His efforts are appreciated! :thumb:
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His efforts are appreciated! :thumb:
Little disappointed as I was expecting more. He looks put together and can easily add 35-45 lbs. He is 6'6 215 from Mo. For me think Evan Wilson, needed to add weight tall an long like Palmer but could be a solid producer out of the te spot.
JeffJ mention split out wide, to me he is an inline te that because of his ht, length and hands would be a mismatch for db's. ' He is not really quick or fast enough to expect him busting big plays like either Eshoo or Gilberti. He is capable of being a solid 2 pronged inline te. Solid blocker and receiver. Nothing spectacular he is a low 3* 5.5 that could develop into more.
If can find the time I will try to post more on the other 3 commits.
JeffJ mention split out wide, to me he is an inline te that because of his ht, length and hands would be a mismatch for db's. ' He is not really quick or fast enough to expect him busting big plays like either Eshoo or Gilberti. He is capable of being a solid 2 pronged inline te. Solid blocker and receiver. Nothing spectacular he is a low 3* 5.5 that could develop into more.
If can find the time I will try to post more on the other 3 commits.
orangeswarm76
- hastings Nebraska
What's the deal with merric jackson at Iowa western we going after him again or not
orangeswarm76
- hastings Nebraska
I saw Tim Knox post boom was wondering the same thing
Ballard a WR out of MO is on campus... he would be the best guess
RHITIllini
- Chicago, IL
Zack Shackelford, OL From TX, also on campus.
Ya, pretty sure he was just here this weekend, then to be back on Wednesday seems like a likely commitment but who knows
Recent commitment, Simms, is tweeting Ballard that he is waiting for his word...
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I have heard Illinois will not be able to recruit him anymore. Apparently won't get the grades. Unfortunate because he is a good player. Would have been a nice nose tackle for the Illini.
He has interest from some good programs. I'd be impressed if the staff can sway him this way
yep! I kept hoping that he'd get his grades in order, but doesn't sound like that's the case:tsk:
:thumb: with his ranking, I'm surprised he said that we're his only offer so far
mhuml32
- Cincinnati, OH
Bringing up a name from a previous recruiting cycle: Looks like Willie Beavers will be a top-five NFL talent in the MAC this year.
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DanvIllini
Super Lurker
- Danville, IL
Grades concerns. Our coaches must think they can help him out and get him in. Seems smart to take the chance, because this guy is very good.
RHITIllini
- Chicago, IL
Holy crap.. Rodney Coe ended up at Akron?
That's even more surprising. Usually our staff is one of the first to back off, if there are grade issues.
RHITIllini
- Chicago, IL
Maybe not if they think they can work with him and get him qualified, especially if they feel like backing him would solidify their position should his academic situation improve and big dogs come calling.
Wasn't he a RB out of HS or am I dreaming?
Well of course that's the way I would like to see it handled with some of these questionable academic qualifiers. But typically this staff has stopped recruiting a player once they have knowledge that there are red flags in the classroom
Just speculation, but maybe because of the job that the Beckman staff has done off the field (keeping kids in class, no rashes of arrests, having high character kids) they might be getting a little bit of leeway from the higher-ups?
PaytonHighstep
- Downers Grove, IL
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