Illinois Football Recruiting Thread
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Chuck Nuggets
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For all I know, Lunney may not want the headaches associated with being a HC, especially if, as others noted, the salary bump isn't significant. OC is a pretty sweet gig in the right situation. Chip Kelly took a step down and won a national title.
boyd is as talented as anyone in that room.
maybe he is
but I highly doubt he gets the nod in an emergency scenario in a game before Hampton
It might depend on how much time Altmyer would miss in the event of an injury. If he's out 1 or 2 games it's probably Hampton to save the season. If Luke misses extended time you might see what Boyd can do.
my comment was who gets the nod during an in game scenario . pretty sure Hamptons cap comes off first
blackdog
- Champaign
Don't forget Trey Petty who has a year in the system under his belt and was also pretty highly thought of out of HS. He realistically could be the one pushing for the primary backup spot over a true freshman.
skyIdub
"I can't tell you. Secret."
I'm 30% cowboy....like him my Uncle (f'ing Marlboro Man for realz...85 y/o and still on the horse) taught me to ride and rope.... and with regards to recruiting this young man....cowboy's keep their word.
(ok...I actually keep my word more than 30% of the time. This read funny so..yeah)
Loved Petty as a recruit but it sounds like Boyd is passing him on the depth chart
Boyd is just that good?
What a great problem to have. Been a while since we had such a competent QB room.
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You were actually only off by 16.7%, the difference between 300% and 350%, so not bad.Sorry I was off by 50%
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And don’t forget Tom Petty. Waiting to see who the primary backup is is the hardest part.
TentakilRex
- Land O Insects between Quincy-Macomb-Jacksonville
Boyd has looked really good …
If he was 6’3, he would’ve easily been a top 5 QB in the class … That’s what a staff member told me …
Yes … Boyd has passed him …
I wouldn’t be so sure about that …
Bret told me he really wants to see what Boyd has got … It will be a true competition for the backup spot …
And that’s true for nearly all backup positions … Best players play … Period …
Bret don’t care about who getting what NIL, or anybody’s feelings (see: Terrance Brooks) … The guys who give us the best chance to win will play …
Isn't Boyd a true freshman? That would make me nervous if he was QB2 and had to go into a close game
he's still not even top 800. that's sounds super underrated.
Boyd outright winning the backup job is AS good of an outcome long term for Illinois as it could get.
Should he come into a game, let him scramble, run a couple designed QB runs. Get his feet wet and let him go. I love his game as a prototypical mobile college QB. He seems like a guy who could terrorize you with his legs and really open up the passing game.
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
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kid has wheels
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mhuml32
Gesture of Northern Aggression
It's going to be very important for 2026 to assess the QB room this year (beyond Altmyer). It would be optimal to have 2-3 games where Boyd, Petty, etc. can get real reps to the staff can get data for the decision of adding a transfer QB to (a) be the no-doubt starter ($$$), (b) someone that can compete ($$), or (c) possibly keep Hampton or Petty as a backup ($).
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
I'd upgrade your very to critically. fortunately, there's ample time to assess and am confident that staff will make the right call.
that said, just because you make the right call has zero bearing on your ability to snag one of your top targets
Living near St Louis I saw alot of Boyd's highlights. He can make very athletic people look unathletic. The big knock was his height, past that he had everything you were looking for. Six foot is probably generous.
However 13 years ago, Bret had a QB a hair shorter than Boyd who lead Wisc to a Big championship, the Rose Bowl, and an 11-1 record. That QB also did quite well for the Seahawks. The one HC in America who is not that concerned about Boyd"s height resides in the Smith Center.
However 13 years ago, Bret had a QB a hair shorter than Boyd who lead Wisc to a Big championship, the Rose Bowl, and an 11-1 record. That QB also did quite well for the Seahawks. The one HC in America who is not that concerned about Boyd"s height resides in the Smith Center.
If a freshman rises to the top backup qb spot you play them there when needed. Year doesn't matter as much as ability.
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