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I think we’ve hit that hard enough for the last 5 years. Time to let the kid have his moment. I don’t know him, but I’d bet if he had the chance to change a few things he would. Wish Illini fans would just let him be. Not a good look for us imo.
Edit: Not directed at you.
The best teams I’ve been on the bench for were 5-6 deep. Played a 3rd round playoff game last year with the top 5 only vs a 27-1 team coming in. Not a chance number 6 was seeing the floor let alone 7 or 8.
Sometimes the drop off is too much to risk.
David Kaplan on his youtube show The Rush tonight dead seriously said he wants to get Kofi to play tight end or offensive tackle for the Bears instead of playing in the NBA. I don't even know what to say about that lmao.
I think kofi would make a pretty good tackle
It's not completely crazy. During the 2011 NBA lockout LeBron considered playing football and got a contract offer from the Cowboys.
LeBron James reveals time he considered playing in NFL, and what Cowboys owner Jerry Jones did
LeBron James says playing in the NFL "came into my mind" during the 2011 NBA lockout. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reached out.
www.usatoday.com
So are we getting new jerseys next season???
I would really like to keep the cursive Illinois and just make a navy blue version to match. Did we wear our blue jerseys even once this year?
I would really like to keep the cursive Illinois and just make a navy blue version to match. Did we wear our blue jerseys even once this year?
Given Kofi's size, weight, and footwork, this may not be crazy. It may be more lucrative than a non-nba career. I don't know how many years it would take to catch up though. Maybe he can join the Illinois football practice squad to explore the option.
I bet he'd appreciate wearing a helmet.
It's not completely crazy. During the 2011 NBA lockout LeBron considered playing football and got a contract offer from the Cowboys.
LeBron James reveals time he considered playing in NFL, and what Cowboys owner Jerry Jones did
LeBron James says playing in the NFL "came into my mind" during the 2011 NBA lockout. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reached out.www.usatoday.com
Lebron was an all state WR in high school and one of the most athletic people to ever live. I guess tackle is a fun topic to discuss but tight end for Kofi seemed pretty outrageous to me but maybe I'm wrong.
What would be guesses on a 40 time for him?
Offensive lineman get better by playing basketball. Seriously. The requirement to shuffle and work footspeed, without the ability to use hands in basketball (hand check fouls) really helps lateral movement and agility. When they go back to football and are allowed to use their hands and arms again, its like cheating because they got used to positioning solely off their feet in basketball.
Since Kofi has been a soccer and basketball player, in theory, his footwork and ability to position himself solely off footwork should be at a high level. If a coach taught him how to use his arms for a football purpose, he could probably be really freakin good.
But let's not do that until after he spends the maximum amount of time hoopin for us.
Since Kofi has been a soccer and basketball player, in theory, his footwork and ability to position himself solely off footwork should be at a high level. If a coach taught him how to use his arms for a football purpose, he could probably be really freakin good.
But let's not do that until after he spends the maximum amount of time hoopin for us.
His pad level would be an issue - at 7 foot he would get walked back into the QB and tough for the QB to throw over. I think he would be more of a 5-Tech DE, with his arm length he could just bench press the OL who wouldn't be able to even touch him and be disruptive to throw over, he'd probably have about 2-3 passes deflected a game! Plus he would be able to show off his footwork and spin moves in the pass rush
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Kofi Cockburn hoping to reunite with Ayo Dosunmu
Kofi Coburn is hoping to stay in the state if Illinois ideally playing for the Chicago Bulls but is open to possibly playing one more at Illinois.
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Kofi suggests BU isn't developing him for the next level, but just trying to win college games. Isn't necessarily a negative comment toward this coaching staff, but could certainly be read that way.
I don't see it is negative, it's the obvious truth. And every other college basketball coach would have the same approach as BU.Kofi Cockburn hoping to reunite with Ayo Dosunmu
Kofi Coburn is hoping to stay in the state if Illinois ideally playing for the Chicago Bulls but is open to possibly playing one more at Illinois.
Kofi suggests BU isn't developing him for the next level, but just trying to win college games. Isn't necessarily a negative comment toward this coaching staff, but could certainly be read that way.
It does sound like he's not coming back, which I've assumed all along. FWIW I'm also a bit skeptical of the insiders who say Coleman is returning. I won't believe either he or Kofi is returning until it's definitively confirmed.
Your about to go 0 for 2.
How I hope you're right!
I do not see Kofi thinking that the staff or BU stymied his growth on the court. BU and the staff want to do everything possible to get players in the NBA. That’s great for the program and it produces wins. Kofi is better than he was as a FR. Kofi knows what he needed to improve on as he has talked to scouts when he put his name in the hat for the draft. I believe it is up to him to improve to the level of NBA talent. The coaches can lead you but it’s ultimately up to Kofi to get to the next level.Kofi Cockburn hoping to reunite with Ayo Dosunmu
Kofi Coburn is hoping to stay in the state if Illinois ideally playing for the Chicago Bulls but is open to possibly playing one more at Illinois.
Kofi suggests BU isn't developing him for the next level, but just trying to win college games. Isn't necessarily a negative comment toward this coaching staff, but could certainly be read that way.
Kofi Cockburn hoping to reunite with Ayo Dosunmu
Kofi Coburn is hoping to stay in the state if Illinois ideally playing for the Chicago Bulls but is open to possibly playing one more at Illinois.
Kofi suggests BU isn't developing him for the next level, but just trying to win college games. Isn't necessarily a negative comment toward this coaching staff, but could certainly be read that way.
Watch the video. When he describes it, it's more in reference to college basketball as a whole than Illinois. Also, he indicates not wanting to transfer.
I will share a gem from the interview (4:40).
Mark Carman: "Is it 3 options for you? Illinois, pros, or transfer?"
Kofi: "I don't think transferring is an option right now. It would be foolish with the success ive had at Illinois and the opportunities, people I've met. So probably only 3 options... Pros, back to school, or overseas"
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Wish Kofi the best of course....
But a frontcourt with Hawk, Dainja and Payne isn’t the end of the world at all.
Do whatever gets you the biggest bag King Kofi.
But a frontcourt with Hawk, Dainja and Payne isn’t the end of the world at all.
Do whatever gets you the biggest bag King Kofi.
Geography question. How is michigan state and west virginia in the west and Illinois in the east?
I agree with this statement 100%. I have mentioned here before that Jake was probably the best at getting the ball to Kofi in the right place at the right time. Is that at least in part because he is 6’6” instead of 6’2”?
Well, of the 21 players listed, only 1 - Anosike from Cal State Fullerton, is from west of Illinois or Arkansas (2 other schools represented). They have a massive imbalance in putting an East/West game together...not that it really matters but perhaps they should just throw out those team names given the rosters?
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Maybe the reference point is Mongolia?
Quotes definitely taken out of context
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I imagine the two throwbacks aren't going anywhere. I would also be surprised if they outright made one of the throwbacks the "primary" jersey. But my guess is that we get a refreshed base set.
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