Talent and rankings are in the eyes of the beholder, whether you are
selecting the top 100 seniors in the nation or the top 10 recruiting
classes. Tally five analysts and you’ll get five different evaluations. But no matter which scouting service you respect most, you have to think Illinois basketball coach Bruce Weber is thrilled by the response to his Class of 2009.
St. Rita guard Terry Johnson gave an oral commitment to Illinois State
on Thursday. He'll join another former Mac Irvin Fire player -- Osiris
Eldridge -- on the Redbirds.
Maine South quarterback Charlie Goro, one of the most productive
passers in the area last season, gave an oral commitment to Vanderbilt
over the weekend. Goro chose Vanderbilt over an offer from Illinois.