sep 26, 2012, 08:31 AM	#8729
Cool Hand Luke Founder, Mike Thomas Fan Club Location: Tuscola, IL Posts: 709	Thanks Dan. Good to know we still don't know squat. Believe this: if the ND coaches had indeed gotten a firm yes from DJ the news would have broken wide open. Both coaching staffs up there last night? No one knows, which is amazing. I'm just trying to imagine what DJ has said to the staffs. Is he just flat-out telling them "you just have to wait until Thursday"? That seems so odd. __________________ "The freight train is moving. Either jump on or get off." - John Groce

Sep 26, 2012, 08:34 AM	#8731
Foo G Nobody likes a comedian Location: Kirksville, MO Posts: 1,658	Hey, everybody! Go watch some Demetrius Jackson highlight videos instead of... asking BrooksTaylorFan, RyanK, Kramer116, and saltygrapes about their sources, asking BrooksTaylorFan, RyanK, Kramer116, and saltygrapes to repeat what they said about ______ in an earlier post before you joined this forum and/or started reading this thread, giving your thoughts on the odds or percentages that he goes one way or the other, :rolleyes: posting your hair-brained idea on how everyone should spam @DJay24 on twitter, expecting some new information to get leaked that has any accuracy to it, getting sucked onto the speculation-fueled roller coaster, eating another IL member, waiting until Thursday afternoon for real news to break, holding your breath, getting any work done at your day job. Carry on. Last edited by Foo G; Sep 26, 2012 at 08:40 AM.

Sep 26, 2012, 08:42 AM	#8737
robertgoulet Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 178	STOP PUSHING REFRESH!!! __________________ Gooouuuuleeeeeet! Twitter: @boundbymusic

Sep 26, 2012, 08:30 AM	#8726
texillwek Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 25

Sep 26, 2012, 08:41 AM	#8736
BurritoHead Posts: 31	For the sake of nostalgia, I wonder if Digger Phelps and LaPhonso Ellis were brought in to reveal to DJ the "facts about Illinois".

Sep 26, 2012, 08:46 AM	#8743
Trump1177 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1	Hello everyone! I have been a lurker for some time, figured it was time to join in the fun!

Sep 26, 2012, 08:49 AM	#8745
CaptainHindsight Location: Champaign Posts: 304	why would u of I have a compliance twitter account? seems like a troll to me

Sep 26, 2012, 08:51 AM	#8747
RHITIllini Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,763	247? as in the 247 that hasn't been around for a while? Yeah... I still stand by this one going either way. I've accepted that DJ could go to ND, but I don't consider it a sure thing by any means.