Running back Mika ‘il McCall (Dalton, Ill./Thornridge) was one of the best football players I had the chance to see in person this year. McCall is committed to Michigan State and he recently took his official visit to East Lansing. “Everything went great,” said the 5-foot-11, 210-pounder. “I’m very comfortable with my decision and never wavered at all during the season. Michigan State has a good tradition of running backs and the program is really strong now with Coach Dantonio.” McCall an all-state running back selection rushed for 1,300 yards and scored 15 touchdowns in only 7 games. 
Rafe Kiely (Wheaton, Ill./Wheaton North) had the season that his coach, Joe Wardynski, was expecting and that’s why the scholarship offers are on the table. “Rafe really went after it this year,” Wardynski said. “We expected him [Kiely] to move into a leadership role and that’s exactly what he did. His goal was to play FBS football and he’s going to happen for him.” Kiely is beginning to take official visits. “I’m going to Wyoming this weekend,” said the 6-foot-3, 300-pound guard. “Wyoming actually made an in-home visit last night. I have an offer from Army and I’m going to visit them in January. There are also a lot of schools like Arizona, Oregon State, Northern Illinois and Illinois that are telling me that I’m still on their board but they are waiting on the decision of prospects ahead of me. I don’t have a leader. Army is intriguing. It’s quite a commitment but I realize that a degree from West Point could set me up for life. We’ll see what happens in January.”
One could make that argument that Ryan Klachko (Springfield, Ill./Sacred-Heart Griffin) is the best offensive lineman in the state. Klachko gave Nebraska his verbal commitment during the summer and took his official visit to Lincoln during the season. Ryan says he’s excited that the Huskers are moving to the Big Ten. “The funny thing about the move is that the longest drive for my parents will be to my home games,” said the 6-foot-4, 290-pounder. “I’m in the middle of Big Ten country here in Illinois. I think it’s a great move for the school. There will be a lot of great games in the Big Ten now.” A lot has been made of Nebraska coach Bo Pelini’s fiery coaching style. Is Klachko ready to be coached hard? “Oh yea,” he said laughing. “I’ve been coached hard my entire life. The coaches are there to do a job. If Coach (Barney) Cotton or Coach Pelini feel the need to chew me out, that’s fine with me, Coach Pelini has a lot of fire because he loves Nebraska football and he wants to win, I don’t see anything wrong with that.”
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