Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

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therealmiket86
Indy Illini Fan said:
Something to keep an eye on as well ...

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#402      
lstewart53x3
Second place is 1st loser said:
Pretty sure Olano was an All American. Think he kicked a 50 yarder in the All American game(??). He was also recruited by some heavy hitters.

My guess is that the two don't compare favorably, but at that position, it really doesn't matter. There aren't a ton of measurables outside of leg strength and that will change over time. If his leg strength is good(not necessarily great) and he's accurate....... that'll do. Can't have guys missing 5 yards left/right on a 45 yard kick or with a wind in your face. If you have leg from 52+......huge bonus.
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Chris Sailer Kicking had Olano ranked #3 in their national rankings. They have Morales ranked #7. Pretty comparable with slight edge to Olano.
 
#403      
OskieWowWow
therealmiket86 said:
He’s done a great job. What’s funny is South Carolina fans tried to say he couldn’t recruit. If we get Knowles this will be a very good recruiting class for the offense
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Beamer moved him to TE coach to make room for James Coley, who then bolted for Georgia. If that isn't top tier staff management, I don't know what is
 
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genevaillini39w
Indy Illini Fan said:
Something to keep an eye on as well ...

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Maybe the deal that sealed it was older brother can get a nice NIL deal to be the backup to Boyd in 2027-2028.

Older brother was a sought after recruit, he sat behind Haynes king for 2
Years and lost the job to Alberto Mendoza this past spring.

Not sure you want him to start,
But would be nice to have an older guy in the room next year if Boyd is the plan.
 
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Joel Goodson
genevaillini39w said:
Maybe the deal that sealed it was older brother can get a nice NIL deal to be the backup to Boyd in 2027-2028.

Older brother was a sought after recruit, he sat behind Haynes king for 2
Years and lost the job to Alberto Mendoza this past spring.

Not sure you want him to start,
But would be nice to have an older guy in the room next year if Boyd is the plan.
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Eureka! thank you

that's a masterstroke. dismissed the internet pundits saying Knowles is coming, but holee ship. really hoping we land him, he's a near perfect fit
 
#409      
illinidarrin
therealmiket86 said:
247sports.com

Graham Knowles, Southlake Carroll , Quarterback

Also plays basketball. ----- 2022: Played in 13 games as a junior, including five as a starter following an injury to senior Kaden Anderson (Wyoming 2023...
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Not sure I would say his brother was a sought after recruit. I could see him being brought in as a veteran back up.
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Yeah, i was just looking him up and he's a big dude at 6'7. 1 pass attempt last year at GT and it was completed for 84 yards and a TD.
 
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