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Is there a date where you have to submit to the transfer portal or say you are going pro? Since there are so many kids that will be moving, are the rules different on declaring?
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Now, I don't want to end up hauled into Fansville court on charges of jinxing like that Dr. Pepper commercial, but go flip on the basketball game in a few minutes.
It can go right, and when it goes right, it's not some hidden secret you need a bunch of labored excuses to see.
I'm getting ready to call fansville PD
If we had not had to make a coaching change these players wouldn't have to choose between a lottery shot in the NFL or a lottery shot at a coach they have probably never met.
If they are going to play lottery, they might as well play the one that pays out. Obviously it's not really that black and white but I'll never label a player taking a chance on the NFL as choosing not to play over playing at Illinois.
If they are going to play lottery, they might as well play the one that pays out. Obviously it's not really that black and white but I'll never label a player taking a chance on the NFL as choosing not to play over playing at Illinois.
altenberger22
- South Carolina
It's essentially irrelevant. We are 1000 times better off under Bielema.
I wouldn't say 1000 times better. BB has created a lot of good will, but if he isn't at least looking like the illini are improving in year two all that good will and talk of recruiting the state won't mean much.
That is good news for the special teams. Get one more year stronger and play a full year.
Maybe he's never been to Ireland?
altenberger22
- South Carolina
So the biggest 3 now remaining are now Perry, Gay and Adams?
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Jamal Woods too.
Yeah, I'll be happy if Perry and Woods return. Need these 2 big boys in the trenches.
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It's another year of free college and he's a borderline NFL punter. Why not stick around for another year?
He's one of the best punters in football. He's def not borderline. I'm shocked he's coming back. He has a better chance at the NFL than Kendrick Green
altenberger22
- South Carolina
Gotta be several reasons, key among them is to get this team into a bowl game next season!
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He is either/or both McShays/Kiepers no. 1 punter
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This year he ranked 27th with an average punt distance of 43.76 yards. This was slightly down from last year when he ranked 22nd with average punt of 44.6 yards. His 44.6 yard average would've ranked 28th this year in the league.
He's definitely been a very good punter for us but that's not NFL level good.
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
Its not just all about distance. Blake is a master at precision punting - especially pinning it inside the 5 to 10 yard lines. Not to mention his fake punt skills.
Unfortunately Blake's fake punt skills don't translate to the NFL whatsoever; the delayed kick move he's mastered this year is illegal by NFL rules.
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
Haha yes that part was sort of tongue in cheek.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Is that true? How so?
I've been wondering why more Aussie-style punters don't do that for years. If it isn't there you can always quick kick it.
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In the nfl the guys on the line can’t leave early. In college, basically the entire team can sprint down on coverage at the snap.
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