What a turn around by Bill Cubit and the Fighting Illini. Via Twitter, two-star defensive end Brandon Jones has announced his commitment to Illinois. The Columbia, MO native, didn't have any other scholarship offers, but he was receiving interest from Iowa and Missouri.
Blessed to say I've officially committed to the university of Illinois! #IlliniNation pic.twitter.com/ydRcigyXnF
— Brandon Jones (@brandon_22jones) August 31, 2015
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Frankly, it's shocking that Bill Cubit and company managed to add another player to the fold just two days after Tim Beckman was fired. But then again, recruits probably had a very clear understanding of Beckman's job status at Illinois -- his firing may not have even come as a surprise to most of them.