Illinois Football Recruiting Thread
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sure, but none one of those guys have ever been starters at any level in college so it will likely be a big step back in terms of quality/production.
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This is flat out untrue. Henderson was the starter last year (and will very likely be this year), Knapnik was 1st team Big Sky and one of the best OTs in the FCS... not to mention McMillan who started nine games as a sophmore and was "Phil Steele All-Big South/Ohio Valley Conference Fourth Team."
Having experienced the ups and downs of playing, including a significant injury, Art can easily likely relate to the mental and physical demands faced by all players.
This empathy and understanding can be invaluable in building strong relationships and providing guidance and he has publicly stated his focus on impacting and empowering players, emphasizing building relationships both on and off the field. All of this makes him an effective recruiter.
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
promo team's doing anime now, lol:
Art is a rising star in the coaching ranks. I think Josh will do everything to keep him here pay-wise. He is learning from Lunney and Bret. He is a HC in waiting.
Our very own HC Bret Bielema was not a HC prior to taking over at Wisconsin. I think Lunney is compensated well enough to not need to go HC at somewhere just to do it. He can afford to wait for a good opening.
Art got a 300% raise for this year
I'll take this kid, Carson, Petty, and Newton 362 days a year! Loving are Qb room.
Makes over 1 million year. Gonna have to be pretty special and huge numbers to get him out of here!
mhuml32
Gesture of Northern Aggression
Understood, and he'll get double next year either from Illinois or someone else.
Coach B calls Art a "shooting star" in the coaching circles, recognizing his talent and potential. While his personality could eventually lead to opportunities elsewhere, his current rapid ascent at Illinois indicates a strong connection to our team.
While future opportunities may arise, everything suggests Art is focused on his role with the Illinois Fighting Illini.
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No guarantee that Hampton even wins the backup job this year …
350%** …
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
regardless of who wins the role, it's a whole new deal for next season (26). the backup is going to have to perform awfully well (even if he doesn't get many snaps (knock on wood)) to convince staff not to pursue a transfer QB. awfully well
Wasn't the niu transfer a starter or am I remembering it wrong?
Wasn't Hampton the NIU QB that beat Notre Dame ladt season? But agree, get the QB position right first, who ever that may be.
Sorry I was off by 50%
That's cool
Chuck Nuggets
Dip your nuggets in my staff source sauce.
Yes, anything is possible. Barry is also about to turn 51 years old already. If he wants to be a HC someday, the time might be now. I am not advocating he take any old job. If Jason Candle finally moves up, for example, the Toledo job would be a very good place to give it a go. If Toledo throws 4 years/$6 million at you, it would be enticing for a lot of guys who finally want to run their own program.
i like this kid! handled it way more professionally than that other guy idkwti
mhuml32
Gesture of Northern Aggression
It's a great vocational question. Some guys (i.e., Chuck Martin leaving ND for Miami OH) openly admit that it wasn't about finances, they just wanted to be back in the "big chair" again. I have no idea what Lunney is like or seeking, but any coordinator on the upswing is likely having discussions with their agent on how big (or small) their interest circle for upcoming jobs. A job opening like Arkansas is likely a no-doubter, but that's also why Arkansas would likely have candidates ahead of Lunney on their target list.
It’s gotta be Boyd that’s pushing him, right? I like Petty but I don’t see him above Hampton
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