Woodson will wear pretty thin sooner than later. If he had not been a star at hoosierville, they would not have hired him. Probably a small window of time to turn it around. I think they asked Oats, Musselman, Beard, and of course Stevens before they went with him. Maybe Matta. As one said, most of the team was in the portal, but most of those came back. I think that is a good thing for Illinois. They had some talent last year, but didn't know how to play together. Bates is good, never saw TJD play like an all-american, must of watched the wrong games. After 25 years of mediocrity, maybe I just expect more of it. It isn't indiana of the 70's, and I don't see that happening at all. They don't keep their instate stars any better than Illinois. Butler and PU have been better the last decade.