Bruce Weber on the Hot Seat - Possible Coaching Replacements

BlindLoyalty · Feb 10, 2012, 05:32 PM

Podcast: Saturday Sportsline 2-11-12

Illinois Athletic Director Mike Thomas will be on WDWS Saturday Sportsline with Jim Turpin and Lorne Tate on Saturday, Feb. 10. Loren Tate indicated that Thomas will be answering caller questions. Loren Tate Indicated that Thomas will appear weekly on WDWS Saturday Sportsline (schedule permitting) going forward.

Station: WDWS-AM 1400
Program: Saturday Morning Sportsline
Time: 9-11 A.M. (CST)
Call in #: 800-223-9397 -or- 217-356-9397

BlindLoyalty · Feb 10, 2012, 06:15 PM

* Edit. Sat, Feb. 11

CARPET · Feb 10, 2012, 07:06 PM

What do you all expect Mr Thomas to say.....

I know more of the same, let's evaluate the program and decide after the season.

I for one think Coach Weber brings a interesting level on this decision for the AD on many fronts to be factored in. We all have nailed the obvious ones such as salary and buy outs.

There is no way in Hell that Mike Thomas will come in and fire both the Head Coach of Football and the Head Coach of basketball in 6 months.

Weber has a connection that Zook has never seen in regards to the over all view of things.

16-8 is exactly where we were last year at this time, and the Seniors finally decided to play and got us to a Sweet 16.

I think this team is young we all knew it coming into this season. Coach Weber is playing chess and he is a master at it.

Keep the faith

bjSnipsNSnaps · Feb 10, 2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CARPET

16-8 is exactly where we were last year at this time, and the Seniors finally decided to play and got us to a Sweet 16.

Uhhhh, what?

JSpence · Feb 10, 2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bjSnipsNSnaps

Uhhhh, what?

Oh, you didn't hear? This happened last night.

Illi0105 · Feb 10, 2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bjSnipsNSnaps

Uhhhh, what?

We got to the Third Round. Just too bad they added that "new" round 1 at the beginning so the Third Round was no longer the S16.

FinalFour88 · Feb 10, 2012, 08:10 PM

We made the Sweet 16 last year??!! Sweet!!!!! That was my goal for the team!!!!!

CARPET · Feb 10, 2012, 08:47 PM

ok I stand corrected we played Kansas for a chance in the dance, they still got it together to make a run at the end of the year and I expect nothing less for this young team.

bjSnipsNSnaps · Feb 10, 2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CARPET

ok I stand corrected we played Kansas for a chance in the dance, they still got it together to make a run at the end of the year and I expect nothing less for this young team.

They went 3-5 in their last 8 games and lost 2 of their last 3, squeaking in as a bubble team. How is that pulling it together at the end? The UNLV game was a good effort, sure, but I think your memory's a little fuzzy on everything else.

The Sprouting Divot · Feb 11, 2012, 07:14 AM

Carpet lies like a rug.

FinalFour88 · Feb 11, 2012, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bjSnipsNSnaps

They went 3-5 in their last 8 games and lost 2 of their last 3, squeaking in as a bubble team. How is that pulling it together at the end? The UNLV game was a good effort, sure, but I think your memory's a little fuzzy on everything else.

I agree. We didn't make a "run" last year. We lost our first game in the B10 tourney in miserable fashion to Michigan, then won one game in the tournament. Granted, the NCAA tourney win was a really good one, but one win doesn't constitute a "run."

OrangeFever · Feb 11, 2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CARPET

What do you all expect Mr Thomas to say.....

I know more of the same, let's evaluate the program and decide after the season.

I for one think Coach Weber brings a interesting level on this decision for the AD on many fronts to be factored in. We all have nailed the obvious ones such as salary and buy outs.

There is no way in Hell that Mike Thomas will come in and fire both the Head Coach of Football and the Head Coach of basketball in 6 months.

Weber has a connection that Zook has never seen in regards to the over all view of things.

16-8 is exactly where we were last year at this time, and the Seniors finally decided to play and got us to a Sweet 16.

I think this team is young we all knew it coming into this season. Coach Weber is playing chess and he is a master at it.

Keep the faith

Is this tongue-in-cheek or just one of the most meaningless posts in the history of IL? I'm not sure if it's hilarious or absurd . . . :laugh:

illynifan34 · Feb 11, 2012, 08:44 AM

Anyone listening?

cjcastan · Feb 11, 2012, 08:49 AM

10 to 10 and he just arrived.

bombayIllini · Feb 11, 2012, 08:52 AM

UP.

MT on radio.

cjcastan · Feb 11, 2012, 08:56 AM

very interesting just talked about men's bball recruiting. mentioned beckman trying to start locking down the state, lou do on BTN icons, bardo, and locking down the state.

never said weber's name.

DaytonIllini · Feb 11, 2012, 09:00 AM

It's that emphasis Thomas has on locking down his state that may make the NU game unforgivable in his eyes.

WesterveltVictoryCigar · Feb 11, 2012, 09:45 AM

Pretty clear in reading between the lines. Thomas said (paraphrasing), it's not about getting to the NCAA tournament, it's where we're seeded. Talked about "being relevant" both in conference and nationally. So IMO even if we get in as a bubble team, Weber's in danger of losing his job.

carmelillini · Feb 11, 2012, 09:50 AM

MT gets it. We'll see another example of this in April.

TCTORNADO · Feb 11, 2012, 09:53 AM

MT going to be on next Saturday too. He could have used that show as a platform for a vote of confidence for BW and at no time did I hear that vote. If you read between the lines, there were actually responses that implied the BB program as a whole body of work is not where he wants it to be.

Joel Goodson · Feb 11, 2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by WesterveltVictoryCigar

Pretty clear in reading between the lines. Thomas said (paraphrasing), it's not about getting to the NCAA tournament, it's where we're seeded. Talked about "being relevant" both in conference and nationally. So IMO even if we get in as a bubble team, Weber's in danger of losing his job.

As well he should be.

Refreshing to have accountability back in the Athletics Department.

TyinLex · Feb 11, 2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TCTORNADO

MT going to be on next Saturday too. He could have used that show as a platform for a vote of confidence for BW and at no time did I hear that vote. If you read between the lines, there were actually responses that implied the BB program as a whole body of work is not where he wants it to be.

I remember he had the same chance w/ Zook and we know how that ended.

Groundhogday · Feb 11, 2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by WesterveltVictoryCigar

Pretty clear in reading between the lines. Thomas said (paraphrasing), it's not about getting to the NCAA tournament, it's where we're seeded. Talked about "being relevant" both in conference and nationally. So IMO even if we get in as a bubble team, Weber's in danger of losing his job.

I agree that the message was pretty clear.

HeartofaChampion · Feb 11, 2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by WesterveltVictoryCigar

Pretty clear in reading between the lines. Thomas said (paraphrasing), it's not about getting to the NCAA tournament, it's where we're seeded. Talked about "being relevant" both in conference and nationally. So IMO even if we get in as a bubble team, Weber's in danger of losing his job.

That's what I was told he said to BW in a meeting last summer. BW shared details of that meeting with his staff, and it sent a tremor through the staff that they're on a short leash.

redriver · Feb 11, 2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by carmelillini

MT gets it. We'll see another example of this in April.

That was my interpretation also. Get it done in March, and conduct interviews at the final four. Get the right man, and just maybe it wouldn't be too late to renew interest among some select '13 recruits.

Feb 10, 2012, 05:32 PM	#1
BlindLoyalty Location: OX1 2JD Posts: 254	Podcast: Saturday Sportsline 2-11-12 Illinois Athletic Director Mike Thomas will be on WDWS Saturday Sportsline with Jim Turpin and Lorne Tate on Saturday, Feb. 10. Loren Tate indicated that Thomas will be answering caller questions. Loren Tate Indicated that Thomas will appear weekly on WDWS Saturday Sportsline (schedule permitting) going forward. Station: WDWS-AM 1400 Program: Saturday Morning Sportsline Time: 9-11 A.M. (CST) Call in #: 800-223-9397 -or- 217-356-9397 Last edited by Dan; Feb 11, 2012 at 04:47 PM. Reason: Added link to the podcast

Feb 11, 2012, 07:14 AM	#10
The Sprouting Divot Invisible and Bulletproof Location: MIA Posts: 285	Carpet lies like a rug. __________________ The waitress said, "We have stuffed mushrooms, veal-stuffed shells, white pizza, pasta, steamed mussels...." "Just keep it coming," Rick Majerus replied. "Would you like some veal parmesan?" "Yeah, we'll take five of those." The waitress walked away. "Does she know I'm not kidding?" Majerus said. "I hope she knows I'm not kidding." [Sports Illustrated, 3/17/2000]

Feb 11, 2012, 08:44 AM	#13
illynifan34 That's a winner!! Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 7,635	Anyone listening? __________________ www.afsp.org In Mike I Trust Aggressive

Feb 11, 2012, 09:00 AM	#17
DaytonIllini Posts: 14,908	It's that emphasis Thomas has on locking down his state that may make the NU game unforgivable in his eyes. __________________ "To forbid us anything is to make us have a mind for it." Michel Eyquem de Montaigne

Feb 10, 2012, 06:15 PM	#2
BlindLoyalty Location: OX1 2JD Posts: 254	* Edit. Sat, Feb. 11

Feb 10, 2012, 07:06 PM	#3
CARPET Posts: 460	What do you all expect Mr Thomas to say..... I know more of the same, let's evaluate the program and decide after the season. I for one think Coach Weber brings a interesting level on this decision for the AD on many fronts to be factored in. We all have nailed the obvious ones such as salary and buy outs. There is no way in Hell that Mike Thomas will come in and fire both the Head Coach of Football and the Head Coach of basketball in 6 months. Weber has a connection that Zook has never seen in regards to the over all view of things. 16-8 is exactly where we were last year at this time, and the Seniors finally decided to play and got us to a Sweet 16. I think this team is young we all knew it coming into this season. Coach Weber is playing chess and he is a master at it. Keep the faith

Feb 10, 2012, 08:10 PM	#7
FinalFour88 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,831	We made the Sweet 16 last year??!! Sweet!!!!! That was my goal for the team!!!!!

Feb 10, 2012, 08:47 PM	#8
CARPET Posts: 460	ok I stand corrected we played Kansas for a chance in the dance, they still got it together to make a run at the end of the year and I expect nothing less for this young team.

Feb 11, 2012, 08:49 AM	#14
cjcastan Posts: 1,216	10 to 10 and he just arrived.

Feb 11, 2012, 08:52 AM	#15
bombayIllini Posts: 230	UP. MT on radio.

Feb 11, 2012, 08:56 AM	#16
cjcastan Posts: 1,216	very interesting just talked about men's bball recruiting. mentioned beckman trying to start locking down the state, lou do on BTN icons, bardo, and locking down the state. never said weber's name.

Feb 11, 2012, 09:45 AM	#18
WesterveltVictoryCigar Location: People's Republic of Massachusetts Posts: 5,856	Pretty clear in reading between the lines. Thomas said (paraphrasing), it's not about getting to the NCAA tournament, it's where we're seeded. Talked about "being relevant" both in conference and nationally. So IMO even if we get in as a bubble team, Weber's in danger of losing his job.

Feb 11, 2012, 09:50 AM	#19
carmelillini Location: Hamilton Co. Posts: 2,064	MT gets it. We'll see another example of this in April.

Feb 11, 2012, 09:53 AM	#20
TCTORNADO Posts: 1,778	MT going to be on next Saturday too. He could have used that show as a platform for a vote of confidence for BW and at no time did I hear that vote. If you read between the lines, there were actually responses that implied the BB program as a whole body of work is not where he wants it to be.