Jake Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Well, I wouldn't really blame them for doing it, I'll say that much - what is there to lose? Cliff might jumpstart that program Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Nov 13, 2013 -> 07:54 PM) If people are going to suspect Illinois of foul play in getting a recruit like Cliff, take that times 10 for DePaul This is my favorite part of recruiting. If Calipari gets that basketball recruit, he has to be dirty. But if he goes to my school, he's obviously clean. But if he goes to a really s***ty basketball school, of course they are cheating. All those top 100 football recruits at Alabama are so getting paid. But no top 100 recruits at my school are breaking rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Cliffmas Eve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He_Gawn Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 (edited) It's got to be Illinois. All this recent DePaul talk is just that, talk. No one wants their announcement leaked beforehand, so why not put out some rumors. After it happens... Then I can sit back and watch Illini fans validate how "Creaning" two players is different at Illinois than at IU, right? Edited November 14, 2013 by He_Gawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 It almost feels like when I listened to the OJ verdict in high school. You're confident it will be one decision but there is a possibility you'll be shocked when it's the other. Disclaimer: I'm in no way comparing high school recruiting to a double murder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyons Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 QUOTE (Brian @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 07:03 AM) It almost feels like when I listened to the OJ verdict in high school. You're confident it will be one decision but there is a possibility you'll be shocked when it's the other. Disclaimer: I'm in no way comparing high school recruiting to a double murder. "If Groce's offer is legit, Cliff must take it." Lame, I know. I'm no Johnnie Cochran, or even a Jackie Chiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 QUOTE (He_Gawn @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 06:31 AM) It's got to be Illinois. All this recent DePaul talk is just that, talk. No one wants their announcement leaked beforehand, so why not put out some rumors. After it happens... Then I can sit back and watch Illini fans validate how "Creaning" two players is different at Illinois than at IU, right? There is a reason its called Creaning. Nobody does it like the orange one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 QUOTE (He_Gawn @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 07:31 AM) It's got to be Illinois. All this recent DePaul talk is just that, talk. No one wants their announcement leaked beforehand, so why not put out some rumors. After it happens... Then I can sit back and watch Illini fans validate how "Creaning" two players is different at Illinois than at IU, right? My understanding is it will only be one player at most since one of the transfers was informed (has to be Starks or Paul) that he might need to pay his own way for a year if something like this happened. Starks makes the most sense since everyone was clearly hoping he would get a waiver to be eligible this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Da'Shawn Hand deciding between Michigan, Alabama and Florida today. Sounds like it is Michigan. Have to question a defensive lineman picking Brady Hoke and Michigan over Alabama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He_Gawn Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 10:38 AM) My understanding is it will only be one player at most since one of the transfers was informed (has to be Starks or Paul) that he might need to pay his own way for a year if something like this happened. Starks makes the most sense since everyone was clearly hoping he would get a waiver to be eligible this year. No that doesn't count, because Hulls family offered to do that too and everyone cried foul... Remember? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 10:43 AM) Da'Shawn Hand deciding between Michigan, Alabama and Florida today. Sounds like it is Michigan. Have to question a defensive lineman picking Brady Hoke and Michigan over Alabama. Its been Michigan for well over 6 months. The hat game is a formality, and the hype is mostly because Mike Farrell has been on this kid since 9th grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 QUOTE (He_Gawn @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 11:52 AM) No that doesn't count, because Hulls family offered to do that too and everyone cried foul... Remember? I actually defended IU on that one so not really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 11:43 AM) Da'Shawn Hand deciding between Michigan, Alabama and Florida today. Sounds like it is Michigan. Have to question a defensive lineman picking Brady Hoke and Michigan over Alabama. Go Blue. Keep him out of the SEC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Bama for Hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 LOL, EVERY single insider was wrong. Every single one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpy2121 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 12:51 PM) LOL, EVERY single insider was wrong. Every single one. The 247 Bama writer, Tim Watts, had Hand going to Bama. Only one I saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 (edited) Good job, Michigan. Learn how to recruit against the SEC. I need Bama to lose out on as many 5 stars as possible, and you're not helping here. Edited November 14, 2013 by dasox24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 QUOTE (dasox24 @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 12:01 PM) Good job, Michigan. Learn how to recruit against the SEC. I need Bama to lose out on as many 5 stars as possible, and you're not helping here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Cliff has made up his mind. And now we wait.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Apparently quite a few people flipped from UIUC to KU as their pick today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogua Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 02:01 PM) Cliff has made up his mind. And now we wait.... Momentum has swung back Kansas's way. I can't wait for this recruitment to be over. It has just been crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 QUOTE (Boogua @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 01:03 PM) Momentum has swung back Kansas's way. I can't wait for this recruitment to be over. It has just been crazy. Seriously. My odds: 40% Illinois 40% Kansas 15% Depaul 5% Memphis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 01:06 PM) Seriously. My odds: 40% Illinois 40% Kansas 15% Depaul 5% Memphis Though it's so odd that people have been switching back to Kansas when that Taylor Rooks chick said she thought it was down to Illinois and Depaul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 01:41 PM) Though it's so odd that people have been switching back to Kansas when that Taylor Rooks chick said she thought it was down to Illinois and Depaul. Yea, I'm not really sure how to interpret her article. I don't think she would even put her opinion out there if Cliff didn't like it, he pretty much is controlling what she's reporting (benefiting both parties right now). If KU really has lost out on Jones/Okafor then they will push for Cliff and do anything necessary to get him, that scares me (think Wiggins over UK last year). I can't count them out because who knows what they had up their sleeves this past week. Meanwhile, Illinois makes so much sense for him and Groce has done a great job recruiting him. I'm trying to temper my hopes because this recruitment has been as crazy as any in terms of guesses to where he's going. Cliff has played this recruitment perfectly in terms of drumming up excitement for his decision, it's aggravating as an Illinois fan but I understand why he's doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Nov 14, 2013 -> 07:45 PM) Yea, I'm not really sure how to interpret her article. I don't think she would even put her opinion out there if Cliff didn't like it, he pretty much is controlling what she's reporting (benefiting both parties right now). If KU really has lost out on Jones/Okafor then they will push for Cliff and do anything necessary to get him, that scares me (think Wiggins over UK last year). I can't count them out because who knows what they had up their sleeves this past week. Meanwhile, Illinois makes so much sense for him and Groce has done a great job recruiting him. I'm trying to temper my hopes because this recruitment has been as crazy as any in terms of guesses to where he's going. Cliff has played this recruitment perfectly in terms of drumming up excitement for his decision, it's aggravating as an Illinois fan but I understand why he's doing it. Which makes Rooks reporting Kansas was out last night even more confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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