Which is exactly why it's the rational decision for them as the system currently exists.Kids really gonna go 4 years with 4 different schools with 4 different coaches just to get a bag when 90% of them will never play football after college.
Which is exactly why it's the rational decision for them as the system currently exists.
Was he on scholarship for this semester? If so, will he have to pay it back since he didn't stick around for the actual season?Pretty big loss
BB is so thoughtful and intentional about the way he deals with these questions that I have a lot of confidence and patience with him fine-tuning the approach, but that does not mean the new world might not mean a theory so different that BB no longer makes a ton of sense. He is a specific type of coach.It's a bit too early to start talking about coaching changes, but there's an undoubtable trend that occurs prior to a said change and that is a real downturn with regards to recruiting. Happened with Turner, was night/day with Zook, same with Lovie. Bielema's 2nd UI class showed a bunch of promise and make significant traction in-state. That said, I just don't know if a 'developmental' staff can consistently succeed in this NIL/portal era. But, it's clear we're struggling with prep recruiting and portal recruiting seems like a net negative (more outgoing than incoming talent) with this staff
Do any of the middle of road teams? How much different is it at an Illinois than a Purdue, Minnesota, Rutgers…? I know ucla is in shambles for example, so it can’t be as bad as over there.Very sad state of affairs, this football program. Can’t build anything positive without talent or continuity and… we seem to have neither.
The portal giveth and the portal taketh away.BB is so thoughtful and intentional about the way he deals with these questions that I have a lot of confidence and patience with him fine-tuning the approach, but that does not mean the new world might not mean a theory so different that BB no longer makes a ton of sense. He is a specific type of coach.
The "check engine" light is on for the program, there's no question. Our inflow cannot sustain the kind of outflow we're seeing, the whole machine was premised on this not happening.
MoneyWell this is a disaster, no other way to spin it. How on earth could this kid already lose interest in wanting to be here?
Do any of the middle of road teams? How much different is it at an Illinois than a Purdue, Minnesota, Rutgers…? I know ucla is in shambles for example, so it can’t be as bad as over there.
Having a solution isn't about the "what" of new rules, it's about the "how"The portal is out of control. Everybody has a solution. Mine: You get one "free" transfer and not have to sit out a year. If you transfer a second time, you have to sit for a year.
From the looks of it we may have more 2-10 years than 10-2. A successful program to me would be making a bowl year in and out. I would settle for that.Do any of the middle of road teams? How much different is it at an Illinois than a Purdue, Minnesota, Rutgers…? I know ucla is in shambles for example, so it can’t be as bad as over there.
Seems like we’ll need to have short memories, quick to welcome and quick to forget, and just see what happens YoY. Could go 2-10 one year and 10-2 the next.
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In my humble opinion, it is pretty telling that it has been crickets from our "insiders" regarding football recruiting compared to basketball recruiting. Does not appear very good. Was very hopeful a couple of years ago...today, not so much. I hope I am wrong.
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