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Tepper inherited probably the best defenses Illinois ever had and landed some others. But he was not HC material and his offenses were bad/simple. Fans/recruits lost interest.
Turner/Zook both inherited little talent. Both had painful rebuilds, both brought talent, went to major bowls. Both regressed. Thought Turner lost interest and didn't coach the details well. Zook similar but felt Zook could be retained with better Coordinators.
Many former players called for stability vs. full change. Enter the Lasagna Period.
Tepper got 5 years.
Turner got 8
Zook got 7
Beckman got 3 only because of a scandal
When have we lacked stability?
Tepper inherited probably the best defenses Illinois ever had and landed some others. But he was not HC material and his offenses were bad/simple. Fans/recruits lost interest.
Turner/Zook both inherited little talent. Both had painful rebuilds, both brought talent, went to major bowls. Both regressed. Thought Turner lost interest and didn't coach the details well. Zook similar but felt Zook could be retained with better Coordinators.
Many former players called for stability vs. full change. Enter the Lasagna Period.