Interesting….didnt see that one coming
Seems like a solid hire. I like it.
We know you can't be everywhere at once Tyler.Interesting….didnt see that one coming
Interesting….didnt see that one coming
As of 2 days ago me and @Indy Illini Fan still thought it’d be Cooks
Good or bad surprise?As of 2 days ago me and @Indy Illini Fan still thought it’d be Cooks
Good resume. Lot of recruiting ties in FL and TX. Won a lot of battles in that state.Good or bad surprise?
We wouldn’t have 3 secondary coachesDoes this mean no Kerry Cooks?
Seems like great experience but still surprised BB didn’t go with a guy he already has a direct connection with. Any thoughts on an LBs coach?After a little deeper dive Gibbs was a very aggressive play caller on defense…a lot of pressures. Something we haven’t done a lot of….UCF also held the big 12 in fewest passing yards per game and his secondary forced a lot of turnovers normally. Has coached DBs and safeties in his career as well.
Yeah, he would clearly be the tertiary coach, not the secondary coach.We wouldn’t have 3 secondary coaches
Recent hiring announcements have normally been staggered a day or two apart. But Bret may wait for some of the NFL carousel to move.Seems like great experience but still surprised BB didn’t go with a guy he already has a direct connection with. Any thoughts on an LBs coach?
This guy is from Mayberry, not sure if that is the type of ferociousness we needDavid Gibbs Named Illinois Associate Head Coach/Defensive Backs Coach - University of Illinois Athletics
Gibbs is a 32-year veteran of the coaching industry, including 14 seasons as a coordinator in college football.fightingillini.com
After a little deeper dive Gibbs was a very aggressive play caller on defense…a lot of pressures. Something we haven’t done a lot of….UCF also held the big 12 in fewest passing yards per game and his secondary forced a lot of turnovers normally. Has coached DBs and safeties in his career as well.
He was Co-Dc and Ted Roof was just announced as DC at UCF 3 days ago. But yeah he will make good money here.Interesting that he is going from DC to DB coach. I assume the Associate Head Coach role comes with a little something extra?
There’s a connection to the current staff.Maybe he’s deciding to stray from the buddy buddy system. Find a fresh voice with tons of experience. Probably holds true too with LB opening.
Should be 4-2; I expect us to win all 4 home games. Odds are against winning at Nebraska, but it's not a huge stretch to think it could happenRemember, Zuppke is the eternal optimist. Can only hope they are 5-1!
Interesting….didnt see that one coming
Gibbs was DC @ Texas Tech when Jamison was the DL coachThere’s a connection to the current staff.
???There’s a connection to the current staff.