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Ron Guenther presents his plan for change

The Guenther interview video on fightingillini.com

But I'll be the first to admit I did not believe they would be able to attract new offensive and defensive coordinators the quality of Paul Petrino and Vic Koenning given the uncertain status of the program and of head coach Ron Zook. And yet that's what happened this week. Petrino was introduced on Monday and Koenning, who entertained 11th-hour conversations with Georgia, was introduced Friday afternoon.

Once again, Zook shows his skills as a recruiter.

So in that regard, Guenther's plan is off to a very good start, because it hinges on surrounding Zook with stronger, more competent people who can take some of the burden off of Zook's shoulders. And it also hinges on Zook's willingness to change his own style and his own thinking, something Guenther admitted Friday is part of the master plan.

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