Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

[DeonThomas]

Concerned? Yes.
Deeply concerned? No.

Last time I checked, we were 18th in the B1G in total ranking, but 9th in the B1G in average rating.

The inquirer reporters have mentioned this is going to be a much smaller class than last year, so average rating is probably the number to pay attention to.

Still though, it’s likely to be a step back from last year. Which could be a pivot in strategy to save more money for retention and transfers. Seems like we lost a few pieces we wanted to keep this last offseason. They might want to ensure that doesn’t happen again.

The perfect man to respond. Makes sense.

TY!

 

[Mistakenj]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2064820079385055426

2028. 6'4-251lbs 3️ TE/DE Prairie Ridge HS (IL) Academic All State.
Crystal Lake

Really weird connection here, albeit de minimis. Dude’s dad was the sales person when I was looking to replace my roof. Dad looks like Goldberg, so the genes are legit.

 

[TentakilRex]

"Associated with us until Michigan decides to outbid"

Current high bidder on the Price Is Right

 

[zentrails]

He’s only visiting Navy for the chicks and the party scene.

I was in the Navy for 4 years many moons ago and we had a ton of parties! grass parties, replenish parties, not to mention millions of other work parties! loads of fun. not too many chicks though except for the bars in ports

 

[jimbo72]

90 days til we're padding up, I'm getting nervous . Season starts in 3 months, wow.

 

[Mr. Tibbs]

90 days til we're padding up, I'm getting nervous . Season starts in 3 months, wow.

nervous ? nah
i’m getting EXCITED!

for the last 4 years , it’s been 180 degrees different than the previous 30 years .

in Bret we trust

 

[Ander1345]

Concerned? Yes.
Deeply concerned? No.

Last time I checked, we were 18th in the B1G in total ranking, but 9th in the B1G in average rating.

The inquirer reporters have mentioned this is going to be a much smaller class than last year, so average rating is probably the number to pay attention to.

Still though, it’s likely to be a step back from last year. Which could be a pivot in strategy to save more money for retention and transfers. Seems like we lost a few pieces we wanted to keep this last offseason. They might want to ensure that doesn’t happen again.

For some it might help to think about it this way... Small 2027 class means they are really liking what we picked up in 2026. Means a lot of time(and money) will be spent retaining what we've picked up in 2025 and 2026.

Wouldn't be concerned unless the results arent there in this season and the next, or if the core players already here are lured away.

 

[IlliniWu]

Let's go Illini

 

[Joel Goodson]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2065210795290497071