TentakilRex
- Land O Insects between Quincy-Macomb-Jacksonville
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TentakilRex
- Land O Insects between Quincy-Macomb-Jacksonville
If not, can we get one?
mhuml32
- Cincinnati, OH
Werner podcast mentioned Lott decided to go on visits after committing to Illini. I didn’t know, but he mentioned if a committed player goes on additional visits, then commitment/ spot is not accepted anymore.
But maybe more to story as visits only happened this month. Maybe staff pushed after getting Dixon? But idk.
Werner:
12:40 p.m.: With three-star Florida wide receiver Teremun Lott clearly looking for an opportunity elsewhere, we've taken him off the Illinois commitment list even though he hasn't publicly decommitted. Lott took official visits this month to FIU and Rutgers.
Illinivek23
- Gurnee
I am hopeful Lott is going elsewhere because we have another WR coming that he will need to compete against for playing time
We need any DL? From IL.
Mr. Tibbs
- southeast DuPage
thats the rumor.
while they (TDV & coaches) have not had an official notification from NCAA, they have had some informal communication that is telling them its HIGHLY unlikely .
TentakilRex
- Land O Insects between Quincy-Macomb-Jacksonville
A few unrelated questions enter my head last night
1. I am wondering if we have any idea yet which schools could successfully do a "Moneyball" with NIL?
2. How does the Illinois athletics' analytics department stack up to others. I would not be shocked if Bama and Georgia have analytics departments that would make the Dodgers, Rays, and Asterisks blush.
1. I am wondering if we have any idea yet which schools could successfully do a "Moneyball" with NIL?
2. How does the Illinois athletics' analytics department stack up to others. I would not be shocked if Bama and Georgia have analytics departments that would make the Dodgers, Rays, and Asterisks blush.
illinidarrin
- from parts unknown
Well, we need to hit the portal real hard now. We need a QB and a RB.
QB yes, but we have an entire stable of RBs.
Eh, Depth perhaps. Proven quality is a different story. Need to go bowling again next year with a relatively easy schedule (like this years). Depending on Love and an oft-injured McCray is not ideal
I’m not much of a Love fan. Not saying I’d want to lose him to Purdue, but just not overly impressed with him. I know it’s a relatively small sample size, but take away the Northwestern game and he averaged about 2.5 ypc in B1G play. In his career he’s averaging 3.5 ypc. Maybe the Northwestern game portends greater things for him, but I’m not sold.
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
I'd say it goes McCray, Love, Feagin.
I am not real worried about filling coaching positions or roster spots. If anything I am waiting to see who else leaves or declares for the NFL Draft before the deadline hits in a few weeks. Keeping a close eye on the DL spots.
BB has overachieved in both seasons he has been here. It is just that time of year where doubt comes into the mind of some. Good teams reload not rebuild....time to keep reloading. There is plenty of talent in the portal and if BB thinks we need an upgrade or more depth he will issue that position.
BB has overachieved in both seasons he has been here. It is just that time of year where doubt comes into the mind of some. Good teams reload not rebuild....time to keep reloading. There is plenty of talent in the portal and if BB thinks we need an upgrade or more depth he will issue that position.
mhuml32
- Cincinnati, OH
I get the desire to bring in a more dependable back. Love had some moments this year but other times where he was ineffective. McCray had a lost season this year and has also been ineffective since the 2021 Penn State game (37 carries for 112 yards).
That said, I haven't seen a many intriguing RBs in the portal but I'm sure Illinois would be a great landing spot for one based on the offense and Bielema. The caveat is bringing in a RB seems like it would trigger one on the current roster to leave. If you bring in a good junior RB, would Love immediately leave? What if someone like Laughery isn't seeing available playing time and enters the portal? In this perspective, the RB you bring in has to be viewed as a trade acquisition.
Personally, there are plenty of blue chip guys (Love, Laughery, Feagin (probably a year away)), proven commodities (McCray), and intriguing skill sets (Anderson) to believe you can leave things be. If anything, I would be interested in a RB that has proven more in the pass game, both blocking and catching the ball. But again, bringing in someone likely means someone in the current RB room will leave for a better opportunity.
That said, I haven't seen a many intriguing RBs in the portal but I'm sure Illinois would be a great landing spot for one based on the offense and Bielema. The caveat is bringing in a RB seems like it would trigger one on the current roster to leave. If you bring in a good junior RB, would Love immediately leave? What if someone like Laughery isn't seeing available playing time and enters the portal? In this perspective, the RB you bring in has to be viewed as a trade acquisition.
Personally, there are plenty of blue chip guys (Love, Laughery, Feagin (probably a year away)), proven commodities (McCray), and intriguing skill sets (Anderson) to believe you can leave things be. If anything, I would be interested in a RB that has proven more in the pass game, both blocking and catching the ball. But again, bringing in someone likely means someone in the current RB room will leave for a better opportunity.
Any idea how much the NIL account was set back, for the QB position?
The caveat in this case might not be a bad one
Portal closes January 18th and opens up in May for 2 weeks. If Love stays, he could still leave in May if competition on the roster moves him down for example. Same instance BB could add some RB transfer portal help now or in May if he doesn't like what he sees on the roster. BB is very intelligent and knows how to work the system. Sort of like early signing period December 21st, than Patterson gone the next day, etc. Marketing and media stay more busy these days
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