Whenever the bidding is over

Ha, but really with his comments on his KU/UK visits I don't see him not going to one of those places.

Jerry Meyer tweeted out last night saying he's hearing its between Texas A&M and Illinois with A&M leading.

Jerry Meyer tweeted out last night saying he's hearing its between Texas A&M and Illinois with A&M leading.

And this morning Thomas is hinting heavily at LSU, who the f*** knows at this point. Well done Elijah, nobody knows who you're picking and it's great seeing these national guys grab at straws.

Is he really doing THAT much? Or are fans, Illinois fans especially, just coming to their own conclusions? The whole process has played out like Lost. The show is what it is, the fans have created a million theories to go along with it.

 

 

Example: the Rob Jordan tweets last night. He must know something! He's going to Illinois!

Is he really doing THAT much? Or are fans, Illinois fans especially, just coming to their own conclusions? The whole process has played out like Lost. The show is what it is, the fans have created a million theories to go along with it.

He tweeted that he wanted to play football, hint hint. Clearly he loves having fun on twitter and I think too many people (in the know and not) read wayyy to much into what he says/tweets.

 

The fact that it hasn't leaked from any teams yet is also impressive, that leads me to believe that no one has actually been told yet.

Now Aaron Jordan with a cryptic tweet. Either the Jordans, who are friends of Thomas, know something, or they're just hoping and playing along with the rest of us.

Edited October 21, 201411 yr by Jenksismybitch

Man you guys drive yourselves crazy over this stuff.

Man you guys drive yourselves crazy over this stuff.

We're desperate to get back to the top, landing ET is a huge step in that direction (most likely a top 5/10 class then). I don't think it happens, I still think Groce needs to go on a run and prove that he can get one of these players to the NBA before the 5 star players truly start eyeing Illinois as a legit destination. He's still selling a vision, not a reality, and that makes it a whole lot tougher.

 

That said, I think we have a legit shot at the sweet sixteen and a top 4 Big Ten finish and that will go a long way to landing these guys.

Man you guys drive yourselves crazy over this stuff.

 

Yep. And I keep saying I won't get invested but I do. Illinois bball is easily my #1 sport. They were a good to great program from the time I was a kid up to the time I was out of college. I've seen the mountaintop twice and like a heroin junky I need more more more.

 

Yep. And I keep saying I won't get invested but I do. Illinois bball is easily my #1 sport. They were a good to great program from the time I was a kid up to the time I was out of college. I've seen the mountaintop twice and like a heroin junky I need more more more.

 

Same man. Thomas can really bring back Illinois with the guys already committed.

Yep. And I keep saying I won't get invested but I do. Illinois bball is easily my #1 sport. They were a good to great program from the time I was a kid up to the time I was out of college. I've seen the mountaintop twice and like a heroin junky I need more more more.

 

An Illinois bball national title is probably the one championship I want most out of all the teams I root for. But a long time ago, I decided to only worry about the kids who actually put on the Illini jersey and not a minute before that. (Probably around the time of the Eric Gordon stuff). I know how important recruiting is, but it just seems to better not spend the time & energy worrying about these decisions teenagers were making with all the BS going on around them. I can only imagine how much worse it is with social media nowadays.

We're desperate to get back to the top, landing ET is a huge step in that direction (most likely a top 5/10 class then). I don't think it happens, I still think Groce needs to go on a run and prove that he can get one of these players to the NBA before the 5 star players truly start eyeing Illinois as a legit destination. He's still selling a vision, not a reality, and that makes it a whole lot tougher.

 

That said, I think we have a legit shot at the sweet sixteen and a top 4 Big Ten finish and that will go a long way to landing these guys.

Good point on selling vision for reality...not only for the program, but he's literally selling a vision when it comes to the renovated SFC too.

 

An Illinois bball national title is probably the one championship I want most out of all the teams I root for. But a long time ago, I decided to only worry about the kids who actually put on the Illini jersey and not a minute before that. (Probably around the time of the Eric Gordon stuff). I know how important recruiting is, but it just seems to better not spend the time & energy worrying about these decisions teenagers were making with all the BS going on around them. I can only imagine how much worse it is with social media nowadays.

This is the one I want most now. I had the Hawks (2), I've had the Sox. Want them to win more titles obviously, but this is the elusive one now at the top of the list.

Edited October 21, 201411 yr by IlliniKrush

Well that was fun for a bit. Still a great class for not winning anything yet.

 

Jerry Meyer

 

I'm now at a point where I will be shocked if it isn't Texas A&M for Elijah Thomas. http://t.co/j38XukWFL9

Edited October 21, 201411 yr by Jenksismybitch

Well that was fun for a bit. Still a great class for not winning anything yet.

 

Jerry Meyer

 

I'm now at a point where I will be shocked if it isn't Texas A&M for Elijah Thomas. http://t.co/j38XukWFL9

He still hasn't heard anything official, which is crazy that nobody actually knows yet. Pushed back to 2pm, I wonder if that means he's contacting coaches now or what.

He still hasn't heard anything official, which is crazy that nobody actually knows yet. Pushed back to 2pm, I wonder if that means he's contacting coaches now or what.

 

I think that's the point though - the lack of hearing about anything. If it were going to be a surprise at this point, someone would know.

This is the one I want most now.

Fun question to think about it. SIU basketball just isn't realistic so for me it'd actually be the Bulls. They've won 6 in my lifetime but I've never really got enjoy them that much. Before 05 it would have definitely been the Sox but I was old enough to take everything in with that one, haven't had that opportunity with the Bulls.

Thomas to TAMU

Sorry boys

This dude was a bigger attention wherethan Cliff Alexander, if that's possible. At least hhe's not as notable.

Looks like A&M. Nothing like playing in front of 5K a night and winning?

 

Wish we would have landed him, but being by far the furthest school probably hurt this one a lot, because it's not like we lost out to a better program. Well that and Gilder I guess.

 

Win games this year, make the tournament, win a game or two, and it's going to be easier to get guys. Good class overall (maybe Paul is still in the mix next year), arrow pointing up, now let's have a good season. I'm still good with swinging big in recruiting.

 

I don't love the whole "Illinois is the leader" thing twice, and don't believe it for a second. I think he had a bit too much fun with keeping the big school "in it" and trying to get as much interest as possible around the recruitment and announcement.

Well, except for Bragg, which I won't follow at all, this season's recruiting is done. A good class, not a great one, but got some much needed 4 star quality players. Assuming we get Paul back and he stays out of trouble, the arrow is still pointing up for Illinois. Now they have to get into the tournament and make a run so that recruits can also be sold on winning.

 

As for Thomas, enjoy playing with your buddies and the 5,000 basketball fans that show up to TAM games.

Well, except for Bragg, which I won't follow at all, this season's recruiting is done. A good class, not a great one, but got some much needed 4 star quality players. Assuming we get Paul back and he stays out of trouble, the arrow is still pointing up for Illinois. Now they have to get into the tournament and make a run so that recruits can also be sold on winning.

 

As for Thomas, enjoy playing with your buddies and the 5,000 basketball fans that show up to TAM games.

Bragg is the true swing for the fences type recruit, however the longer it goes on the less his initial relationship means to him.

Well, except for Bragg, which I won't follow at all, this season's recruiting is done. A good class, not a great one, but got some much needed 4 star quality players. Assuming we get Paul back and he stays out of trouble, the arrow is still pointing up for Illinois. Now they have to get into the tournament and make a run so that recruits can also be sold on winning.

 

As for Thomas, enjoy playing with your buddies and the 5,000 basketball fans that show up to TAM games.

Get your eyes off my paper

Get your eyes off my paper

 

Ha yeah that was eerily similar.

 

 

And Bragg we have no shot at. Not with Kentucky and Kansas calling. Relationships mean dick when you go visit those places and see the dorms and whatnot (oh, and the winning).