Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

mhuml32 · Jan 20, 2012, 12:03 PM

Cameron Burrows committed to Ohio State today.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ohiostate/football/recruiting/player-Cameron-Burrows-120703

NS2toAJ8 · Jan 20, 2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanK

Fwiw..Jalen Banks is the 2013 kid from Thornton that the coaches visited today. Top instate 2013 DB. Most likely there to either invite him Sunday to junior day..or let him know how Sunday will work

Ryan good call on Jalen Banks. Lol I asked and you gave me the right answer!

quhawks12 · Jan 20, 2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AHSIllini32

I dunno...who?

Jalen Banks as RyanK alluded to above.

Dan · Jan 20, 2012, 12:42 PM

Moved the "Only Orange" talk to an "Only Orange" thread-

http://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forum...ad.php?t=17438

tdub35 · Jan 21, 2012, 01:54 PM

I really really hope Coach is calling Ty Isaac everyday!! Kid is incredible!! 4* or even 5*

NS2toAJ8 · Jan 23, 2012, 11:23 AM

Jalen banks got his offer.

illiniobserver22 · Jan 23, 2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by NS2toAJ8

Jalen banks got his offer.

He will be a big prospect for us, because there aren't a ton of DBs in-state that look like high major guys and that is a big position of need for us once Green, Sanni and Hawthorne are gone.

NS2toAJ8 · Jan 23, 2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by illiniobserver22

He will be a big prospect for us, because there aren't a ton of DBs in-state that look like high major guys and that is a big position of need for us once Green, Sanni and Hawthorne are gone.

I agree. Banks is a kid that will be very good. He's a kid we need to lock up before the big boys see him.

uofi09 · Jan 23, 2012, 12:02 PM

Does anyone have any updates regrading Pocic's and Tuley-Tillman's visit over the weekend? I am assuming it was an unofficial visit. If so, are they allow to talk to any of the coaches and/or players?

Kramer116 · Jan 23, 2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by uofi09

Does anyone have any updates regrading Pocic's and Tuley-Tillman's visit over the weekend? I am assuming it was an unofficial visit. If so, are they allow to talk to any of the coaches and/or players?

They were unofficial visits, you can only take officials in you are a senior.

And yes they are allowed to talk to the coaches and players. The only time they can't is if it is a dead period, and even then I think they can if they make a campus visit or something like that.

Big Bill · Jan 24, 2012, 12:20 PM

I hope that since the Coaches are out and about that they make a trip to Lake Central HS in Indiana. They have two big time recruits in 2013 RB David Yancey, and Northwest Indiana Times defensive player of the year 2014 DE Gelen Robinson son of Glen "Big Dog" Robinson.

RyanK · Jan 24, 2012, 04:07 PM

There has been nothing but positive feedback from the juniors who visited this past weekend. Pretty funny quote my guy Ryan Easterling got from Simeon junior Reggie Spearman for those of you who have scout premium.

CaptainHindsight · Jan 24, 2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanK

There has been nothing but positive feedback from the juniors who visited this past weekend. Pretty funny quote my guy Ryan Easterling got from Simeon junior Reggie Spearman for those of you who have scout premium.

care to paraphrase for those of us without ?

NS2toAJ8 · Jan 24, 2012, 04:15 PM

So who do we think will be the first 2013 commitment?

BigStan97 · Jan 24, 2012, 04:29 PM

Bailey.....he said he wants to stay in state and he would be a star in our offense

RyanK · Jan 24, 2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NS2toAJ8

So who do we think will be the first 2013 commitment?

Always hard to guess that kind of stuff, plus it doesn't seem like any of our top targets are close to a decision.

Here's some guys I think are underrated as of now and will see their recruitment pick up in the Spring:

Colin McGovern
http://rivals.yahoo.com/highschool/f...cGovern-132914

Devante Lee
http://rivals.yahoo.com/highschool/f...nte-Lee-130908

Ruben Dunbar
http://rivals.yahoo.com/illinois/foo...CVk9EpAXs6sJB4

Justin Corbett
http://rivals.yahoo.com/illinois/foo...ngNOlehLY6sJB4

RyanK · Jan 24, 2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BigStan97

Bailey.....he said he wants to stay in state and he would be a star in our offense

Alviti's decision will have an impact on Bailey's recruitment. I think/hope he ends up at Illinois.

AHSIllini32 · Jan 24, 2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanK

Alviti's decision will have an impact on Bailey's recruitment. I think/hope he ends up at Illinois.

Hey Ryan, appreciate your insight as always on recruiting matters.

How do you think we are setting up for the 2013 class? I know it's obviously very early but just your general feelings/sense on where it's headed. Thanks.

RyanK · Jan 24, 2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AHSIllini32

Hey Ryan, appreciate your insight as always on recruiting matters.

How do you think we are setting up for the 2013 class? I know it's obviously very early but just your general feelings/sense on where it's headed. Thanks.

The state of Illinois will be a huge priority for the 2013 class. The staff has made it known to these kids that locking up the state is a big deal to them, and the recruits like to hear that stuff. I like we could definitely end up with a top 30 class next year.

FT35 · Jan 24, 2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BigStan97

Bailey.....he said he wants to stay in state and he would be a star in our offense

Does anyone know if he plans on playing baseball in college?

He would be a nice get for that reason as well, as he could walk on, and it really helps the non-revenue sports to get production from guys who are not on Scholarships.

The main downside would be him missing out on the Spring practices and I'd imagine it would be tougher for a QB to miss those practices than someone like Kyle Hudson.

BigStan97 · Jan 24, 2012, 05:58 PM

I just have a feeling that next years class we will have a lot of Illinois kids in that class...partly due to the talent of kids in the state but to send a message to the future classes that illini wants u first and they are top priority....with zook he was more interested of the 2nd tier southern kids

Illinois21 · Jan 24, 2012, 09:03 PM

Reggie Spearman highlight tape, 2013 OLB. Has decent closing speed, but he is very disruptive and very versatile. Not only does he play OLB but he has played MLB and is comfortable playing with his hand on the turf.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r6zSP2gCQc

Warning audio is very loud.

I Hate Lemonier · Jan 24, 2012, 10:00 PM

Tuley-Tillman with some positives to say about Illinois

http://www.sj-r.com/sports/x66788253...iders-Illinois

mhuml32 · Jan 25, 2012, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RyanK

we could definitely end up with a top 30 class next year.

I'm going to hold you to that statement

RHITIllini · Jan 25, 2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by I Hate Lemonier

Tuley-Tillman with some positives to say about Illinois

http://www.sj-r.com/sports/x66788253...iders-Illinois

Supinie is a goon. But encouraging quotes from Tillman.

Jan 24, 2012, 09:03 PM	#72
Illinois21 Banned Posts: 186	Reggie Spearman highlight tape, 2013 OLB. Has decent closing speed, but he is very disruptive and very versatile. Not only does he play OLB but he has played MLB and is comfortable playing with his hand on the turf. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r6zSP2gCQc Warning audio is very loud. Last edited by Dan; Jan 24, 2012 at 09:08 PM. Reason: fixed youtube link

Jan 20, 2012, 12:03 PM	#51
mhuml32 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 203	Cameron Burrows committed to Ohio State today. http://rivals.yahoo.com/ohiostate/football/recruiting/player-Cameron-Burrows-120703

Jan 20, 2012, 12:42 PM	#54
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 26,026	Moved the "Only Orange" talk to an "Only Orange" thread- http://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forum...ad.php?t=17438

Jan 21, 2012, 01:54 PM	#55
tdub35 Posts: 51	I really really hope Coach is calling Ty Isaac everyday!! Kid is incredible!! 4* or even 5*

Jan 23, 2012, 11:23 AM	#56
NS2toAJ8 Posts: 824	Jalen banks got his offer.

Jan 23, 2012, 12:02 PM	#59
uofi09 Posts: 329	Does anyone have any updates regrading Pocic's and Tuley-Tillman's visit over the weekend? I am assuming it was an unofficial visit. If so, are they allow to talk to any of the coaches and/or players?

Jan 24, 2012, 12:20 PM	#61
Big Bill Posts: 147	I hope that since the Coaches are out and about that they make a trip to Lake Central HS in Indiana. They have two big time recruits in 2013 RB David Yancey, and Northwest Indiana Times defensive player of the year 2014 DE Gelen Robinson son of Glen "Big Dog" Robinson.

Jan 24, 2012, 04:07 PM	#62
RyanK Posts: 2,715	There has been nothing but positive feedback from the juniors who visited this past weekend. Pretty funny quote my guy Ryan Easterling got from Simeon junior Reggie Spearman for those of you who have scout premium.

Jan 24, 2012, 04:15 PM	#64
NS2toAJ8 Posts: 824	So who do we think will be the first 2013 commitment?

Jan 24, 2012, 04:29 PM	#65
BigStan97 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 1,082	Bailey.....he said he wants to stay in state and he would be a star in our offense

Jan 24, 2012, 05:58 PM	#71
BigStan97 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 1,082	I just have a feeling that next years class we will have a lot of Illinois kids in that class...partly due to the talent of kids in the state but to send a message to the future classes that illini wants u first and they are top priority....with zook he was more interested of the 2nd tier southern kids

Jan 24, 2012, 10:00 PM	#73
I Hate Lemonier Posts: 2,411	Tuley-Tillman with some positives to say about Illinois http://www.sj-r.com/sports/x66788253...iders-Illinois