It kinda feels like all of our eggs are in his basket. However, after watching his spring practice interviews, I dont know. I dont think he is coming.
I don’t think all our eggs are in his basket - still feel staff thinks they have Fink in back pocket.
I agree on Tate though. Paid really close attention to AZ football the last few mos - someone made the joke a while back that the most important spring ball this season for Illinois was being played in Tucson and I believe that.
Tate wasn’t in the best spot coming off last year and a lot of questions about his relationship with new staff and on field performance. We really needed to see that relation continue to deteriorate and the OC take favor with their sophomore QB. Tate has 1 year to make a run at NFL and if he believes he isn’t the starter in AZ that would have spurred at a transfer
After spring ball there is really no smoke about relationships anymore. Khalil has been QB1 throughout. And that sophomore didn’t run away with the “backup is the most popular QB in town” title. If he is clear starter now I just can’t see how he risks that to leave where he’s been for 4 years to come across the country with the questions around our WR and general team strength. Yes he had a great year with Rod Smith, but i think there are just as many risks, probably more, for him to come to UI than stick in AZ.
Hope I’m wrong