Yeah, that is basically what I'm saying as well, you don't need to worry about 2 deep, but if you have a major hole and can find a starter you go for it
Illinois Football Recruiting Thread
- Status
Deleted member 645583
D
Guest
So what do you do about Thomas if you're Illinois? Do you approach him or wait for him to call you? Since he's no longer on Miami team I suppose you could call him, right? And I think if Mark Smith was granted a hardship, so could Thomas. Thoughts?
That would be NCAA in a nutshell.
Deleted member 645583
D
Guest
And get a receiver who can catch the lousy ball and sprint. Plus Thomas is a heckuva kick and punt returner.
We've got a great kickoff returner in Dre Brown; I hope he's well.
You call him immediately and put in a ton of effort to get him here as if he is a 4*/5* in state talent at a major position of need, which he is
Deleted member 654622
D
Guest
I would HOPE Lovie, Corey and AHS have all reached out to him. You know Mizzey is already knocking on his door. They have done good in Stl this year
In addition to Thomas, there are whispers of another IL kid interested in returning home to play for the O&B. Huge!
We may see 3 underclassmen transfer in. I just don't know if we can get any of them on the field before '20
We may see 3 underclassmen transfer in. I just don't know if we can get any of them on the field before '20
Last edited:
In addition to Thomas, there are whispers of another IL kid interested in returning home to play for the O&B. Huge!
We may see 3 underclassmen transfer in. I just don't know if we can get any of them on the field before '20
Gonna ask the obvious question here:
Who?
Or at the very least, what position?
Deleted member 654622
D
Guest
In addition to Thomas, there are whispers of another IL kid interested in returning home to play for the O&B. Huge!
We may see 3 underclassmen transfer in. I just don't know if we can get any of them on the field before '20
Deleted member 173571
D
Guest
Luke Ford. Per a Ryan Evan's periscope about a week ago
wow I almost forgot about this kid! that would be something
the national
- the Front Range
Do we seriously have a shot at him? He was the number 2 TE coming out of high school.
Deleted member 654622
D
Guest
He was the first name that came to mind, but I thought he was getting playing time at Georgia so I quickly threw that notion out...
That would be HUGE
Deleted member 654622
D
Guest
I see he has played in 8 games with 1 catch for 4 yards vs Austin Peavy
https://www.ourlads.com/ncaa-football-depth-charts/depth-chart/georgia/90590
But this depth chart doesn't even have him in the top 3 for TEs. So maybe...
Ford , Thomas , and a few more JUCO's,especially at LB, Defensive Secondary , and WR, would be welcome additions. Hopefully, the transfers would be able to help next season.
Deleted member 654622
D
Guest
Prob more about the TEs than the offense
Khalil Tate please?
FT35
- Naperville
If Corbin and Brown come back and Epstein can stay healthy then that is a scary backfield. Arizona was third in the country in rushing in 2017 and we saw what Rod did this year with this group.
I liked the way this OL held together during the season. Plug in Boyd for Allegretti in addition to an extra year from everyone else should help.
The WRs and the defense though....yikes.
Caught up on the IHSA state title games on DVR tonight and I thought our RB commit Nick Fedanzo out of Montini looked great. His offer list is small from power 5 and he def isn’t one of our big name guys but he was one of the most impressive players this weekend. Just straight north/south fast - looks like he is going to house it with any crease he gets. Also looks very big/strong - had a few pancake blocks. I could see him returning kicks right out of the gate and will be interesting to see how he develops / works into our RB stable.
Any of the recruiting gurus know what the deal is with Michael Love out of Nazareth? I thought he was far and away most explosive and exciting player in IHSA this weekend. Very Rondale Moore’ish. His older bro is a stud CB and Thorpe finalist for ND. I am aware he committed then decommited from Bowling Green but his rivals and 247 don’t show much Power 5 activity. If he isn’t already sold elsewhere, Lovie and Rod need to get on that kid asap.
Any of the recruiting gurus know what the deal is with Michael Love out of Nazareth? I thought he was far and away most explosive and exciting player in IHSA this weekend. Very Rondale Moore’ish. His older bro is a stud CB and Thorpe finalist for ND. I am aware he committed then decommited from Bowling Green but his rivals and 247 don’t show much Power 5 activity. If he isn’t already sold elsewhere, Lovie and Rod need to get on that kid asap.
Soxfreak64
- Bloomington
Agree here. He has slot receiver/corner and KR/PR written all over him
Watch Nazareth very often as I live in the area. Mike Love is the most dynamic player I have seen out of the school including his brother who is a Thorpe Award Finalist at Notre Dame. The issue is the size but he has gone against Power 5 competition all season aspnd has consistently beat them. Shocked no Power 5 offer.
Man if this is just a size thing, I hope someone comes around on him (and hope that someone is Rod/Lovie). We’ve seen enough of the Rondale Moore or Tarik Cohen types that you get these playmakers in your system. You’d think his older bro’s success would give him a pass on size. I’d hate to see this kid be passed over for so long put up huge productivity elsewhere
Joel Goodson
- respect my decision™
- Status