John Groce's Illini Coaching Staff - Dustin Ford, Paris Parham, Jamall Walker

Dan · Mar 29, 2012, 04:22 PM

So, who's going to be on staff? And where will Jerrance Howard end up?

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I think thats option 1 RT @NRockefeller: @RockChalkTalk Steal Jerrance Howard! Talk about getting back into Chicago recruiting...

http://twitter.com/RockChalkTalk

Dan · Mar 29, 2012, 04:27 PM

Posted 1 hour ago from New Orleans.

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@Coachjhoward meeting shortly with new #Illini HC John Groce Jerrance Howard not only link to recruits but also alumni players & hoop family

http://twitter.com/Ryan_G_Baker

drumanimal · Mar 29, 2012, 04:28 PM

Why was Jerrance not there today??

TheChiefRises · Mar 29, 2012, 04:29 PM

For all that is right and just in the world, please do not let JH go to Kansas

dansaint · Mar 29, 2012, 04:30 PM

think he was in New Orleans for the Final Four. They usually have some big coaches convention at the same time as the Final Four.

BrooksTaylorFan · Mar 29, 2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

Posted 1 hour ago from New Orleans.

Always need alumni on the bench. I can't imagine those two not hitting it off. Keeping Howard would give us our best shot at landing a guy like Parker.

FlyinIllini 11 · Mar 29, 2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

Posted 1 hour ago from New Orleans.

So does that mean groce and Jerrance are meeting shortly tonight. Sorry my twitter lingo isn't the best ha

BrooksTaylorFan · Mar 29, 2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by drumanimal

Why was Jerrance not there today??

To avoid being a distraction and to avoid all the questions about his status.

Dan · Mar 29, 2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyinIllini 11

So does that mean groce and Jerrance are meeting shortly tonight. Sorry my twitter lingo isn't the best ha

Hmm. On second thought I shouldn't have put the New Orleans location. Ok, I think it means that Ryan Baker heard that Jerrance & Groce would meet very soon in CU. Ryan Baker is in New Orleans now. No doubt Howard will head to New Orleans soon, not sure if he's there yet or not. Fwiw this morning Klee thought Howard would be at the Groce presser, so sounds like it was a last-moment decision not to attend on Howard's part.

RyanK · Mar 29, 2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dansaint

think he was in New Orleans for the Final Four. They usually have some big coaches convention at the same time as the Final Four.

This. Pretty sure Mike Thomas is flying out early tomorrow to New Orleans, also.

drumanimal · Mar 29, 2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BrooksTaylorFan

To avoid being a distraction and to avoid all the questions about his status.

That makes sense. Thanks

Let's just hope he stays here.

BrooksTaylorFan · Mar 29, 2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyinIllini 11

So does that mean groce and Jerrance are meeting shortly tonight. Sorry my twitter lingo isn't the best ha

Yes, they are meeting tonight.

RyanK · Mar 29, 2012, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BrooksTaylorFan

To avoid being a distraction and to avoid all the questions about his status.

I hear he was following the press conference in the Live Chat on the homepage, according to my sources.

IlliniSteve · Mar 29, 2012, 04:37 PM

I don't really like the prospect of us competing with JH and KU for Chicago kids.

But I'll understand if Groce has his own guys.

Illiniguy34 · Mar 29, 2012, 04:37 PM

I might puke if Jerrance goes to Kansas. I'd be happy for him since I love the guy as a person and a coach, but man that would hurt to see.

Dan · Mar 29, 2012, 04:38 PM

Paul Klee on WDWS now.

Sez it's really, really unlikely that Jerrance Howard will remain with Illinois.

Howard is heading to New Orleans tomorrow morning.

thenoodler · Mar 29, 2012, 04:38 PM

I hope we spare no cost to keep Jerrance around.

I won't blame Jerrance should he choose to leave, I will be PO'd if he's encouraged to...

BrooksTaylorFan · Mar 29, 2012, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanK

I hear he was following the press conference in the Live Chat on the homepage, according to my sources.

I heard he posts annomously as VCUJamaicanGuy.

NV Illini 74 · Mar 29, 2012, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BrooksTaylorFan

I heard he posts annomously as VCUJamaicanGuy.

THAT'S why he brings breakfast! It's SNACKS in disguise!

JSpence · Mar 29, 2012, 04:45 PM

Two servings of this:

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Originally Posted by thenoodler

I hope we spare no cost to keep Jerrance around.

I won't blame Jerrance should he choose to leave, I will be PO'd if he's encouraged to...

With a side of this, please:

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Originally Posted by Illiniguy34

I might puke if Jerrance goes to Kansas. I'd be happy for him since I love the guy as a person and a coach, but man that would hurt to see.

I hope Snacks gets what he needs to stay here, so we can get what we need... seeing him on our bench and in the huddle.

BrooksTaylorFan · Mar 29, 2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by NV Illini 74

THAT'S why he brings breakfast! It's SNACKS in disguise!

It all makes sense now.

mdeady · Mar 29, 2012, 04:47 PM

Just a thought, but since Oden had a lot of good things to say about Groce do you think he could wind up on the staff at some point? I'm not suggesting as an assistant by any means, but in some other capacity. It looks like his NBA career is over most likely, and he'd be a good tutor to future bigs and have more cache than a Paulus or Jerry Mac who are on current staffs?

Dan · Mar 29, 2012, 04:49 PM

Paul Klee on WDWS-

Feels Groce is going to fill out the staff with guys he knows, guys he's familiar with. Mentioned the following as possible additions to the staff-

# Jamal Walker
# Jeff Boals
# Travis Steele

Doesn't expect Simeon coach Robert Smith to be on staff.

Fletch · Mar 29, 2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by drumanimal

Why was Jerrance not there today??

Because it would probably be bad form to crash the JG press conference if he wasn't sure about being part of the staff. Could get awkward, especially when MT and JG were going to be asked questions about JH's status.

I think that it was the classy move for JH to stand down and let JG have his moment without the "is JH staying or going?" drama.

Now it could mean that JH already has another gig lined up; time will tell.

TCTORNADO · Mar 29, 2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mdeady

Just a thought, but since Oden had a lot of good things to say about Groce do you think he could wind up on the staff at some point? I'm not suggesting as an assistant by any means, but in some other capacity. It looks like his NBA career is over most likely, and he'd be a good tutor to future bigs and have more cache than a Paulus or Jerry Mac who are on current staffs?

Maybe there's room for him as video graphic coordinator!!

Mar 29, 2012, 04:29 PM	#4
TheChiefRises Posts: 229	For all that is right and just in the world, please do not let JH go to Kansas __________________ Proud Fighting Illini, Class of 2014

Mar 29, 2012, 04:28 PM	#3
drumanimal Location: Urbana, IL Posts: 430	Why was Jerrance not there today??

Mar 29, 2012, 04:30 PM	#5
dansaint Location: Middletown, IL Posts: 851	think he was in New Orleans for the Final Four. They usually have some big coaches convention at the same time as the Final Four.

Mar 29, 2012, 04:37 PM	#14
IlliniSteve Posts: 5,908	I don't really like the prospect of us competing with JH and KU for Chicago kids. But I'll understand if Groce has his own guys.

Mar 29, 2012, 04:37 PM	#15
Illiniguy34 Banned Location: Chicago Posts: 157	I might puke if Jerrance goes to Kansas. I'd be happy for him since I love the guy as a person and a coach, but man that would hurt to see.

Mar 29, 2012, 04:38 PM	#16
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,908	Paul Klee on WDWS now. Sez it's really, really unlikely that Jerrance Howard will remain with Illinois. Howard is heading to New Orleans tomorrow morning.

Mar 29, 2012, 04:38 PM	#17
thenoodler Posts: 281	I hope we spare no cost to keep Jerrance around. I won't blame Jerrance should he choose to leave, I will be PO'd if he's encouraged to...

Mar 29, 2012, 04:47 PM	#22
mdeady Location: Chicago Posts: 205	Just a thought, but since Oden had a lot of good things to say about Groce do you think he could wind up on the staff at some point? I'm not suggesting as an assistant by any means, but in some other capacity. It looks like his NBA career is over most likely, and he'd be a good tutor to future bigs and have more cache than a Paulus or Jerry Mac who are on current staffs?

Mar 29, 2012, 04:49 PM	#23
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,908	Paul Klee on WDWS- Feels Groce is going to fill out the staff with guys he knows, guys he's familiar with. Mentioned the following as possible additions to the staff- # Jamal Walker # Jeff Boals # Travis Steele Doesn't expect Simeon coach Robert Smith to be on staff.