2013 Signing Day Thread

AngryOrange · Feb 7, 2013, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by scubadunk

Well you do know he got a 12 on his ACT so spelling may not be his strong suit.:laugh:

The first time I heard this story, it was a 16. Then it was widely reported at 14. Now it is 12. At the rate his score is dropping, by the end of this season, he will have misspelled his name on it and gotten a 4.

scubadunk · Feb 7, 2013, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by AngryOrange

The first time I heard this story, it was a 16. Then it was widely reported at 14. Now it is 12. At the rate his score is dropping, by the end of this season, he will have misspelled his name on it and gotten a 4.

Thats my point its just so absurd that it was ever a story.

Dan · Feb 7, 2013, 07:33 AM

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Class of 2013 has chance to contribute immediately

"Even though we didn’t have as successful a football season as we wanted, they made the commitment that they can come here, be involved with the family and be involved in possibly playing in 2013," Beckman said.

"I ask any player who comes in, do they want to watch or do they want to play? A lot of players who are 18 years old want to play. They want to be involved in college football."

http://www.illinihq.com/sports/illin...mediately.html

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Tim Beckman: 'It is our prerogative to recruit this state'

Fifteen of the 25 total recruits are from what Beckman calls "Illini nation," a six-hour radius around Champaign. Another four are from the Chicago area. In all, eight recruits are from Illinois, the most of any Illinois recruiting class since 2008.

"We believe in this state and we understand that this state has very competitive and very well-coached football teams," Beckman said. "It is our prerogative to recruit this state and be involved in this state as much as we possibly can."

http://www.dailyillini.com/sports/me...a4bcf6878.html

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Signing Day: Illini seeking instant help

Bailey could be a future starting quarterback for the Illini. He wasn't recruited everywhere as a quarterback because some questioned his throwing ability, but Beckman has promised him a shot at the position. Bailey led Bolingbrook to a Class 8A state title as a junior while at quarterback.

"He might have been the No. 1 guy they thought they had to get in the 2013 class, Shanker said. "They beat out some big schools for him. He's the headline recruit for Beckman since coming to Illinois."

Scott Powers

midastouch11 · Feb 7, 2013, 07:44 AM

I attempted to tip off the staff to an under recruited back near me, no dice. We'll be hearing from him at Iowa in a couple years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkdDGRi9I20

Doughy · Feb 7, 2013, 08:01 AM

I know Sean Hussey isn't going to make much news on here but here is the local paper writeup on it:

http://jg-tc.com/sports/football/ill...a4bcf887a.html

DrewD007 · Feb 7, 2013, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by midastouch11

I attempted to tip off the staff to an under recruited back near me, no dice. We'll be hearing from him at Iowa in a couple years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkdDGRi9I20

He went to Iowa? That's unfortunate cause their RBs are cursed.

midastouch11 · Feb 7, 2013, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DrewD007

He went to Iowa? That's unfortunate cause their RBs are cursed.

The only way the Hawkeyes can break the curse is with jersey backs. Albert Young and Shonn Greene both wound up in the NFL.

louisvilleillini · Feb 7, 2013, 11:50 AM

It is nice to see a young man live his dreams and play for his state school.

KBLEE · Feb 7, 2013, 12:15 PM

Alex Collins announces he’s going to Arkansas, while his mother hires a lawyer

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Just when it seemed the story of four-star running back Alex Collins not being able to sign his letter of intent with Arkansas because his mother would not let him couldn't get any weirder, it did.

Just before Collins announced he was carrying through with his plan and signed his letter of intent to play football at Arkansas, this time with his father's signature on the letter, Collins' mother Andrea McDonald hired an attorney, several outlets reported. A press release sent out said the law firm was hired to "represent the family's interests." Oh, and the law firm is the Cochran Firm, founded by the late Johnnie Cochran, famously O.J. Simpson's lawyer for his murder trial.

scubadunk · Feb 7, 2013, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by KBLEE

Alex Collins announces he’s going to Arkansas, while his mother hires a lawyer

Poor Kid

Doughy · Feb 7, 2013, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by scubadunk

Poor Kid

This will end badly, very badly.....

calibear · Feb 7, 2013, 12:55 PM

A couple thoughts post signings, prefaced with I might be back here for some humble pie. First I think this class is underated across the board. Thou I sa w agood looking rb with an arm that could make any throw I have reservations about Bailey until he proves to can make his reads and go thru his progressions. That said he have in my opinion six 4* quality recruits, with 3 or 4 more with enough upside to be the equivalent of high 3*. I don't think they missed on anyone they landed. So let see how they coach them up.
Second watched the tape on the two walks Hussey is preferred and sad to say wish he wasn't if that meand hs get a schollie the following year. While very accurate I saw nothing showing his ability to make enough of the required passes to compete on a big stage the BIG.

illiniobserver22 · Feb 8, 2013, 07:23 AM

Former Illini commit Reon Dawson on Ohio State:

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"Until I die, I'm gonna be a Buckeye fan even though I'm going (to Michigan). When we play (OSU) I'm gonna still bring my ‘A' game. But, I love Ohio State."

Definitely a good choice of words for a Michigan signee :laugh:

http://deadspin.com/5982650/michigan...o-go-over-well

blmillini · Feb 8, 2013, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by illiniobserver22

Former Illini commit Reon Dawson on Ohio State:

Definitely a good choice of words for a Michigan signee :laugh:

http://deadspin.com/5982650/michigan...o-go-over-well

How long do you think he will last before they run him out of town?

uofi09 · Feb 8, 2013, 03:14 PM

Out of curiosity, did Ruben Dunbar or Dalton Keene sign with a school? Both of their profiles on Scout don't have them signed or committed to any school. If either signed, which school did they sign with?

ILLiniJoe32390 · Feb 8, 2013, 03:20 PM

Reuben Dunbar did not. Rumor is he's going the JUCO route.

RHITIllini · Feb 8, 2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by blmillini

How long do you think he will last before they run him out of town?

Depends, will Tuley-Tillman set his stuff on fire?

BillyBob1 · Feb 8, 2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by uofi09

Out of curiosity, did Ruben Dunbar or Dalton Keene sign with a school? Both of their profiles on Scout don't have them signed or committed to any school. If either signed, which school did they sign with?

Keene to ISU

orangeswarm76 · Feb 8, 2013, 09:02 PM

Did will pretty a DE from CA sign with us without me knowing

RHITIllini · Feb 8, 2013, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by orangeswarm76

Did will pretty a DE from CA sign with us without me knowing

A safety named Zane Petty did, not sure who you're talking about though

apett8 · Feb 8, 2013, 09:29 PM

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/fo...70/will-pretty

ESPN's recruiting has him listed as a signee. Odd that we didn't hear about him.

Although this article from a week ago mentions he committed to Illinois St.
http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/col...ment_form=true

Probably just a mix up. Someone saw "Illinois" and didn't notice "State" or it could have just been that Illinois state is right next to Illinois alphabetically and whoever was updating the website mis-clicked.

uofi09 · Feb 8, 2013, 09:51 PM

http://www.goredbirds.com/sports/m-f...020613aaa.html

This is from Illinois State's website. It a description of all of their signees, which includes Will Pretty.

I am pretty sure he signed with them because they couldn't talk about him without his LOI.

orangeswarm76 · Feb 8, 2013, 10:11 PM

Thx i knew about zane petty but i saw that on espn and wondered

Feb 7, 2013, 08:01 AM	#280
Doughy Designated oddball Location: Coles County Posts: 18	I know Sean Hussey isn't going to make much news on here but here is the local paper writeup on it: http://jg-tc.com/sports/football/ill...a4bcf887a.html Last edited by Dan; Feb 7, 2013 at 08:06 AM. Reason: fixed link

Feb 7, 2013, 12:55 PM	#287
calibear Posts: 428	A couple thoughts post signings, prefaced with I might be back here for some humble pie. First I think this class is underated across the board. Thou I sa w agood looking rb with an arm that could make any throw I have reservations about Bailey until he proves to can make his reads and go thru his progressions. That said he have in my opinion six 4* quality recruits, with 3 or 4 more with enough upside to be the equivalent of high 3. I don't think they missed on anyone they landed. So let see how they coach them up. Second watched the tape on the two walks Hussey is preferred and sad to say wish he wasn't if that meand hs get a schollie the following year. While very accurate I saw nothing showing his ability to make enough of the required passes to compete on a big stage the BIG. Last edited by calibear; Feb 7, 2013 at 01:01 PM.*

Feb 7, 2013, 07:44 AM	#279
midastouch11 Posts: 468	I attempted to tip off the staff to an under recruited back near me, no dice. We'll be hearing from him at Iowa in a couple years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkdDGRi9I20

Feb 7, 2013, 11:50 AM	#283
louisvilleillini Posts: 15	It is nice to see a young man live his dreams and play for his state school.

Feb 8, 2013, 03:14 PM	#290
uofi09 Posts: 328	Out of curiosity, did Ruben Dunbar or Dalton Keene sign with a school? Both of their profiles on Scout don't have them signed or committed to any school. If either signed, which school did they sign with?

Feb 8, 2013, 03:20 PM	#291
ILLiniJoe32390 Posts: 245	Reuben Dunbar did not. Rumor is he's going the JUCO route.

Feb 8, 2013, 09:02 PM	#294
orangeswarm76 Location: hastings Nebraska Posts: 49	Did will pretty a DE from CA sign with us without me knowing

Feb 8, 2013, 09:29 PM	#296
apett8 Posts: 77	http://espn.go.com/college-sports/fo...70/will-pretty ESPN's recruiting has him listed as a signee. Odd that we didn't hear about him. Although this article from a week ago mentions he committed to Illinois St. http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/col...ment_form=true Probably just a mix up. Someone saw "Illinois" and didn't notice "State" or it could have just been that Illinois state is right next to Illinois alphabetically and whoever was updating the website mis-clicked.

Feb 8, 2013, 09:51 PM	#297
uofi09 Posts: 328	http://www.goredbirds.com/sports/m-f...020613aaa.html This is from Illinois State's website. It a description of all of their signees, which includes Will Pretty. I am pretty sure he signed with them because they couldn't talk about him without his LOI.

Feb 8, 2013, 10:11 PM	#298
orangeswarm76 Location: hastings Nebraska Posts: 49	Thx i knew about zane petty but i saw that on espn and wondered