Illinois Football Recruiting Thread
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MoCoMdIllini
- Montgomery County, Maryland
Illinois Football on Instagram: "Not finished. Run it back. @matthew_bailey7"
2,511 likes, 18 comments - illinifootball on January 5, 2026: "Not finished. Run it back. @matthew_bailey7".
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Matthew Bailey is running it back.
Expect the good news to keep coming...
Is he more of a Steak or Brisket Guy?In all seriousness … This is 1000% true and honestly, it has to be this way … Programs are so jealous of what Bret has accomplished and want to replicate it … What’s one of the easiest ways to do that ?? Go after all the guys he’s going after …
Also - speaking for myself and I’m sure many others on here … If I hear from a staff member or family to keep something quiet … I’m going to do it … I may give the GIFs of the house for Houser or like a post referring to it (see: Olano situation) but if I can’t comment, I can’t comment …
Just know we’ve got a dude at the wheel who knows how to get the f’ing job done … And trust me, he knows how to cook … No like actually, Bret can cook a lil bit …
I don't think the main dish really matters. A side dish of Cottage Cheese would satisfy most on this Forum
My original status of him thinking Draft/Portal/Return in that order …
Has changed …
Maybe that’s why Saboor entered
Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
I think you are forgetting that you can put cottage cheese as a substitute for ricotta in lasagna or manicotti. Side dish and part of lasagna!!!! Win win!I don't think the main dish really matters. A side dish of Cottage Cheese would satisfy most on this Forum
My original status of him thinking Draft/Portal/Return in that order …
Has changed …
Saboor wants to play …
There’s no guaranteed PT here next year and there is essentially no path to him starting …
When we hired Bret … This was true …
Now we just friggin reload man … No rebuilding …
I want the Twin D lineman from Florida state or their Line backer. Wouldn't cry about signing Bama LB either. 
When do all these awesome high school kids we sign, get game action. I was shocked at how well our freshman skyscraper performed at left tackle against Tennessee. When do players say bye bye. There has to be a few who can get on field and be a 2 on depth chart. 
When does Carson say good bye. If yor a high school qb and signed with us. When does this start hurt landing HS recruiting.
When does Carson say good bye. If yor a high school qb and signed with us. When does this start hurt landing HS recruiting.
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