Sorry to see Frazier leave and if “his guys” being recruited over was the issue, I can understand his frustration. But last I heard we wanted EDGs not EFGs.
The timing just really sucks if it was a week ago and we could get Boynton - it would have been an upgrade, a great recruiter and Brad’s defensive X’s and O’s Guys from his previous stops and who would have had some top guys in the portal he could have brought with himSo, I’ve had my coffee, and I’m thinking.
Is (and if?) Chester leaving really THAT big of a deal? It sucks losing an alum, and don’t get me wrong I love CF. But, Brad won’t give him the keys to the defense so he isn’t a big factor there. He has landed us some good recruits but how many of them have panned out or even stuck around?
I feel like this is similar to when we lost OA and Chin…Brad has another opportunity to replace him with a person that has new and great connections for recruiting or X’s and O’s
Am I off base?
That's the thing that I don't really understand if Frazier was frustrated with that. This is a HIGHLY competitive business. If the players you are recruiting are being recruited over, work to recruit better players.It’s Brads job to upgrade the talent every year.
Thanks for that pearl of wisdom. Did I write something to lead you to believe I didn’t understand that or agree?It’s Brads job to upgrade the talent every year.
He was reiterating what you saidThanks for that pearl of wisdom. Did I write something to lead you to believe I didn’t understand that or agree?
Thanks for that pearl of wisdom. Did I write something to lead you to believe I didn’t understand that or agree?
Sounds like Chester may be taking some talent to WVU with him, so not necessarily the case that it’s too late.The timing just really sucks if it was a week ago and we could get Boynton - it would have been an upgrade, a great recruiter and Brad’s defensive X’s and O’s Guys from his previous stops and who would have had some top guys in the portal he could have brought with him
I’m sure Brad will get someone very qualified but the added bonus of bringing talent with them is likely tough now
Chester wanted to stay, but his mom didn't like her son's usage on the team.
Are any of these players Chester Frazier's guys?Transfer Portal
Jake Davis (Mercer guard) committed on April 1st, 2024, signed on April 2nd, 2024.
Tre White (Louisville wing) committed on April 9th, 2024.
2024 Illini Recruiting
Morez Johnson (2024 PF) committed on November 4th, 2021, signed on November 8th, 2023.
Jason Jakstys (2024 F) committed on July 23rd, 2023, signed on November 8th, 2023.
2025 Illini Recruiting
Jeremiah Fears (2025 PG) committed on January 22nd, 2024.
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