Illini Football 2019

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mhuml32

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illini0440 said:
I think everyone needs to disassociate TE with Luke Ford...he wont have his hand in the ground he will be split out wide or in the slot.
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Wait, as in he will not play TE? Or rarely play TE? Not sure I see that as wise. I LOVE the idea of him doing some mix of 75% traditional TE set, 25% split out wide.
 
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mhuml32 said:
Wait, as in he will not play TE? Or rarely play TE? Not sure I see that as wise. I LOVE the idea of him doing some mix of 75% traditional TE set, 25% split out wide.
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I would think he would be in motion a lot and be in the slot. But the guy is a real good blocker as well, I see them utilizing that.
 
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mhuml32 said:
Wait, as in he will not play TE? Or rarely play TE? Not sure I see that as wise. I LOVE the idea of him doing some mix of 75% traditional TE set, 25% split out wide.
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How you going to have a traditional tight end set when the offense doesn’t use tight ends? Might see a tiny bit of TE sets. Dude is a really good pass catcher...Rod will figure out ways to get him the back just doubt it’s out of traditions TE looks.
 
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mhuml32

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illini0440 said:
How you going to have a traditional tight end set when the offense doesn’t use tight ends? Might see a tiny bit of TE sets. Dude is a really good pass catcher...Rod will figure out ways to get him the back just doubt it’s out of traditions TE looks.
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Agree that they don't use a traditional TE set often, more speaking to the H back set up they are traditionally using for their TEs.
 
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ILL2010MJ said:
Ford wasnt going to start for UGA. Dont make stuff up. He was 4th string last year and 2 guys ahead of him return. He also wasnt a 5* on any recruiting service. 4* everywhere.

Yes, he's talented, and I'm guessing he'll be pretty good here. But Dorsey had a great freshman year (with atrocious QB play) and will be in the NFL if he gets his head on straight.

So If Ford outproduces Dorsey, that'd be awesome
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Yeah, I got your PM, thanks for the correction! You note that Ford was rated #51 overall, which is a 4*.....#50 would be a 5*, so yeah, thanks again for the correction!!!!
 
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mattcoldagelli said:
Um, that TEs are not WRs?
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Got me again, mea culpa, I thought it said the receiving core was the same, which is why I listed our new weapon at TE. Didn't the guy that dropped a ton of balls last year transfer? Addition by subtraction to the WR core, plus we hopefully have Edwin Carter back, which would help a ton.
 
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Miller was going to be a grad transfer, right? Did he graduate from OU? If he did not, how is that the fault of UI Admissions?
 
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TheOlafRules said:
Miller was going to be a grad transfer, right? Did he graduate from OU? If he did not, how is that the fault of UI Admissions?
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Right...I forgot about that. We can’t accept him for a grad program if he doesn’t have his undergrad right?
 
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Rod Smith did not have a complete TE last season and the only one he really threw the ball to was a frosh, who could not block. Hopefully that one adds blocking and the new guy is able to play. TE would then be legit.
 
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Well..either the az quarterback is not coming or one of the best recruits can't get in..which?
 
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bobbob said:
There are a fair amount of people here who would rather be "right" than Illinois be successful.
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That and not everyone follows closely enough to think it is bad news. It still keeps me with my prediction of 5 wins.
 
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Sawicky

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I really don't get why someone would want to be so negative in a forum like this, this is supposed to be for "super fans". I get that we need to be real about the team but damn, can we have some more positivity?
 
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