Tilmon’s decision to request his release does not bother me. It may help that I’m a Missouri fan, and he might commit to Mizzou, and this news just gives me more material to write about, but I really don’t feel a great deal of concern over an 18 year-old’s ability to commit.
Since the shakeup in Illinois’ coaching staff, an 18 year-old, who was committed to the program and now wants to pause and reconsider his options, should be given that chance.
Tilmon probably didn’t see Missouri’s other big-name recruits committing or visiting and say, peace-out; I’m going to Columbia.