Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

[Illiniboss33]

“R-E-L-A-X”....-Aaron Rodgers

I wouldn't worry too much...
Everything I've been able to get my eyes and ears on says mookie decision is down to three schools .. 1 big 10 1 big 12 and 1 sec... the big 10 school is the only one that matters obviously, then the other two are texas, and from what I have heard the sec school is mizzou.... dont know for sure about the latter... so far the experts are giving us an 87 percent chance to land him..
Hope they're right... one last thing I've heard mookie mom knows where he is going but cannot disclose yet...
Really has me wondering about the pic she posted of mookie in illini gear.???
#COMEHOMEMOOKIE
#BELEGENDARY
#ILLININEEDUHEARDOF5

 

[lexwaldez]

Wonder what was the last time Illinois football has this type of roster stability. 2009?

Exactly. We've made huge repairs to the roster, we've made huge inroads with regards to recruiting in key areas, and now we've got to see it all translate to wins in the next two seasons. Who's going to the first bowl game in a while with me???

 

[oldschool51]

I am in

 

[the national]

More recently, since zook, I feel like we are building a brand. Guys buying in and and uptick in recruiting. We are becoming something more than a downtrodden forgettable program. The first couple of years weren’t sexy but the class balance was very important. Now we are in a real position to make a move in the big ten. I just hope the talent materializes. I’m still cautious, but hopeful

 

[Deleted member 633632]

I wouldn't worry too much...
Everything I've been able to get my eyes and ears on says mookie decision is down to three schools .. 1 big 10 1 big 12 and 1 sec... the big 10 school is the only one that matters obviously, then the other two are texas, and from what I have heard the sec school is mizzou.... dont know for sure about the latter... so far the experts are giving us an 87 percent chance to land him..
Hope they're right... one last thing I've heard mookie mom knows where he is going but cannot disclose yet...
Really has me wondering about the pic she posted of mookie in illini gear.???
#COMEHOMEMOOKIE
#BELEGENDARY
#ILLININEEDUHEARDOF5

This post needs to be quoted and discussed, over and over and over again! All the way until signing day, when this board finally fully realizes the same thing it had to with Shammond!

 

[KrushCow31]

Thank you I appreciate it what do you guys think the chances Are realistically? I mean do you think We will actually be able to convince tate to come to Illinois I watched this footage from the link that you guys sent me the kid is an athletic freak for sure I would love to see Him in Orange and blue Hopefully rod can pull this one

0. People need to stop day dreaming imo. Gladly eat crow but yah...

 

[KrushCow31]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1118248353609986048

Perfectly balanced, as all things should be.

 

[ChiefGritty]

The bad news of course is that with 28 juniors, we have a 3-scholarship hole coming (because you can only bring in 25 at a time). Not the end of the world, but something to keep an eye on.

82 scholarship players and 41 upperclassmen is a nice place to be.

 

[ivwilsoniv]

0. People need to stop day dreaming imo. Gladly eat crow but yah...

I'd love to see Krush Cow crush a crow.

 

[DrewD007]

The bad news of course is that with 28 juniors, we have a 3-scholarship hole coming (because you can only bring in 25 at a time). Not the end of the world, but something to keep an eye on.

82 scholarship players and 41 upperclassmen is a nice place to be.

There's some redshirt juniors that the staff could decide not to give a 5th year to help with that.

 

[BananaShampoo]

We are going to be very Senior laden next season. That's good (for next year) and bad (for the following). Hopefully these Freshmen we have this year can adapt quickly and be contributors as Sophs next year.

 

[thunderwear]

We are going to be very Senior laden next season. That's good (for next year) and bad (for the following). Hopefully these Freshmen we have this year can adapt quickly and be contributors as Sophs next year.

This is not as concerning because we will have 41 upperclassmen plus transfers. The 20 class will be sophomores and have a year to develop. Based on the talent level so far, they may make an impact in their 2nd year

 

[FT35]

There's some redshirt juniors that the staff could decide not to give a 5th year to help with that.

McCourt immediately comes to mind if he loses the kicking battle to Griffin. It's hard to justify keeping a Kicker on scholarship for more than 4 years when he has never actually kicked in a game.

There's also guys like Brandon Jones, Griffin Palmer and Kurt Gavin who haven't had many/any meaningful snaps.

Roundtree could also declare for the NFL draft.

There's almost no chance that all of these guys are coming back.

 

[PtownIllini8]

I wouldn't worry too much...
Everything I've been able to get my eyes and ears on says mookie decision is down to three schools .. 1 big 10 1 big 12 and 1 sec... the big 10 school is the only one that matters obviously, then the other two are texas, and from what I have heard the sec school is mizzou.... dont know for sure about the latter... so far the experts are giving us an 87 percent chance to land him..
Hope they're right... one last thing I've heard mookie mom knows where he is going but cannot disclose yet...
Really has me wondering about the pic she posted of mookie in illini gear.???
#COMEHOMEMOOKIE
#BELEGENDARY
#ILLININEEDUHEARDOF5

She can't say, but she did say....know what I'm sayin'?

 

[Deleted member 654622]

She can't say, but she did say....know what I'm sayin'?

 

[drwillini]

We are going to be very Senior laden next season. That's good (for next year) and bad (for the following). Hopefully these Freshmen we have this year can adapt quickly and be contributors as Sophs next year.

Think this is a best case scenario. We will transform from experienced to talented to experienced and talented.

 

[bobbob]

Does anyone have a source on "optimal" balance?

I would assume you'd like to be a little freshman heavy by roster spots due to attrition, while having enough seniors that they are taking most the snaps.

Clearly, this is much better than we have been in years. Just curious what the real goal should be.

 

[Greensboro]

So should Dan give us current posters like a gold border around our profile pic to signify our seats on the wagon?

You don't have one yet?

 

[Licensed2ILL]

KrushCow31 said:
0. People need to stop day dreaming imo. Gladly eat crow but yah...
I'd love to see Krush Cow crush a crow


But, how much crow could a Krushcow crush, if a Krushcow could crush crow???

 

[ChiefGritty]

Does anyone have a source on "optimal" balance?

I would assume you'd like to be a little freshman heavy by roster spots due to attrition, while having enough seniors that they are taking most the snaps.

Clearly, this is much better than we have been in years. Just curious what the real goal should be.

It kinda depends on where you are in your evolution as a program. And it just inherently kind of goes in cycles, it's impossible to stay stable at one "ideal" roster setting.

I think in terms of broad rules there are three biggies:

1. As close to 85 total as possible
2. A healthy number of seniors, particularly seniors who are major on field contributors, particularly ones who have been with the program their whole careers, if possible under the same coach. That's your leadership, stability, game awareness core of the team.
3. No non-freshman group getting too far beyond 25

We were there in 2016. It fell apart. We made the decision to demolish the structure and break all of those rules. We're finally back.

 

[Deleted member 649710]

Ideally most of your starters would be Seniors and Juniors, with a few underclassmen mixed in, typically at the skill positions and not on the OL or DL. Illini will be getting close to that this season; should definitely be there the following season.

 

[South Farms]

The bad news of course is that with 28 juniors, we have a 3-scholarship hole coming (because you can only bring in 25 at a time). Not the end of the world, but something to keep an eye on.

I believe the correct wording is you can only bring in 25 per CLASS. not 25 per year . Those problems are not that hard to correct. See our last two transfers in

 

[Illiniboss33]

She can't say, but she did say....know what I'm sayin'?

That's what I'm hoping...

 

[Greensboro]

It kinda depends on where you are in your evolution as a program. And it just inherently kind of goes in cycles, it's impossible to stay stable at one "ideal" roster setting.

I think in terms of broad rules there are three biggies:

1. As close to 85 total as possible
2. A healthy number of seniors, particularly seniors who are major on field contributors, particularly ones who have been with the program their whole careers, if possible under the same coach. That's your leadership, stability, game awareness core of the team.
3. No non-freshman group getting too far beyond 25

We were there in 2016. It fell apart. We made the decision to demolish the structure and break all of those rules. We're finally back.

Cmon, that last bit is hyperbole. It seems fairly obvious that this years senior and junior class was thin, so 2 wasn’t really an option. So if you accept that, you get the big class trying to get to 85. At 28 in the class, I really don’t think this will be a problem.

 

[skyIdub]

The whole instant gratification and win now

Cmon, that last bit is hyperbole. It seems fairly obvious that this years senior and junior class was thin, so 2 wasn’t really an option. So if you accept that, you get the big class trying to get to 85. At 28 in the class, I really don’t think this will be a problem.

Hyperbole? Chief Gritty?