Now im really interested in prumans reaction to these posts.
Ah, so the Gaussian Distribution wasn't an assumption. 247 sports stated that that's what they used for their rankings, so that's why it was my starting point.
That's kind of you but I couldn't possibly accept. In fact, I don't actually recall ever having a class in Altgeld- I want to say my math classes were in like Henry or Lincoln. Now Talbot on the other hand, that place took years off my life... Really, we should all just be honored that we got a degree from one of the top schools in the country.
There is zero truth to the rumor that my namesake took multiple classes at Altgeld.
Seems like last year’s success and hype would have an impact on the 2025 class. I really hope we can pull at least two of these instate kids. I’m all for the under the radar fits your scheme and program types, but some big wins would be refreshing.Rivals has their new 2025 top 250 out
There are 9 in-staters included here and several more that didn't make the list but are solid prospects. Big year in 2025
Full marks that you're a TAM graduate. Stellar department. My frosh roommate was a TAM major. ME here (well, we're all one big happy MechSE family now, I suppose!) When I visited campus last summer visited Talbot and was bummed to see that they filled in the big bay and the Iron Giant concrete crusher apparently is no more. Newmark has one, I believe, but it lacks the majesty of its Talbot cousin. [EDIT: and, yeah, grateful and honored that I got to study what and where I did.]
This is on a RECRUITING thread? I get it! We want our Football linemen to crush the concrete now with their bare hands! (I've heard that some actually can...)
Also a MechSE, and nooooooo! the Iron Giant is gone?? That is a sad realization. That thing was awesome.
First, I agree basically with what you said. Rankings are not infallible and I think BB and staff have put together a solid+ class thus far and can’t wait to see who else they add. And while I trust their evals, it seems incredibly naive to think the staff isn’t interested in or have higher rankings of their own for players they aren’t getting (either lost the recruiting battle we were in or could never got into the battle because said highly ranked players weren’t interested in Illini). As fans we shouldn’t get completely wrapped up in the rankings, but let’s not pretend that in many cases BB and company wouldn’t prefer a player ranked in the top 250 over someone ranked in the 900s. But they have to use their resources and relationships to prioritize those we have a chance of getting. And I think they they are the best at that we’ve seen at Illinois in quite some time.
I was thinking of the best way to put my thoughts on the original post, but this pretty much nails it.
