For some recruits, probably the minority, we are
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For some recruits, probably the minority, we are
Only thing I think gives this more weight is that in the articles they all had interviews / quotes with Billinglsey. I’m guessing those were legit. He was quoted as saying UF was top of list and even thought about committing. Obviously with media and social available for instant analysis of visits, it all seems a bit fickle - these 16, 17, 18 year olds are in a tough spot where each thought and flow of emotion is out there for everyone and things move on a dime.
I’d agree though - I wouldn’t expect an Illini commitment until on field improvement. We are certainly a leader here, but it will be a long process
illini80
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He needs to go back late July when it's 100+ for eternity.
Seriously though, I've always thought it was going to be a tough one. Was hoping for an early commit, but that didn't happen.
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My kid plays on a 6a team (highest division) in Mississippi. He has had football PE since 7th grade and they are on block scheduling, but football PE is on both A and B days. This means they have an hour and a 1/2 of the regular school day dedicated to football. They will many times extend practice time past the end of the school day. It works this way if you play other sports as well.
They have padded practice in the fall, Weightlifting and Conditioning in the Winter and Spring with some padded practice in late spring. They also had a spring scrimmage. This year it was against the 2017 state champs. They practice 4 days a week during the summer with one week off.
He's a Senior in the fall and benching more than 400lbs. and squatting around 600 lbs.
They are able to play another sport, but my understanding is that they have to switch to that (sport) PE class.
This is no where near the level we were doing it in IL when I graduated in the early 2000s.
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South Farms
- near Ogden & Rt 83
Hard for me to fall in love with that town. But it is an okay place
my longest one day destination drive ever in my life was Chicago to Gainesville with wifey and the kids , going to Fla for Christmas break, back in December 2009. We had to do the Christmas day gift opening so we didn't get on the road until late morning. We found out too late that Valdosta is a major stopping point for folks and every joint was soldout. When you get past the Fla-Ga line, its Lake City (think bad trucker 'ville) or its Gainseville. I gutted it out for another 2 hours and we hit Gainesville at 2 am. 1150 miles . nonstop.
But I have also done Chicago - Oxford , Miss - Chicago in one day also. picking up the lad from school Frosh year at Ole Miss in May 2012. I call that 2 destinations. 1250 miles in one day. did it once. never again.
This is pretty much identical to how it works in Texas. Wasn’t aware any other states had athletic periods. The summer practices in Texas are more strength and conditioning based, although skill work is allowed but not coached similar to the NCAA, and it can not be mandatory. There is also a 2 hour daily time limit.
But when you consider the ridiculous amount of extra time kids put in, it’s no wonder really why these places produce better players.
I’ve done Chicago-Miami or Miami-Chicago a few times non stop. It’s a death wish. Generally have to stop for an hour nap between Valdosta and Gainesville
Peoria Illini
- Peoria, IL
Tried to do the Peoria to Siesta Key nonstop. Only made it as far as Valdosta. Mind you that was with a wife and 3 kids, so we had to stop more than I would have liked to, LOL!!!
A whole bunch of 247 flips to Florida for Jahleel, plus a 'Bama offer.
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A whole bunch of 247 flips to Florida for Jahleel, plus a 'Bama offer.
his twitter profile pic is now from his Florida photo shoot....Hey, he is a kid. He will probably change his mind 3 more times. Not saying its gonna be IL but.....STILL SUCKS
He's currently batting .333 (2 for 6). Beats a kick in the head.
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Unless we start next season with a 4 or 5 game winning streak . . . I think he gawn. :tsk:
Illiini
- In the land of the Nittany Lion
"Distance running geeks"? Ah, the slow twitch muscle guys. In my neck of the woods, wrestling ruled. The only reason people went to the basketball games was for the, um, social activity.
NBB1979
UIUCFAN1
- Springfield, IL
His dad had tweeted about Littyville this weekend, with a Littyville hat on. That tweet disappeared when JB said Florida was his leader.
South Farms
- near Ogden & Rt 83
if he can keep that kind of batting average he can make 24M a year for about 15 years.
you ALWAYS play baseball instead of football IF you cant play QB.
higher pay
guaranteed contracts
longer career
Less cte
Yup.
College baseball probably best of all for the free education aspect (if you're not a monster bonus baby), but looks like Hermosillo made the right call for himself.
Baseball is not a headcount sport, so you can split the schollies up, but my understanding is many of the best recruits take up full scholarships.
Correct. Div. I baseball has 11.7 scholarships to give and those may be apportioned as the coach wishes. Typically a team will have 30 to 40 players on the roster.
SampsonRelpenk
- Edwardsville, IL
That must add another dimension to recruiting.
"School X is offering me a 1/4 scholarship, can you beat that?"
mhuml32
- Cincinnati, OH
Even for guys not getting a monster signing bonus can still get good education guarantees from their professional contract (If you sign for $90k, we'll pay for tuition for your undergraduate degree as well).
I played college baseball. Minimum scholarship for D1 baseball is 1/4 of a ride. Rarely will anyone get a full ride athletic scholarship for baseball. Most I've ever heard is 3/4 of a scholarship for baseball. D1 programs have a roster limit of 35.
The roster limit and minimum scholarship amount goes out the window for D2 and lower
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