Jonas Williams under appreciated??????

LTHSALUM76

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I read that article this morning. If he he is not getting recognition, tell me why he is going to Oregon? I have read several of that writer's articles. I will just say he has an "edge" and that is all I will say.
 

DMurph11

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Idk he’s been talked about since the first game of his Freshman year as one of the best QB’s in the state and everyone knows he’s really, really good.

This feels like when UCONN tried to play the “we’re disrespected” card last March when like 50% of people picked them to win March Madness.
 

SilverHelmet

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Locally, there has never been less coverage of prep sports especially from the two major Chicago newspapers. That probably plays a part. Also it is convenient that JJ McCarty is erased from his local history because he transferred for a semester during Covid.
 

crusader_of_90

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Ignorant take in this article.

The fear of a C.J. Stroud/Jordan Love planet. Triplets in looks, personality and play. A “Got Next” one coming straight outta Frankfort. Future shockin’ like if the Bears haven’t made an extension, picked up the fifth-year option or made a clear decision on Caleb Williams by 2029; we could be looking right now at the player who could one day be for them what Jalen Brunson should have been for the Bulls coming straight outta Lincolnshire.

Maybe . . . naw, why go there? Forgive, I already did.
 

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I read that article this morning. If he he is not getting recognition, tell me why he is going to Oregon? I have read several of that writer's articles. I will just say he has an "edge" and that is all I will say.
Yeah Scoop is a basketball guy. I was very confused by this article. Not getting enough props? He needs to stick with covering basketball.
 

McCaravan

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Msybe but it’s not like he’s committed to Minnesota or
someplace like that.
I know but it just seems to be the norm. Will Oregon get a transfer though like they have the last two seasons with Nix and Gabriel? Probably. It's almost better to commit to Minnesota, do great and then transfer. How many 4 or 5 star QBs commited to ND to see their chance leap frogged by Sam Hartman now Reilly Leonard....it's gotta change.
 
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SiuCubFan8

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I know but it just seems to be the norm. Will Oregon get a transfer though like they have the last two seasons with Nix and Gabriel? Probably. It's almost better to commit to Minnesota, do great and then transfer. How many 4 or 5 star QBs commited to ND to see their chance leap frogged by Sam Hartman now Reilly Leonard....it's gotta change.
True
 

crusader_of_90

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I have a feeling he will "flip" his commitment. They all seem to flip commitments now. Commit early, put up great numbers, get huge NIL offer from another school and Flip. This is the College game now
Phil Knight money ... how do you think they are number 1 now?
 
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McCaravan

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Phil Knight money ... how do you think they are number 1 now?
Absolutely. Dave Portnoy said he would flip the bill for Michigan to get a QB and they just had a 5 Star flip to them yesterday from LSU. This is why I like High School....even with the transfer rate going up there too the NIL hasn't taken control of it.....yet
 

Corey90

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I know but it just seems to be the norm. Will Oregon get a transfer though like they have the last two seasons with Nix and Gabriel? Probably. It's almost better to commit to Minnesota, do great and then transfer. How many 4 or 5 star QBs commited to ND to see their chance leap frogged by Sam Hartman now Reilly Leonard....it's gotta change.
He had offers from Alabama, Ohio State and just about every major college in the country. Maybe he flips but I don’t see why. Oregon seems like the perfect fit. They pass a lot and they like a running QB. In any case he has options and is a really good player/Athlete that will be fine. If you haven’t seen him play live you will be in for a treat.
 

McCaravan

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He had offers from Alabama, Ohio State and just about every major college in the country. Maybe he flips but I don’t see why. Oregon seems like the perfect fit. They pass a lot and they like a running QB. In any case he has options and is a really good player/Athlete that will be fine. If you haven’t seen him play live you will be in for a treat.
He's legit and well deserved. It just seems to be the trend
 
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johnndoe

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Phil Knight money ... how do you think they are number 1 now?
He had to be a contributing factor to building the Oregon "brand," which has become much more national in appeal (FB uniforms/helmets included) to fans and athletes. The track & field program does not seem to be experiencing a needed bump, however.
 
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4Afan

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He will flip or transfer at some point. No knock on him, it's just how college football is these days, sadly. Especially with the 12 team playoff in place, the top teams are expected to win now and no longer have the option to develop talent. Teams like Oregon will continue find players to transfer in regularly in order to stay in the playoff mix on an annual basis.
 

RameyJacoby

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Ignorant take in this article.

The fear of a C.J. Stroud/Jordan Love planet. Triplets in looks, personality and play. A “Got Next” one coming straight outta Frankfort. Future shockin’ like if the Bears haven’t made an extension, picked up the fifth-year option or made a clear decision on Caleb Williams by 2029; we could be looking right now at the player who could one day be for them what Jalen Brunson should have been for the Bulls coming straight outta Lincolnshire.

Maybe . . . naw, why go there? Forgive, I already did.
Bottom line the state has to do better with recruiting the state.
It could have been worded better but IMO we often pass up on the great talent in the state, now realistically, neither Northern or Illinois would’ve had a chance of keeping Jonas let’s be real!
 
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Bottom line the state has to do better with recruiting the state.
It could have been worded better but IMO we often pass up on the great talent in the state, now realistically, neither Northern or Illinois would’ve had a chance of keeping Jonas let’s be real!
Realistically, I think both NW and UofI do they best they can as things have gotten better with that in recent years. Also, neither of those teams are getting the money it takes to play the best of the best year in and year out in today's college landscape
 

SiuCubFan8

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Bottom line the state has to do better with recruiting the state.
It could have been worded better but IMO we often pass up on the great talent in the state, now realistically, neither Northern or Illinois would’ve had a chance of keeping Jonas let’s be real!
Money talks…
 

Cross Bones

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We need to appreciate Jonas more TBH. How close is he to breaking the total TD record? I remember thinking earlier this season that it could fall this year. This is with no playoff TDs prior to this season.
 
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Corey90

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We need to appreciate Jonas more TBH. How close is he to breaking the total TD record? I remember thinking earlier this season that it could fall this year. This is with no playoff TDs prior to this season.
Good post Bones. I will add the Williams family made the right choice moving to Frankfort. Jonas is thriving with this program. This will be his biggest stage tonight and I have a feeling he is going to show the world who he is. You remember the game Jonas played as a freshman against East. I remember telling you I was nervous because he was lighting East up. The Defense let Bolingbrook down in that game. They had East on the ropes until around late 3rd quarter.
 
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