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Think Cubit will keep Banks?
Think Cubit will keep Banks?
Think Cubit will keep Banks?
He kind of has to now. What caliber of replacement is going to want to be coordinator for a coach on a two-year deal widely expected to be fired by the next AD after the 2016 season? This is a good illustration why so many of us are not just shrugging our shoulders and saying, "Oh, well. It's the best choice under the circumstances."Think Cubit will keep Banks?
Think Cubit will keep Banks?
He kind of has to now. What caliber of replacement is going to want to be coordinator for a coach on a two-year deal widely expected to be fired by the next AD after the 2016 season? This is a good illustration why so many of us are not just shrugging our shoulders and saying, "Oh, well. It's the best choice under the circumstances."
If Mike Phair stays. Any ideas for offensive coordinator? We're 85th in total offense prior to this game and have 108 yards against Northwestern as of this writing.No, he really doesn't. With two defensive coordinators, he has the luxury of picking one if that is what he wants to do.
If Mike Phair stays. Any ideas for offensive coordinator? We're 85th in total offense prior to this game and have 108 yards against Northwestern as of this writing.
Probably the younger Cubit. Half sarcasm.
I don't know how anyone who was anti Beckman can be pro Cubit? It just doesn't compute to me.... How are they different??
I don't know how anyone who was anti Beckman can be pro Cubit? It just doesn't compute to me.... How are they different??
@dan_bernstein: Source: active, vocal faction of #Illini boosters "really pissed" about Cubit deal, threatening to pull support.
:thumb: Great postSome of you guys need to take a step back and calm down. In a year with so many coaching vacancies, we are not near the top of the pecking order. Could we have gotten a better coach than HCBC? Possibly, probably even. But what would it say about the job stability/security at Illinois if we fired BC after a 6-6 year (I would've waited until after this game and fired him if he lost) in his first season? There has been so much turnover recently in the program, and I am OKAY (not happy) with this decision to have some stability.
The University knows he is not the long term solution, and the deal reflects that. But it buys us time: time to find a high quality AD, and not rush into somebody that is less than ideal. Not only that, but the team will not be a disaster next year, and I could easily see 7-5. Some of you are acting like that isn't acceptable at Illinois: unfortunately, we are not fans of Bama. If we want to have a really good season, it'll happen on the heels of building some consistency and achieving 6 to 8 wins regularly.
Right now, we have a great guy who cares about the University and has done a fantastic job with the off the field stuff. We could be doing worse (e.g. Beckman). Again, I am NOT happy about this hire. Just okay with it. But I am quite perturbed by the reaction of most on this board.
I know I'm going to be quoted and accused of supporting mediocrity. I don't. I do not like this BCHC situation. But I think this was probably the right decision without an AD, unless you had a hire in hand. In the best of worlds, I would want Jeff Brohm announced as our coach on Sunday. But this isn't catastrophic.
Finally: If you all stop cheering for the Illini because of this hire, you are ridiculous. Support your team through thick and thin. Stop acting like fifth graders. We aren't bandwagoners here, we bleed orange and blue.
Finally: If you all stop cheering for the Illini because of this hire, you are ridiculous. Support your team through thick and thin. Stop acting like fifth graders. We aren't bandwagoners here, we bleed orange and blue.
If there is ever a time to be patient, it is now. There is no need to rush. Absolutely none.