There was a time when we thought we had him. Still don't know what really happened.
http://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=7276
That was one you didn't want to win anyway!
There was a time when we thought we had him. Still don't know what really happened.
http://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=7276
That was one you didn't want to win anyway!
The mandatory Bridge program for marginal academic athletes has not been around for at least 20 years.
Sutton to Iowa State? I hope that is because we are looking at better LB's
Skilled presents.
Te Blake Williams Ok 6'4 220 second best steal.
Wr Zach Farrar Tx 6'3 210 which mean we missed on the blazers who can stretch the field, again.
Hb Sam Brodner Il 5'11 210
Second choice
Te Matthew Gonzalez Oh
Wr Marlon Eugene Fl 6 190
Hb Darius Anderson Tx 5'9 180 not to finally.
Merry Christmas one and all.
I like Zarrian Holcombe and Dylan Soehner more than Blake Williams. I don't like Griffin Palmer that much. I want 2 of those 3 and pull a Crean on Palmer
Thanks for the update I just joined the ranks on Brodner as I just sw his tape he would be one heck of an addition.Made the long trek to Glen Ellyn today. Johnny Caspers is my bros next door neighbor & is home for Xmas. Caspers visited Coach Hetlet and Iowa's OL coach was there. He's recruiting Brodner. Anyways, quite a coincidence, as Stanford meets Iowa in the Rose Bowl next week.
The skinny is that we have a real shot with Brodner. He's seen how we utilized Ferg and that's a big plus (Brodner is an excellent receiver). Brodner's GF is a freshman at Illinois and her parents graduated from Illinois. He's seen what happened with Dude-K and realizes he has a similar opportunity.
One other tidbit. Caspers was thisclose to being an Illini. Stanford looked to be pulling his ride (after he committed) late. Shortly before signing day, his ride came through. Otherwise, he'd have been in O&B. Future NFL-er.
Jacob that makes two of us on Palmer after double checking Palmer tied or the lowest grade I gave an Illini commit this year barely making a 3* grade. I would be a happy camper if we could replace him with Soehner as our in line te. But for me and for Big Cubes passing attack I think he is looking first at some that can be a receiver.
One thing scares me about Soehner in that his tape did not show him throwing a single block. So physical an tough to bring down with the ball in his hand, yet will he pick up the fundamentals to become a competent blocker. Worse if you put him at tackle he has to perform so much better as a blocker. Now if you guys or better have seen him block in games great in camps would help to lesser degree about how he blocks.
Made the long trek to Glen Ellyn today. Johnny Caspers is my bros next door neighbor & is home for Xmas. Caspers visited Coach Hetlet and Iowa's OL coach was there. He's recruiting Brodner. Anyways, quite a coincidence, as Stanford meets Iowa in the Rose Bowl next week.
The skinny is that we have a real shot with Brodner. He's seen how we utilized Ferg and that's a big plus (Brodner is an excellent receiver). Brodner's GF is a freshman at Illinois and her parents graduated from Illinois. He's seen what happened with Dude-K and realizes he has a similar opportunity.
One other tidbit. Caspers was thisclose to being an Illini. Stanford looked to be pulling his ride (after he committed) late. Shortly before signing day, his ride came through. Otherwise, he'd have been in O&B. Future NFL-er.
Don't get me excited. Brodner is a beast. I could see him being a lb with that speed and strength if he so chooses!
i just dont see him playing college rb...maybe a h back type position but im just not impressed....nor am i impressed with kentrail morans tape.......
but this keyon jackson kid may be undersize but he looks like the real deal!!! looks fast too for a dt
Simms was first team all metro for the St. Louis P-D. Moran and Palmer made second team.
I think we will be in good shape for the next 4 years with Caleb Reams at TE!
IMO Simms was by far the best prospect inspite a slightly higher grade I gave Moran earlier.
I like Simms alot and based on my posting history I am not terribly high on Moran or will be terribly heartbroken if he commits to Syracuse. I like Singletary out of Florida more even if he is a 2 star recruit. His team and the competition they face is a lot higher than southern Illinois