Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

blmillini · Apr 27, 2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by quhawks12

He didn't say he was going to be next. He didn't even hint at that. He said we are going to visit him.

The question was who would be the 5th commit... so, yes he did. Read the posts.

blmillini · Apr 27, 2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by RyanK

What's the word in Bloomington about Heidemann? He just got a Wake Forest offer.

He is a great kid that is looking at a number of options. He likes Illinois but they are going to take their time making the pick based upon their comfort level with the coaching staff and the quality of education that he can get. I personally think Illinois has a good shot if they want him but I don't think he will rush into it.

Rumor is that the coaching staff was pleasantly surprised with his size. Most guys exaggerate there size by adding a couple inches and maybe a few pounds. His numbers are not exaggerated. The kid is big and has quick feet. A little surprising to see a lineman his size that also plays (not just on the team, but plays) on the high school basketball and baseball teams. And, he is smart. I don't know about strength and speed but many other positives.

illiniobserver22 · Apr 27, 2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by blmillini

He is a great kid that is looking at a number of options. He likes Illinois but they are going to take their time making the pick based upon their comfort level with the coaching staff and the quality of education that he can get. I personally think Illinois has a good shot if they want him but I don't think he will rush into it.

Rumor is that the coaching staff was pleasantly surprised with his size. Most guys exaggerate there size by adding a couple inches and maybe a few pounds. His numbers are not exaggerated. The kid is big and has quick feet. A little surprising to see a lineman his size that also plays (not just on the team, but plays) on the high school basketball and baseball teams. And, he is smart. I don't know about strength and speed but many other positives.

Sounds like a great kid...his highlight film says he's got a 5.1 GPA on a 5.0 scale. That said I don't know if he has the footspeed or lateral movement to fit in our scheme. I think he'd do best as a RT in a run heavy scheme. It seems to me like the agility is really being emphasized on the O-Line (Chadwell and DiLauro both need weight but move really well in space) so I'm not sure he gets this offer.

BigStan97 · Apr 27, 2012, 10:17 AM

i wonder who's next in time to commit now .....hope kids catch wind we just landed a national recruit

Groundhogday · Apr 27, 2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DrewD007

Nebraska goes by NU... Nebraska 247

Basically old tradition from the Big 8 where everyone was _U (OU, KU, MU, etc)

So I say we abbreviate them NU and Northwestern NW

Edit: Here's a Rittenberg article about NU v. NU

Nebraska fans can call themselves NU if they want, but we should use a distinct designation that makes sense. That is why I prefer the designation most frequently used by academics at UNL.

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Those of us who grew up in the state generally refer to the university as UNL to distinguish it from UNO (Omaha) and UNK (Kearney).

goillini75 · Apr 27, 2012, 11:28 AM

yeah i work right down the street from bolingbrook hs. i guess i can see myself catching some more games this year.

cjcastan · Apr 27, 2012, 11:38 AM

From the interview sounds like Bailey is the 2013 Juice.

Hopefully he can put more touch on the ball.

If we and Iowa and are U of I and Minn and Mich are UM they can share NU.

goillini75 · Apr 27, 2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cjcastan

From the interview sounds like Bailey is the 2013 Juice.

Hopefully he can put more touch on the ball.

If we and Iowa and are U of I and Minn and Mich are UM they can share NU.

well isn't indiana technically iu
and i hate the idea of sharing with iowa but what can you do
i sure hope he isn't the next juice even though i think they have similar running skills i hope his passing becomes more polished

Kramer116 · Apr 27, 2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cjcastan

From the interview sounds like Bailey is the 2013 Juice.

Hopefully he can put more touch on the ball.

I would say Bailey is kind of a cross between Nate and Juice throwing the ball. Bailey seems to be between NS and JW in terms of arm strength, with better touch than JW on the short routes. All are good runners, with Bailey being thicker than NS.

U of I 89-05-10 · Apr 27, 2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cjcastan

From the interview sounds like Bailey is the 2013 Juice.

Hopefully he can put more touch on the ball.

If we and Iowa and are U of I and Minn and Mich are UM they can share NU.

Haha, ask any Big Ten fan base besides Iowa or Minnesota what those abbreviations mean and they'll say Illinois and Michigan. I go to Iowa, and it's hilarious to see the native Iowans get all bent out of shape when kids from Illinois call the University of Illinois, "U of I."

cjcastan · Apr 27, 2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Kramer116

I would say Bailey is kind of a cross between Nate and Juice throwing the ball. Bailey seems to be between NS and JW in terms of arm strength, with better touch than JW on the short routes. All are good runners, with Bailey being thicker than NS.

The juice comparison I should have explained was two fold.

Not only in SOP but also hopefully he can be the highly rated recruit who is the pied piper to get other highly rated recruits to U of I.

Fingers crossed that Bailey starts a roll of other great prospects in O&B

RyanK · Apr 27, 2012, 12:03 PM

The staff can now put their attention on Keeler, Pocic, Augusta, and Mosely for in-state guys. I think Ty Isaac will go to a pro-style. We may have a chance with Treadwell, though. Am I missing anyone?

Kramer116 · Apr 27, 2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cjcastan

The juice comparison I should have explained was two fold.

Not only in SOP but also hopefully he can be the highly rated recruit who is the pied piper to get other highly rated recruits to U of I.

Fingers crossed that Bailey starts a roll of other great prospects in O&B

Oh I know what you were saying, and I agree he will be that "center piece" type of recruit who will work hard to recruit others to Illinois to be a part of the future of the program, just like Juice did.

Kramer116 · Apr 27, 2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanK

The staff can now put their attention on Keeler, Pocic, Augusta, and Mosely for in-state guys. I think Ty Isaac will go to a pro-style. We may have a chance with Treadwell, though. Am I missing anyone?

I wonder if we still keep on recruiting Todd Porter?

Any idea if we still have a chance with a guy like Jalen Banks? Seems like we need a handful of solid CB/S types to step in and play immediately?

Leonardite · Apr 27, 2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cjcastan

From the interview sounds like Bailey is the 2013 Juice.

Hopefully he can put more touch on the ball.

If we and Iowa and are U of I and Minn and Mich are UM they can share NU.

I haven't heard anyone call Iowa U of I. Iowa is just Iowa. Four letters, why does anyone have to abbreviate it?

Anyway, big get for Beckman with Bailey.

BigStan97 · Apr 27, 2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kramer116

I wonder if we still keep on recruiting Todd Porter?

Any idea if we still have a chance with a guy like Jalen Banks? Seems like we need a handful of solid CB/S types to step in and play immediately?

banks is a guy i want along with cazley and hicks from ohio....we got 3 freshman last year in Bentley, Hardee, Little....and we need some more

quhawks12 · Apr 27, 2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Kramer116

I wonder if we still keep on recruiting Todd Porter?

That's a good question. TB said when he was 1st hired he basically likes to have a QB in each class. So, in 2013 we have NS and MO as seniors, ROT as a junior, Haslett as a soph and Bailey as a Freshmen. That would give us our 5 QB's and then we will probably take 2 in the 2014 class. We will more than likely have to take 2 QBs in 2013 or 2014. My guess is it comes down to a numbers crunch at other positions on if we take Porter or not.

quhawks12 · Apr 27, 2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BigStan97

banks is a guy i want along with cazley and hicks from ohio....we got 3 freshman last year in Bentley, Hardee, Little....and we need some more

Throw Evrett Edwards and Mosely in that group too with Banks.

Illini247 · Apr 27, 2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanK

The staff can now put their attention on Keeler, Pocic, Augusta, and Mosely for in-state guys. I think Ty Isaac will go to a pro-style. We may have a chance with Treadwell, though. Am I missing anyone?

Huge get for Beckman and Co! Can't wait (Bart Scott voice) to see if this is the one commitment that gets the ball rolling for a few more top in state talent.

Realistically, how many do you think we can get out of the remaining top in state talent Ryan?

BigStan97 · Apr 27, 2012, 12:51 PM

I just hope what we expect- a lot of noticeability with Bailey now committed to Illinois- that it actually pays of and these talented players instate and in Ohio (beckman ties) realize Illinois is a place to go and build this program

BigStan97 · Apr 27, 2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Illini247

Realistically, how many do you think we can get out of the remaining top in state talent Ryan?

ill take a shot and say

Pocic
Augusta
Kendall Moore
Mosely
Banks
Dunbar
Keeler

are all guys who we could possibly get i believe

Kramer116 · Apr 27, 2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Illini247

Huge get for Beckman and Co! Can't wait (Bart Scott voice) to see if this is the one commitment that gets the ball rolling for a few more top in state talent.

Realistically, how many do you think we can get out of the remaining top in state talent Ryan?

Honestly, I think it all depends on how we do this season and if we have a 7-5 or 8-4 season, we will do very well.

Even guys who are committed elsewhere now will be fair game until Signing Day. A lot of recruits are waiting to see how we do on the field it seems, so I would not really worry about recruiting until we get the season going. Obviously, getting that big name QB was the #01 priority.

The rest will fall into place if we have a good season.

BigStan97 · Apr 27, 2012, 01:07 PM

im shooting for 7 to 8 wins and a bowl game (which i hope we win) 3 in a row would be huge

Illini125 · Apr 27, 2012, 01:07 PM

It'll be interesting to see what happens with some of the other 4 star QBs in the midwest, with the quaterback spots at Big10 schools seeming to fill up pretty quick now. Roback and Chapman come to mind. Wonder if we could get Chapman as an athlete prospect. He'll probably have good offers to play QB though.

The excitement in the recruiting thread over the past 24 hours has been great. It was getting kind of dull until Bailey committed.

RyanK · Apr 27, 2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Kramer116

I wonder if we still keep on recruiting Todd Porter?

Any idea if we still have a chance with a guy like Jalen Banks? Seems like we need a handful of solid CB/S types to step in and play immediately?

Forgot about Banks. He would be a great pickup, but I haven't heard much from him. He seems to favor Wisky

Apr 27, 2012, 11:28 AM	#1181
goillini75 GO ILLINI GO Location: Romeoville Posts: 118	yeah i work right down the street from bolingbrook hs. i guess i can see myself catching some more games this year. Last edited by goillini75; Apr 27, 2012 at 11:33 AM.

Apr 27, 2012, 10:17 AM	#1179
BigStan97 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 1,049	i wonder who's next in time to commit now .....hope kids catch wind we just landed a national recruit

Apr 27, 2012, 11:38 AM	#1182
cjcastan Posts: 1,216	From the interview sounds like Bailey is the 2013 Juice. Hopefully he can put more touch on the ball. If we and Iowa and are U of I and Minn and Mich are UM they can share NU.

Apr 27, 2012, 12:03 PM	#1187
RyanK Posts: 2,707	The staff can now put their attention on Keeler, Pocic, Augusta, and Mosely for in-state guys. I think Ty Isaac will go to a pro-style. We may have a chance with Treadwell, though. Am I missing anyone?

Apr 27, 2012, 12:51 PM	#1195
BigStan97 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 1,049	I just hope what we expect- a lot of noticeability with Bailey now committed to Illinois- that it actually pays of and these talented players instate and in Ohio (beckman ties) realize Illinois is a place to go and build this program

Apr 27, 2012, 01:07 PM	#1198
BigStan97 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 1,049	im shooting for 7 to 8 wins and a bowl game (which i hope we win) 3 in a row would be huge

Apr 27, 2012, 01:07 PM	#1199
Illini125 Posts: 1,598	It'll be interesting to see what happens with some of the other 4 star QBs in the midwest, with the quaterback spots at Big10 schools seeming to fill up pretty quick now. Roback and Chapman come to mind. Wonder if we could get Chapman as an athlete prospect. He'll probably have good offers to play QB though. The excitement in the recruiting thread over the past 24 hours has been great. It was getting kind of dull until Bailey committed.