Official 2011 Illini Football Recruiting Thread

*buglebob* · Feb 16, 2010, 08:00 AM

We do seem to ignore some 3 and occasionally 4 star rated kids with potential from our own state. Happens every year and the talk is the same - didn't have it academically or made it apparent he did not like Illinois. Many actually seem to want to play at Illinois and never get the offer they seek and go elsewhere and have good college careers.

I could name many but I won't - this year there were a lb and a WR from near Chi though. Last year there were a cpl puzzlers as well.

Big Bob in Brandon

Kramer116 · Feb 16, 2010, 08:05 AM

Bob,

Do you have any names to keep an eye on from Florida? Hearing anything positive at all for the Illini or is it way too early right now?

Coach Webb · Feb 18, 2010, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tallguy72

A little more information on Mr. Webb.
The first run on the video is against a 4a playoff team. Webb went for 4 carries for 206 yards, was 6 of 11 for 173 yds and 2 td's in the game.(won 55-7)

Season totals: 1600 yds passing (16 td's), over 800 yards rushing(13 td's)

He is an ATHLETE

Here is a quick update:

Illinois has interest in Kortland and vice versa. They just sent him a hand written letter and they want to talk to him and meet with him. Its funny because the coach that is recruiting (Deandre Smith) him actually recruited me when I was in high school. He was the running back coach at Northern Illinois (I ended up going to Eastern Illinois to play Running Back). We will be talking with him soon.

Just thought I'd give an update.

Coach Webb.

here is the link to his film if you haven't seen it already.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp4UOl_Leg8

cmore · Feb 18, 2010, 06:45 PM

Are you vincent webb....from about 5 or so years ago??

Illini 52 · Feb 18, 2010, 08:02 PM

Wow!!! you could use Kortland @ so many different positions.... How big is he?...Some of those runs you could call him "Snap,Crackle,Pop", because that's the sound the Defensive players ankles are making...

Shief · Feb 18, 2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Illini 52

Wow!!! you could use Kortland @ so many different positions.... How big is he?...Some of those runs you could call him "Snap,Crackle,Pop", because that's the sound the Defensive players ankles are making...

Definitely give that kid a good long look.

Shief

*buglebob* · Feb 18, 2010, 08:35 PM

Have no info what so ever from here in Florida !

Big Bob in Brandon

Kasino81 · Feb 18, 2010, 08:46 PM

I heard Zook was in Miami looking at Pat Rileys baby mothers, cousins, friends kid?

cmore · Feb 18, 2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Kasino81

I heard Zook was in Miami looking at Pat Rileys baby mothers, cousins, friends kid?

What position does he play?

Illinifan82 · Feb 18, 2010, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cmore

Are you vincent webb....from about 5 or so years ago??

^^^^

thats what I was thinking

Kramer116 · Feb 19, 2010, 02:03 PM

ok sorry for being super lazy, but has anyone taken a look at our scholarship grid and determined an approximate amount of scholarships we will have available to take this year?

Coach Webb · Feb 19, 2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cmore

Are you vincent webb....from about 5 or so years ago??

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Originally Posted by Illinifan82

^^^^

thats what I was thinking

Yes. I'm Vincent Webb Jr that played rb at Eastern from 02-06. How did you all pick up on it?

cmore · Feb 19, 2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach Webb

Yes. I'm Vincent Webb Jr that played rb at Eastern from 02-06. How did you all pick up on it?

wasnt too tough with your user name and saying that you used to play at eiu. i had lots of fun watching you play! is kortland your little brother??

Coach Webb · Feb 19, 2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cmore

wasnt too tough with your user name and saying that you used to play at eiu. i had lots of fun watching you play! is kortland your little brother??

Yea, I hear you. That is great to hear that you enjoyed watching me play. I really enjoyed and it was hard work.

Yes Kortland is my youngest brother.

But check this out, I have another brother named Kendall and he is playing ball at Illinois State!!! We played them this year for the season opener and of course I was on the field during pregame getting excited as if I were playing. But it was great to see my brother Kendall even though he was on the wrong sideline. But it was fun, he loves it at ISU and this year he redshirted. So I think it would be awesome if all three of us went to Illinois schools.

Good talking with you.

YAMAHA · Feb 19, 2010, 09:33 PM

Coach, fellow Panther..class off (caugh caugh 87). You prob seen our team pic in the hall there..it was the black and white one

Yes we had facemasks back then.

Not that I dont want your brother to be an ILLINI but I bet Spoo is after him hard. Spoo put a very good 2010 class together. That old man knows how to win!! Any intrest in EIU?

Kasino81 · Feb 19, 2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cmore

What position does he play?

Great Dresser

Coach Webb · Feb 20, 2010, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Illini 52

Wow!!! you could use Kortland @ so many different positions.... How big is he?...Some of those runs you could call him "Snap,Crackle,Pop", because that's the sound the Defensive players ankles are making...

Kort is bit taller than me so he is about 5'11. He weighs about 160 pound
s and he is running track right now. But we have him in the weight room, however he probably won't start to put on more weight until this summer when we have more time for strictly football training and weight lifting.

He starts at QB, but due to the numbers we will have next season, he will be playing some at cornerback. He is a natural out there on the field and really can play corner. He has long and great hips so he will fit nicely into that position for us. He had to go in during a big game late in the season for a few plays and on the first play he tackled a BIG back and hurt his throwing shoulder. The rest of the game he had trouble throwing the ball, so that's kind of the draw in playing him on defense.

That said, he will be more effective for us as a team at Qb because of his play making ability throwing and running the ball.

Coach Webb · Feb 20, 2010, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by YAMAHA

Coach, fellow Panther..class off (caugh caugh 87). You prob seen our team pic in the hall there..it was the black and white one

Yes we had facemasks back then.

Not that I dont want your brother to be an ILLINI but I bet Spoo is after him hard. Spoo put a very good 2010 class together. That old man knows how to win!! Any intrest in EIU?

Go Big Blue!

Good talking with you sir and of course I remember seeing that team picture of your class.

Coach Spoo is a great guy, I love him! He gave me an opportunity to live my dream of playing running back in college (other schools wanted me at cb) and I'm forever grateful for that. I'm not sure if Spoo himself saw Kortland on film, but the staff did and they love the film. As time goes on, I expect for more interest from Eastern to pick and I will keep you posted.

So you played with Coach Payton? What position?

*davidlee930* · Feb 21, 2010, 01:46 AM

Coach Webb, your brother is impressive. What is his 40 time? I like his ability to change directions quickly, but I am not really sold on his throwing mechanics. Looks like a great wildcat guy, or even possibly a RB... great balance, great shiftiness and seems elusive.

YAMAHA · Feb 21, 2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach Webb

Go Big Blue!

So you played with Coach Payton? What position?

I did, I played cb.I walked on as a Jr so I played mostly kick coverages. I started out at Wabash and came to EIU when Coach Spack went there.It was closer to home and a bigger program. Last I heard he was head coach now at ISU. I loved everything about Eastern. Never had much contact with Sean..by then he was well on his way to 10k yards. Best of luck to your teams and your brother.

uofi09 · Feb 22, 2010, 11:27 AM

Per Scout,
Lateek Townsend to Clemson
http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73...=1&nid=4626882

He would have been a great get.

Kramer116 · Feb 22, 2010, 11:49 AM

Did anyone see the Rico Butler rumor on the I-N.com board? Was that ever confirmed? There was some speculation he might have committed... but it looks like he at least received an offer.

I think he is a RB from Ohio, sorry kind of busy at work so do not have a lot of time to research this now.

Anyone hear anything definite?

illinidarrin · Feb 23, 2010, 03:37 PM

any updates on recruits? I'm tired of all the other stuff and just want things to get back to normal by talking about recruiting and the upcoming season.

*buglebob* · Feb 23, 2010, 04:33 PM

Right on re talking about recruiting and mostly next season and hopefully a better effort (hopefully is emphasized) from every one connected to the Fighting illini football team. We can win at least 6 next year ----> all it will take is one mild upset and winning the ones we should win. We have a lot of talent returning next season and a cpl guys that should break out with big years.

Go Illini !

Big Bob in Brandon

ILFANMARK · Feb 23, 2010, 10:43 PM

Zeph Grimes, 6'0 205 4.53, S, SC is listed on scout as having high interest in IL and Georgia Tech. Good news. Every day on rivals and scout new kids are listed as having offers by Illinois. A lot of these kids look like great prospects and are rated highly yet this board is dead. I know it is early but maybe we need to pass around some coolaid to liven things up.

Feb 18, 2010, 08:46 PM	#108
Kasino81 THE ORIGITROLL! Location: Edwardsville, IL Posts: 2,875	I heard Zook was in Miami looking at Pat Rileys baby mothers, cousins, friends kid? __________________ Trolling this message board since 2007

Feb 21, 2010, 01:46 AM	#119
davidlee930 Location: New York, NY Posts: 3,643	Coach Webb, your brother is impressive. What is his 40 time? I like his ability to change directions quickly, but I am not really sold on his throwing mechanics. Looks like a great wildcat guy, or even possibly a RB... great balance, great shiftiness and seems elusive. __________________

Feb 23, 2010, 03:37 PM	#123
illinidarrin Location: from parts unknown Posts: 434	any updates on recruits? I'm tired of all the other stuff and just want things to get back to normal by talking about recruiting and the upcoming season. Last edited by illinidarrin; Feb 23, 2010 at 03:43 PM.

Feb 16, 2010, 08:00 AM	#101
buglebob Location: Brandon, Fl Posts: 1,310	We do seem to ignore some 3 and occasionally 4 star rated kids with potential from our own state. Happens every year and the talk is the same - didn't have it academically or made it apparent he did not like Illinois. Many actually seem to want to play at Illinois and never get the offer they seek and go elsewhere and have good college careers. I could name many but I won't - this year there were a lb and a WR from near Chi though. Last year there were a cpl puzzlers as well. Big Bob in Brandon

Feb 16, 2010, 08:05 AM	#102
Kramer116 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,722	Bob, Do you have any names to keep an eye on from Florida? Hearing anything positive at all for the Illini or is it way too early right now?

Feb 18, 2010, 06:45 PM	#104
cmore Posts: 1,131	Are you vincent webb....from about 5 or so years ago??

Feb 18, 2010, 08:02 PM	#105
Illini 52 Location: erie Posts: 175	Wow!!! you could use Kortland @ so many different positions.... How big is he?...Some of those runs you could call him "Snap,Crackle,Pop", because that's the sound the Defensive players ankles are making...

Feb 18, 2010, 08:35 PM	#107
buglebob Location: Brandon, Fl Posts: 1,310	Have no info what so ever from here in Florida ! Big Bob in Brandon

Feb 19, 2010, 02:03 PM	#111
Kramer116 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,722	ok sorry for being super lazy, but has anyone taken a look at our scholarship grid and determined an approximate amount of scholarships we will have available to take this year?

Feb 19, 2010, 09:33 PM	#115
YAMAHA Posts: 25	Coach, fellow Panther..class off (caugh caugh 87). You prob seen our team pic in the hall there..it was the black and white one Yes we had facemasks back then. Not that I dont want your brother to be an ILLINI but I bet Spoo is after him hard. Spoo put a very good 2010 class together. That old man knows how to win!! Any intrest in EIU?

Feb 22, 2010, 11:27 AM	#121
uofi09 Posts: 49	Per Scout, Lateek Townsend to Clemson http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73...=1&nid=4626882 He would have been a great get.

Feb 22, 2010, 11:49 AM	#122
Kramer116 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,722	Did anyone see the Rico Butler rumor on the I-N.com board? Was that ever confirmed? There was some speculation he might have committed... but it looks like he at least received an offer. I think he is a RB from Ohio, sorry kind of busy at work so do not have a lot of time to research this now. Anyone hear anything definite?

Feb 23, 2010, 04:33 PM	#124
buglebob Location: Brandon, Fl Posts: 1,310	Right on re talking about recruiting and mostly next season and hopefully a better effort (hopefully is emphasized) from every one connected to the Fighting illini football team. We can win at least 6 next year ----> all it will take is one mild upset and winning the ones we should win. We have a lot of talent returning next season and a cpl guys that should break out with big years. Go Illini ! Big Bob in Brandon

Feb 23, 2010, 10:43 PM	#125
ILFANMARK Posts: 24	Zeph Grimes, 6'0 205 4.53, S, SC is listed on scout as having high interest in IL and Georgia Tech. Good news. Every day on rivals and scout new kids are listed as having offers by Illinois. A lot of these kids look like great prospects and are rated highly yet this board is dead. I know it is early but maybe we need to pass around some coolaid to liven things up.