Illinois Football Recruiting Thread
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illini80
- Forgottonia
Yes. Non-scholarship athletes of any sport can receive benefits.
217sports
- Springfield
Most guys are getting a few free meals and gear. A PWO isn’t going to make any amount of money that is near a scholarship at any school
Illinir1
- Camdenton, MO
Couldn't agree with you more on Illinois student engagement with the football program through free tickets. I'd add steeply discounted first-time season tickets for graduates of the last 10 years.
I was a 1981 graduate and have been a season ticket holder and IFund donor ever since because of the success and electric (full) stadium atmosphere of the early 80's Mike White teams. I have supported the football program for 40+ years because I "got hooked" after graduation. Not true for current students and grads of the last decade. Need to give them an incentive to become involved then, hopefully, results will deliver future ticket buyers and donors.
For as big as BB like his lineman, I’m assuming 6’4 is a center for him?
Joel Goodson
- respect my decision™
Interior OL, for sure. Highly doubt if Miller is going to limit him to one position. Hopefully, the kid will pan out like Karras (another Greek-American).
From the few videos I watched, Sam played Left Tackle on offense, DE on the “D.”
Joel Goodson
- respect my decision™
That was then, this is now.
mhuml32
- Cincinnati, OH
217sports
- Springfield
We knew we wouldn't get them all but not a good start so far for the staff at all
After zero prep D-line prospects in 2022, the pressure is on for Coach Jamison to pull in some talent this class.
Illinivek23
- Gurnee
Did Bahr project to be a DE in the 3-4? Randolph/Newton-ish?
That stinks. Was hoping we made some ground at Loyola with the Kreutz boys. Still a long way to go. Need to just keep working at it, and land some in-staters that are also wanted by other top programs
That sucks!
Getting Bahr would have been nice, but at this point can’t blame the kid for choosing UM. I think BB’s approach to recruiting IL high schools and building those relationships will pay off in time. Hopefully snag some good ones this year, and then really make a dent with 2024 class.
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illini80
- Forgottonia
Agree. I don’t expect us to win many battles with Michigan after their recent success. When we start winning the battles with Iowa and Northwestern consistently, then I’ll raise my sights I suppose. Still, it would have been great to land him. As BB has said, we need a football Ayo (or 2) to break the barrier.
Agreed on 2024 being a make or break year for recruiting. Likely won't make any noise this year with a stopgap QB/new OC, but the focus needs to be on showing signs of life on offense in 2023 to improve recruiting
mhuml32
- Cincinnati, OH
That has to be best-case scenario for a class starting commitment.
IMO...yes! Unless announcement is hosted by a former Arizona player.
Third CB too, from Joey Wagner. Sorry if somebody posted this already…..too much basketball on the brain.
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