I mean in part that will end up being true, not that the staff or whatever didnt want him, but because they couldn't get the money that was needed to get him.
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MoCoMdIllini
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Oh dang. I skipped from page 4 or so to the end. Where did Sarr end up?After a short time to reflect, a couple quick thoughts:
It stinks missing on Sarr. Think he could have been very valuable defensively, but believe you can replace him on the offensive side. That price tag is just a little whack for a non-proven college player. The fact TSJ was in the 750k range just proves how ridiculous it is and I don't blame the donors for feeling a certain way.
I believe Illinois will have 3 all league guys next season. Kylan is going to take a nice leap into year 2. He is a way better shooter than the numbers showed this season and think some are overlooking that. Tomi is going to be one of the best bigs in the league. I also truly believe the staff will get a go-to scorer on the wing. I think it's inevitable. Jamir would be a solid choice
No sense in getting worked up quite yet, imo. Still have a couple weeks before that fear sets in. That said, get to work staff!
Edit: Nevermind. I think I found it in "price has exceeded what we're willing to pay."
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"We have a top NIL package in country"
"We're in on (insert player)"
Player reported asking price, proceeds to not even consider Illinois...
"Yeah he was overpriced and overrated anyway"
Never change
"We're in on (insert player)"
Player reported asking price, proceeds to not even consider Illinois...
"Yeah he was overpriced and overrated anyway"
Never change
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Hahaha add him to the list of... "He's leaning towards Illinois and the staff feel good that we will get him".
add him to the list of... "He's leaning towards Illinois and the staff feel good that we will get him".
If you google it, AI overview says some reports say he is close to committing to Illinois. We finally find out who our insiders' sources are.
that job seems impossible haha
all it takes for one school to overvalue a guy for the market to jump, and idk if "comps" is great anymore. Coleman got like 4x what marcus domask got a year earlier
pruman91
- interviewing new NL's daily....I really really am
Yeah that move right there kinda screamed, I want to showcase my talent to the (NBA or NCAA), not I'm heading to Illinois anyway.
I don't think they could have seen it coming but it's quite apparent they're not even close on any of these guys.
$8-900k-mil for Morez is just comical looking back.
Worst thing they could do a overpay a career long medicore player like Adam Miller vs waiting for draft dropouts/future decommits/reclasses
$8-900k-mil for Morez is just comical looking back.
Worst thing they could do a overpay a career long medicore player like Adam Miller vs waiting for draft dropouts/future decommits/reclasses
Maddox Storr David Jones Demin the list just grows and grows while the staff continues to overestimate themselves.
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- interviewing new NL's daily....I really really am
Give O credit … He’s moving quickly …
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watkins miller and monsanto is still possible...
When it comes to Ben, the way I see it is we have 15 roster spots and need some players for our main squad to practice against. He's at least good enough for that.
Eh. Oh dear.
Underrated band. Had 2 of their CDs
I know this sounds stupid but I’d legit like to know what the “whisper campaign” is saying. I can only guess it’s showing the recruits a lack of adjustments and high level strategy that they claim will hamper their growth. That might have some truth to it.
From my perspective, we are now comparing Brad with Bret. Donors see that one has a clear plan, adjusts to personnel, isn’t afraid to upgrade a coach and is landing top notch talent. While Brad seems to be throwing personnel plans against a wall to see what sticks, promoting coaches into rolls they clearly aren’t ready for, missing on high end recruits and not making seasonal adjustments. Hard to argue with all of that.
From my perspective, we are now comparing Brad with Bret. Donors see that one has a clear plan, adjusts to personnel, isn’t afraid to upgrade a coach and is landing top notch talent. While Brad seems to be throwing personnel plans against a wall to see what sticks, promoting coaches into rolls they clearly aren’t ready for, missing on high end recruits and not making seasonal adjustments. Hard to argue with all of that.
Coach O walking around CVC.
Someone said “kind of hard to recruit in here.”
O- “Phone works. Hoping on a call soon.”
Someone said “kind of hard to recruit in here.”
O- “Phone works. Hoping on a call soon.”
pruman91
- interviewing new NL's daily....I really really am
Remember when cottage cheese and neighbor ladies got everyone in a twist?
yes we do.......we really really do....................
Ive been thinking for weeks we are gonna end up with plan w, x, and z. I guess we are in better shape than texas A&M with 2 players on roster
madillini4
Ozamataz Buckshank
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Ben wouldn’t come back for that
Wouldn't it be good if, for the integrity of the game, rules were put in place to require some sort of minimal explanation of the health status of players? Sort of what is done for NFL guys. Or maybe I'm wrong about the NFL, as I rarely watch that league. (I know about ... what is it, FERPA? Wave that, or forget playing for-massive-profit and for-massive-salary money).
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