whitesoxfan99 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 15, 2013 -> 05:12 PM) Who is that guy doing a bump next to him? His dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 His dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 15, 2013 -> 01:01 PM) So anyone familiar with the mid-year financial agreement they've put in place this year? Essentially recruits in football can sign this agreement and the school is bound to them roughly 6 months before signing day. However, the kid can continue to look around and can decommit. We've had 4 players already sign it this month. On the surface it seems to really be an advantage to the kid, HOWEVER it comes with one stipulation. Once a kid signs this agreement, the coach of that school can have unlimited access to communicate with the kid. This applies right now to early enrollees only http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf...cruits/3010097/ I like the new rule. LSU was the 1st to do it a couple weeks ago with a 4 star QB, and now several schools are following suit. As you said, it's main benefit is to the kid because he guarantees himself a spot at whatever school(s) that he signs financial aid papers with. But from the schools perspective, you basically have no rules to follow anymore. They can publicly mention the recruit, have as much contact as they want, etc. It's really a win-win for both parties involved. Tennessee has had 5 guys do this so far. 4 commits and 1 undecided. I think it's the first step in what will eventually be an early signing period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Sorry to rub it in Illinois fans, but are you kidding? Did you really think you would get this guy? Do yourself a favor and assume Illinois will not get a 5-star recruit until they are at least a perennially top 25 program again. Even then, reality check, you probably won't get them very often. The blue chip recruits go to the blue blood schools. It's part of what is ruining college basketball. The same teams win every year with some new superstar, that superstar leaves, but the recruiting remains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogua Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (danman31 @ Nov 15, 2013 -> 05:22 PM) Sorry to rub it in Illinois fans, but are you kidding? Did you really think you would get this guy? Do yourself a favor and assume Illinois will not get a 5-star recruit until they are at least a perennially top 25 program again. Even then, reality check, you probably won't get them very often. The blue chip recruits go to the blue blood schools. Why would we assume something stupid like that? Have you seen what teams like NC State, Baylor, and SMU have been able to bring in recently? Hell, Weber pulled a 5 star when Illinois wasn't a perennial top 25 team. Get over yourself, dick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (danman31 @ Nov 15, 2013 -> 04:22 PM) Sorry to rub it in Illinois fans, but are you kidding? Did you really think you would get this guy? Do yourself a favor and assume Illinois will not get a 5-star recruit until they are at least a perennially top 25 program again. Even then, reality check, you probably won't get them very often. The blue chip recruits go to the blue blood schools. It's part of what is ruining college basketball. The same teams win every year with some new superstar, that superstar leaves, but the recruiting remains. Xavier and Seton Hall have top 10 classes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (danman31 @ Nov 15, 2013 -> 04:22 PM) Sorry to rub it in Illinois fans, but are you kidding? Did you really think you would get this guy? Do yourself a favor and assume Illinois will not get a 5-star recruit until they are at least a perennially top 25 program again. Even then, reality check, you probably won't get them very often. The blue chip recruits go to the blue blood schools. It's part of what is ruining college basketball. The same teams win every year with some new superstar, that superstar leaves, but the recruiting remains. What the f*** are you talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He_Gawn Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Lol at ILL fans saying KU "upped" their offer. Well as bossi and Meyer said earlier today, you're basically admitting your staff was willing to pay him too. Terrible day for Illinois. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (danman31 @ Nov 15, 2013 -> 11:22 PM) Sorry to rub it in Illinois fans, but are you kidding? Did you really think you would get this guy? Do yourself a favor and assume Illinois will not get a 5-star recruit until they are at least a perennially top 25 program again. Even then, reality check, you probably won't get them very often. The blue chip recruits go to the blue blood schools. It's part of what is ruining college basketball. The same teams win every year with some new superstar, that superstar leaves, but the recruiting remains. Good old SMU Mustangs. Truly one of the blue bloods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 What did we ever do to get Dee Brown and Deron Williams in the fold? The Bill Self Method™ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Nov 15, 2013 -> 11:32 PM) What did we ever do to get Dee Brown and Deron Williams in the fold? The Bill Self Method™ So you're basically tarnishing the best team in school's history by saying they were all illegally recruited? As for Deron Williams, he was very possibly heading to Ga Tech if they didn't take Jarrett Jack first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (He_Gawn @ Nov 15, 2013 -> 04:31 PM) Lol at ILL fans saying KU "upped" their offer. Well as bossi and Meyer said earlier today, you're basically admitting your staff was willing to pay him too. Terrible day for Illinois. Cliff said Lyle is attending KU with him, there were a few ways for them to up their offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (danman31 @ Nov 15, 2013 -> 04:22 PM) Sorry to rub it in Illinois fans, but are you kidding? Did you really think you would get this guy? Do yourself a favor and assume Illinois will not get a 5-star recruit until they are at least a perennially top 25 program again. Even then, reality check, you probably won't get them very often. The blue chip recruits go to the blue blood schools. It's part of what is ruining college basketball. The same teams win every year with some new superstar, that superstar leaves, but the recruiting remains. Whatever I do not agree with 20% of what you stated. Your logic makes no sense in college basketball today. Edited November 15, 2013 by Soxfest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 15, 2013 -> 04:38 PM) That was how Illini nation felt and I hate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 QUOTE (Soxfest @ Nov 15, 2013 -> 04:40 PM) That was how Illini nation felt and I hate it. At least those guys have friends. Watching it alone and taping it is certainly a low point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 To answer the original troll question, cliff said he was going to Illinois if the package went to Kansas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Holy crap, didn't realize Snider backed out of his committment and ended up with Pitino. Geezus, it might be the worst day in Illini Basketball History. That includes Deon Thomas. I think Groce or whoever the next coach is, flat out needs to hire Robert Smith and get a tunnel going into Chicago. That's the only way this is ever going to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 It's too bad Jerrance Howard wasn't retained on Groce's staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Nov 15, 2013 -> 06:12 PM) Holy crap, didn't realize Snider backed out of his committment and ended up with Pitino. Geezus, it might be the worst day in Illini Basketball History. That includes Deon Thomas. I think Groce or whoever the next coach is, flat out needs to hire Robert Smith and get a tunnel going into Chicago. That's the only way this is ever going to work. Personally, I think losing Snider is a bigger blow to Illinois than Cliff going to Kansas. If Cliff was a one year player, chances are they aren't a final 4 team anyway. Snider is a guy who would have been around a few years, helping them consistently win a lot of games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Espn says Alexander's recruitment probably isn't over. Lol, good god. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 15, 2013 -> 06:35 PM) Espn says Alexander's recruitment probably isn't over. Lol, good god. http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/colleges/p...nder-commitment The guy's a clown that can't get enough attention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 15, 2013 -> 06:34 PM) Personally, I think losing Snider is a bigger blow to Illinois than Cliff going to Kansas. If Cliff was a one year player, chances are they aren't a final 4 team anyway. Snider is a guy who would have been around a few years, helping them consistently win a lot of games. I agree with you.............Cliff would of been the cherry on top today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Of course it's a bigger blow, because, you know, he was committed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 15, 2013 -> 05:38 PM) This video is hilarious. I would have reacted the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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