I’d be so surprised if it’s not Kane.
This was expected. Great hire by Purdue! Coach B has it under control and will put the right man in for the job!Yeah this is my concern.
All on defense?
I now recall reading that article when Kane was brought onboard. A great candidate. Plus --- BB has now had two years to see Kane in person. This will help shape his decision-making process.'Trust your gut': Why Kevin Kane is Banking on Bret Bielema Turning Him Into a Future Head Coach
New Illinois assistant Kevin Kane is betting on new Illinois head coach Bret Bielema being able to get him to the mountain top title of the profession: head coach.www.si.com
This article definitely makes it sound like it's Kane (BB essentially promised this to him when he hired him) or Kane will be going elsewhere (better option out there available for BB - Kane takes his chances somewhere else).
Why is it not great? This is what B.B. gets paid for. He knows what he is doing or would not have had 4 defensive coaches go onto take head coaching positions. What I would worry about is if no one left and had any offers.
We've got a top 3 defense in the country. Kane knows it inside/out.It's Kane
The vibe I was aiming for was "alright let's see what this guy does." Though I can see why you saw it differently. I'm extremely tired today and my GIF game is not top notch unfortunately...That GIF seems skeptical lol
That’s a JW and BB job to convince him to stay. But if you are Henry, and if Walters offers you the DC job at Purdue, you have to take it while still learning under one of the best defensive minds in the business. No brainer.Gotta keep Henry.
Normally there is an understanding that the coach leaving only gets 1 or 2 guys. When coaches leave Saban they are only allowed to take 1 guy from the current staff with them.This situation must be so difficult to navigate. I'm sure BB wishes RW all the best and wants him to succeed, but we can't let him just raid our staff. If we were to somehow hold onto everyone else on our end (which seems unlikely from what other posters are saying), how capable is RW of building a staff from scratch? Does he have those kinds of connections on his own?
Normally there is an understanding that the coach leaving only gets 1 or 2 guys. When coaches leave Saban they are only allowed to take 1 guy from the current staff with them.
I’d be surprised if this surprised BB. He even said in a presser recently that good coaches become head coaches. He was likely kept in the loop by RW. They seem to have a great relationship. That helps BB start thinking on this b4 RW leaves.I'm guessing the new DC will be named very, very soon. Possibly today.
I would be flabbergasted if BB didn't know and didn't give him a glowing endorsement. This is how you build your reputation as a school and as a coach.I’d be surprised if this surprised BB. He even said in a presser recently that good coaches become head coaches. He was likely kept in the loop by RW. They seem to have a great relationship. That helps BB start thinking on this b4 RW leaves.
If I were on that side of the ball I’d want to continue learning from the best, until I was ready to make the leap to DC.Bound to happen when Ryan got a head job
Screen time!At least we know what Walters will throw at us defensively when we face him! There's always a silver lining, right?
It is unlikely that they will keep everyone. It is common to bring a couple assistants when you leave, especially in the NFL when coordinators become head coaches. The guys he brings are essentially getting promoted/larger roles as well. RW has probably had discussions with BB about if he gets a HC who can he bring with.This situation must be so difficult to navigate. I'm sure BB wishes RW all the best and wants him to succeed, but we can't let him just raid our staff. If we were to somehow hold onto everyone else on our end (which seems unlikely from what other posters are saying), how capable is RW of building a staff from scratch? Does he have those kinds of connections on his own?
"You get one guy so we are giving you Miles Smith"
"What?!? He isn't even on the coaching staff any....."
"The deal is done. Good luck at West Lafayette"
This gave me a good laugh …
But unfortunately, Miles Smith is an alpha male and he is ready to pursue HC opportunities …
I also get a good laugh out of reading the musings of the truly delusional. (Except when they are coaches of the Illini, then I cry)This gave me a good laugh …
But unfortunately, Miles Smith is an alpha male and he is ready to pursue HC opportunities …