Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

quhawks12 · Oct 1, 2012, 07:17 AM

Well...I heard from a buddy that Kyle Bosch came down for a visit Saturday. It would be awesome to steal him from Michigan. But, I'm guessing our performance didn't do a whole lot to sway his decision.

RyanK is right we worked out Moore at DE on his visit. Though he has had a solid senior year on the OL so maybe he could change our coaches minds on where to play him?

Rumor on the street is that we told Keane we would probably offer if he agreed to play OT but he was hesitant at first and never totally agreed to play there. That's a total rumor so take it with a grain of salt.

Brian Allen is really...really good. So...let's be honest he's most likely not coming here.

And on the Aaron Bailey situation...he is going to red-shirt barring something crazy happening.

RyanK · Oct 1, 2012, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by quhawks12

Well...I heard from a buddy that Kyle Bosch came down for a visit Saturday. It would be awesome to steal him from Michigan. But, I'm guessing our performance didn't do a whole lot to sway his decision.

RyanK is right we worked out Moore at DE on his visit. Though he has had a solid senior year on the OL so maybe he could change our coaches minds on where to play him?

Rumor on the street is that we told Keane we would probably offer if he agreed to play OT but he was hesitant at first and never totally agreed to play there. That's a total rumor so take it with a grain of salt.

Brian Allen is really...really good. So...let's be honest he's most likely not coming here.

And on the Aaron Bailey situation...he is going to red-shirt barring something crazy happening.

He just came down with his brother who is a 2015 recruit we've offered

quhawks12 · Oct 1, 2012, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RyanK

He just came down with his brother who is a 2015 recruit we've offered

Gotcha.

Dan · Oct 1, 2012, 01:53 PM

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Weekend Wrap - Bailey hurt in Bolingbrook loss

AARON BAILEY and Bolingbrook (Ill.) High School lost its first game of the season, 42-19 on Friday night at undefeated Lincoln-Way East (Ill.) High School.

Bailey, a senior quarterback who committed to Illinois in April, suffered a sprained right knee early in the first quarter and will likely miss a week or two because of the injury.

Matt Daniels

FlCowboy94 · Oct 1, 2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by quhawks12

Barring injury NS and ROT will get at least 90% of the snaps at QB. Again, I'm thrilled AB looks great in warm ups throwing the ball but he throws 5 passes a game in HS. Trust me when I say AB will be good and I'm as excited as anyone he is hopefully coming to UI BUT I wanting him to play as a freshman is setting the bar too high before he even gets here.

And who do suppose his best WR's at Illini will be? Exactly. With a HORRIBLE OL and next years brutal schedule....no reason to put him on a suicide mission.

Exactly and why waste a year of eligibilty playing behind this line and with a lack of talented Wr's I would redshirt him if possible

Juice · Oct 1, 2012, 03:48 PM

Ryan, or anyone. Do you guys know if the staff is in contact with Micah Johnson out of Tolono Unity? This kid is the real deal, man. Almost really in a league of his own in the okay conference. And we have a huge need for a WR. Obviously wouldn't be an instant impact guy, more of a developmental WR.

Just wondering what you have heard about him, if anything.

Juice · Oct 1, 2012, 03:58 PM

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/572311/micah-johnson

Found some highlights on hudl from the first 6 weeks of this season. He has started since a sophomore... And if you don't know much about Tolono they are a powerhouse every year, so it's not like he was starting over a bunch of scrubs.

Great speed and he does not go down without a fight.

EDIT: Here are his junior highlights also.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/572311/micah-johnson

JIllini79 · Oct 1, 2012, 07:45 PM

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Allen Trieu ‏@AllenTrieu
#Illinois picks up a commitment from Plainwell (Mich.) 2013 TE Tyler White

looks like we got another commit.

Juice · Oct 1, 2012, 07:45 PM

2013 TE Tyker White commits to illinois

Juice · Oct 1, 2012, 07:45 PM

Beat me to it.

Juice · Oct 1, 2012, 08:05 PM

Probably some other OL prospect since we can't secure an ACTAUL OLineman

ILLINIFAN2 · Oct 1, 2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Juice

2013 TE Tyker White commits to illinois

I cant seem to find any info on scout/rivals.... anyone have any specs?

ILL · Oct 1, 2012, 08:41 PM

He's unranked on rivals.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...r-White-142028

But can they recruit?

Shampoobanana · Oct 1, 2012, 08:43 PM

http://illinois.scout.com/a.z?s=169&p=8&c=1&nid=6347513

RHITIllini · Oct 1, 2012, 08:50 PM

Wokker · Oct 1, 2012, 09:01 PM

Kid looks like a bruiser who's hard to bring down.

There were also a handful of halfback passes.

He looks like a pretty solid Defensive End as well.

And a 4.0 student.

I would say solid, not spectacular, pickup. I think he could develop into a pretty good player.

illiniobserver22 · Oct 1, 2012, 09:17 PM

Poor man's Jon Davis

Ron Zooks Barber · Oct 1, 2012, 09:18 PM

Illini players who have not even signed are getting injuries...
talk about contagious.

Ron Zooks Barber · Oct 1, 2012, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Wokker

Kid looks like a bruiser who's hard to bring down.

There were also a handful of halfback passes.

He looks like a pretty solid Defensive End as well.

And a 4.0 student.

I would say solid, not spectacular, pickup. I think he could develop into a pretty good player.

Is a 4.78 40 fast?
Maybe for a tight end?

Juice · Oct 1, 2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Zooks Barber

Is a 4.78 40 fast?
Maybe for a tight end?

Not very fast

The Galloping Ghost 77 · Oct 1, 2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by illiniobserver22

Poor man's Jon Davis

Jon Davis is legit. Wish we ran more of our offense through him. He reminds me of Vernon Davis. This Tyler White guy seems to be flying under the radar, and I hope that's due to unawareness by other coaches as opposed to a lack of skill and talent.

Groundhogday · Oct 2, 2012, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Wokker

Kid looks like a bruiser who's hard to bring down.

There were also a handful of halfback passes.

He looks like a pretty solid Defensive End as well.

And a 4.0 student.

I would say solid, not spectacular, pickup. I think he could develop into a pretty good player.

BIG kid who could develop into a very athletic LT a few years from now. Doesn't look explosive enough to play TE in our offense. You don't see many kids that big playing tailback in high school!

calibear · Oct 2, 2012, 01:26 AM

Reminds me more of Evan Wilson. Could be that blocking te that can catch and run some.

illynifan34 · Oct 2, 2012, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Groundhogday

BIG kid who could develop into a very athletic LT a few years from now. Doesn't look explosive enough to play TE in our offense. You don't see many kids that big playing tailback in high school!

I'm guessing this is the plan. We know the offense we will run requires athletic linemen.

GilThorpe · Oct 2, 2012, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by illynifan34

I'm guessing this is the plan. We know the offense we will run requires athletic linemen.

agree. this kid ends up putting on a bunch of weight and becomes an OT

Oct 1, 2012, 03:58 PM	#5132
Juice Posts: 1,558	http://www.hudl.com/athlete/572311/micah-johnson Found some highlights on hudl from the first 6 weeks of this season. He has started since a sophomore... And if you don't know much about Tolono they are a powerhouse every year, so it's not like he was starting over a bunch of scrubs. Great speed and he does not go down without a fight. EDIT: Here are his junior highlights also. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/572311/micah-johnson Last edited by Juice; Oct 1, 2012 at 04:05 PM.

Oct 1, 2012, 08:41 PM	#5138
ILL Location: Chicago Posts: 150	He's unranked on rivals. http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...r-White-142028 But can they recruit? __________________

Oct 1, 2012, 07:17 AM	#5126
quhawks12 Location: Hamilton County, IN Posts: 3,382	Well...I heard from a buddy that Kyle Bosch came down for a visit Saturday. It would be awesome to steal him from Michigan. But, I'm guessing our performance didn't do a whole lot to sway his decision. RyanK is right we worked out Moore at DE on his visit. Though he has had a solid senior year on the OL so maybe he could change our coaches minds on where to play him? Rumor on the street is that we told Keane we would probably offer if he agreed to play OT but he was hesitant at first and never totally agreed to play there. That's a total rumor so take it with a grain of salt. Brian Allen is really...really good. So...let's be honest he's most likely not coming here. And on the Aaron Bailey situation...he is going to red-shirt barring something crazy happening.

Oct 1, 2012, 03:48 PM	#5131
Juice Posts: 1,558	Ryan, or anyone. Do you guys know if the staff is in contact with Micah Johnson out of Tolono Unity? This kid is the real deal, man. Almost really in a league of his own in the okay conference. And we have a huge need for a WR. Obviously wouldn't be an instant impact guy, more of a developmental WR. Just wondering what you have heard about him, if anything.

Oct 1, 2012, 07:45 PM	#5134
Juice Posts: 1,558	2013 TE Tyker White commits to illinois

Oct 1, 2012, 07:45 PM	#5135
Juice Posts: 1,558	Beat me to it.

Oct 1, 2012, 08:05 PM	#5136
Juice Posts: 1,558	Probably some other OL prospect since we can't secure an ACTAUL OLineman

Oct 1, 2012, 08:43 PM	#5139
Shampoobanana Location: Northwest Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 70	http://illinois.scout.com/a.z?s=169&p=8&c=1&nid=6347513

Oct 1, 2012, 08:50 PM	#5140
RHITIllini Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,763

Oct 1, 2012, 09:01 PM	#5141
Wokker Location: "The Good Land", WI Posts: 1,028	Kid looks like a bruiser who's hard to bring down. There were also a handful of halfback passes. He looks like a pretty solid Defensive End as well. And a 4.0 student. I would say solid, not spectacular, pickup. I think he could develop into a pretty good player.

Oct 1, 2012, 09:17 PM	#5142
illiniobserver22 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,414	Poor man's Jon Davis

Oct 1, 2012, 09:18 PM	#5143
Ron Zooks Barber Banned Posts: 163	Illini players who have not even signed are getting injuries... talk about contagious.

Oct 2, 2012, 01:26 AM	#5148
calibear Posts: 458	Reminds me more of Evan Wilson. Could be that blocking te that can catch and run some.