RockRaines Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Aug 12, 2013 -> 02:55 PM) Cliff Alexander's most recent tweet is just cruel if he doesn't pick Illinois. https://twitter.com/humblekid11/status/3670...1135360/photo/1 Thats probably something someone did for him during the visit. Recruits do that s*** all the time. What's next? Him standing in the locker room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 12, 2013 -> 03:30 PM) Thats probably something someone did for him during the visit. Recruits do that s*** all the time. What's next? Him standing in the locker room? That's what I was told it was. These kids like to tease fans on twitter all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 https://twitter.com/humblekid11/status/3671...2263552/photo/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatnom Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 How does he hold onto the ball when it's on fire like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) Never heard of this guy before today, but Indiana is a finalist for Lourawls "Tum Tum" Nairn along with Oklahoma and Minnesota. Kid is supposedly quick as hell. Now to the important question: Which is worse, having your first name be "Lourawls" or your nickname be "Tum Tum?" Edited August 14, 2013 by farmteam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I'd f***ing love cheering on lourawls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I love when people just make up idiotic names. Poor kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Black eliminated Florida and Memphis.......................................................................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Aug 13, 2013 -> 09:01 PM) I love when people just make up idiotic names. Poor kids. This phenomenon is only getting worse and worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Aug 15, 2013 -> 01:54 AM) Black eliminated Florida and Memphis.......................................................................................... Snider taking an unofficial too. Black, Snider and Cliff please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogua Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Aug 15, 2013 -> 09:11 AM) Snider taking an unofficial too. Black, Snider and Cliff please. That would be insane. Black alone, considering where Illinois was a bit over a year ago, would be insane. Most people thought it would be 2015 until Groce got a true impact level recruit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Of his final four, shouldnt Indiana be the only real threat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 QUOTE (Boogua @ Aug 15, 2013 -> 09:21 AM) That would be insane. Black alone, considering where Illinois was a bit over a year ago, would be insane. Most people thought it would be 2015 until Groce got a true impact level recruit. I really like Groce, but he still needs to prove he can close the deal on these guys. It's great being talked about with a lot of top recruits and being included in top threes or fives, but in the end, you gotta get the commitment and not be runner-up. Hopefully, this is the year he gets those top recruits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Aug 15, 2013 -> 09:56 AM) I really like Groce, but he still needs to prove he can close the deal on these guys. It's great being talked about with a lot of top recruits and being included in top threes or fives, but in the end, you gotta get the commitment and not be runner-up. Hopefully, this is the year he gets those top recruits. The real downside in the midwest for those classes is there are a ton of schollys to be given away, Crean has like 14 left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Aug 15, 2013 -> 09:11 AM) Snider taking an unofficial too. Black, Snider and Cliff please. Cliff isn't happening. Maybe Black and Snider, but I'll take Black at this point and be thrilled. We also don't have room for all 3 right now anyway (and not knowing Starks, we don't even have room for 2. Would be nice to hear something soon on that). QUOTE (Boogua @ Aug 15, 2013 -> 09:21 AM) That would be insane. Black alone, considering where Illinois was a bit over a year ago, would be insane. Most people thought it would be 2015 until Groce got a true impact level recruit. Yeah, exactly. Opens it up to help 2015 then, too. QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 15, 2013 -> 09:51 AM) Of his final four, shouldnt Indiana be the only real threat? Probably. QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Aug 15, 2013 -> 09:56 AM) I really like Groce, but he still needs to prove he can close the deal on these guys. It's great being talked about with a lot of top recruits and being included in top threes or fives, but in the end, you gotta get the commitment and not be runner-up. Hopefully, this is the year he gets those top recruits. He does, but I can't fault him on any of the ones where we've been bridesmaids so far. He was barely on campus and made up that much ground in a matter of months on some guys. He's already had 3 guys commit while on campus and cancel their next visit. Those weren't 5 stars, I get it...but it appears he can close. August 31st, Leron Black on campus...hopefully it's done right then and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatnom Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Aug 15, 2013 -> 09:56 AM) I really like Groce, but he still needs to prove he can close the deal on these guys. It's great being talked about with a lot of top recruits and being included in top threes or fives, but in the end, you gotta get the commitment and not be runner-up. Hopefully, this is the year he gets those top recruits. You shouldn't hold his successes against him. A school like Illinois had no business being runner up so late in the game for some of those recruits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Probably doesn't affect anyone on here (except maybe Felix), but Reid Travis is giving up football for his senior season to focus on basketball. I mainly pointed this out to say, "Can you imagine facing a 6'7" 235 lb QB in high school?" Jebus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 QUOTE (farmteam @ Aug 15, 2013 -> 02:09 PM) Probably doesn't affect anyone on here (except maybe Felix), but Reid Travis is giving up football for his senior season to focus on basketball. I mainly pointed this out to say, "Can you imagine facing a 6'7" 235 lb QB in high school?" Jebus. Adam Dunn was a pretty large Qb back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 15, 2013 -> 02:14 PM) Adam Dunn was a pretty large Qb back in the day. Yeah, I laugh out loud every time I think of him backing up Major Applewhite. Then Texas was going to move Dunn to TE, and he said "No thanks, I'll play pro baseball." Good choice, Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 QUOTE (farmteam @ Aug 15, 2013 -> 02:20 PM) Yeah, I laugh out loud every time I think of him backing up Major Applewhite. Then Texas was going to move Dunn to TE, and he said "No thanks, I'll play pro baseball." Good choice, Adam. Its hard to believe, but frankly what an athlete to be offered a full ride to Texas as a QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He_Gawn Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 15, 2013 -> 10:51 AM) Of his final four, shouldnt Indiana be the only real threat? I was surprised IU was even on his final list, as I don't even think he's even that high on the priority list. Seems like Crean wants Devin Robinson and Goodluck more judging by who he watched this summer. The other scholarship will likely be filled by Rob Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Kentucky offers Tyler Ulis. Oh wait, but he's too small... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogua Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 QUOTE (Brian @ Aug 16, 2013 -> 07:05 PM) Kentucky offers Tyler Ulis. Oh wait, but he's too small... Ulis fans sure do love the guy. I guess calipari wants a guy that can back up for a few years before starting. Makes sense after the PG problems he had this year. Ryan Harrow didn't work out so hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I almost want Ullis to fail just because I'm so annoying hearing about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ Aug 16, 2013 -> 08:16 PM) I almost want Ullis to fail just because I'm so annoying hearing about him. You must be fed up with Jahlil and Cliff then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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