DB Shodipo commits to WIU
Oswego (Ill.) senior defensive back recruit Josh Shodipo (6-foot-0, 185 pounds) decided to end his recruiting process on the eve of the first day of practice. Shodipo on Sunday night decided to give Western Illinois his verbal commitment and talks about his decision here.
"I'm really happy about my decision to pledge to Western Illinois" Shodipo said. "I made a visit back in late July and I just really loved it at WIU. I just felt a strong connection at WIU that I didn't feel about anyone else."
Shodipo discussed why he decided to pledge to the WIU Leathernecks.
"My visit was a big reason why I decided to commit to WIU. WIU is a good school and I already know some people going to school there. I really like the coaches at WIU along with the players. I'm also a good fit into the WIU defense. They recruited me as a corner back but the coaches also feel I could also play some safety for them. The visit to WIU just made me feel really comfortable with the school along with the coaches and the team. WIU feels like home to me."
Shodipo looked hard at his options this summer but always came back to WIU.
"I looked pretty hard at all of the schools who offered me. I focused in on SIU, South Dakota State, Indiana State and I also had interest from Illinois State. at the end. On and off the field it came down to which school fit me the best on and off the field and it was WIU for me."
Shodipo also wanted to make his college decision before the start of his senior season.
"It was always in the plans for me to commit before we started the season. I didn't specifically pick today (Sunday) but it just sort of worked out that way. It actually took me a bit longer than I expected but in the end I'm committed and happy to make my decision."
Shodipo is also thrilled to start his senior season on Monday.
"The sky is the limit for our team this season. The only team that can beat us is us. I feel that this team can hang with the best teams in the state."
Josh Shodipo is verbally committed to Western Illinois University.