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Potentially big news on the football board

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 10, 2024, 11:57:24

The former stud WR at UTSA who torched us a few years ago is visiting this weekend. Transferred to Ole Miss last year for his fifth year and dealt with injuries and then some weird stuff about opting not to play, maybe realized he had fallen on the depth chart and didn’t want to waste his last year of eligibility.

But this guy has 265 career receptions for 3,387 yards and 38 TD’s. Unless the stuff from last year has totally changed who he is as a player. this would be massive. Obvious Lunney connection.

https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/stats/_/id/4427225/zakhari-franklin

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

The fact that nothing has happened with Franklin makes me think it’s an academic holdup

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 16, 2024, 8:34:00, in reply to "Potentially big news on the football board"

There was apparently a question of whether he’s even a grad transfer despite having been in school for 5 years already, if he hasn’t graduated then I doubt we’d get him in.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

potential donuts.*

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 16, 2024, 9:00:21, in reply to "The fact that nothing has happened with Franklin makes me think it’s an academic holdup"

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There was apparently a question of whether he’s even a grad transfer despite having been in school for 5 years already, if he hasn’t graduated then I doubt we’d get him in.

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"Tiki's hatred confuses me. Never took Tiki for a Donald Trump fan."

NW game will be at Wrigley

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2024, 16:20:06, in reply to "Potentially big news on the football board"

I thought Bielema had vetoed that. *

Posted by larue33 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=larue33' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2024, 16:48:55, in reply to "NW game will be at Wrigley"

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It's Northwestern's home game*

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2024, 16:51:49, in reply to "I thought Bielema had vetoed that. *"

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"Tiki's hatred confuses me. Never took Tiki for a Donald Trump fan."

Maybe I'm mistaken, I thought he said in an interview

Posted by larue33 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=larue33' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2024, 16:57:15, in reply to "It's Northwestern's home game*"

that the two teams would have to be on the same sideline, and he thought that was a serious safety issue and unacceptable. Or maybe he was overruled.

I mean, does he even have any authority here?*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2024, 17:02:05, in reply to "Maybe I'm mistaken, I thought he said in an interview"

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that the two teams would have to be on the same sideline, and he thought that was a serious safety issue and unacceptable. Or maybe he was overruled.

Brief reading of CFB rules say teams have to consent to rule variations

Posted by ijustkrushalot <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ijustkrushalot' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 16, 2024, 7:08:47, in reply to "I mean, does he even have any authority here?*"

But I think there's an overarching clause of "unless TV says so"

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that the two teams would have to be on the same sideline, and he thought that was a serious safety issue and unacceptable. Or maybe he was overruled.

Probably not, but this was the quote:

Posted by larue33 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=larue33' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2024, 17:58:37, in reply to "I mean, does he even have any authority here?*"

"You can announce whatever you want. I know this: we're not going to play that game with two [teams] on the same sideline. I don't think we're going to play that way. I know it was a big issue in the Iowa game a year ago. You can't have an American football game with two teams on the same sideline and say it's going to be a competitive, fair game. It's just not real."

No. They played Purdue in 21 and Iowa last year

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2024, 17:05:31, in reply to "I mean, does he even have any authority here?*"

They’re playing OSU two weeks before us.

Bielema can voice whatever displeasure he wants but he has no say.

Probably zero cuz it's a conference game*

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2024, 17:04:38, in reply to "I mean, does he even have any authority here?*"

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that the two teams would have to be on the same sideline, and he thought that was a serious safety issue and unacceptable. Or maybe he was overruled.

Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"Tiki's hatred confuses me. Never took Tiki for a Donald Trump fan."

Haven't heard yet: what does that lakefront soccer field hold??

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2024, 17:09:33, in reply to "Probably zero cuz it's a conference game*"

Gotta admit, NW must be losing a buncha cash on having games there. Surprised they don't use Soldier Field more (or maybe they tried that?)

Estimate is 15k capacity. Avg Attendance last year was 23k.

Posted by tvillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=tvillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 16, 2024, 7:27:28, in reply to "Haven't heard yet: what does that lakefront soccer field hold?? "

Only the Wisconsin game will have a major attendance effect.

Posted by HamptonSki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=HamptonSki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 16, 2024, 7:39:14, in reply to "Estimate is 15k capacity. Avg Attendance last year was 23k."

Miami, Duke, and Eastern would only have around 15k in the stands anyway. Indiana maybe in the 20-25k range, Wisconsin would have been a sellout.

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Is there still a stadium in Bridgeview?*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2024, 19:22:49, in reply to "Haven't heard yet: what does that lakefront soccer field hold?? "

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Gotta admit, NW must be losing a buncha cash on having games there. Surprised they don't use Soldier Field more (or maybe they tried that?)

"For the regulated community, a FONSI represents happy days."

Women's pro soccer plays there, definitely concerts, maybe the men practice there?

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 16, 2024, 10:29:51, in reply to "Is there still a stadium in Bridgeview?*"

tOSU too. Wonder how long it takes to go from baseball to football? *

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2024, 16:31:58, in reply to "NW game will be at Wrigley"

Wonder if Wisco DIA will propose a trade of home games??? Gotta be a big $$$ loss for NU.

Oh well. I'm sure that's all been factored in.

Doesn't take that long but even if Wrigley hosts Game 7 of the WS that's November 1

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2024, 16:35:19, in reply to "tOSU too. Wonder how long it takes to go from baseball to football? *"

The hardest thing is removing the mound.

Hardest thing is the cubs dugout and seating removal*

Posted by bigbop85 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bigbop85' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2024, 23:20:59, in reply to "Doesn't take that long but even if Wrigley hosts Game 7 of the WS that's November 1"

247 guy says FAMU transfer Gentle Hunt going to Illinois

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2024, 6:59:49, in reply to "Potentially big news on the football board"

https://x.com/mzenitz/status/1790700810453541345?s=46&t=PK4q4J8N-OYM63HtUwy-PQ

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I wonder if anyone in the Gregory Peck family has some eligibility? *

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2024, 17:11:13, in reply to "247 guy says FAMU transfer Gentle Hunt going to Illinois"

I can smell his Hunt*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2024, 16:56:45, in reply to "247 guy says FAMU transfer Gentle Hunt going to Illinois"

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https://x.com/mzenitz/status/1790700810453541345?s=46&t=PK4q4J8N-OYM63HtUwy-PQ

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Official per Werner

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2024, 14:42:05, in reply to "247 guy says FAMU transfer Gentle Hunt going to Illinois"

COMMIT: #illini land Florida A&M transfer DL Gentle Hunt (@gentleh83)

All-SWAC performer gives Illinois more competition and proven depth on the defensive interior.

READ MORE: https://t.co/qzS4nv1wLL pic.twitter.com/nRUZ5kpCeE
— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) May 15, 2024

Hope he’s as good as his brother *

Posted by bbonb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bbonb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2024, 7:42:06, in reply to "247 guy says FAMU transfer Gentle Hunt going to Illinois"

Fox?*

Posted by Stu <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Stu' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2024, 16:31:53, in reply to "Hope he’s as good as his brother *"

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Michael?*

Posted by Tuscy <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Tuscy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2024, 7:56:03, in reply to "Hope he’s as good as his brother *"

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"I wouldn't mind the DP here." - jumpingdan

Ben *

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2024, 14:44:31, in reply to "Michael?*"

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"For the regulated community, a FONSI represents happy days."

Calvin (Trey) Smith transfers to Walters/Purdue

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 14, 2024, 13:29:20, in reply to "Potentially big news on the football board"

https://twitter.com/BoilerFootball/status/1790428653676822813

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Fuck Walters and Fuck Purdue*

Posted by longsnapper <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=longsnapper' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2024, 7:10:08, in reply to "Calvin (Trey) Smith transfers to Walters/Purdue"

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https://twitter.com/BoilerFootball/status/1790428653676822813

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Lots of puns, no real answers

hi longsnapper! I agree!*

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2024, 8:08:06, in reply to "Fuck Walters and Fuck Purdue*"

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https://twitter.com/BoilerFootball/status/1790428653676822813

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"Tiki's hatred confuses me. Never took Tiki for a Donald Trump fan."

I think he is going to be a loss*

Posted by JacobRDaugherty <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JacobRDaugherty' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 14, 2024, 14:02:00, in reply to "Calvin (Trey) Smith transfers to Walters/Purdue"

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https://twitter.com/BoilerFootball/status/1790428653676822813

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New DB coach

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 13, 2024, 15:58:21, in reply to "Potentially big news on the football board"

.@coachcparker is ready to make an instant impact!#Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy pic.twitter.com/kpSzNLkyHL
— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) May 13, 2024

Complete opposite of Gibbs

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 13, 2024, 16:03:59, in reply to "New DB coach"

13 years as a HS head coach in Michigan before 2 years as CB coach at Toledo.

Not the profile I think we needed, but not going to lambaste it either. The proof will be in the pudding this fall.

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. @coachcparker is ready to make an instant impact! #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy pic.twitter.com/kpSzNLkyHL — Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) May 13, 2024 .

Hopefully he can do what he did for Quinyon Mitchell. Also maybe recruit Detroit*

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. @coachcparker is ready to make an instant impact! #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy pic.twitter.com/kpSzNLkyHL — Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) May 13, 2024 .

So our pitch is our DB coaches turned Witherspoon and Mitchell into first round picks.

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 13, 2024, 16:24:49, in reply to "Hopefully he can do what he did for Quinyon Mitchell. Also maybe recruit Detroit*"

I can think of worse pitches.

Coleman Hawkins, er, Ty MF Rodgers Stan Account

Sounding like Franklin committed too*

Posted by JacobRDaugherty <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JacobRDaugherty' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 12, 2024, 19:40:49, in reply to "Potentially big news on the football board"

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He said some things whitey wasn't ready to hear *

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 12, 2024, 20:32:00, in reply to "Sounding like Franklin committed too*"

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…it ain’t easy bein’ brown…*

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 12, 2024, 20:44:52, in reply to "He said some things whitey wasn't ready to hear *"

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Hey mister you don't wanna walk on water
Cause you're only gonna walk all over me

I got kids all over town….*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 13, 2024, 13:25:44, in reply to "…it ain’t easy bein’ brown…*"

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"For the regulated community, a FONSI represents happy days."

Terrence Brooks committed, CB Starter for Texas last year

Posted by JacobRDaugherty <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JacobRDaugherty' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 12, 2024, 15:28:21, in reply to "Potentially big news on the football board"

https://twitter.com/terrancebroox/status/1789748316323881134?t=CJ6wZCVmX5iuBEKIsjxslA&s=19

Seems huge for next year

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Massive. He was a starter and honorable mention all B12 last year on a playoff team

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 12, 2024, 15:36:41, in reply to "Terrence Brooks committed, CB Starter for Texas last year"

Now get a DL.

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https://twitter.com/terrancebroox/status/1789748316323881134?t=CJ6wZCVmX5iuBEKIsjxslA&s=19

Seems huge for next year

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I'm not sure it's possible to overstate how big this is. Dude was a 5-star recruit and we just beat

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 12, 2024, 15:46:59, in reply to "Massive. He was a starter and honorable mention all B12 last year on a playoff team"

*checks notes* national champion Michigan for his services? NWTFITWTF?

At a massive position of need

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Now get a DL.

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https://twitter.com/terrancebroox/status/1789748316323881134?t=CJ6wZCVmX5iuBEKIsjxslA&s=19

Seems huge for next year

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

Its huge. Must have been a one time influx of some NIL*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 12, 2024, 19:17:16, in reply to "I'm not sure it's possible to overstate how big this is. Dude was a 5-star recruit and we just beat"

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*checks notes* national champion Michigan for his services? NWTFITWTF? At a massive position of need

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Now get a DL.

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https://twitter.com/terrancebroox/status/1789748316323881134?t=CJ6wZCVmX5iuBEKIsjxslA&s=19

Seems huge for next year

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Did Khan open up his checkbook or something?*

Posted by ECEIllinois <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ECEIllinois' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 12, 2024, 16:07:38, in reply to "I'm not sure it's possible to overstate how big this is. Dude was a 5-star recruit and we just beat"

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*checks notes* national champion Michigan for his services? NWTFITWTF? At a massive position of need

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Now get a DL.

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https://twitter.com/terrancebroox/status/1789748316323881134?t=CJ6wZCVmX5iuBEKIsjxslA&s=19

Seems huge for next year

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I assume Witherspoon going #5 has something to do with it but maybe that’s naive *

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 12, 2024, 16:08:38, in reply to "Did Khan open up his checkbook or something?*"

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*checks notes* national champion Michigan for his services? NWTFITWTF? At a massive position of need

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Now get a DL.

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https://twitter.com/terrancebroox/status/1789748316323881134?t=CJ6wZCVmX5iuBEKIsjxslA&s=19

Seems huge for next year

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

To add context, if he had committed to illinois originally he would have been our 8th highest rated

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 12, 2024, 15:51:55, in reply to "I'm not sure it's possible to overstate how big this is. Dude was a 5-star recruit and we just beat"

recruit by 247 since 2000

0.9937 Arrelious Benn
0.9926 Martez Wilson
0.9783 Martin O'Donnell
0.9775 Rashard Mendenhall
0.9702 Isiah Williams
0.9683 Morris Virgil
0.9664 Terry Hawthorne
0.9642 Terrance Brooks

And he has 2 years of eligibility

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*checks notes* national champion Michigan for his services? NWTFITWTF? At a massive position of need

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Now get a DL.

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https://twitter.com/terrancebroox/status/1789748316323881134?t=CJ6wZCVmX5iuBEKIsjxslA&s=19

Seems huge for next year

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

Was he injured last year?*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 10, 2024, 13:29:23, in reply to "Potentially big news on the football board"

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Yes*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 10, 2024, 13:57:45, in reply to "Was he injured last year?*"

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admission denial forthcoming*

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 10, 2024, 12:10:02, in reply to "Potentially big news on the football board"

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"Tiki's hatred confuses me. Never took Tiki for a Donald Trump fan."

Grad transfer I believe *

Posted by JacobRDaugherty <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JacobRDaugherty' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 10, 2024, 12:14:18, in reply to "admission denial forthcoming*"

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Would be great

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 10, 2024, 12:03:52, in reply to "Potentially big news on the football board"

Would be *really* great if we pair him with a starter level DL and a starter level CB.

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At this point outscoring teams is our path to win

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 10, 2024, 12:54:48, in reply to "Would be great"

this would help

Agreed. Still need *some* resistance on defense, though*

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 10, 2024, 14:02:21, in reply to "At this point outscoring teams is our path to win"

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this would help

Agreed. Crazy we went from....

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 10, 2024, 12:56:49, in reply to "At this point outscoring teams is our path to win"

...having the #1 defense in the country to having the worst defense in the Big Ten in 2 years.

Wait, we've seen this movie before (*pours one out for my late college years*).

Coleman Hawkins, er, Ty MF Rodgers Stan Account

Yeah, that's big.*

Posted by EffinIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=EffinIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 10, 2024, 12:02:25, in reply to "Potentially big news on the football board"

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