Very impressed with his film. Looks to be pretty well rounded :thumb:
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Is it possible that the staff in thinking about converting some of these running backs to linebackers? I remember several years ago we lost to a school and the announcers said that almost all of their defensive players were running backs in high school.
I think the staff is getting speedy guys that can make plays. Something we lacked during the cubit era. My guess is that these guys are being recruited for their position, but they will be utilized in any way that maximizes our chance of winning. Right now we lack depth and talent/experience at a few positions. I think both guys have speed and grit, and that is something we can’t have too much of.
Illini_1979
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Welcome Nick! 
I agree with it being unfair to set unreasonably high expectations... but wow is that film good. No idea how good he will be, but he does move in a strikingly similar fashion to Epstein in terms of speed, where he carries the ball, and his gait/stride.
Again, none of that means he will be as good as him. It's just the clear player comparison to make. Huge fan of the playmakers of this recruiting class so far.
White RB U let's goooooo
He can be our football Donte Vincenzo
This kid should play Strong Safety.
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Meh...I won't engage in the 4* vs 3* argument and bigger offers (Notre Dame & Mich St for Brock) making Brock better. I've seen them both live and direct a couple of times last year. Fedanzo is faster, but Brock shiftier and harder to bring down. I call push IMO. Fedanzo is underrated.
And I thought my wife would cook lasagna for dinner.
I think Fabian McCray is next to pop. Might want to jump on board before Massey. Excited too to see an OV set for Oct for Jacob Bandes (top 100 DT).
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Ya I would say he is a long shot considering the circumstances. BUT it may be showing that Hardy and Clark are starting to make some headway
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I thought that dude was gonna commit like 2 months ago. Nothing wrong with enjoying his recruitment. But I'd like us to put some pressure on him. Crap or get off the pot
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Welcome, Nick!
Yes, Montini has been a powerhouse, but DeKalb High School beat them last year, finally..
By the way, what's up with Dre Brown, Illini RB, DHS grad and probably once was a greater prospect than some recent recruits? Go Barbs!
Yes, Montini has been a powerhouse, but DeKalb High School beat them last year, finally..
By the way, what's up with Dre Brown, Illini RB, DHS grad and probably once was a greater prospect than some recent recruits? Go Barbs!
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Make top 5 for West Aurora's Denver Warren. Kid is a beast in 2020 class.
BillyBob1
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Don’t think he practiced this spring. Coach Smith was on Saturday sports line on WDWS yesterday he hementikned they were counting on him this season. Epstein didn’t practice either.
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https://247sports.com/Player/Nick-Fedanzo-46053595
In a complete first, player commits to IL and his rating went UP! .8111 - .8255
In a complete first, player commits to IL and his rating went UP! .8111 - .8255
I love seeing the Buddy Young talk. He was my grampa’s favorite football player. And an underrated Illini legend IMHO.
Watching his highlights, I thought for sure that someone had mistakenly put some 5 star in the link for Nick. I know those are highlights, but Wow!
First #TeamBeckman, then (and forever) #TeamShield, now #TeamFleckHate
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