Agreed. These guys are keyed in and they have people they trust, but those people tend to be mostly from the Illinois side of things. Someone like Piper or Henrickson are better to listen to on the actual recruiting side of things because their sources tend to be from multiple angles and more thane just the illini side.
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Agreed. These guys are keyed in and they have people they trust, but those people tend to be mostly from the Illinois side of things. Someone like Piper or Henrickson are better to listen to on the actual recruiting side of things because their sources tend to be from multiple angles and more thane just the illini side.
I agree they may have sources, but that term (especially when it comes to recruiting) seems to not mean anything anymore. If the 'source' isn't Tilmon himself, even if it's a person 'close to the program' or a 'coach on his AAU team' saying what they think a decision might be for now, 'source' becomes no more than what we get on this board... Speculation that ends up being accurate like 10% of the time.
At that point I don't think 'I'm hearing' or 'my sources tell me' means anything anymore.
Anyway, let's hope we land Moore and it helps us with Goodwin and Tilmon!!
TownieMatt
CU Expat
- Chicago
He's the top ranked player in the state for 2016. He has the skill and shooting ability to be a top level guard in the B1G. Nationally (i.e. not among Illinois fans) he's considered a better prospect than TJL. This is a no-brainer.
midastouch11
- New York, New York
TownieMatt
CU Expat
- Chicago
Certainly understandable to be skeptical. The truth is that no "insider" really knows for sure (as usual), and trusting them is always foolish. Most of the time the kid doesn't even know. I think the best advice to Illini fans is to relax, let things play out, and don't get your hopes up too much.
frozenrope9190
- Aurora, IL
First couple of Crystal Balls for Charlie Moore go to Georgia Tech. Hmmm.....
Jerry Meyer's one of them.
IlliniOX08
- Bucktown, Chicago
Jerry Meyer also still has Tilmon going to Illinois FWIW. So he either knows everything or knows nothing.. Or probably a mix of both.
Top 3 from what is going around.
He'll have a spot on the team if he wants to come to Illinois.
Joel Goodson
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GMAB
Did you follow JCL's recruitment?
You're advocating giving up on a Top 25 center from E St. Loo that we've been recruiting for years. And, oh yeah, we're at or near the top of his list. And you want to give up because he hasn't pulled the trigger yet? Christ on a cracker, man!
He's the top ranked player in the state for 2016. He has the skill and shooting ability to be a top level guard in the B1G. Nationally (i.e. not among Illinois fans) he's considered a better prospect than TJL. This is a no-brainer.
He might be the top ranked player in the state for 2016 but right now Moore is not the best player in the state by any means. I think that's what he was getting at.
Nope, and honestly it would be kind of silly for him to visit Illinois officially if he is seriously considering the other options as well.
So, who do we Crean? =P
t7nich
- Central IL
Likely so. My post was a reaction to what the crystal ballers chose.
CM would be a really nice addition.
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Michael O'Brien @michaelsobrien Apr 8 Charlie Moore has 2 of his 5 official visits left.
He's been here several times, don't think he'd use up 1 of only 2 left to visit us officially. So, let him visit 2, then pick us. :thumb:
I think JCL was one of a kind deal. I'm not saying give up on recruriting him, but as for me I'm done holding my breath. Talk to me this fall and tell me I'm wrong. Hope you will.
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