Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

The Galloping Ghost 77 · Oct 8, 2012, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AHSIllini32

We are getting plenty of quality recruits right now.

I hope they are quality recruits, but then I read stuff like this regarding Miguel Hermosillo: "In my opinion, he has more promise as a baseball player," [Ottawa Times Sports Editor] Tavegia said.

quhawks12 · Oct 8, 2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by The Galloping Ghost 77

I hope they are quality recruits, but then I read stuff like this regarding Miguel Hermosillo: "In my opinion, he has more promise as a baseball player," [Ottawa Times Sports Editor] Tavegia said.

That's because he could get drafted in the top 10 rounds straight out of high school. Which is a 5 figure signing bonus.

Sometimes...only sometimes kids are really good at more than 1 sport. Not always and these days it is more rare than before but sometimes it happens.

jbryce111 · Oct 8, 2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AHSIllini32

We are getting plenty of quality recruits right now.

But the those recruits this year arent beating any Big Ten teams or top 30 teams and dont look like they will this year.\

Please prove me wrong.

DaytonIllini · Oct 8, 2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The Galloping Ghost 77

I hope they are quality recruits, but then I read stuff like this regarding Miguel Hermosillo: "In my opinion, he has more promise as a baseball player," [Ottawa Times Sports Editor] Tavegia said.

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He likely will be a mid- to early-round draft pick in the amateur draft.

That is ridiculous baseball talent.

BananaShampoo · Oct 8, 2012, 12:49 PM

What Dayton said. It is more of a compliment to his baseball talent than an indictment of his football talent. I only hope he doesn't go through the baseball draft process because I have a feeling he could be the steal of our recruiting class in football (and sure would help out Illinois baseball, too!).

quhawks12 · Oct 8, 2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jbryce111

But the those recruits this year arent beating any Big Ten teams or top 30 teams and dont look like they will this year.\

Please prove me wrong.

What the hell is going on?? The 2013 recruits are in high school...so no...they aren't beating Big Ten teams...

OlivetNaz · Oct 8, 2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jbryce111

But the those recruits this year arent beating any Big Ten teams or top 30 teams and dont look like they will this year.\

Please prove me wrong.

Think he meant the class that Beckman is trying to recruit right now. Looks like there could be some solid players that we sign this year.

TheSecretWeapon · Oct 8, 2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BananaShampoo

What Dayton said. It is more of a compliment to his baseball talent than an indictment of his football talent. I only hope he doesn't go through the baseball draft process because I have a feeling he could be the steal of our recruiting class in football (and sure would help out Illinois baseball, too!).

best case scenario is that he gets drafted and plays football/attends classes on the MLB team's dime, which opens another scholly

Dan · Oct 8, 2012, 02:01 PM

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#Illini commit Reggie Spearman: "We definitely didn't see [the losing record] coming, but we got faith in Beckman. He can overcome this."

http://twitter.com/AaronB_WCIA

illinidarrin · Oct 8, 2012, 02:28 PM

I have a lot of respect for that kid. It would be real easy to bail right now.

NS2toAJ8 · Oct 8, 2012, 02:36 PM

Wow that's some encouraging news.

Sure Shot · Oct 8, 2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BananaShampoo

What Dayton said. It is more of a compliment to his baseball talent than an indictment of his football talent. I only hope he doesn't go through the baseball draft process because I have a feeling he could be the steal of our recruiting class in football (and sure would help out Illinois baseball, too!).

Of course, I would tell him to take the money and run to the minor leagues. You'd have to be nuts to continue chasing the NFL if you have other great options as a professional athlete.

The Galloping Ghost 77 · Oct 8, 2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by quhawks12

That's because he could get drafted in the top 10 rounds straight out of high school. Which is a 5 figure signing bonus.

Sometimes...only sometimes kids are really good at more than 1 sport. Not always and these days it is more rare than before but sometimes it happens.

This is kind of my point though. All the talk of his baseball upside and talents and promise, but we are not recruiting him to play baseball, although maybe we should be. From that same article: "He's getting better with one-on-one matchups, but I'm not sure if he's good enough yet for Big-Ten caliber defenders." Hopefully he can get to that level.

BananaShampoo · Oct 8, 2012, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by The Galloping Ghost 77

This is kind of my point though. All the talk of his baseball upside and talents and promise, but we are not recruiting him to play baseball, although maybe we should be. From that same article: "He's getting better with one-on-one matchups, but I'm not sure if he's good enough yet for Big-Ten caliber defenders." Hopefully he can get to that level.

No reason he can't use the football scholly yet still play on the baseball team. Kyle Hudson did. Others have done it, too.

quhawks12 · Oct 8, 2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure Shot

Of course, I would tell him to take the money and run to the minor leagues. You'd have to be nuts to continue chasing the NFL if you have other great options as a professional athlete.

Amen. If you can go pro...go.

quhawks12 · Oct 8, 2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The Galloping Ghost 77

This is kind of my point though. All the talk of his baseball upside and talents and promise, but we are not recruiting him to play baseball, although maybe we should be. From that same article: "He's getting better with one-on-one matchups, but I'm not sure if he's good enough yet for Big-Ten caliber defenders." Hopefully he can get to that level.

Actually I'm pretty sure he is playing both.

quhawks12 · Oct 8, 2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The Galloping Ghost 77

This is kind of my point though. All the talk of his baseball upside and talents and promise, but we are not recruiting him to play baseball, although maybe we should be. From that same article: "He's getting better with one-on-one matchups, but I'm not sure if he's good enough yet for Big-Ten caliber defenders." Hopefully he can get to that level.

I had something written but never mind.

duder · Oct 8, 2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DaytonIllini

Hermosillo update.

And this week's game.

All yards on 9 carries. The Interception was a pick 6 that he took 85 yards back to the house but was called back on an illegal block in the back call.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/629237/#miguel-hermosillo SEE DIXON GAME

duder · Oct 8, 2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by The Galloping Ghost 77

This is kind of my point though. All the talk of his baseball upside and talents and promise, but we are not recruiting him to play baseball, although maybe we should be. From that same article: "He's getting better with one-on-one matchups, but I'm not sure if he's good enough yet for Big-Ten caliber defenders." Hopefully he can get to that level.

He WILL be playing baseball as well. He has tremendous upside in both sports. He is a 5-tool guy in baseball. That doesn't mean he couldn't be a high-impact player in the Big Ten in football.

Dan · Oct 8, 2012, 06:54 PM

30-second ad warning on the video.

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Video: Simeon's Spearman keeping faith in Beckman: Defensive recruit staying committed despite Illini struggles http://bit.ly/PQBLN2

http://twitter.com/WCIA3News

Larken24 · Oct 8, 2012, 07:00 PM

Class Act by Spearman in my opinion

HsvIllini · Oct 8, 2012, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Larken24

Class Act by Spearman in my opinion

You couldn't ask for two better kids representing than Spearman and Nunn...

TexasIllini · Oct 8, 2012, 08:25 PM

I think many of these kids were sold on the opportunity to play early and the fact that team is struggling, and showing very little depth, only reaffirms that early playing time promised to these kids. Good to see Spearman come out and say he is staying. He opens up a pipeline to a big time school.

quhawks12 · Oct 9, 2012, 07:18 AM

Here is a good article on Martize Barr's JC team. Pretty impressive head coach and what they have done in 4 years.

A couple of notes:

*Deon Long is ridiculous.
*Barr is the 4th leading WR on the team. On a team that scores 69 points per game. So we'll see how he does at UI
*Rodney Coe plays DL and has 3 sacks and 6 TFL's so far.

NS2toAJ8 · Oct 9, 2012, 07:44 AM

Is deon long still going to Maryland? I thought I heard he was wavering a little bit?

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BananaShampoo Captain 'Paign Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 8,566	What Dayton said. It is more of a compliment to his baseball talent than an indictment of his football talent. I only hope he doesn't go through the baseball draft process because I have a feeling he could be the steal of our recruiting class in football (and sure would help out Illinois baseball, too!). __________________ C-U/UIUC Historian and Lover of all Things Illini

Oct 8, 2012, 02:28 PM	#5235
illinidarrin Location: from parts unknown Posts: 2,111	I have a lot of respect for that kid. It would be real easy to bail right now.

Oct 8, 2012, 02:36 PM	#5236
NS2toAJ8 Posts: 824	Wow that's some encouraging news.

Oct 8, 2012, 07:00 PM	#5246
Larken24 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 346	Class Act by Spearman in my opinion

Oct 8, 2012, 08:25 PM	#5248
TexasIllini Posts: 239	I think many of these kids were sold on the opportunity to play early and the fact that team is struggling, and showing very little depth, only reaffirms that early playing time promised to these kids. Good to see Spearman come out and say he is staying. He opens up a pipeline to a big time school.

Oct 9, 2012, 07:18 AM	#5249
quhawks12 Location: Hamilton County, IN Posts: 3,360	Here is a good article on Martize Barr's JC team. Pretty impressive head coach and what they have done in 4 years. A couple of notes: Deon Long is ridiculous. Barr is the 4th leading WR on the team. On a team that scores 69 points per game. So we'll see how he does at UI *Rodney Coe plays DL and has 3 sacks and 6 TFL's so far.

Oct 9, 2012, 07:44 AM	#5250
NS2toAJ8 Posts: 824	Is deon long still going to Maryland? I thought I heard he was wavering a little bit?