Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

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thunderwear

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A name that could Get interesting... Joshua Eaton

We aren’t high on his list, but he is taking calls.
 
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illini0440

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Dude said:
Interesting
Leads me to 2 questions
1. Did the USC safety ever land anywhere that was in the portal last year
2. What do they plan on doing at safety next year?
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1. Yes he did.
2. They will probably move a current DB to safety next season if they don’t find a prep or transfer safety.
 
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Twangers

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Is the USC safety being discussed Ykili Ross? If so, per the context of this argument, he wouldn't help us. I believe he's currently playing on his last year of eligibility.

Quan moving safety is likely our best bet.
 
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illiniguy1987

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Twangers said:
Is the USC safety being discussed Ykili Ross? If so, per the context of this argument, he wouldn't help us. I believe he's currently playing on his last year of eligibility.

Quan moving safety is likely our best bet.
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Anybody know how his talents translate to Safety? I know he got a lot of hype this preseason and then almost immediately was exposed at corner.
 
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Twangers

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illiniguy1987 said:
Anybody know how his talents translate to Safety? I know he got a lot of hype this preseason and then almost immediately was exposed at corner.
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I'd have to see him play a bit before I say. He's got the eyes to be useful there and he's a willing tackler but he's still very raw which makes it very difficult to determine. This isn't like translating a college CB to S at the pro level, which can be done with high rates of accuracy.
 
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illiniguy1987

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Twangers said:
I'd have to see him play a bit before I say. He's got the eyes to be useful there and he's a willing tackler but he's still very raw which makes it very difficult to determine. This isn't like translating a college CB to S at the pro level, which can be done with high rates of accuracy.
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Thanks. For my own education, what specifically has he struggled with at CB? I’ve seen it reported that he’s got the tools, so is it just a technique/instincts challenge that may improve with experience?
 
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illiniguy1987 said:
Thanks. For my own education, what specifically has he struggled with at CB? I’ve seen it reported that he’s got the tools, so is it just a technique/instincts challenge that may improve with experience?
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Easy answer, two words: Hands-hips.
 
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mhuml32

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thunderwear said:
A name that could Get interesting... Joshua Eaton

We aren’t high on his list, but he is taking calls.
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This is the dream prospect for Lovie's staff. Highly ranked cornerback with height. Seems like a long shot with his offer list but would be an incredible get.
 
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TheDrinkinLincoln

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mhuml32 said:
This is the dream prospect for Lovie's staff. Highly ranked cornerback with height. Seems like a long shot with his offer list but would be an incredible get.
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Think we can just have Lovie show up with Peanut and just let them talk about how he will turn into a ball hawking all-B1G that will play in the NFL?
 
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TheDrinkinLincoln said:
Think we can just have Lovie show up with Peanut and just let them talk about how he will turn into a ball hawking all-B1G that will play in the NFL?
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Gonna need a lot more than that with the offers he's getting/will be getting shortly.
 
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Illinisoccer

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Two running backs having massive games in the state playoffs tonight. Irving from Hillcrest and Brown from St. Rita. These are the type of instate recruits that can be bell cows
 
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BWBW

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We do seem to do well when we have a Brown at running back.
 
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Jguede

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I think we have a transfer from Miami at safety next year.
 
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Illiniboss33

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Illini just jumped 16 spots in the cbspower130 to number 68.. should help with recruiting I would think.. with our winning in big ten conference play we have something to physically show progress to these recruits!
 
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hayu22

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Illiniboss33 said:
Illini just jumped 16 spots in the cbspower130 to number 68.. should help with recruiting I would think.. with our winning in big ten conference play we have something to physically show progress to these recruits!
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That was the ranking before the Rutgers game
 
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