Terry Hawthorne: Proof positive

illinoisportsfan · Aug 13, 2012, 09:23 AM

http://www.illinihq.com/sports/illin...-positive.html

"He tries to pass along the lessons. He gets in the ear of the incoming freshmen, reminding them what they should and should not do.

"No. 1 on his 'don't' list: 'Thinking you are all that.'

"'They just think it's easy,' Hawthorne said. 'I let them know how it is. You can come in with the intention of starting as a freshman. But don't come in with a big head.'"

Hard not to be a fan after reading something like this.

KJKobs · Aug 13, 2012, 09:34 AM

That was a great article. I'm really glad he stuck around and I hope he has a monster senior season.

While the Pick-6 in the KFHB was an amazing play, I will always remember Hawthorne racing down the field and tackling Roy Roundtree at the Illinois 1, the ensuing goal-line stand, and beating Michigan at home for the first time since 1983. That play was definitely a game-changer.

DrewD007 · Aug 13, 2012, 09:41 AM

Hope he makes the NFL, it'd make him an even better role model for kids in East St. Louis.

FeelYourPaign · Aug 13, 2012, 10:01 AM

Agree !
Well worth reading the entire article. Inspiring young man. Great stuff

Kramer116 · Aug 13, 2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DrewD007

Hope he makes the NFL, it'd make him an even better role model for kids in East St. Louis.

He is such a positive role model, not only for the guys on our team currently, but for everyone back home in East St. Louis as well.

I am really happy to hear he is stepping up as a leader on this team.

NS2toAJ8 · Aug 13, 2012, 10:38 AM

What a great read! Terry Is an awesome kid and no matter who we get to replace him we wont be able to fill the leadership he brings.

HotSoss · Aug 13, 2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by KJKobs

That was a great article. I'm really glad he stuck around and I hope he has a monster senior season.

While the Pick-6 in the KFHB was an amazing play, I will always remember Hawthorne racing down the field and tackling Roy Roundtree at the Illinois 1, the ensuing goal-line stand, and beating Michigan at home for the first time since 1983. That play was definitely a game-changer.

I love this kid and agree 100%.

That display of tenacity was just awesome.

KJKobs · Aug 13, 2012, 10:48 AM

The play from the game vs. Michigan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnTlztdYs_8

FeelYourPaign · Aug 13, 2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KJKobs

The play from the game vs. Michigan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnTlztdYs_8

Thanks for posting. That was fun, too.

carmelillini · Aug 13, 2012, 01:01 PM

Great kid. He will succeed in whatever he does post college. A terrific role model for the youth back in ESL.

GilThorpe · Aug 13, 2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by carmelillini

Great kid. He will succeed in whatever he does post college. A terrific role model for the youth back in ESL.

The play by Black Cat in the scUM game is one of my all time favorite. We were so leaderless that year, the year after J Leman left, that it took a frosh to step up and rally the team. That we were able to have that goal line stand was just icing on the cake, and it just totally validated the old expression of never giving up. His play saved 7 points and was the main reason we won the game.

All by an 18 year old frosh. Amazing.

DrewD007 · Aug 13, 2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GilThorpe

The play by Black Cat in the scUM game is one of my all time favorite. We were so leaderless that year, the year after J Leman left, that it took a frosh to step up and rally the team. That we were able to have that goal line stand was just icing on the cake, and it just totally validated the old expression of never giving up. His play saved 7 points and was the main reason we won the game.

All by an 18 year old frosh. Amazing.

Was actually 2 years after J Leman left. The crazy thing is, you had Juice as a senior and Benn as a junior, but that team was just awful... average offense and terrible defense.

Lovethechief78 · Aug 13, 2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelYourPaign

Thanks for posting. That was fun, too.

WOOO HOOO!! I'm ready for some ILLINI football!! Wonderful article about a very special player and the importance of the adults around him. God bless them for helping Terry Hawthorne become the person he is today.

FeelYourPaign · Aug 13, 2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovethechief78

WOOO HOOO!! I'm ready for some ILLINI football!!

We are finally getting close !
I'm just thrilled to watch something different.
Don't know if we'll be good, bad or meh.
But, I'll just bet that we won't be rudderless.
Sorry, Zooker, but that is indeed YOU that I'm looking at.

Let's get the Beck era started.

Aug 13, 2012, 09:34 AM	#2
KJKobs Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 871	That was a great article. I'm really glad he stuck around and I hope he has a monster senior season. While the Pick-6 in the KFHB was an amazing play, I will always remember Hawthorne racing down the field and tackling Roy Roundtree at the Illinois 1, the ensuing goal-line stand, and beating Michigan at home for the first time since 1983. That play was definitely a game-changer. __________________ Twitter: @KJKobs

Aug 13, 2012, 09:41 AM	#3
DrewD007 Location: Swansea, IL Posts: 3,527	Hope he makes the NFL, it'd make him an even better role model for kids in East St. Louis. __________________ Follow me! http://www.twitter.com/illinidrew11

Aug 13, 2012, 10:48 AM	#8
KJKobs Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 871	The play from the game vs. Michigan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnTlztdYs_8 __________________ Twitter: @KJKobs

Aug 13, 2012, 09:23 AM	#1
illinoisportsfan Posts: 499	http://www.illinihq.com/sports/illin...-positive.html "He tries to pass along the lessons. He gets in the ear of the incoming freshmen, reminding them what they should and should not do. "No. 1 on his 'don't' list: 'Thinking you are all that.' "'They just think it's easy,' Hawthorne said. 'I let them know how it is. You can come in with the intention of starting as a freshman. But don't come in with a big head.'" Hard not to be a fan after reading something like this.

Aug 13, 2012, 10:01 AM	#4
FeelYourPaign Location: Barrington, IL Posts: 2,294	Agree ! Well worth reading the entire article. Inspiring young man. Great stuff

Aug 13, 2012, 10:38 AM	#6
NS2toAJ8 Posts: 824	What a great read! Terry Is an awesome kid and no matter who we get to replace him we wont be able to fill the leadership he brings.

Aug 13, 2012, 01:01 PM	#10
carmelillini Location: Hamilton Co. Posts: 2,064	Great kid. He will succeed in whatever he does post college. A terrific role model for the youth back in ESL.