Official 2011 Illini Football Recruiting Thread

AHSIllini32 · Feb 9, 2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Shief

Coe would be a good get but we have a TON of RBs and he would have to work past Green and Golden his sophomore year (Green would be a senior and Golden a RS junior). We could try to take him as a RB and ask him to be a MLB freshman and potentially sophomore year until Leshore, Pollard, Ford and Green are gone for his junior year. I would love to get him DaVaris Daniels (WR), Evan Spenser (WR), Jordan Walsh (OG), Victor Nelson (OT), and/or Keante Minor (WR); they are all 4* or 5* and in ILLINOIS this could be a great recruiting year if the team executes and does well out there. Throw in some DTs like Mason Fuller (3* Chicago) and Michael Rouse (3* Flossmoor), some MLBs and OLBs like Lamar Dawson (3* MLB Danville Ky) and Lateek Townsend (3* OLB Bennettsville SC) and some DBs and DEs and we will be set. I would like to see Luke and Kyle McAvoy (OT and OG) come, they could make a good combo if they develop (I am a Bloomington/Normal man after all).

Shief

It is true that we have a stable of good young RB's but remember we didn't take one this year and if Coe redshirts (unlikely seeing as how he is a 5*) he would have a couple years to be the man.

Regardless, this kid is too talented to say "we have too many RB's" and not take him.

Shief · Feb 9, 2010, 10:44 PM

AHS you are right. He could be like Mendenhall and be a BAMF his junior and senior years. If he gets hurt late senior year (hope he doesnt) he could red shirt a freshman year and have more time. I hope it doesnt happen and he plays for the O&B, he already wears Orange in HS and Black and Gold is nothing like Orange and Blue.

Shief

illini1 · Feb 10, 2010, 07:28 AM

I don't know how much they're going to use a FB in the offense, but they should hurry up and give an offer to Dee McMath (Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin) now. I think this kid may be ranked as the #1 FB in the nation after all the summer camps. He is a monster.

bigstevet07 · Feb 10, 2010, 01:49 PM

We might be sitting better with Coe than you think. Misery already has a RB committment in Anthony Pierson from St Louis. He's on the Rivals 250 to watch for 2011, and Coe isn't. Take that FWIW though.

illinidarrin · Feb 10, 2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bigstevet07

We might be sitting better with Coe than you think. Misery already has a RB committment in Anthony Pierson from St Louis. He's on the Rivals 250 to watch for 2011, and Coe isn't. Take that FWIW though.

Have you checked out Coe's scout ranking? he is a 5 -star player.

illini1 · Feb 10, 2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by illini1

I don't know how much they're going to use a FB in the offense, but they should hurry up and give an offer to Dee McMath (Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin) now. I think this kid may be ranked as the #1 FB in the nation after all the summer camps. He is a monster.

Here's a link to a picture of McMath.

http://www.sj-r.com/photo_galleries/...=0&page=3#ph31

bigstevet07 · Feb 10, 2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by illinidarrin

Have you checked out Coe's scout ranking? he is a 5 -star player.

Ok, so that automically means we don't have a shot at him? I've seen his ranking on Scout, but he isn't even listed as 250 to watch on Rivals. I'm just saying this Pierson is probably going to be as high rated and Misery has already landed him.

cyberlincoln · Feb 10, 2010, 03:34 PM

Coe is the best player in Illinois and it isn't close.

It's a joke Rivals doens't have him on there.

*davidlee930* · Feb 10, 2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cyberlincoln

Coe is the best player in Illinois and it isn't close.

It's a joke Rivals doens't have him on there.

rivals always updates late.. coe will be there for sure, top 50 prospect or at least on its rivals 120. high 4-star rating is likely.

*davidlee930* · Feb 11, 2010, 09:40 PM

Although I believe in "never say never", how badly does Reilly O'Toole sound like a goner already? His parents went to KU and three of his siblings are at KU.

Kasino81 · Feb 11, 2010, 09:51 PM

RODNEY COE FO SHO

Kasino81 · Feb 11, 2010, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bigstevet07

Ok, so that automically means we don't have a shot at him? I've seen his ranking on Scout, but he isn't even listed as 250 to watch on Rivals. I'm just saying this Pierson is probably going to be as high rated and Misery has already landed him.

If we have a good season I'm sure we will have a great shot at Coe. We have way better coordinators and assistants now.

*davidlee930* · Feb 11, 2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kasino81

RODNEY COE FO SHO

Kasino you better be sporting that Illini gear all year round for Coe to see! Edwardsville!

Kasino81 · Feb 11, 2010, 11:04 PM

OHHH I'm already plotting, I'm going to get the fanciest Illini shirt I can find and take a clip board to every game. Might even leave notes on his car.. prolly won't go that far

*davidlee930* · Feb 11, 2010, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kasino81

OHHH I'm already plotting, I'm going to get the fanciest Illini shirt I can find and take a clip board to every game. Might even leave notes on his car.. prolly won't go that far

Bring all your friends to the games and slip him some "lunch money." (just kidding about the second part)

illinoiscowboy · Feb 12, 2010, 02:03 PM

I heard Zook's staff is looking strongly at Matt Lacrosse from Naperville. Hopefully, the ILLINI staff can land one of Illinois' best football talents...

I found some more info on Matt at the following website:

http://quarterbackfarm.com/MattLacossePage.htm

Kramer116 · Feb 12, 2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by illinoiscowboy

I heard Zook's staff is looking strongly at Matt Lacrosse from Naperville. Hopefully, the ILLINI staff can land one of Illinois' best football talents...

I found some more info on Matt at the following website:

http://quarterbackfarm.com/MattLacossePage.htm

6'6" and 216 lbs, sure is a big boy. Have any websites put together 2011 rankings for Illinois yet? I am going to be quite interested to see who are the top names out there.

The only 2011 names are the ones I have seen on here, Scout, Rivals etc

illinoiscowboy · Feb 12, 2010, 03:44 PM

It's a well know fact that most of the top high school teams come from the west suburbs. If Matt Lacosse is starting at Naperville North HS for a second year in a row, he has to be one of the top prospects in the state.

bmuell08 · Feb 12, 2010, 10:44 PM

Keante Minor would be a good get.

illinoiscowboy · Feb 12, 2010, 11:59 PM

A picture says a 1000 words..... Here is Matt Lacosse, the 606 220 QB...

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*IlliniSteve* · Feb 13, 2010, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by davidlee930

Kasino you better be sporting that Illini gear all year round for Coe to see! Edwardsville!

I told my little brother to get in his ear about Illinois.

I said everytime you see him in the hallway yell "I-L-L" as loud as you can.

Kasino81 · Feb 13, 2010, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by illinoiscowboy

A picture says a 1000 words..... Here is Matt Lacosse, the 606 220 QB...

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Is he on the right or left???

Shief · Feb 13, 2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by IlliniSteve

I told my little brother to get in his ear about Illinois.

I said everytime you see him in the hallway yell "I-L-L" as loud as you can.

Great idea

Shief

illini6812 · Feb 15, 2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by illinoiscowboy

I heard Zook's staff is looking strongly at Matt Lacrosse from Naperville. Hopefully, the ILLINI staff can land one of Illinois' best football talents...

I found some more info on Matt at the following website:

http://quarterbackfarm.com/MattLacossePage.htm

Its about time Illinois starts pursuing kids from the DVC (DuPage Valley Conference). I feel as if we have passed up on kids or not have given them a shot.

See:
Evan Watkins QB 6'6" 225 - NW
Mike Trumpy RB 6'1" 200 - NW
Dan Dierking RB 5'10" 200 - PU
Will Matte C 6'2" 285 - IU
Nick Adamle OL 6'4" 300 - NW
Harrison Daniels QB 6'2" 190 - Princeton

While not all of these kids may have been 4 or 5 star players, these kids definitely had a ton of talent for instate players, being all-state or all-area players. A couple of these had family history of talent. Dierking's father played for Purdue and played for the NY Jets, Daniel's brother is currently a tight end for the Houston Texans.

Kramer116 · Feb 16, 2010, 07:58 AM

So when is the next big Junior Day event? Is it during the spring game? Or will there be one beforehand? Any idea when the Spring Game is?

Feb 10, 2010, 01:49 PM	#79
bigstevet07 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 144	We might be sitting better with Coe than you think. Misery already has a RB committment in Anthony Pierson from St Louis. He's on the Rivals 250 to watch for 2011, and Coe isn't. Take that FWIW though. __________________ GO ILLINI!! Free Football RPG game customize your player... http://goallineblitz.com/game/signup.pl?ref=6415292

Feb 11, 2010, 09:40 PM	#85
davidlee930 Location: New York, NY Posts: 3,626	Although I believe in "never say never", how badly does Reilly O'Toole sound like a goner already? His parents went to KU and three of his siblings are at KU. __________________

Feb 11, 2010, 09:51 PM	#86
Kasino81 THE ORIGITROLL! Location: Edwardsville, IL Posts: 2,872	RODNEY COE FO SHO __________________ Trolling this message board since 2007

Feb 11, 2010, 11:04 PM	#89
Kasino81 THE ORIGITROLL! Location: Edwardsville, IL Posts: 2,872	OHHH I'm already plotting, I'm going to get the fanciest Illini shirt I can find and take a clip board to every game. Might even leave notes on his car.. prolly won't go that far __________________ Trolling this message board since 2007

Feb 12, 2010, 02:03 PM	#91
illinoiscowboy Posts: 3	Naperville North QB - 2011 Prospect I heard Zook's staff is looking strongly at Matt Lacrosse from Naperville. Hopefully, the ILLINI staff can land one of Illinois' best football talents... I found some more info on Matt at the following website: http://quarterbackfarm.com/MattLacossePage.htm

Feb 9, 2010, 10:44 PM	#77
Shief Location: Urbana, IL/Bloomington, IL Posts: 171	AHS you are right. He could be like Mendenhall and be a BAMF his junior and senior years. If he gets hurt late senior year (hope he doesnt) he could red shirt a freshman year and have more time. I hope it doesnt happen and he plays for the O&B, he already wears Orange in HS and Black and Gold is nothing like Orange and Blue. Shief

Feb 10, 2010, 07:28 AM	#78
illini1 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 105	I don't know how much they're going to use a FB in the offense, but they should hurry up and give an offer to Dee McMath (Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin) now. I think this kid may be ranked as the #1 FB in the nation after all the summer camps. He is a monster.

Feb 10, 2010, 03:34 PM	#83
cyberlincoln Banned Posts: 96	Coe is the best player in Illinois and it isn't close. It's a joke Rivals doens't have him on there.

Feb 12, 2010, 03:44 PM	#93
illinoiscowboy Posts: 3	It's a well know fact that most of the top high school teams come from the west suburbs. If Matt Lacosse is starting at Naperville North HS for a second year in a row, he has to be one of the top prospects in the state.

Feb 12, 2010, 10:44 PM	#94
bmuell08 Banned Location: Columbia, IL Posts: 543	Keante Minor would be a good get.

Feb 12, 2010, 11:59 PM	#95
illinoiscowboy Posts: 3	A picture says a 1000 words..... Here is Matt Lacosse, the 606 220 QB... [IMG][/IMG]

Feb 16, 2010, 07:58 AM	#100
Kramer116 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,698	So when is the next big Junior Day event? Is it during the spring game? Or will there be one beforehand? Any idea when the Spring Game is?