Camp Rantoul - Practice #1 - Ryan Nowicki is on the practice field

Dan · Aug 6, 2012, 08:02 AM

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Got permission to Tweet this: Ryan Nowicki on the practice field. http://pic.twitter.com/zjOpLxRl

quhawks12 · Aug 6, 2012, 08:09 AM

Robert from A Lion Eye just tweeted that Boles is injured and not at Camp Rantoul this week. Same with walk-on Tim Lukas.

KBLEE · Aug 6, 2012, 08:10 AM

Dan · Aug 6, 2012, 08:10 AM

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Camp Rantoul is underway! #Illini http://pic.twitter.com/uEst4l4i

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It's real, and it's spectacular. #commencetwittersilence http://pic.twitter.com/UHtg0xTv

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I am at Camp Rantoul. It is a beautiful day for football. Or golf. Or tennis.

Dave Beckman, Tim Beckman dad, is here for the week. He was a longtime coach who knows his stuff. He has to be a huge asset to his son.

If you listen closely in Champaign you might be able to hear Tim Beckman talk to his team. His voice carries.

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Kramer116 · Aug 6, 2012, 08:11 AM

Great to see he made it to Rantoul. He looks to be in good shape too. Legit size.

RHITIllini · Aug 6, 2012, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Kramer116

Great to see he made it to Rantoul. He looks to be in good shape too. Legit size.

He's big but not fat. Sounds like a guy who could really contend for early PT.

Illini125 · Aug 6, 2012, 09:35 AM

Good that he's there. I didn't notice his name on the split squad rosters that were posted yesterday, but figured his transfer probably came right around the time they were finalizing the lists and they just couldn't get his name on it in time. Looks like that's what happened.

Dan · Aug 6, 2012, 09:41 AM

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Favorite sight from #illini day 1 of camp rantoul: Loren Tate hopping to The Wanted's "Glad You Came" over the loud speakers #TateTales

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Media surround @CoachBeckman after the first practice at #CampRantoul. #Illini http://pic.twitter.com/3FPB8Yvi

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quhawks12 · Aug 6, 2012, 09:44 AM

I spy A Lion Eye...

Dan · Aug 6, 2012, 09:47 AM

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Beckman said OL look can change and that they're in experimental stage.

#illini OL switches for today: first group - Thornton at tackle, Pocic at guard on same side. Feldmeyer C, Heitz G, Cvijanovic T.

#illini transfer Ryan Nowicki is in camp but not yet available to media.

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quhawks12 · Aug 6, 2012, 09:47 AM

Interesting 1st group for the OL.

rrhafley · Aug 6, 2012, 09:48 AM

Is that Robert from ALE with "The Siesta" T-Shirt on?

rrhafley · Aug 6, 2012, 09:49 AM

"#illini OL switches for today: first group - Thornton at tackle, Pocic at guard on same side. Feldmeyer C, Heitz G, Cvijanovic T".........Sounds good to me.

Dan · Aug 6, 2012, 09:50 AM

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Beckman believes in creating crowd noise so bring your dance shoes. Lots of loud music at camp rantoul. #dechr

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Dan · Aug 6, 2012, 09:54 AM

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#illini first three days of practice are split up to maximize reps. first and fourth stringers together, 2nd and 3rd stringers together

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Kramer116 · Aug 6, 2012, 09:56 AM

Interesting moving Heitz to OG, I actually like that a lot. I just don't think he has the foot speed for pass protection at OT, but he fits in perfect at OG.

I wonder where Karras fits into everything as nearly every preview seemed to indicate he would be a starter most likely at OG. It sounds like he will definitely be a big part of the rotation.

illinidarrin · Aug 6, 2012, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rrhafley

Is that Robert from ALE with "The Siesta" T-Shirt on?

Yeah, he won the Jack Cornell look-a- like contest.

Dan · Aug 6, 2012, 10:15 AM

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Great first practice at Camp Rantoul! Ready to go again this afternoon. Go #Illini !!!

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Rantoul2012 II: After Practice With Hugh Thornton - http://tinyurl.com/cmw4fvt - #Illini #FB

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AHSIllini32 · Aug 6, 2012, 10:17 AM

I love having Pocic and Thornton on the same side.

carmelillini · Aug 6, 2012, 10:35 AM

Goosebumps.

NS2toAJ8 · Aug 6, 2012, 10:58 AM

So most of our running plays will be to the Pocic and thornton side. I like t.

quhawks12 · Aug 6, 2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Kramer116

Interesting moving Heitz to OG, I actually like that a lot. I just don't think he has the foot speed for pass protection at OT, but he fits in perfect at OG.

I wonder where Karras fits into everything as nearly every preview seemed to indicate he would be a starter most likely at OG. It sounds like he will definitely be a big part of the rotation.

I agree that this really fits Heitz more than the OT position. He can attack a little more rather than getting caught on his heels.

If Heitz works out then I'm guessing Karras is our swing guard who will also get plenty of snaps in this high pace offense.

Everything I've read on Nowicki is that he is better suited for guard. So I'm curious to see where he lines up when he is up to speed. Other wise between him, Klatcko (if that happens), Karras and Heitz we have really good young depth at the guard position.

quhawks12 · Aug 6, 2012, 11:15 AM

Hardee officially a WR:

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Jeremy Werner ‏@WernerConnectFM
Few notes: freshman Justin Hardee switched to WR and #81; Tommy Davis wearing #17, worked in with Hull, Sanni, E. Thomas in safety rotation

Kramer116 · Aug 6, 2012, 11:20 AM

^^^^

So it looks like we will have Hull, Sanni as the starters with Davis and Thomas as backups. I wonder who will be the 5th, probably Nick North?

With Davis at safety, it looks like our CB rotation, at least initially, will be Hawthorne, Green, Eaton Spence and Jack Ramsey. I would have to guess they need to give playing time to at least one or two of the FR to get them up to speed for next season.

Dan · Aug 6, 2012, 11:22 AM

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AUDIO: #illini Tim Beckman speaks with reporters after session 1 of Day 1 at Camp Rantoul http://tayandj.podbean.com/

Beckman on what Ryan Nowicki brings to program: depth. Said depth is "we needed to continue to address."

OL Corey Lewis is on 105-man roster but will not participate, Beckman said. He will continue to rehab his knee.

Should clarify on Corey Lewis tweet. He will not participate in training camp, Beckman said. #illini

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@IlliniFootball @coachbeckman interview after the first practice at Camp Rantoul: http://t.co/BBNT7Z1i

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Rantoul2012 III: After Practice With Nathan Scheelhaase - http://tinyurl.com/d462s9j - #Illini #FB

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(Bonus Video) Tim Beckman talks after first practice: Illinois head football coach Tim Beckman talks after the f... http://bit.ly/QxKlnl

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Aug 6, 2012, 09:49 AM	#13
rrhafley Olympic Illini Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 318	"#illini OL switches for today: first group - Thornton at tackle, Pocic at guard on same side. Feldmeyer C, Heitz G, Cvijanovic T".........Sounds good to me. Last edited by rrhafley; Aug 6, 2012 at 09:52 AM.

Aug 6, 2012, 08:09 AM	#2
quhawks12 Location: Hamilton County, IN Posts: 3,357	Robert from A Lion Eye just tweeted that Boles is injured and not at Camp Rantoul this week. Same with walk-on Tim Lukas.

Aug 6, 2012, 08:10 AM	#3
KBLEE Location: Montgomery, IL Posts: 6,243

Aug 6, 2012, 08:11 AM	#5
Kramer116 Location: Chicago Posts: 9,600	Great to see he made it to Rantoul. He looks to be in good shape too. Legit size.

Aug 6, 2012, 09:35 AM	#7
Illini125 Posts: 1,598	Good that he's there. I didn't notice his name on the split squad rosters that were posted yesterday, but figured his transfer probably came right around the time they were finalizing the lists and they just couldn't get his name on it in time. Looks like that's what happened.

Aug 6, 2012, 09:44 AM	#9
quhawks12 Location: Hamilton County, IN Posts: 3,357	I spy A Lion Eye...

Aug 6, 2012, 09:47 AM	#11
quhawks12 Location: Hamilton County, IN Posts: 3,357	Interesting 1st group for the OL.

Aug 6, 2012, 09:48 AM	#12
rrhafley Olympic Illini Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 318	Is that Robert from ALE with "The Siesta" T-Shirt on?

Aug 6, 2012, 09:56 AM	#16
Kramer116 Location: Chicago Posts: 9,600	Interesting moving Heitz to OG, I actually like that a lot. I just don't think he has the foot speed for pass protection at OT, but he fits in perfect at OG. I wonder where Karras fits into everything as nearly every preview seemed to indicate he would be a starter most likely at OG. It sounds like he will definitely be a big part of the rotation.

Aug 6, 2012, 10:17 AM	#19
AHSIllini32 Posts: 6,985	I love having Pocic and Thornton on the same side.

Aug 6, 2012, 10:35 AM	#20
carmelillini Location: Hamilton Co. Posts: 2,064	Goosebumps.

Aug 6, 2012, 10:58 AM	#21
NS2toAJ8 Posts: 824	So most of our running plays will be to the Pocic and thornton side. I like t.

Aug 6, 2012, 11:20 AM	#24
Kramer116 Location: Chicago Posts: 9,600	^^^^ So it looks like we will have Hull, Sanni as the starters with Davis and Thomas as backups. I wonder who will be the 5th, probably Nick North? With Davis at safety, it looks like our CB rotation, at least initially, will be Hawthorne, Green, Eaton Spence and Jack Ramsey. I would have to guess they need to give playing time to at least one or two of the FR to get them up to speed for next season.