http://advantagenews.com/sports/whirlwind-continues-for-edwardsville’s-mark-smith/
"Coach Groce, when he left that was big because now I have to build a relationship with coach (Brad) Underwood. I have to get a feel if I can trust him. He’s a good guy and we’re building a relationship now. I like coach Underwood a lot.”
"“I’m just trying to find an environment where I can fit in and a place I can develop at; where I can make an impact immediately as a freshman,” Smith said. “Obviously the head coach matters, that I trust the head coach and he has that trust in me. That’s really what I’m looking for in a school.”
Coach Underwood won't be going anywhere, close to home, parents will see every game, can go back home if he wants whenever, great academics, solid foundation, starter probably first day...lot to like and trust....ILLINI!!