I've done that. Brian will call the game way better than any of Peacock's guys anyway, so well worth it to me.
Pregame: Illinois vs Western Illinois, Friday, August 29th, 6:30pm CT, Peacock
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If it wasn't for that Tip Reiman holding call...
Hope folks realize that this wr personnel dealio is not a static situation. It’s gonna vary depending upon matchups, defensive coverage types/styles, and game situations and field position.Robert has Elzy and Clement second string:
WR-slot | Beatty (SR) | Sanders (JR) | T. Griffin (rs-FR)
WR-x | Capka-Jones (SR) | Elzy (JR) | Bowick (JR)
WR-z | Dixon (rs-SO) | H. Clement (JR) | Hollins (JR)
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My 2025 Three-Deep
I initially had this one titled "mid-camp three-deep." Same as the article I put out last year at this time. But then I remembered that last year, my mid-camp three deep was really an end-of-camp three deep. Which meant that it was my projected three-deep for the season. Which meantwww.illiniboard.com
Also, receivers are not limited to only one of those positions. Second string at one position in one situation could easily turn into first string at another position when faced with a different style of defense or game situation.
Context - "V'Angelo Bentley joined the Blue Devil gridiron program in January 2024 and serves as an assistant coach, working primarily with the cornerbacks."
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I know the consensus has throughout been "no one knows who the top guy is" - I'd be very surprised if it's not Dixon. Maybe that's just me, but it's by far the clearest path IMO.Robert has Elzy and Clement second string:
WR-slot | Beatty (SR) | Sanders (JR) | T. Griffin (rs-FR)
WR-x | Capka-Jones (SR) | Elzy (JR) | Bowick (JR)
WR-z | Dixon (rs-SO) | H. Clement (JR) | Hollins (JR)
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My 2025 Three-Deep
I initially had this one titled "mid-camp three-deep." Same as the article I put out last year at this time. But then I remembered that last year, my mid-camp three deep was really an end-of-camp three deep. Which meant that it was my projected three-deep for the season. Which meant
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A long long way from the days of having to throw Kittner on the field in a hopeless 98 season burning his redshirt & then he was gone after 2001 instead of helping the 2002 team to a bowl game.
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2004 and 2005 Back-to-Back Big Ten Championship Basketball Squads Return for 20th Anniversary Reunion
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Back-to-Back Big Ten Championship Basketball Squads Return for 20th Anniversary Reunion - University of Illinois Athletics
One of the most popular men's basketball teams in University of Illinois history is set to return to campus this weekend as part of a 20-year reunion.
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Just awesome.2004 and 2005 Back-to-Back Big Ten Championship Basketball Squads Return for 20th Anniversary Reunion
Back-to-Back Big Ten Championship Basketball Squads Return for 20th Anniversary Reunion - University of Illinois Athletics
One of the most popular men's basketball teams in University of Illinois history is set to return to campus this weekend as part of a 20-year reunion.
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I’d be more shocked at Capka-Jones starting than us going 12-0Robert has Elzy and Clement second string:
WR-slot | Beatty (SR) | Sanders (JR) | T. Griffin (rs-FR)
WR-x | Capka-Jones (SR) | Elzy (JR) | Bowick (JR)
WR-z | Dixon (rs-SO) | H. Clement (JR) | Hollins (JR)
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My 2025 Three-Deep
I initially had this one titled "mid-camp three-deep." Same as the article I put out last year at this time. But then I remembered that last year, my mid-camp three deep was really an end-of-camp three deep. Which meant that it was my projected three-deep for the season. Which meant
Which of Elzy or Clement would you say is starting over him? Just out of curiosity
Hard to say….Elzy is your prototypical X receiver big body, moves well. But Hudson has had a heck of a last 2 weeks of practice.
So it could be Clement-Dixon-Beatty?
Clement did play the X at WVU. He's been referred to in the Z role here.... stepp referred to "making him uncomfortable" when trying to move him to the slot.
It's great that we have accrued so much talent and depth.
Spin zone-We didn't snag any game changers in the 2024 recruiting class (particularly the skill position guys).
This team is loaded with guys who started or played considerably as freshmen on an 8-4 team.
I'm going to catch hate for this but it's probably true.
Nasir Rankin isn't redshirting next year. Mack Sutter wouldn't have either if he chose Illinois.
I was really hoping Trimble would have made such an impact that he would get worked into the rotation or special teams.
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