Oh gotcha. I was behind so I was reading fast. Must have missed the two year thing, my bad. :thumb: With all of that said I'm still super excited regardless!
Illini Coaching Staff
Oh gotcha. I was behind so I was reading fast. Must have missed the two year thing, my bad. :thumb: With all of that said I'm still super excited regardless!
The same LaPhonso Ellis that told Illinois he was coming, then chose ND?
Exactly, LaPhonso Ellis has no credibility when he talks about Illinois. Trust me he does not wish Illinois the best
SalukiIllini
- Evansville, IN
2 years from now. Not next season. I think it's a legit possibility if everything lines up.
That's a large if though.
X1000
I generally like Frank, but that guy can't wait to pounce on any bit of news that is good for Mizzou/SLU and bad for Illinois. He was just tweeting the other day how incredible it was that Mizzou had a good chance to land Porter, Tilmon and Mark Smith. Eat it Frank.
I agree. 100%. Although, I really like Tupper too, but he rarely breaking stories as much as the aforementioned.
It will be interesting to see how next year plays out. I think we have five players that will get a good chunk of minutes already: Finke, Black, Nichols, Coleman Lands, and Lucas. Tilmon will play also. The other minutes remaining are up for grabs between DJ, Jordan and the recruits in my opinion and a lot depends on what Mr. Smith does also.
I would expect a transfer or decommit once that picture becomes clearer, but hesitant to say who that is as I don't had be a clue. Just think it's the nature of the beast.
I would expect a transfer or decommit once that picture becomes clearer, but hesitant to say who that is as I don't had be a clue. Just think it's the nature of the beast.
RedRocksIllini
- Morrison, CO
IDKWTIE
They may as well make the trip really efficient on the way home and stop by to see Mark Smith on Saturday.
TownieMatt
CU Expat
- Chicago
They may as well make the trip really efficient on the way home and stop by to see Mark Smith on Saturday.
Would be very surprised if they didn't visit him while they're down that way. Fingers tightly crossed on Smith. I think we have a very good chance.
Thought I saw somewhere that Smith is visiting OSU or KSU this weekend.
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The same LaPhonso Ellis that told Illinois he was coming, then chose ND?
Exactly!!!!'
TownieMatt
CU Expat
- Chicago
From Henrickson's story on Smith
"The recruiting process will speed up now that his high school season is over. The plan for Smith, which is expected to be a busy and active one over the next couple of weeks, is to take a whole bunch of unofficial visits. He says he expects to then narrow it down and take the remaining two official visits he has remaining.
'My family and I hope to make a decision by the April signing period,” says Smith of the April 12 date that begins the spring period. “I just need to get out and visit some schools.'"
Valid reason for Smith to cancel those visits with the Illini coaches in the area.
frozenrope9190
- Aurora, IL
Yes. It's kinda like vice-presidents being chosen to capture a weaker voting region of the country rather than the stellar work of the vice-presidents.
mattcoldagelli
- The Transfer Portal with Do Not Contact Tag
lolololol
ILL in IA
- Iowa City
If thinking that we got from a bottom half big 10 team, to a top 3-4 team in just one year with a new coach is pessimistic, then I'll drink my orange Kool-Aid from that half empty glass all day.
TownieMatt
CU Expat
- Chicago
Where do we get Tilmon is clearly gone without Walker? This seems to be a growing story on this site. Sure Tilmon said Walker was the main reason he was here and this is a likely possibility, but Tilmon reopens his recruiting and it is game on.
Underwood needs to fill his staff & Walker has a value past Tilmon in giving us recruiting continuity in the St. Louis area.
Not saying this is wrong, just a lot of speculation on what a Kid and his mother will do here.
On top of that, this board of experts wanted the entire coaching staff dismissed for lack of player development and X&O coaching. Now all of a sudden he is being likened to the second coming?