The three players we have committed are excellent fits for this team for sure. However, three commits at this point is worrisome. Not panic-inducing, but not exactly ideal. For comparison, Minnesota and Iowa almost have their classes full at around 20 apiece. Illinois has three. That's not great, Bob.
Remember when Illinois didn't have to struggle and strain to gain commitments from top players on our board? When Ron Zook could sell ketchup popsicles to white-gloved women?
Not that everything went according to plan for Zook. His inability to capitalize on long-term momentum after his Rose Bowl berth effectively ended his tenure.