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http://bwi.rivals.com/commitlist.asp

I guess Shrive wasn’t too impressed with Motivational Speaker Zook’s message.

Nice pick up. Let’s bring ‘em all in. Who will be the first big receiver to verbal?

This has been a great week! I wonder if out recruiting success is somewhat because of the openings on our roster next year. PSU may look better than OSU/ND just because of these kids will be able to come in and make an impact vs being buried on the depth chart. How funny is it that Zook gave a speech in Scranton PA for no apparent reason. Maybe he will get a good cheerleader to come to Illinois from Scranton.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining but nobody, and I mean nobody thought we were getting Shrive! Add him to the Figueroa commitment from VA and we’re rolling! I’m in shock, total shock over the Shrive commitment. I just got done posting on fightonstate that he wasn’t coming to PSU based on his apparent lack of interest. What do I know? I’m more than pleased to admit that I was wrong!!!!!!! Awesome news!!!!!

that schools might still try and poach some of these guys, especially if the Lions have a rough year, (like the so called experts predict).

I agree. Yeah we are ranked 5th so far, but we’ll have to prove ourselves early. I think we will surprise some people if the QB situation turns out to be a success.

And I’ve never paid attention to the off season like I have this year, but all this good news is getting me pumped. Hopefully we can keep what we have, and land some bigger names.

The recruits we are bringing in seem to be excellent student-athletes.