247 says it's us and Louisville at the top. I think that's good news, because the Illinois draw is that it's "home."
The Louisville article made it sound like Thomas's coach is all over Petrino's roadrashed crank, but perhaps that's just the result of the questions asked.
About Louisville's system: “Petrino runs a system that fits Jeff’s skill-set. Whenever you have the opportunity to play in a system that highlights your skills it’s a perfect match.”
About how appealing playing next to Lamar would be: “I think it would be very appealing, you’re talking about the Heisman Trophy winner. Every kid wants to play next to a super star. A guy like Lamar getting you the ball that puts you on the national map at the collegiate level. It’s a win win situation both ways. I don’t know if that’s where Jeff is going to commit to but they are definitely an intriguing opportunity.”
About how Louisville has three receivers already committed: “We don’t worry about who else is committed. He feels like he’s going to outshine any recruit they bring in. Jeff is going to do an (excellent) job wherever he goes. Our kids want to compete against the best.”
On Miami: "We have a good relationship with Coach K, the defensive line coach. We have a great relationship and they’ve been involved for quite some time.”
