Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

[FT35]

We got a Crystal Ball for OL Danny McGuire:

Danny McGuire, Northwestern Wildcats, Offensive Tackle

Danny McGuire is a 6-5, 270-pound Offensive Tackle from Chicago, IL.

247sports.com

 

[Ubermensch]

This is exactly the type of kid Bielema wants, and it's exactly the type of kid Illinois should be able to keep home. This is how and where it starts. Build those lines. Get that reputation as a school that develops linemen.

 

[altenberger22]

We got a Crystal Ball for OL Danny McGuire:

Danny McGuire, Northwestern Wildcats, Offensive Tackle

Danny McGuire is a 6-5, 270-pound Offensive Tackle from Chicago, IL.

247sports.com

Wow! This is a great early indicator (positive sign). I did a little bit of research on McGuire last week, but I wasn't expecting such positive traction for a guy like this so quickly.

 

[GrayGhost77]

This is exactly the type of kid Bielema wants, and it's exactly the type of kid Illinois should be able to keep home. This is how and where it starts. Build those lines. Get that reputation as a school that develops linemen.

Bart Miller. Rising star. Glad we got him.

 

[Ubermensch]

Bart Miller. Rising star. Glad we got him.

No doubt about it. He's going to get the linemen we need. This is a hell of a coaching staff.

 

[illini80]

Love it! But let’s admit it’s just a CB for now. Surely a sign the staff is out working hard and a good thing no doubt. I have confidence they will get the job done !

 

[Illinois_2_AZ]

We got a Crystal Ball for OL Danny McGuire:

Danny McGuire, Northwestern Wildcats, Offensive Tackle

Danny McGuire is a 6-5, 270-pound Offensive Tackle from Chicago, IL.

247sports.com

Nice offer list as well.

 

[skyIdub]

No doubt about it. He's going to get the linemen we need. This is a hell of a coaching staff.

The bolded might be worthy of a completely separate post....

 

[NJJ871]

The bolded might be worthy of a completely separate post....

It might warrant it's own thread...

 

[Chukwuwumba]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1353764995474063362

 

[altenberger22]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1353764995474063362

Welp, glad we lost that one. Thinking BB will use the spot more judiciously.

 

[logjam]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1353764995474063362

Hot mess its looking like.

 

[trtl]

Hot mess its looking like.

How so? I read he had a great season.

 

[GilThorpe]

How so? I read he had a great season.

sounds like he loves drama and has a tough time making decisions . Those character traits tend to follow one thru life .

 

[KevinC]

sounds like he loves drama and has a tough time making decisions . Those character traits tend to follow one thru life .

Seems like he wanted to go to a place where he knew that they would throw the ball. I don't know how you can say that reflects upon his character.

 

[pvaughn8]

Seems like he wanted to go to a place where he knew that they would throw the ball. I don't know how you can say that reflects upon his character.

Yeah he decomitted after Lovie was fired and before Bret was hired. Doesn't seem that crazy.

That being said, he didn't need to drop down to ball state to find a team who throws the ball. I'm guessing BB didn't pursue him

 

[louisvilleillini]

Good luck to the young man at Ball State. We will move on. How many recruits will we have signing in Feb?

 

[trtl]

Yeah he decomitted after Lovie was fired and before Bret was hired. Doesn't seem that crazy.

That being said, he didn't need to drop down to ball state to find a team who throws the ball. I'm guessing BB didn't pursue him

I know what you’re saying. Looks like Brenson will be the 6th highest ranked recruit since rankings started, according to 247. However, when adding Brenson to the calculation, Ball State’s 2021 recruiting class is similar overall quality to ours.

 

[Illini1974Ever]

I know what you’re saying. Looks like Brenson will be the 6th highest ranked recruit since rankings started, according to 247. However, when adding Brenson to the calculation, Ball State’s 2021 recruiting class is similar overall quality to ours.

6th highest overall ? Didn't follow this one that would be quite impressive..
Apologize for lack of know on this one..

 

[trtl]

6th highest overall ? Didn't follow this one that would be quite impressive..
Apologize for lack of know on this one..

intended to say he will be Ball State’s 6th highest ranked recruit since rankings began.

 

[jjniner]

So I’m going to say it right here! With this coaching group... 4th in 10 years? If we cannot win the Illinois recruitment of good young high school football players... and in 3-4 years we are still 4-8, 3-9...it is time to drop the football program and pick up men’s and women’s figure skating teams. We will officially be jinxed. Hexed. Black balled. Unlucky. Whatever you want to call it!

 

[skyIdub]

So I’m going to say it right here! With this coaching group... 4th in 10 years? If we cannot win the Illinois recruitment of good young high school football players... and in 3-4 years we are still 4-8, 3-9...it is time to drop the football program and pick up men’s and women’s figure skating teams. We will officially be jinxed. Hexed. Black balled. Unlucky. Whatever you want to call it!

Whoa there fella....step away from the ledge!

 

[GilThorpe]

So I’m going to say it right here! With this coaching group... 4th in 10 years? If we cannot win the Illinois recruitment of good young high school football players... and in 3-4 years we are still 4-8, 3-9...it is time to drop the football program and pick up men’s and women’s figure skating teams. We will officially be jinxed. Hexed. Black balled. Unlucky. Whatever you want to call it!

no one will argue we’ve been snake bit for awhile

but to put it in perspective , Univ of Tennessee is now looking for their 6th head football coach since 2008.

“ it happens “ - F Gump

 

[Deleted member 654622]

Yeah he decomitted after Lovie was fired and before Bret was hired. Doesn't seem that crazy.

That being said, he didn't need to drop down to ball state to find a team who throws the ball. I'm guessing BB didn't pursue him

When I originally saw that on twitter I automatically thought it was Louisville and thought eh. I get it.
Ball freeking State!

 

[Chukwuwumba]

When I originally saw that on twitter I automatically thought it was Louisville and thought eh. I get it.
Ball freeking State!

Maybe he saw the MAC championship game??? Ball St got a Chevy, and Leipold to ILL was no more...