Brad Underwood Named Illini Basketball Coach
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dgcrow
- Kelso, WA
He does look Hawt in orange
https://youtu.be/fcwy7y7A7Lc
Our new coach teaching his spread offense drills
https://youtu.be/8CIkKYDuC-A
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Our new coach teaching his spread offense drills
https://youtu.be/8CIkKYDuC-A
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illiniCA
- DC Area
Agreed. If I were an Oklahoma State fan I would be VERY upset.:frustrated:
They are stuck now. I'm not sure how holder is going to be an attractive boss. I wouldn't be shocked if Doug campaigns and gets that job. Which would be a terrible move IMO
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the national
- the Front Range
I know they both got their start at Hardin-Simmons University, and Henson was friendly with him while he was an assistant at Western. I had heard (through 3rd party) that He actually endorsed Underwood to Whitman, but I can't find a link. However, there is this below:
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-03-18/henson-one-best-defensive-coaches-country.html
Maybe someone else has more info?
Stevegarbs
- Mokena, IL
Henson was head coach at Hardin-Simmons and Underwood was a graduate assistant there (20 years later).
the national beat me to it, albeit I posted the same thing a couple hours ago...
:lalala::lalala:
:congrats:
I had to google it to make sure it was a typewriter. I watch too much American Pickers
So you think Underwood is our type?
(That's one for the old guys.)
(I crack myself up.)
:congrats:
I had to google it to make sure it was a typewriter. I watch too much American Pickers
First things first, I'm excited for this hire and what Underwood will bring to the offense. It took me a minute to remember that I met the guy a few years ago. I saw Underwood coach for South Carolina up close (15 feet behind the bench) for three games at a tournament in Mexico that I volunteered at. The guy made Frank Martin look calm. While coaching, he is a jerk to the tenth degree. I really could not understand why anyone would want to play for SC under both of them, because their players got an earful after any mistake. Hopefully he's toned it down after leaving Frank Martin. I'm still excited about the hire, but be prepared for a total shift in personality than Groce.
I really think he'll get results, but he is intense.
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I really think he'll get results, but he is intense.
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Henson and Groce had a great relationship and Lou often talked about his confidence in Groce. I believe the Henson's also invited John and family to stay at their house and Groce often mentioned how appreciative he was with the way Lou Henson welcome him at Illinois.
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/sports/illini-basketball/henson-impressed-with-groce
Stephen F Austin was one of the best.....
... teams to watch in the last couple of NCAA tournaments. I remember when they played WVU they did not back down one bit. WVU tries to bully teams. In fact, I would say that Huggins teams try to bully you. Even all the way back to his Cincy teams. The thing that I remember about that game was that SFA made WVU quit! The bully got punched in the mouth and they quit!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eCJjC86AZas
... teams to watch in the last couple of NCAA tournaments. I remember when they played WVU they did not back down one bit. WVU tries to bully teams. In fact, I would say that Huggins teams try to bully you. Even all the way back to his Cincy teams. The thing that I remember about that game was that SFA made WVU quit! The bully got punched in the mouth and they quit!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eCJjC86AZas
MainelyIllini
- uh, Maine
the national
- the Front Range
I suppose i meant before Groce was hired. You are correct in that they developed a warm relationship after he became coach. I don't was to disparage that.
https://youtu.be/HHp4_K0KdmM
I don't know offenses... But this was insightful. The days of standing around are over. So many layups, so many cutters, so many different actions. Me like.
I don't know offenses... But this was insightful. The days of standing around are over. So many layups, so many cutters, so many different actions. Me like.
Agreed. If I were an Oklahoma State fan I would be VERY upset.
And may I also extend my thanks to the Michigan University Mens Basketball Team for scoring just one more point than Oklahoma State did. This means that thousands of people in Illini Nation will actually be relaxing tonight and getting a good night sleep.
South Farms
- near Ogden & Rt 83
my son is a Sr at oSu. They are stunned.
Imagine how we felt when Self left. Then double it.
whats ironic is UI is his second favorite team, as he was 100% all Illini until he got an academic scholly there and became 99% Cowboy, 1% Illini.
hes torn in that hes happy for me but mostly stunned.
Imagine how we felt when Self left. Then double it.
whats ironic is UI is his second favorite team, as he was 100% all Illini until he got an academic scholly there and became 99% Cowboy, 1% Illini.
hes torn in that hes happy for me but mostly stunned.
Ayo would be a perfect fit for Underwoods offense.
Reading the OSU board just confirms this is a great hire. They are very fresh off of a first round exit, yet nothing but anger and disappointment that he's leaving. That speaks volumes, and I believe would not be true for many of our other "targets".
That said, our defense is going to be BAD next year. But I can live with 85-80 wins!
That said, our defense is going to be BAD next year. But I can live with 85-80 wins!
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