Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

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Indy Illini Fan
illini0440 said:
What makes anyone good at recruiting…bring personable, relatable, say the right things. It’s just sales
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Little bit of this as well … 😁😎

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Illiniam1984
Indy Illini Fan said:
Mom wasn’t exactly thrilled with the Auburn visit … I’ll just leave it at that … And we all know how that typically goes …

The whole family does love the TE coach though … He’s the only reason Auburn has a chance …

Been saying it for years … Be shocked if JC doesn’t wind up an Illini …
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💯 percent agree….he’s going to end up being an Illini in the end…just too much to pass up on. Better coaching staff/support system imo….

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Fly Illini Fly!
WhereDoWeStandWithStorr? said:
I know it's early, but any word on the QB room in 2026 or likely starter? Ethan Hampton, Carson Boyd, Michael Clayton, Trey Petty, or transfer?
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Hampton is the most experienced... Clayton will be a true frosh and took somewhat of a drop in the rankings after we landed him... I think Boyd is the most talented and will have 2 years under his belt.
 
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Simeon Rice
Fly Illini Fly! said:
Hampton is the most experienced... Clayton will be a true frosh and took somewhat of a drop in the rankings after we landed him... I think Boyd is the most talented and will have 2 years under his belt.
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And, if Luke has the year many expect he may, I don't think you can fully rule out a top transfer, depending if the staff believes Hampton/Petty/Boyd are ready to step into that role
 
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WhereDoWeStandWithStorr? said:
I know it's early, but any word on the QB room in 2026 or likely starter? Ethan Hampton, Carson Boyd, Michael Clayton, Trey Petty, or transfer?
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Have to see how the development goes throughout the year for the young guys …

Does Barry wind up with a HC job after this year ? It’s possible … That could change things as well …

But as of today I’m guessing …

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PleaseMakeABowlGame said:
The only reason for Auburn will be the $$$. The TE coach may be great, but with how many times he's visited IL and the connections here....don't know why he'd feel more at home anywhere but the beloved.
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Auburn isn’t currently offering what we are compensation wise …

Lot of local companies willing to pony up for the top kids to stay home …

I’ll also say if you’re in the Mt Zion area … JC is looking for lawns to mow this summer …

I’m sure there’s quite a few Illini fans on here from that area … May even be able to compensate him VERY fairly for his efforts … 😎😎👍🏻🔶🔷

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#212      
Mr. Tibbs
you have to be able to relate really well to the player and to his parents. They need to trust you and believe in you 100%

it is sales like previously mentioned
 
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Huggies5
Huggies5 said:
His uncle was my boss, and he's a diehard Nebraska fan, but he said his nephew really likes the coaching staff at Illinois. I asked why Nebraska didn't offer, and he said that the coach admitted he dropped the ball on his recruitment.
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I tried to get the scoop from Wheeler's uncle, but when I asked whether or not he's going to commit, I got crickets. LOL!
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ChiTown
Indy Illini Fan said:
Auburn isn’t currently offering what we are compensation wise …

Lot of local companies willing to pony up for the top kids to stay home …

I’ll also say if you’re in the Mt Zion area … JC is looking for lawns to mow this summer …

I’m sure there’s quite a few Illini fans on here from that area … May even be able to compensate him VERY fairly for his efforts … 😎😎👍🏻🔶🔷

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Haha…this is priceless.
 
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