Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

Illini217 · Apr 30, 2012, 06:24 PM

Has augusta shown strong interest in Illinois? I see that Illinois is #2 on his list over on scout, but sometimes that is valid and other times it means nothing.

RyanK · Apr 30, 2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Kramer116

Sounds good to me!

How much longer is this evaluation period? When does the next dead period start? Any idea?

It ends May 31, IIRC. After that is when the campus camps begin in June.

RyanK · Apr 30, 2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Illini217

Has augusta shown strong interest in Illinois? I see that Illinois is #2 on his list over on scout, but sometimes that is valid and other times it means nothing.

That order is just alphabetical.

Illini217 · Apr 30, 2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanK

That order is just alphabetical.

Ok, that's what I figured, but I have seen times where there has been 3-5 schools at the top where they weren't in alphabetical order.

IlliniFace · Apr 30, 2012, 06:52 PM

Wow, getting Jackson is great news. What an amazing last week for Illini sports!

AuroraIllini · Apr 30, 2012, 07:06 PM

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And FYI - I think Illinois gets Augusta too

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=169&f=2617&t=8956197

Posted by Allen Trieu in the free board thread.

Illini217 · Apr 30, 2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AuroraIllini

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=169&f=2617&t=8956197

Posted by Allen Trieu in the free board thread.

LET'S GO!!

Clemens · Apr 30, 2012, 07:19 PM

nice to see the coaching staff getting so many home state commits this early. Now

Ethan Pocic come on down!

goillini75 · Apr 30, 2012, 07:33 PM

here is mr merrick jackson
big kid gets off the ball well and it a load
disruptive as far as i can tell
http://www.lockerroom2.com/teams/alt...ck_Jackson.flv

JSpence · Apr 30, 2012, 07:35 PM

Why would they have such a SMALL #74 jersey? Come on, now. That's a big boy number.

Anyways, good squeeze, and welcome to the family, Merrick!!! We are very glad to have ya!

JSpence · Apr 30, 2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by goillini75

here is mr merrick jackson
big kid gets off the ball well and it a load
disruptive as far as i can tell
http://www.lockerroom2.com/teams/alt...ck_Jackson.flv

Oh wow. Don't get near him if you aren't wearing the same colors he is! In fact, run away!

goillini75 · Apr 30, 2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JSpence

Why would they have such a SMALL #74 jersey? Come on, now. That's a big boy number.

Anyways, good squeeze, and welcome to the family, Merrick!!! We are very glad to have ya!

Actually buddy jerseys are tight for a reason

JSpence · Apr 30, 2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by goillini75

Actually buddy jerseys are tight for a reason

What? Jerseys.. tight?

illiniobserver22 · Apr 30, 2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by goillini75

here is mr merrick jackson
big kid gets off the ball well and it a load
disruptive as far as i can tell
http://www.lockerroom2.com/teams/alt...ck_Jackson.flv

At first I thought he looked slow and out of shape...after a couple minutes of watching I was sold. He's an absolute wrecking ball. So strong, so quick, so much momentum. The best highlight is at 1:59 when he gets into the backfield in the middle of the handoff and he just grabs and tackles both guys. That displayed some huge ability.

I also thought he looked very well coached. Made a number of fundamentally sound plays, showed some good pass rush moves.

He may be a good redshirt candidate as he needs to work a lot on his conditioning to be able to play hard on every play. However, I think he could also be a part time run-stopping specialist as a freshman if we need someone in that role.

Long term, I think he's a great fit alongside Vontrell and Teko from the 2012 class who are more 3-technique players, while Merrick is definitely a nose tackle candidate. The heir apparent to Akeem Spence (with Jake Howe bridging the gap).

JSpence · Apr 30, 2012, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by illiniobserver22

At first I thought he looked slow and out of shape...after a couple minutes of watching I was sold. He's an absolute wrecking ball. So strong, so quick, so much momentum. The best highlight is at 1:59 when he gets into the backfield in the middle of the handoff and he just grabs and tackles both guys. That displayed some huge ability.

I also thought he looked very well coached. Made a number of fundamentally sound plays, showed some good pass rush moves.

He may be a good redshirt candidate as he needs to work a lot on his conditioning to be able to play hard on every play. However, I think he could also be a part time run-stopping specialist as a freshman if we need someone in that role.

Long term, I think he's a great fit alongside Vontrell and Teko from the 2012 class who are more 3-technique players, while Merrick is definitely a nose tackle candidate. The heir apparent to Akeem Spence (with Jake Howe bridging the gap).

Well put - I was impressed, too. It's hard to tell how much college speed he has, but he sure plays like a big nose guard.

RHITIllini · Apr 30, 2012, 08:53 PM

Latest Treadwell Tweet:

Kendrick Foster And Aaron Bailey Some Cool Dudes Shout Out To Them University Of Illinois Commits, Home State Hero? But Cool Dudes Overal.

Kramer116 · Apr 30, 2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RHITIllini

Latest Treadwell Tweet:

Kendrick Foster And Aaron Bailey Some Cool Dudes Shout Out To Them University Of Illinois Commits, Home State Hero? But Cool Dudes Overal.

So what does it all mean RHIT?!?

IlliniGuy · Apr 30, 2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanK

Time for two other downstate kids to pop for us. Darius Mosely and Josh Augusta come on down!

Augusta is from Peoria.

RyanK · Apr 30, 2012, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by IlliniGuy

Augusta is from Peoria.

You're right. Technically not "downstate", but I was referring to players south of Chicago.

IlliniGuy · Apr 30, 2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanK

You're right. Technically not "downstate", but I was referring to players south of Chicago.

It's ok. Just a pet peeve of mine.

The worst is when schools west or northwest of chicago are called downstate.

BigStan97 · Apr 30, 2012, 09:26 PM

to get Mosely and Augusta along with Cazley and Now this high DT our defense is shaping up with very solid guys

i pray Mosely Augusta Pocic Dunbar Banks

some Ohio guys like Hicks all take notice to what is becoming of Illinois

TexasIllini · Apr 30, 2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kramer116

So what does it all mean RHIT?!?

It's nice to See Treadwell paying attention to Illinois recruiting. He's the type of player that could really shine in Beckman's offense.

BigStan97 · Apr 30, 2012, 09:50 PM

Treadwell Pocic Bailey Foster Keeler DiLauro Chadwell

Cazley Mosley Augusta Dunbar Banks Jackson

its only 13 prospects but man that looks sexier than anything we have got recently.....

excited to see what/who we can get from VA FLA TEX areas along with Mich and Ohio areas besides instate

IlliniKat91 · Apr 30, 2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by IlliniGuy

It's ok. Just a pet peeve of mine.

The worst is when schools west or northwest of chicago are called downstate.

I freely admit as someone born and raised in Chicagoland, if there is a serious amount of corn or livestock within a 15 minute drive of your home, I consider your area rural. For a lot of people in this area, rural = downstate. Just the bias of living near a major city.

Illini125 · Apr 30, 2012, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kramer116

So what does it all mean RHIT?!?

I couldn't figure it out either.

It does mean he's paying attention to what's happening here though, and that's a good sign.

Apr 30, 2012, 06:24 PM	#1251
Illini217 Posts: 43	Has augusta shown strong interest in Illinois? I see that Illinois is #2 on his list over on scout, but sometimes that is valid and other times it means nothing.

Apr 30, 2012, 06:52 PM	#1255
IlliniFace Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 40	Wow, getting Jackson is great news. What an amazing last week for Illini sports!

Apr 30, 2012, 07:19 PM	#1258
Clemens Posts: 493	nice to see the coaching staff getting so many home state commits this early. Now Ethan Pocic come on down!

Apr 30, 2012, 07:33 PM	#1259
goillini75 GO ILLINI GO Location: Romeoville Posts: 118	here is mr merrick jackson big kid gets off the ball well and it a load disruptive as far as i can tell http://www.lockerroom2.com/teams/alt...ck_Jackson.flv

Apr 30, 2012, 07:35 PM	#1260
JSpence Location: Glen Carbon, IL Posts: 1,223	Why would they have such a SMALL #74 jersey? Come on, now. That's a big boy number. Anyways, good squeeze, and welcome to the family, Merrick!!! We are very glad to have ya!

Apr 30, 2012, 08:53 PM	#1266
RHITIllini Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,751	Latest Treadwell Tweet: Kendrick Foster And Aaron Bailey Some Cool Dudes Shout Out To Them University Of Illinois Commits, Home State Hero? But Cool Dudes Overal.

Apr 30, 2012, 09:26 PM	#1271
BigStan97 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 1,049	to get Mosely and Augusta along with Cazley and Now this high DT our defense is shaping up with very solid guys i pray Mosely Augusta Pocic Dunbar Banks some Ohio guys like Hicks all take notice to what is becoming of Illinois

Apr 30, 2012, 09:50 PM	#1273
BigStan97 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 1,049	Treadwell Pocic Bailey Foster Keeler DiLauro Chadwell Cazley Mosley Augusta Dunbar Banks Jackson its only 13 prospects but man that looks sexier than anything we have got recently..... excited to see what/who we can get from VA FLA TEX areas along with Mich and Ohio areas besides instate