Jerrance Howard: Don't forget Weber's achievements
February 17, 2012 2:04 PM
Illinois assistant coach Jerrance Howard spoke up Friday and defended coach Bruce Weber amidst growing criticisms of Weber and the program.
"One of things I was thinking about the other day walking in the gym was the new tradition of honoring some of the best coaches Illinois has had, and coach [Weber] is going to be there with that group," said Howard, who played one season for Weber and has been his assistant since 2008. "I don't want people to forget about what's done. He's the only Illinois coach in 60 years to win two outright Big Ten championships. He's the only Illinois coach in 100 years of basketball to go to the national championship game.
"Look at our APR. We graduate our players. That's what it's all about at the end of the day. Him as a human being, he's represented this university and this program. He's run a clean program. He's the face of Coaches vs. Cancer. He's an all-around good person and great coach. People forget about that."
Scott Powers
"One of things I was thinking about the other day walking in the gym was the new tradition of honoring some of the best coaches Illinois has had, and coach [Weber] is going to be there with that group," said Howard, who played one season for Weber and has been his assistant since 2008. "I don't want people to forget about what's done. He's the only Illinois coach in 60 years to win two outright Big Ten championships. He's the only Illinois coach in 100 years of basketball to go to the national championship game.
"Look at our APR. We graduate our players. That's what it's all about at the end of the day. Him as a human being, he's represented this university and this program. He's run a clean program. He's the face of Coaches vs. Cancer. He's an all-around good person and great coach. People forget about that."
Scott Powers
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