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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (Week of July 12th, 2021)

    Bossi literally just said last week Kansas was leading for Epps when everyone around knew it was in fact Illinois leading. He didn’t have a clue how close Epps and Chester were. I spoke to several NC State and providence people and they knew Illinois was the team to beat last month or so. With...
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    Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

    Have heard he’s paying tribute to Bobby Roundtree with his announcement today. That’s going to endear himself to the program forever
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    Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

    Miller is coming. Staff knows too. Having fun with it. McDonald and the catch a big fish tweet. Family loved the OV and no school could match what the family wanted on multiple avenues. Bielema and staff aren’t playing around
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (February 2021)

    Melendez, Later today I’m told! But for sure this weekend. -O&B Insider
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    Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

    It is Jafar Armstrong. Happening soon -O&BInsider
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    The Illinois Coaching Staff Search

    Was told the announcements should be coming later today or tomorrow. Everything will be done and finalized this morning. Coach hires completed as kids come back to campus and meet the staff
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    Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

    Ayodele Adeoye will be an illini very very soon. That’s all I wanted to say. Danny McGuire and Hank Beatty are both heavy leans already as well
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    The Illinois Coaching Staff Search

    *Wink* Not too shabby. Waiting on number 3. 3 out of 4 ain’t bad? Right
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    Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

    Bielema really make a strong push for in state kids. Reoffered Rashad Rochelle as well
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    Transfers

    If Bellamy is retained, Houston will come to illinois. That’s Houston’s godfather! Didn’t work out at ND. Playing time will happen, as i posted in coaching search thread I expect Bellamy to be retained. Waiting for some other things to fall in place behind the scenes. I was told yesterday...
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    The Illinois Coaching Staff Search

    Bellamy was retained. Announcement should be today, matter of fact I EXPECT it. Only question, will it be just wideouts? Or tight ends as well. But this insider has shouted from the rooftops “BELLAMY IS BACKKKK!”
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    The Illinois Coaching Staff Search

    Hold my beverage! Mark these words fellas! The DC hire will be announced by Thursday at noon!!! I was told by Wednesday for the assistants. Meaning if you don’t hear Bellamy retained tomorrow he won’t be back. Also, have spoken to Conklin a little, he’s just as curious and unsure about when...
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    The Illinois Coaching Staff Search

    I’m still sticking with Aaron Henry as DB coach and even Charlie Partridge as DL. Waiting to announce DC first. Also was told by someone who would know, Bellamy and Patterson will be retained
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    The Illinois Coaching Staff Search

    As I said, The OC will be Tony Peterson, Mark Helfrich, Derek Dooley or Dan Enos
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    The Illinois Coaching Staff Search

    The OC will be one of three names. Derek Dooley, Dan Enos or Mark Helfrich. Do I know which one? Maybe. And if I recall correctly, Bielema stated he wanted to have his staff ready to go first week of January. Sounds like some announcements this week
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