TE Nic DiLillo (official thread)

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by genevabuck

I talked to Coach Willis twice this week. Once at a coaches' meeting at Mentor High School and once scouting a scrimmage. I'll stand by my statement.

By all means...I'm just saying the words out of Nic's mouth were that he is currently (yesterday) 225 lbs. Not really all that important and don't mean to split hairs.

[buckford]

KIJournal

Questions continue concerning "Unusual"
weight gains forTight End, NCAA to investigate

Mentor OH. -- The apparent eleven pound weight gain by an
Ohio high school senior has called into questioning the entire
process of college recruiting. The student, a 225-236 pound
tight end for Madison committed to the Ohio State University
has yet to be named. However, Coach Jim Tressell found it
necessary to comment in his usual Monday morning press
briefing.

"Sometimes it takes months for a kid to make this kind of
progress, though I have to admit I gained a good twelve
pounds last Thanksgiving. I had to buy a whole new wardrobe
of sweater vests".

Tressell went on to say that he will investigate the training
techniques employed by the students high school coach and
whether or not banned substances were involved.

"Yeah, if I find out that the kid is hooked on Swenson
Galleyboys or SkyHighs, he's history".

Asked whether the NCAA is yet involved Tressell responded
saying that he makes it a regular practice to advise the
organization anytime there is more than a two pound weight
gain by any prospect or player.

Fans were reassured by the coach's comments.

"That's a relief," exclaimed Wadc45, an important internet
recruiting poster. "It's important to the recruit reporting integrity!"

On the suggestion that perhaps the reported weight differentials
were a result of hyperbole, a second poster, Genevabuck said "I
cannot, will not, believe that. That's like saying that all those
reported 40 yard dash times are exaggerated. No way".

[sandgk]

you should have had genevabuck ask Coach Willis "what you talking about?"

[osugrad21]

Scout

Part 9 of Bill Greene's excellent series...

Nic discusses his lifelong love for the Buckeyes, his prior commitments, his relationship with the other members of the 2008 recruiting class, and the family atmosphere at tOSU.

[sandgk]

Great quote from a humble kid ... about making any doubters forget their doubts of him as the TE in this class.

Through hard work, I believe that can and will happen. That's clearly my goal at Ohio State and that's what drives me to get better every day. I owe Jim Tressel and Ohio State so much, and I don't want to let them down."

[Buckskin86]

Senior tight end Nic DiLillo, who caught six balls for 67 yards after not catching a pass last week against South, had two receptions on the first two plays of the game.

The News-Herald - The total PACkage

[wadc45]

The Star Beacon; Ashtabula, Ohio - Dragons get kicked when down

BLAKE BOOTHBY (left) of Lakeside holds on for dear life as Madison?s Nic DiLillo turns upfield during a Premier Athletic Conference game at Lakeside Stadium.
WARREN DILLAWAY / Star Beacon

Already up 14-0 on a pair of J.D. Ingalls to Nic DiLillo touchdown passes (13 and 5 yards, respectively), Madison capitalized on the initial fumbled punt snap when Aguinaga was tackled at his own 27 with 10:45 left in the first half. Nine plays later, sophomore fullback Ty Law scored from his 1 to extend the Blue Streaks lead to 21-0.

[wadc45]

cleveland.com: Everything Cleveland

Madison trailed, 7-6, at halftime and scored twice in the fourth quarter. Aaron Caswell tiptoed down the right sideline on a 53-yard pass from J.D. Ingalls, who also threw a two-point conversion pass to Nic DiLillo. Law's touchdown run followed on Madison's next possession and the Blue Streaks celebrated wildly as Riverside fans prematurely headed for the exits.

Scout.com: Friday Night Lights

TE Nic DiLillo, Madison, Ohio ? The Blue Streaks lost a Premier Athletic Conference showdown at Painesville Riverside, but Madison still qualified for the playoffs.

Riverside erased a 13-point deficit in the final 3:45 of the fourth quarter and stunned Madison 21-20. Aaron Suydam scored a game-tying 3-yard touchdown run, and Garrett Biese added the extra point with 26 seconds left on the clock.

Continued...

[osugrad21]

Scout $

Nick discusses his official visit and being with the team as they watch the Missouri and WVU games.

[buckeyes_rock]

The Star Beacon; Ashtabula, Ohio - Madison’s DiLillo heads D-II All-Ohioans

Article from a local paper about Nic being named 1st team All-Ohio DII. Congrats Nic!

[wadc45]

Rivals $

12/6

By Brian Snow...in-depth recap of Nic's official to OSU. Also talks about his bond with the other verbals in this class.

[genevabuck]

http://http://www.starbeacon.com/arc...l?start:int=15

Nic discusses his decision to play basketball, with encouragement from JT.

[genevabuck]

Originally Posted by genevabuck

http://http://www.starbeacon.com/arc...l?start:int=15

Nic discusses his decision to play basketball, with encouragement from JT.

Madison senior center Nic DiLillo was seriously considering not coming out for his final season of basketball this winter. Then he got a call from Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel.
DiLillo, who is expected to sign a national letter of intent in February to play at OSU, was on the fence about playing his senior season for the Blue Streaks. Not because of ?senioritis,? but because he feared an injured knee during basketball season might cost him a Division I football scholarship. However, Tressel and Buckeyes offensive coordinator (and Harbor High graduate) Jim Bollman alleviated DiLillo?s worries with a phone chat.
?They wanted me to compete,? DiLillo said. ?From Coach Tressel on down, all the coaches wanted me to compete. Right off, Coach Tressel said that even if I break my neck I would know that I still have my four-year scholarship.?
The 6-foot-6 DiLillo, who also has been recovering from a groin injury, is currently averaging 10 points and six rebounds a game for the Blue Streaks (4-1, 1-0 PAC).

[Muck]

I absolutely love that the current staff's commitment to letting/helping kids develop in all aspects and not just wanting them to focus on FB.

[OH10]

Originally Posted by Muck

I absolutely love that the current staff's commitment to letting/helping kids develop in all aspects and not just wanting them to focus on FB.

It's something the staff simply does not get enough credit for. They truly care about these kids.