Illinois takes the lead for Thomas
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 7:26 pm
hoopmanx wrote:Pass, give me Blackshear
OhioBrownFan wrote:hoopmanx wrote:Pass, give me Blackshear
Interesting dilemma for Illinois, I don't know if they take both Bragg and Thomas even if they can get them both. Similar players and I think Bragg is the better player of the two with the easier adjustment to the college game. Gonna be an interesting last few months here.
CoxMustangFan wrote:OhioBrownFan wrote:hoopmanx wrote:Pass, give me Blackshear
Interesting dilemma for Illinois, I don't know if they take both Bragg and Thomas even if they can get them both. Similar players and I think Bragg is the better player of the two with the easier adjustment to the college game. Gonna be an interesting last few months here.
What, very doubtful he goes to Illinois. Most bet he's going to a school with a "U" and "K", just don't know the order.
hoopmanx wrote:Pass, give me Blackshear
OhioBrownFan wrote:Bet me on it? His handler is pro-Illinois, this is one the analysts aren't digging into to say the least. There's a few good analysts in the know. I wouldn't steer you wrong on this or put out that type of statement without having a few on the inside. Until about 3 weeks ago, I thought he was all UK as well fwiw.
Oh, and that same manager has been beating that drum for a long time with Bragg. I didn't believe it one bit til I started to really dig. Groce has done an unbelievable job.
CoxMustangFan wrote:OhioBrownFan wrote:Bet me on it? His handler is pro-Illinois, this is one the analysts aren't digging into to say the least. There's a few good analysts in the know. I wouldn't steer you wrong on this or put out that type of statement without having a few on the inside. Until about 3 weeks ago, I thought he was all UK as well fwiw.
Oh, and that same manager has been beating that drum for a long time with Bragg. I didn't believe it one bit til I started to really dig. Groce has done an unbelievable job.
Meh, it's still Illinois. I'm not betting anything on recruiting roulette this year. With KU representing the US, not having a clear scholarship picture (same for UK), and Maker still a bit of an unknown, who knows. It could end up there isn't a spot for him at KU or UK regardless of who gets his "handler" warm and fuzzy.
BTW, I thought you were positive is was OSU?
CoxMustangFan wrote:Meh, Groce is decent and is putting together a good class this year. Other programs (like Duke, KU, et al) have a strong footing in Chicago. I agree they're playing below their ceiling.
As far as Bragg, he goes to Illinois 9/30, KU 10/10, and UK 10/17. We should know within three weeks. I honestly don't know if either KU or UK will have room.
As far as how this could all impact SMU, do they look at ET if Bragg commits?