Big Ten Basketball Media Day - John Groce press conference

Dan · Oct 23, 2012, 03:12 PM

2012 B1G Basketball Media Day

Location: Hyatt Regency O'Hare

Live video: http://video.btn.com/allaccess/?media=341574 (free)

Press conferences begin 8:00am CT

Dan · Oct 24, 2012, 05:26 PM

John Groce press conference at B1G Media Day, tomorrow (Thu, Oct 25), 9:50am CT.

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#Illini @JohnGroce @BP3 & @djrich32 are heading up to #Chicago for #B1GMD tomorrow. Groce PC at 9:50 CT. Full coverage: http://bit.ly/TGV7W4

http://twitter.com/IlliniHoops

Dan · Oct 25, 2012, 07:02 AM

Big Ten Basketball Media Day underway

http://video.btn.com/allaccess/?media=341574

8:00 – 8:10 a.m. Wisconsin Head Coach Bo Ryan
8:10 – 8:20 a.m. Purdue Head Coach Matt Painter
8:20 – 8:30 a.m. Penn State Head Coach Patrick Chambers
8:30 – 8:40 a.m. Ohio State Head Coach Thad Matta
8:40 – 8:50 a.m. Northwestern Head Coach Bill Carmody
8:50 – 9:00 a.m. Nebraska Head Coach Tim Miles
9:00 – 9:10 a.m. Minnesota Head Coach Tubby Smith
9:10 – 9:20 a.m. Michigan State Head Coach Tom Izzo
9:20 – 9:30 a.m. Michigan Head Coach John Beilein
9:30 – 9:40 a.m. Iowa Head Coach Fran McCaffery
9:40 – 9:50 a.m. Indiana Head Coach Tom Crean
9:50 – 10:00 a.m.Illinois Head Coach John Groce

Dan · Oct 25, 2012, 07:15 AM

Major update.

"THAT GUY" has been removed from the video frame this year.

Lucy727 · Oct 25, 2012, 07:45 AM

You can still see THAT GUY when he leans over to change the name card. I don't know why they aren't showing this live on BTN. Would seem like a no brainer.

Dan · Oct 25, 2012, 07:47 AM

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Matta: Groce and I together for 8 years, Has tremendous passion to teach and coach. #Illini

Matta: Talking with him, he has great pasion for Illinois. Huge impact from Day 1. Feels the need to do his best there. #Illini

Matta: Groce has accepted the challenge and #Illini fans will be happy with him.

http://twitter.com/MarcusJ_NG

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At Big Ten media day, Thad Matta says John Groce has tremendous passion and Illinois fans will be happy with him.

http://twitter.com/ESPNChiPowers

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Matta on Groce: "He's a guy with passion to teach and coach the game. Has a passion for UofI." Deemed Illinois as a "powerhouse."

http://twitter.com/AirMaxTane

Dan · Oct 25, 2012, 08:02 AM

New Nebraska coach Tim Miles actually had a real good fun time up on the podium, concluded his presser by taking a panoramic twitter pic of the media.

Lucy727 · Oct 25, 2012, 08:02 AM

Not many questions for Carmody. Tim Miles needs some media training; wonder about his ability to recruit.

cjcastan · Oct 25, 2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucy727

Tim Miles needs some media training; wonder about his ability to recruit.

I actually think Miles was great up there. His quick wit and 'aww shucks' kind of personality could make him pretty good in the living room.

Granted I wouldn't trade JG for him but it will be interesting to see how he does there.

Is it just me or are the Q&A sessions shorter than FB media day?

Lucy727 · Oct 25, 2012, 08:04 AM

Here is Tim Miles twitpic.

https://twitter.com/CoachMiles/statu...67820800499713

Will not be following him, though.

Foo G · Oct 25, 2012, 08:04 AM

Tim Miles just finished up.
That guy is awesome!
His last order of business was a panoramic picture of the media to post to his twitter.
Hopefully he's able to maintain his positive attitude throught the next several Big 10 seasons.

Dan · Oct 25, 2012, 08:06 AM

New Nebraska coach Tim Miles with the panoramic pic of B1G media-

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Live from the podium! #B1GMD http://pic.twitter.com/6jfwGyx4

http://twitter.com/CoachMiles

Lucy727 · Oct 25, 2012, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cjcastan

I actually think Miles was great up there. His quick wit and 'aww shucks' kind of personality could make him pretty good in the living room.

Granted I wouldn't trade JG for him but it will be interesting to see how he does there.

Is it just me or are the Q&A sessions shorter than FB media day?

Tim Miles started slow, but picked up some steam. His intro didn't give me any info at all about his team. He also sounded "dry"; wanted him to drink some water.

Lucy727 · Oct 25, 2012, 08:12 AM

Not many questions for Tubby Smith. He kept making notes, and he did drink water when he got "dry".

Hmm, maybe I see Tim Miles strategy. If you don't say anything during your intro, the reporters are forced to ask questions. If you have a longer intro, like Carmody or Smith, reporters don't ask any questions.

Dan · Oct 25, 2012, 08:17 AM

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Welcome, John Groce. #Illini #B1GMD http://twitpic.com/b79sh0

http://twitter.com/BTNBrentYarina

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Tom Izzo. But it's hard to not look at the moderator's bow-tie. http://pic.twitter.com/UvdTAKgi

http://twitter.com/AirMaxTane

TheSecretWeapon · Oct 25, 2012, 08:20 AM

haha. Groce is the man. working the phone and drinking the coffee

cjcastan · Oct 25, 2012, 08:23 AM

I wonder if that guy wore the bow tie anticipating the same amount of screen time.

anonymousalcoholic · Oct 25, 2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSecretWeapon

haha. Groce is the man. working the phone and drinking the coffee

with andy richter, no less.

Dan · Oct 25, 2012, 08:27 AM

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First year @IlliniHoops coach John Groce here at #B1GMD in Chicago http://pic.twitter.com/yqjKzXvb #Illini

http://twitter.com/SiriusXMCollege

Dan · Oct 25, 2012, 08:41 AM

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New Illinois Head Coach John Groce discussing this season's goals. #BTNJourney @ Hyatt Regency O'Hare http://instagr.am/p/RNXjZtCDPP/

http://twitter.com/BTNJourney

Lucy727 · Oct 25, 2012, 08:49 AM

I know I'm being shallow, but Tom Crean has really unfortunate hair.

Illini70math · Oct 25, 2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucy727

I know I'm being shallow, but Tom Crean has really unfortunate hair.

No criticism of Tom Crean is ever shallow!

Go Illini!

Dan · Oct 25, 2012, 08:53 AM

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Fanciest shoes of the day goes to #illini's Brandon Paul. #B1GMD http://twitpic.com/b7a6jj

http://twitter.com/BTNBrentYarina

Lucy727 · Oct 25, 2012, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Illini70math

No criticism of Tom Crean is ever shallow!

Go Illini!

And the Chicago Tribune already has an article up about Tim Miles' demeanor during Media Day, so I guess Tim did okay and I was mistaken about needing media training.

Lucy727 · Oct 25, 2012, 08:56 AM

No water for Groce. COFFEE!

Oct 23, 2012, 03:12 PM	#1
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,907	2012 B1G Basketball Media Day Location: Hyatt Regency O'Hare Live video: http://video.btn.com/allaccess/?media=341574 (free) Press conferences begin 8:00am CT Last edited by Dan; Oct 25, 2012 at 06:54 AM.

Oct 25, 2012, 07:45 AM	#5
Lucy727 Location: Des Plaines, Il Posts: 87	You can still see THAT GUY when he leans over to change the name card. I don't know why they aren't showing this live on BTN. Would seem like a no brainer. __________________

Oct 25, 2012, 08:02 AM	#8
Lucy727 Location: Des Plaines, Il Posts: 87	Not many questions for Carmody. Tim Miles needs some media training; wonder about his ability to recruit. __________________

Oct 25, 2012, 08:04 AM	#10
Lucy727 Location: Des Plaines, Il Posts: 87	Here is Tim Miles twitpic. https://twitter.com/CoachMiles/statu...67820800499713 Will not be following him, though. __________________

Oct 25, 2012, 08:04 AM	#11
Foo G Nobody likes a comedian Location: Kirksville, MO Posts: 1,556	Tim Miles just finished up. That guy is awesome! His last order of business was a panoramic picture of the media to post to his twitter. Hopefully he's able to maintain his positive attitude throught the next several Big 10 seasons. __________________ Be the person your dog thinks you are. Be unique. Follow me on twitter @emmerich10.

Oct 25, 2012, 07:02 AM	#3
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,907	Big Ten Basketball Media Day underway http://video.btn.com/allaccess/?media=341574 8:00 – 8:10 a.m. Wisconsin Head Coach Bo Ryan 8:10 – 8:20 a.m. Purdue Head Coach Matt Painter 8:20 – 8:30 a.m. Penn State Head Coach Patrick Chambers 8:30 – 8:40 a.m. Ohio State Head Coach Thad Matta 8:40 – 8:50 a.m. Northwestern Head Coach Bill Carmody 8:50 – 9:00 a.m. Nebraska Head Coach Tim Miles 9:00 – 9:10 a.m. Minnesota Head Coach Tubby Smith 9:10 – 9:20 a.m. Michigan State Head Coach Tom Izzo 9:20 – 9:30 a.m. Michigan Head Coach John Beilein 9:30 – 9:40 a.m. Iowa Head Coach Fran McCaffery 9:40 – 9:50 a.m. Indiana Head Coach Tom Crean 9:50 – 10:00 a.m.Illinois Head Coach John Groce

Oct 25, 2012, 07:15 AM	#4
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,907	Major update. "THAT GUY" has been removed from the video frame this year.

Oct 25, 2012, 08:12 AM	#14
Lucy727 Location: Des Plaines, Il Posts: 87	Not many questions for Tubby Smith. He kept making notes, and he did drink water when he got "dry". Hmm, maybe I see Tim Miles strategy. If you don't say anything during your intro, the reporters are forced to ask questions. If you have a longer intro, like Carmody or Smith, reporters don't ask any questions. __________________

Oct 25, 2012, 08:20 AM	#16
TheSecretWeapon Location: ILLINI NATION! Posts: 586	haha. Groce is the man. working the phone and drinking the coffee __________________ PSA: Teams "LOSE" games. They don't "LOOSE" them. PSA#2: "Would have" or "would've," not "would of." ORANGEY RUN RUN RUN SCORE SCORE

Oct 25, 2012, 08:23 AM	#17
cjcastan Posts: 1,216	I wonder if that guy wore the bow tie anticipating the same amount of screen time.

Oct 25, 2012, 08:49 AM	#21
Lucy727 Location: Des Plaines, Il Posts: 87	I know I'm being shallow, but Tom Crean has really unfortunate hair. __________________

Oct 25, 2012, 08:56 AM	#25
Lucy727 Location: Des Plaines, Il Posts: 87	No water for Groce. COFFEE! __________________