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AMP: Iowas frosh look to shine

AMP: Iowas frosh look to shine

The Iowa Hawkeyes landed the nation's eleventh ranked class in 2005. Now, it's time for the newcomers to step up on the football field. Tom Kakert o

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Bain Getting Ready For The Future

Bain Getting Ready For The Future

Future Hawkeye Ryan Bain made another trip this weekend to Iowa City to take in the final practice of the spring. Bain was joined by many of his futur

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 • Tom Kakert
Bain Ends Wrestling Career In Style

Bain Ends Wrestling Career In Style

The plan for Ryan Bain was simple. It was one final season on the wrestling mat with the goal of winning at state title. After whipping through the re

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 • Tom Kakert
DL Bain ready for the next level

DL Bain ready for the next level

Bolingbrook (Ill.) four star ranked defensive tackle prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 260 pounds) made the most of his opportunity to play his eventual p

 • Tim O'Halloran
Coach Ferentz Visits Ryan Bain

Coach Ferentz Visits Ryan Bain

On Saturday afternoon in San Antonio, Ryan Bain announced publicly for the first time that he would be attending the University of Iowa. His future co

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 • Tom Kakert
Iowa, Tennessee load up at All-American Bowl

Iowa, Tennessee load up at All-American Bowl

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – As many expected, the Iowa Hawkeyes and Tennessee Volunteers were the big winners in the commitment department at the All Americ

 • Mike Farrell
Bain talks about committing to Iowa

Bain talks about committing to Iowa

Ryan Bain must be a darn good poker player because he has most fans completely in the dark with his recruiting process. For more than a month, the 6-f

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 • Tom Kakert
Hawkeyes snag another four-star commit

Hawkeyes snag another four-star commit

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – One of Illinois best is heading to Iowa – again. After the Iowa Hawkeyes picked up a commitment early in the process from quarter

 • Jeremy Crabtree
A glimpse into the recruiting crystal ball

A glimpse into the recruiting crystal ball

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – In the recruiting business many people want analysts to make predictions on which schools players will end up at. However, that'

 • Mike Farrell & Jeremy Crabtree
East practice marred by injuries

East practice marred by injuries

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The East practice field looked more like an infirmary more than anything else on Wednesday afternoon with plenty of star power nu

 • Mike Farrell
Breakdown: Badgers final stretch

Breakdown: Badgers final stretch

The Wisconsin Badgers have finally hit the final stretch of the recruiting trail. With 25 verbal commitments where do the Badgers look now? There are

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 • Paul Day
Budding friendships help motivate Illinois stars

Budding friendships help motivate Illinois stars

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The Land of Lincoln is often talked about as being one of the best states in the nation when it comes to producing talent, on the

 • Jeremy Crabtree
Bain Sets The Record Straight

Bain Sets The Record Straight

In the past few weeks there have been plenty of rumors about Ryan Bain. From narrowing his list of schools to already making his decision, Bain has he

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 • Tom Kakert
Is Bain down to two

Is Bain down to two

Bolingbrook (Ill.) defensive tackle Ryan Bain has been reported to be down to two schools. But is that really the case? Bain spoke with BadgerBlitz.co

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 • Paul Day
Bain still looking at four schools

Bain still looking at four schools

Bolingbrook (Ill.) four star ranked defensive tackle prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 260 pounds) has been very busy on the wrestling mat this holiday se

 • Tim O'Halloran
The decision is Bains to make

The decision is Bains to make

Bolingbrook (Ill.) defensive tackle Ryan Bain finshed up his official visit schedule with a visit to Minnesota over the past weekend. Bain had previo

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 • Zach Johnson
Bain may move announcement date back

Bain may move announcement date back

Bolingbrook, Ill., standout Ryan Bain is finished with his official visits. But he's not ready to announce a decision. It fact he may postpone thing

 • Bill Kurelic
Bain talks Gophers visit

Bain talks Gophers visit

Bolingbrook (Ill.) four star ranked defensive tackle prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 260 pounds) has wrapped up his planned official visits with his las

 • Tim O'Halloran
Bain wrestles with final college choice

Bain wrestles with final college choice

Bolingbrook (Ill.) four star ranked defensive tackle prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 260 pounds) has been tearing things up this winter on the wrestling

 • Tim O'Halloran
Bain prepares for four in-home visitors

Bain prepares for four in-home visitors

Bolingbrook (Ill.) four star ranked defensive tackle prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 260 pounds) is preparing for home visits this week. Bain talks abou

 • Tim O'Halloran
Ryan Bain talks about his visit to Iowa

Ryan Bain talks about his visit to Iowa

Four-star DL/LB Ryan Bain of Bolingbrook, Ill., took his third official visit this past weekend. Bain traveled to Iowa City to watch the Hawkeyes defe

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Bain Closer To Decision

Bain Closer To Decision

One of Iowa’s top targets for the defensive line was in town this weekend for his official visit. Ryan Bain moved up his official trip from December 1

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 • Tom Kakert
Bain to compare Iowa with others

Bain to compare Iowa with others

Bolingbrook, Ill., standout Ryan Bain talks about his official visit to Iowa, his third Big Ten official visit. He also talks about what's next and w

 • Bill Kurelic
Bain comments on Iowa visit

Bain comments on Iowa visit

Bolingbrook (Ill.) defensive tackle Ryan Bain is fresh of his third official visit to the University of Iowa. Bain saw the Hawkeyes claim a share of

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 • Zach Johnson
Bain changes official visit plans

Bain changes official visit plans

Bolingbrook (Ill.) four star ranked defensive tackle prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 260 pounds) had planned to make an official visit this weekend, but

 • Tim O'Halloran
Bain talks Wisconsin official visit

Bain talks Wisconsin official visit

Bolingbrook (Ill.) four star ranked defensive tackle prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 260 pounds) had a very good time last weekend on his official visit

 • Tim O'Halloran
Bain visits Bucky

Bain visits Bucky

Bolingbrook (Ill.) defensive tackle Ryan Bain was in Madison this weekend on his official visit to the University of Wisconsin. Bain watched the Badg

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 • Zach Johnson
Bain looks ahead to the future

Bain looks ahead to the future

Bolingbrook (Ill.) four star ranked defensive tackle prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 260 pounds) played in his last game in a Raiders uniform last Frida

 • Tim O'Halloran
4-Star DT Ryan Bain Recruiting Update

4-Star DT Ryan Bain Recruiting Update

At 6-foot-2, 250 pounds, Bolingbrook (Ill.) H.S. defensive lineman Ryan Bain is rated by Rivals.com as the No. 17 defensive tackle in the country and

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 • Jeff Wafford
Bain Rates Purdue High After Official Visit

Bain Rates Purdue High After Official Visit

Defensive tackle Ryan Bain, a 6-foot-2, 250-pounder from Bolingbrook, Ill., made West Lafayette the destination for his first official visit this past

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 • Matt Brann
Bain back from Purdue, looks ahead

Bain back from Purdue, looks ahead

Bolingbrook, Ill., linebacker Ryan Bain is back from his first official visit, a trip to Purdue. Bain talks about the visit and what lies ahead.

 • Bill Kurelic
Bain to make official visit this weekend

Bain to make official visit this weekend

Bolingbrook (Ill.) four star ranked defensive tackle prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 260 pounds) has decided to set a last minute official visit for thi

 • Tim O'Halloran
Bain hopes to win a conference title

Bain hopes to win a conference title

Bolingbrook four star ranked defensive tackle prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 260 pounds) is excited about the fact that the Raiders (5-3) have been pla

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Bain will set two Big Ten visits soon

Bain will set two Big Ten visits soon

Bolingbrook (Ill.) four star ranked defensive tackle prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 260 pounds) is doing fine after a scare in the Raiders 48-0 win las

 • Tim O'Halloran
Bain hopes to set visits shortly

Bain hopes to set visits shortly

Bolingbrook (Ill.) four star ranked defensive tackle prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 260 pounds) is one multi-sport athlete who is in the process of jug

 • Tim O'Halloran
Rivals.com previews official visit weekend

Rivals.com previews official visit weekend

There are some big name prospects taking official visits to some big time programs this weekend. But the biggest news may be who's not visiting. Find

 • Rivals.com staff
Ryan Bain: Is he ready for a decision

Ryan Bain: Is he ready for a decision

Some of the high school football players today are making early decisions on what college will receive their services to play football. Is that the ca

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 • Dwight Thomsen
Where Does Iowa Stand With Bain

Where Does Iowa Stand With Bain

Ryan Bain is one of the most talked about recruits in the state of Illinois this year with over 20 offers from some of the biggest college programs in

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 • Tom Kakert
Bain sets first official visit

Bain sets first official visit

Bolingbrook, Ill., linebacker Ryan Bain has plenty of scholarship offers. He has set one official visit. Which Big Ten school is it to?

 • Bill Kurelic
Bain ready for Friday night showdown

Bain ready for Friday night showdown

Bolingbrook (Ill.) four star ranked defensive tackle prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 250 pounds) and the Raiders have fought their way back to a 2-2 rec

 • Tim O'Halloran
Bain sets first official visit

Bain sets first official visit

Bolingbrook (Ill.) four star ranked defensive tackle prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 250 pounds) has set his first official visit this week. Bain talks

 • Tim O'Halloran
Bain waiting to confirm first official visit

Bain waiting to confirm first official visit

The 6-foot-2, 260 pound linebacker Ryan Bain holds over 20 offers and that means plenty of options. Though no officials have been set just yet for Ba

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 • Brandon Kosek
Ryan Bain drawing plenty of calls

Ryan Bain drawing plenty of calls

Bolingbrook four star ranked defensive tackle prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 260 pounds) knows that the Raiders need to put together a win this week

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 • EDGYTIM
LB Bain remains focused and ready

LB Bain remains focused and ready

Bolingbrook four star ranked defensive tackle prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 260 pounds) and the Raiders dropped a 49-32 decision on Saturday to Maine

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Ryan Bain is ready for Saturday

Ryan Bain is ready for Saturday

Bolingbrook four star ranked defensive tackle prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 260 pounds) started his first day of school today inside the brand new $10

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Ryan Bain narrowing down his official visits

Ryan Bain narrowing down his official visits

It’s getting to be the time when recruits start to schedule their official visits and inside linebacker Ryan Bain from Bolingbrook (Ill.) is no except

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 • Sean Stevens
Is Oregon still a player for Midwest LB

Is Oregon still a player for Midwest LB

Rivals.com No. 7 inside linebacker prospect Ryan Bain of Bolingbrook (Ill.) holds over 20 scholarship offers already. With that many offers this early

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 • Duck Sports Authority Recruiting Staff
LB Bain: Does he really have a leader

LB Bain: Does he really have a leader

Bolingbrook four star ranked inside linebacker prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 250 pounds) is ready to start his first official practice for his upcomin

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Bain makes another Big Ten visit

Bain makes another Big Ten visit

One of the Midwest's top linebacker prospects, Ryan Bain, has over 20 scholarship offers. Bain recently visited a Big Ten school for the second time

 • Bill Kurelic
LB Bain talks Michigan State visit

LB Bain talks Michigan State visit

Bolingbrook (Ill.) four star ranked inside linebacker prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 250 pounds) made an unofficial visit to Michigan State University

 • Tim O'Halloran
Three Four-Star Players Visiting This Weekend

Three Four-Star Players Visiting This Weekend

<img src='http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/892/155430.jpg' height=80 width=120 Align=Right>Purdue's annual academic day recruiting event will take pla

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 • Brian Neubert
LB Bain lifted a heavy load on Saturday

LB Bain lifted a heavy load on Saturday

Bolingbrook (Ill.) four star ranked inside linebacker prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 250 pounds) lifted his way to MVP honors on Saturday at the 22nd a

 • Tim O'Halloran
Bain looks to take a trip out West

Bain looks to take a trip out West

It looks as if many players are thinking about their future visit plans. Prospects such as Ryan Bain of Bolingbrook (Ill.) is thinking about visits t

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 • Duck Sports Authority Recruiting Staff
Ryan Bain will make a few unofficials

Ryan Bain will make a few unofficials

Bolingbrook (Ill.) inside linebacker prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 250 pounds) had originally set an unofficial visit for Sunday, but Bain has been ve

 • Tim O'Halloran
LB Bain gets ready for summer visits

LB Bain gets ready for summer visits

Bolingbrook (Ill.) inside linebacker prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 250 pounds) has been working hard this summer getting ready for his senior season,

 • Tim O'Halloran
Summer Video: ILB Ryan Bain

Summer Video: ILB Ryan Bain

Do you buy 1 1/2 year old loafs of bread? 6 month old gallons of milk? Are you seeing fresh video, or are you getting suckered in and paying for so-ca

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Bain names four likely to make cut

Bain names four likely to make cut

Illinois linebacker Ryan Bain has 20 scholarship offers. Bain says he will narrow things to about ten schools by the beginning of the season and names

 • Bill Kurelic
The Round Table - June 16, 2004

The Round Table - June 16, 2004

The newest edition of the Rivals100 Round Table is the first for the class of 2005. The Rivals100 team has just completed the first part of the rankin

 • Rivals100.com staff
Ryan Bain visits three Midlands schools

Ryan Bain visits three Midlands schools

It’s been an enlightening three-day trip for Ryan Bain from Bolingbrook, Illinois as he took unofficial visits to three schools in the Plains area. R

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 • Mike Matya
LB Bain gets ready for road trips

LB Bain gets ready for road trips

Bolingbrook (Ill.) inside linebacker prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 250 pounds) is now off and running with his summer. Bain, who is currently holding

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Bain gets Minnesota offer

Bain gets Minnesota offer

Bolingbrook (IL) inside linebacker / defensive tackle Ryan Bain has received an offer from Minnesota and has the Gophers under serious consideration.

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 • Zach Johnson
LB Bain up to 18 offers

LB Bain up to 18 offers

Bolingbrook (Ill.) inside linebacker prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 250 pounds) continues to draw offers this spring at a rapid pace. Bain has added ye

 • Tim O'Halloran
LB Bain reflects on his busy May

LB Bain reflects on his busy May

Bolingbrook (Ill.) inside linebacker prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 250 pounds) has had an exceptional May evaluation period. Bain currently has 16 sch

 • Tim O'Halloran
Offers continue to pour in for Bain

Offers continue to pour in for Bain

Bolingbrook (Ill.) linebacker/defensive tackle Ryan Bain continues to become very sought after by college coaches across the country. He recently add

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 • Luke Feddersen
Bain lands his 12th offer tonight

Bain lands his 12th offer tonight

Bolingbrook (Ill.) inside linebacker prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 250 pounds) has added his 12th scholarship offer tonight, and Bain also clears up s

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Bain Gets Offer From Iowa

Bain Gets Offer From Iowa

This spring Iowa fans have been wondering out loud why the Hawkeyes have not pulled the trigger on an offer to Ryan Bain, from Bolingbrook High School

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 • Tom Kakert
LB Bain hits double digit offers

LB Bain hits double digit offers

Bolingbrook (Ill.) inside linebacker prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 250 pounds) has added his 10th scholarship offer today. Bain talks about his latest

 • Tim O'Halloran
LB Bain adds four new offers

LB Bain adds four new offers

Bolingbrook (Ill.) inside linebacker prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 250 pounds) is having another good week this week, and Bain has added four new scho

 • Tim O'Halloran
Ryan Bain: Big-time linebacker prospect

Ryan Bain: Big-time linebacker prospect

Thus far in the recruiting cycle for 2005, like many years, schools that show the most early interest equal bigtime advantage in the interest from the

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 • John Talman
Purdue Wants Star Linebacker As A D-Tackle

Purdue Wants Star Linebacker As A D-Tackle

In 2004, Purdue will field a pair of converted linebackers at defensive tackle. With Bolingbrook (Ill.) High School star Ryan Bain (pictured), the Boi

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 • Brian Neubert
LB Bain has five offers and counting

LB Bain has five offers and counting

Bolingbrook (Ill.) inside linebacker prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 250 pounds) has had a good week this week, and Bain is now touting five scholarship

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 • EDGYTIM
Ryan Bain is close to more offers

Ryan Bain is close to more offers

Inside linebacker Ryan Bain, who is from Bolingbrook, Ill., has been waiting for a written scholarship offer from the Oregon Ducks. He was told to be

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 • Duane 'Roz' Rossiter
LB Bain is receiving plenty of calls

LB Bain is receiving plenty of calls

Bolingbrook (Ill.) inside linebacker prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 250 pounds) has already received a handful of calls over the weekend from college c

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 • EDGYTIM
Ryan Bain talks Irish and more

Ryan Bain talks Irish and more

Bolingbrook (Ill.) inside linebacker prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 250 pounds) made a spring visit last week to the University of Notre Dame, but Bain

 • Tim O'Halloran
Illinois linebacker still looking at Oregon

Illinois linebacker still looking at Oregon

<img src=http://vmedia.rivals.com/IMAGES/PROSPECT/PHOTO/RYANBAIN150.JPG height=144 width=120 align=right border=1>Middle linebacker prospect Ryan Bain

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 • Duck Sports Authority Recruiting Staff
Ryan Bain Sitting On One Offer

Ryan Bain Sitting On One Offer

The class of 2005 in Chicago will be one of the deepest and most talented in recent memory, but quite possibly the most feared player on the football

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 • Josh Helmholdt
LB Bain talks Iowa visit

LB Bain talks Iowa visit

Bolingbrook (Ill.) inside linebacker prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 250 pounds) made a spring visit to the University of Iowa last weekend, a school wi

 • Tim O'Halloran
LB Bain talks about Illinois visit

LB Bain talks about Illinois visit

Bolingbrook (Ill.) inside linebacker prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 250 pounds) was at the University of Illinois junior day on Sunday, and Bain fills

 • Tim O'Halloran
Illinois LB keeps getting stronger

Illinois LB keeps getting stronger

Bolingbrook, Ill. inside linebacker prospect Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 250 pounds) put on a display at last weekend's SICA Challenge powerlifting competiti

 • Tim O'Halloran
Junior to Watch:  Ryan Bain

Junior to Watch: Ryan Bain

Ryan Bain has been rated the top linbacker in the state of Illinois for this coming season. The 6-foot-2, 246-pound Bain had over 130 tackles, 28 tac

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 • Mike Matya
Ryan Bain: Definitely considering Ducks

Ryan Bain: Definitely considering Ducks

<img src=http://vmedia.rivals.com/IMAGES/PROSPECT/PHOTO/RYANBAIN150.JPG width=120 align=right border=1>Ryan Bain is a name that all college football f

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 • Jon Flower
Video Now:  LB Ryan Bain

Video Now: LB Ryan Bain

Video Now! Are you tried of reading what <i>others</i> are saying about a prospect? Wouldn't it be great if you could actually <i>see</i> a prospect

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JCA, Bolingbrook home to elite recruits

JCA, Bolingbrook home to elite recruits

CHICAGO – Joliet, Ill., is known as the city of champions, but that title was originally given to the city after an American Legion band won national

 • Jeremy Crabtree
Bolingbrook junior getting lots of interest

Bolingbrook junior getting lots of interest

The class of 2005 in Illinois will be full of top linebackers prospects. Bolingbrook's Ryan Bain is a player who will be at the top of many of those

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 • Ryan Snyder
Junior Profile:  LB Ryan Bain

Junior Profile: LB Ryan Bain

Bolingbrook junior linebacker Ryan Bain (6-foot-2, 240lbs) had an impressive 2003 season and is no doubt an Underclassman to Watch! Looking for the n

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 • EDGYTIM
Sophomore Bain drawing plenty of interest

Sophomore Bain drawing plenty of interest

Sophomore Ryan Bain is drawing interest from some of the country's top schools already.

 • Bill Kurelic