Rolder checking at #10 in the state now… he’d be our highest rated Illinois commitment.
Illinois Football Recruiting Thread
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Illinivek23
- Gurnee
I really like Barnes, Hart and Tolson at ILB, but can't help but think that BB would like to have some bigger guys inside, like Sanborn/Chenal @ WI.
Looking forward to seeing how the roster transforms over the next 2 years.
BB would have to approve him playing both. A lot of football coaches do not allow it.
This is the right answer.
Four star DL Selah Brown announced tonight that Illini is in his top 3 along with Louisville and Northwestern. He’s from Louisville and 4 crystal balls for that school, so not sure how much of a chance Illini have. No date given for his commitment date — just said soon.
Being in the race is an improvement. Means we are starting to be in the ears of some HS coaches
O Line, O Line, and more O Line
So, what you're saying is, we need more offensive lineman that can run block and pass protect?
QBs and DBs would be nice, too.
Guards. We need bigger interior lineman. And yes we need a QB and DBs are a position they are looking to upgrade through the JUCO market.
The CB's are all from a good bit of time ago. I think there's a chance here. His recruitment has been pretty quiet.
It will be tough to get Brown away from UofL. I was told he is a very bright young man. Hope we get him and he was able to see how Nate Hobbs was at UofI. If it is like basketball we will be in second place. His high school team is the best in the state. No one is close. They have a bunch of athletes on the team.
Rolder would be a big get. I like the way he plays and the ILLINI need him.
Was trying to find a spot to put this....so threw it in this thread. No I am not giving up on Illinois at all this year. Have seen this QB situation at Illinois for years and reaching out to see what some think or want on this subject.
I knew this wouldn't be an overnight turn around. Due to Covid/Injuries/(more likely) Poor Performance it seems like Illinois has shuffled QBs for many years. I think we have some nice pieces but lose a ton of O-Line experience.
What do some expect for Illinois to do at QB next season? Know we have a few guys coming back.....but are there any guys on the roster that will keep us from constantly rotating guys continually based on performance?
I would be intrigued to see if Samari Collier can progress watching this year and see if he can battle for playing time next year. Looks like a big kid with a strong arm. Guess I am hoping for Collier to come out swinging or finding a more talented transfer in the portal.
I knew this wouldn't be an overnight turn around. Due to Covid/Injuries/(more likely) Poor Performance it seems like Illinois has shuffled QBs for many years. I think we have some nice pieces but lose a ton of O-Line experience.
What do some expect for Illinois to do at QB next season? Know we have a few guys coming back.....but are there any guys on the roster that will keep us from constantly rotating guys continually based on performance?
I would be intrigued to see if Samari Collier can progress watching this year and see if he can battle for playing time next year. Looks like a big kid with a strong arm. Guess I am hoping for Collier to come out swinging or finding a more talented transfer in the portal.
Yes, but …
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
What is "Frist"?Yes, but …
Any Regrats?Yes, but …
I also would like to see Collier get some reps this year. As others have said, "Big and strong arm." What can it hurt? I wonder if IW would have stayed at qb would he be starting? That is not to say that the Johnson kid might be a suitable replacement. Watching Sitkowski from his Rutgers days he hasn't changed that much. I just don't think he is the answer either.
It means not last, duh, cuz if you're last, you ain't frist.
The guys who have committed in the incoming class look like hogs and could definitely develop quickly.
Definitely wouldn't hurt to get Collier in there. He's more mobile and more of an athlete than Sitkowski and can develop nicely in Petersen's offense
RedRocksIllini
- Morrison, CO
Not that I'm against the idea of Collier (heck, I'd be open to having tryouts in The Grove before each home game...might be able to uncover an Uncle Rico waiting for his big chance) but does anybody have any idea where he is on the mythical depth chart? Preseason estimates I saw had him buried behind Robinson and Johnson which has to make you wonder.
I believe he is not on the official depth chart ( I believe most team do 3-4 deep) My guess is that he after Johnson but Johnson is a preferred walk on.
No offense to BP or Sitkowski but neither one has been reading the field well and been able to get the ball to the WRs even on check downs. I can recall watching BP missing wide open Barker or Ford on 2-3 yard out on check down plays.
Also, any chance we can put I.W back at QB? At least it would move the sticks and possibly put some life into this stagnant offense
If we move IW to qb who is he going to throw to? He's been our only reliable receiver so far this season
I highly doubt we’ll see IW back at QB. If BB thought IW had any future as a QB then I don’t think he would have made the position switch. And he’s shown ability at WR, so switch seems to be working. Plus after seeing how bad he missed Peters a few games ago, throwing still isn’t his strength.
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