Scout has Leilon Willingham to UCF UPDATE - TAKEN DOWN
Just thought I'd share...
I don't know what kind of credibility this has, though. Anyone have insight about that?
EDIT: Scout has taken that commitment off the board. It is no longer on the site.
February 2nd, 2011 at 5:26 PM ^
No one's sure. Willingham isn't talking much from the looks of things. Sounds like he wants to go to UCF but his parents want him closer to home. Not sure if they prefer Michigan or Colorado though.
Regardless, we aren't in a great position for him it seems.
EDIT: Update: Willingham's no longer showing on the Scout site. They still list him as UCF-High Interest and Med Interest for CU and UM which is probably accurate.
February 2nd, 2011 at 3:59 PM ^
Call me an elitist, but with his offer list, that just does not make sense. Oh well, if true, best of luck to him.
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:01 PM ^
I think he has a teammate who has committed to UCF. Maybe that has something to do with it?
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:07 PM ^
Yeah - that's what it looks like - Rayshon Williams. He (Williams) committed on the visit they went on together. Personally, it seems like it's between Michigan and UCF. While his parents want him close to home, he's quoted as saying he's "looking to get away."
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:09 PM ^
Oh ok. Thanks for the info. I wasn't aware of all that.
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:32 PM ^
Isn't Michigan "getting away"? I really hope we get the kid. He's the one Im most excited about out of the NSD commits.
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:03 PM ^
So does SIAP mean sports illustrated/AP or "sorry if already posted"? Because the only times I see SIAP in a post is when there's a link to an article by the professional media.
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:07 PM ^
Sorry if already posted.
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:22 PM ^
It means 'Suck it, Arnold Palmer!'
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:30 PM ^
Dude that's harsh I like Arnold Palmer and he makes a pretty good iced tea drink. How about SIAP= suck it ass pirate!
February 2nd, 2011 at 7:06 PM ^
Dude, is that really necessary? I've met several ass pirates and they're actually really nice guys.
February 2nd, 2011 at 8:09 PM ^
I always thought it was Sparty Is Always Punked...
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:50 PM ^
I thought SIAP meant there was a spanish version available, figured I just needed a plug-in...
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:04 PM ^
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February 2nd, 2011 at 4:21 PM ^
Josh Robinson, a CB from the class of 2009 (I think) chose UCF over UM as well. Robinson was from Florida so it made a little more sense.
I seem to recall a quote where Willingham said something to the effect that the UM coaches knew he was taking an official to UCF but that they were O.K. with it. This caused me to believe that he was a silent commit and just wanted a fun trip to sunny Florida. It looks like it may have backfired. Of course, it is POSSIBLE that the UM coaches were O.K. with it because they were satisfied with the current LB situation.
Personally, of all the guys UM "lost" out on today (Fisher, Cooper, Willingham) this one is the least troubling as UM has adequate numbers at LB.
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:24 PM ^
im not knocking on our beloved AA and the great University we all love.
I go to UCF and i picked it over UF, FSU, USF ect. because everything is new and you get the feel that everything is so up and coming. Its a beautiful place with all the new buildings and such. Also, free time wise you have everything you would ever need or want to do since we are in Orlando. Not saying i would pick UCF over Michigan at all (Mich is my dream school that i want to transfer into) but it is still a great place if you've never been and an awesome environment!
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:33 PM ^
Picking UCF over the other instate Florida schools is one thing.
Picking UCF over UM for a Colorado resident is an entirely different thing. However, like we've already seen with another recruit who supposedly was very interested in business school but has apparently gone elsewhere, trying to make sense out of the decisions of 18-yr olds is a losing proposition.
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:41 PM ^
I lived in Orlando for a year (I was studying at Full Sail) and thought it pretty muched sucked a**. To each his own, I guess.
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:52 PM ^
i moved down to FL four years ago and i didn't know much about the school until i visited last year. Its my freshman year at UCF and i love it, i guess it has grown a lot in the past few years.
When did you go?
February 2nd, 2011 at 7:34 PM ^
haha, fullsail
February 2nd, 2011 at 5:09 PM ^
February 2nd, 2011 at 5:24 PM ^
I totally forgot O'Leary landed on his feet there. And he's doing pretty well.
Quick! Someone tell Brian there's an old white man with jowels who can recruit! We finally found one.
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:05 PM ^
yea doesnt make sense he'll be blue
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:07 PM ^
UCF already has 6 LB recruits signed.
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:07 PM ^
Here's the newest thread of Arkansas fans ripping on Chris Barnett (Link).
February 2nd, 2011 at 5:13 PM ^
Keeping it Classy.
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:08 PM ^
Stranger things have happened, but that would shock me. I think CU gets him.
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:11 PM ^
Michigan or UCF. Nothing surprises me anymore.
If M still covets him, Brady will be flying to Denver tonight, in order to point out the distinctions between the two programs.
February 2nd, 2011 at 7:06 PM ^
hey bru (as in brubaker from capricorn one)
i dont think coaches can in-home visit, any longer.
February 2nd, 2011 at 8:16 PM ^
O. J. !
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:10 PM ^
I really want Willingham to close out the class, but we will live without him too. We have a lot of young bodies at LB with Furman,Gordon(maybe both),Ryan,M.Jones and K.Jones,Clark,Morgan already in this year's class. A guy like Fisher or Cooper was a bigger need.
Anyone think Hoke feels stupid for not taking Lucien at WR now?
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:15 PM ^
He purposely didn't want a WR because he must think we're set at WR for this year, and he's probably better at this whole recruiting thing than we are. I trust his judgement, and he's just gonna have to pick up some WR's for 2012's class
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:18 PM ^
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:11 PM ^
FWIW Scout also had Darian Cooper committed to Iowa, very early morning, before anyone reported it. Man o man, Willingham is the one guy I really want to snag. We need a big LB.
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:11 PM ^
Thought I read somewhere that Willingham silently committed to us and then asked Hoke if it was okay to take trip to UCF. I mean, WTF??? I just don't understand these kids nowadays.
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:12 PM ^
Sounds as if there's some flexibility to the numbers. So I'd assume Hoke just wasn't that hot on Lucien.
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:17 PM ^
I think he's Blue.
Edit - I guess someone isn't a fan of optimism? Haha
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:14 PM ^
it's so hard to pick between the two....
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:26 PM ^
above average intelligence = average to below average Ross BBA, but all star UCF BBA?
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:16 PM ^
Scout says he already signed an LOI...Hard to argue with that.
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:18 PM ^
Except nowhere else is reporting this. None of the other sites, no twitter, nothing. They might be right but I don't think Scout is that clairvoyant or has good enough inside sources to be the only people on this.
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:26 PM ^
This shit is not puzzling people, UCF wrote a check if he commits there. Book it. Hire some lawyers.
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:28 PM ^
Scout is the only one reporting this and UCF's Football site does not list Willingham as a signee as of 4:30 pm EST.
http://ucfathletics.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020211aaa.html
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:34 PM ^
Kids like sunshine, and attractive women in bikini's.
February 2nd, 2011 at 5:26 PM ^
......there are places in and around Ann Arbor where you can see this very thing, when it is sunny and warm in the summer anyway.
February 2nd, 2011 at 7:38 PM ^
in the summer most of the freshmen and probably half of the sophomore girls are gone, and who really wants to see old ass juniors and seniors in bikinis anyway?
February 2nd, 2011 at 5:54 PM ^
But only 1 of those 2 things is in Orlando.
From what I've seen, Orlando has plenty of mothers with kids and retirees. So, if you're into MILFs and matures, I guess that's the right spot.
February 2nd, 2011 at 4:35 PM ^
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TomVH The next prospect that Michigan has a chance with is LB Leilon Willingham, who will be announcing tomorrow morning.
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