TOUCHDOWN: Luther Burden with a nice catch in the end zone to make it 30-28 Cary-Grove with 4:48 left in the 3Q. Esl FlyersFootball conversion is good.

He’s not eligible until the 2025 draft, but Mizzou WR Luther Burden III is a bonafide playmaker. He has size, speed, agility, ball skills and return value. Might be the most gifted athlete at WR in the nation.

Every year, there is a player who gets really hot really late, one that teams are scrambling to trade up for. Last night, that player was #Michigan TE Colston Loveland. When the #Bears picked him at No. 10, the calls in the early teens quieted. There wasn't a trade until 25.

Luther Burden was the best Illinois HS player that I’d seen in person since Antwaan Randle-El. Now they’re together with the #Bears

The Chicago Bears got a top 15 pick in the 2nd round with Luther Burden III. This guy has been the best athlete on the field every time he steps on it. Fast, and explosive playmaker with the ball in his hands who can play inside, outside and out the backfield. He’s their Amon Ra.

Luther Burden said he felt like he should have been a first round pick and decided to get in a late night workout to get his mind right for Day 2. "The field is an escape for me ... I felt like I needed to hit the field last night and clear my head for today."

This is awesome. College Game Day’s feature on Bear WR Luther Burden III:

Shemar Turner is about as versatile as they come. He’s 1 of only 5 FBS players with 200+ snaps at all 5 possible DL positions over the last 4 years (right/left DE, right/left DT and nose tackle).

Had many drafted to the #NFL but this one just hit different #famILLy #ILL 🟦🟧🏈🟧🟦 #INI

Sean Payton says Pat Bryant reminds him of Michael Thomas in terms of traits. Got input from Jim Leonhard who worked at Illinois before the Broncos.

LUTHER BURDEN III - CHICAGO BEARS HYPE HIGHLIGHT REEL (Music: Hot - Young Thug) #DaBears #BearsNation #lutherburden LB3

Ben Johnson: "No block, no rock." Kyle Monangai:

Demarion Burch was hindered by injury and sickness last season. Still, he found a way to be one of the most efficient rotational pieces in college basketball. Averaged 5.8 PPG on 55/56/80 (66.7 TS%) splits. Going to be a candidate for MVC most improved player next year.

Daaaaaa Pope

RIP Jim Irsay. Legend

Congratulatons to all our student-athletes and coaches on winning the 2024-25 Mid-Illini All Sport Trophy! This is a tremendous accomplishment by all our teams! Dunlap finished with 10,700 total points for the year. Well done Eagles!!

From us to you 🫡 RT to win a signed poster

Some personal news …

Malevy Malevy Leons was absolutely terrific in the last game of the Salt Lake City Summer League! The 6’10” Forward out of Bradley had all 17 of his points in the 2nd half on 7/9 shooting to go with 5 rebounds and 4 steals in a tough loss to the Utah Jazz! Next up: Vegas!🎰

Bring back Bourbonnais