We took a Pro Style QB in the 2022 class, that I'd assume fits the mold of what Beilema and Peterson want.
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Hmmm, where have I heard this before? Oh, that's right, about 5 messages earlier haha.We took a Pro Style QB in the 2022 class, that I'd assume fits the mold of what Beilema and Peterson want.
Donovan Leary, Illinois Fighting Illini, Quarterback
Donovan Leary is a 6-2, 190-pound Pro-Style Quarterback from Sicklerville, NJ.
This is interesting. Travon Riggins and Cooper Davis were two of the more highly regarded dline recruits we’ve gotten and they are gone already. I have faith BB can find replacements, though.
Well, he committed to a committed sleeper in Lovie, so it made sense.
I think position change and D scheme pushed him out...shame as I also thought he was going to be a future contributor.
Is this transfer related or off field issues? Timing seems odd
I thought BB had a press availability today. I would think someone would ask. I don’t see any of them listed in the transfer portal yet.
Only thing I can think of…went through camp hoping to be in the rotation/ or progressing for the future; and then didn’t look like they were going to be In. The rotation/ not a good fit for the future. Transfer before the first game so you don’t lose a year? Is the rule play less than 4 games and can maintain a redshirt still in play??? Been awhile since having to think about it.
We now recruit wide receivers as quarterbacks.
Not necessarily. Davis was recruited as a DE and I think Walters and Bielema tried to figure out where he'd fit on Defense and I guess he wouldn't be the answer at OLB the way they envisioned their defense. He was small in size for DE and not necessarily a fit as a DE in this defense.
If they can play the position, I'll take it!! #BigPlayDuece
I grew up in middle of nowhere Illinois and the best athletes were always the quarterbacks, the idea being you want your most gifted player to touch the ball every play (granted we weren't very good). I'm not surprised these guys can play multiple positions well.
It's kind of like MLB teams drafting a bunch of high school shortstops and moving them to different positions. It's all about getting the most talented athletes first and then figuring out where they fit later.
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Smart move.The NCAA allowed it at midnight last night, but Bret Bielema and his Illinois staff decided to hold off
While most coaches were hitting up their 2023 recruits as the clock struck midnight last night, Bret Bielema defends why he and his Illinois staff chose to not participate in the midnight message blitz.
I agree.. had high hopes for Cooper… thought he’d be a great OLB in a 3-4 defense.
I thought I read that because of the week 0 game, the Illini were able to contact recruits a week early.The NCAA allowed it at midnight last night, but Bret Bielema and his Illinois staff decided to hold off
While most coaches were hitting up their 2023 recruits as the clock struck midnight last night, Bret Bielema defends why he and his Illinois staff chose to not participate in the midnight message blitz.
In addition to fully agreeing with what he says, imagine how many messages to these recruits just get lost in the shuffle.
