The footprint we are putting in Florida may require both of them
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The footprint we are putting in Florida may require both of them
Thad's been recruiting primarily down there as well
2ndGenIllini
- Chambana
Can't really have too many guys in the recruiting hotbed that Florida is. If Abraham can recruit close to the level of Ward, maybe that gives Ward a chance to focus more on other areas (not that he hasn't done well in those areas either!)
Probably the best place in the country to have some overlap though.
If he was defensive coordinator at IMG, why couldn't he be a linebacker coach? Maybe a selling point for him to grow and learn?
Because if you have an NFL player who played corner in this system at the highest level possible it makes sense to let him coach corners?
FT35
- Naperville
I just assumed that he would be the LB coach. Like you said he's a DC now and he's interviewing for McGarigle's job so I would expect him to coach the LBs.
Hardy Nickerson was on Werner's podcast and said he would be coaching Linebackers. 9 year former pro and pro-bowler in this defense st CB seems like a pretty good selling point
Scout had it first.
mhuml32
- Cincinnati, OH
This hire was more about providing another recruiter like Ward and less about trying to free time up for Ward.
Based on Lovie's comments at the presser, it's very likely the new coach won't be coaching LBs.
Other people had figured it out before Scout. Including darren's "source".
FT35
- Naperville
Interesting. Any idea on who would coach the LBs then?
2018 players at IMG
I like the look of this list:
http://www.scout.com/college/illinois/2018-football-prospects?minimumInterest=Low¤tTeam=IMG%20Academy&team=null
Can't link directly to it, but you can sort it down for a single high school team.
Already 1-5 star and 13-4 stars at IMG for next year, several of which we have already offered. If it is Abraham I like the potential of it helping us out in recruiting.
I like the look of this list:
http://www.scout.com/college/illinois/2018-football-prospects?minimumInterest=Low¤tTeam=IMG%20Academy&team=null
Can't link directly to it, but you can sort it down for a single high school team.
Already 1-5 star and 13-4 stars at IMG for next year, several of which we have already offered. If it is Abraham I like the potential of it helping us out in recruiting.
2ndGenIllini
- Chambana
If Abraham can help reel in even a few of the IMG kids, he would be a home run hire IMO. Get that IMG > ILL pipeline flowing. Ideally land 1 of Verdis Brown or Houston Griffith in year 1. Landing both of them or 1 of them and a few "lesser" IMG players gives the 2018 class potential to be elite
This looks to be a great addition! Welcome, Coach Abraham!
Won't be officially announced until the AM, but cool to see it wrapped up quickly with a solid hire. Enjoying that theme of the last ~year, clean searches, good results :thumb:
FeelYourPaign
- So Cal
I'm regularly more impressed with Lovie. Always been a south side of the street guy, but it's clear that the momentum is to the north
The Galloping Ghost 77
- Wheaton, IL
Feels weird to see an Illinois coaching staff make so many good decisions #competentstaff
ILL in IA
- Iowa City
I cant hep but be amazed at the guys Lovie has brought in. Lovie always seemed to be a guy helping former players get a step up in the coaching game. I'm curious on what former bears decide to coach and if they show up in C-U for a few years. Fingers crossed for an Urlacher led LB and Tillmon led secondary. I'm only half way kidding.
Illiini
- In the land of the Nittany Lion
When you have a championship team, people want to be a part of it.