Illinois Football Recruiting Thread
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He was injured in the spring and couldn't camp anywhere. His dad and Bellamy played together in the pros. I think he sticks even after Arkansas offers
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Doubt the Hogs have much of an engineering program.
Yes, underrated. He's the player we need right now.
I agree. On the radio recently, Tom Lemming mentioned that he didn't think the controversies were impacting Illini recruiting and the staff was incredibly hard working and going everywhere for players. I've followed Lemming long enough to know that he panders to his audience to varying degrees, but he also does go to a lot of schools/camps and talks to people. Maybe he's right. I personally have to believe the controversy has to hurt with top recruits, but perhaps it doesn't or they are only recruiting the next tier guys that don't care as much.
I'd matter the last portion of your post is partially true, but I doubt they're going too far below the norm for them. Realistically, they haven't shot for the stars with out of state recruits very much, leaving that only to local 4* caliber talents, but I'm fine with that - I prefer that than wasting resources on pipe dreams resulting in depth issues (ahem...Zook). Just my two cents
I agree. I would consider 4* recruits to be top recruits. If they are getting any, that is great news indeed.
Illini_1979
- Oregon
Welcome to the Illini family Kenyon! :thumb: 
Great job by the staff:congrats:
Very impressive film & very impressive stats, not sure how he has flown under the radar
Like everything about this commit
Very impressive film & very impressive stats, not sure how he has flown under the radar
Like everything about this commit
CaptainHindsight
- Champaign
This kid has some good film. I like the way Kenyon gets off blocks. He also absolutely destroys a couple people with crushing tackles.
I really liked his pursuit and that he really wraps up on his tackles. His effort does not go unrewarded often (at least in these clips) when it comes to bringing the guy down after getting a hand on him. Certainly doesnt hurt that he gets off blocks really well with a pretty solid variety of moves IMO
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plus he's the son of a great player. Can't hurt to have those bloodlines. His dad was a beast on tecmo bowl.
illiniman711
- Champaign-Urbana
His dad has quite the résumé. "He was later voted Offensive Player of the Century at OU." Impressed with the get, great job staff.
I imagine his recruitment will pick up despite the commitment, so I hope we can retain him. What if OU (his dad's Alma Mater) comes knocking?
whoa Nellie........we got ourselves a barnburner
pops could call a heckuva game on TV................
wait a second......................different Keith Jackson
I'm really a fan of this Jackson commit. Good sized, nasty, gets off of blocks...I feel like he deserves a mid 3-star grade, not a high 2-star! Good find by the staff, hope it holds if he starts to gain some publicity/hype.
He'll probably move up, I believe he was hurt for a while and couldn't camp.
Always a fan of getting kids whos parents were great pros or college players. Football or basketball
Like Jeff Jordan
Sometimes they dont work out. Its still baffling to me that the son of MICHAEL JORDAN! wasnt better at basketball.
whoa Nellie........we got ourselves a barnburner
pops could call a heckuva game on TV................
wait a second......................different Keith Jackson
Best college announcer period. Gave the game a little extra flavor only other left doing that is good our own Sox announcer the Hawkaroo.
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Best college announcer period. Gave the game a little extra flavor only other left doing that is good our own Sox announcer the Hawkaroo.
Keith Jackson, ( the big ole white dude announcer) , was simply the best.
He set the standard for college football.
He was college football before college football was really a business.
the guy could call a great game.
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