Aaron Henry named Illini Defensive Coordinator
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To some degree, yes However, the differences between Smith and Henry are obvious. And, they are to our advantage.
To this distant and unconnected fan, 440 and Indy posts are gold. Gold I tell yeah.
Great opportunities for Walters, Kane and Henry. You want to keep everyone forever, but seeing the people under you grow and move on to bigger and better things speaks well for your program and should continue to attract the right people. I had thought Kane would get promoted, and I guess I wasn't wrong; I had just figured it would be here. Kinda makes sense how it shook out as Henry is killing it on the recruiting trail and you can't do anything without players. It'll be fun to see how it plays out over the next couple years. Competition is heating up.
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- Paducah, Ky
Aaron Henry with 'touch' that has Bret Bielema believing in him as Illinois' defensive coordinator
Bret Bielema has seen Aaron Henry grow since he was a teenage recruit. Now he wants Henry to lead his defense after successful season as an assistant.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Bret Bielema had a plan for when he needed to replace his defensive coordinator.
He always has a list of a couple of possible replacements for members or his staff if they move on, like former defensive coordinator Ryan Walters did when he became the head coach at Purdue.
Illinivek23
- Gurnee
Will AH continue to coach CBs only along with DC responsibilities or will he also add the S under his wing. Looking forward to seeing the staff additions.
I'm hoping we hire a S coach. I don't want our strongest position groups (CB/S/DB) to take a step back because AH added too much to his plate.
BB said he will hire DB coach. Didn’t specify whether he’d be coaching CB and safeties or not. I think Illini0440 indicated earlier that Henry would likely keep coaching position group that he was prior to promotion.
So with team down in Tampa now, is it unlikely we’ll hear anything about new coaches this week?
I believe April was mentioned as a possible coach…off to Stanford.
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One less coach available from BB top tier /s
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The official announcement-
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Aaron Henry Named Illinois Defensive Coordinator - University of Illinois Athletics
Henry has spent the last two seasons on Bielema's staff leading one of the nation's best defensive backs units.
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Interesting interview with Todd monken. No link to Ill coaching fyi.
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UGASports - Todd Monken on job offers and more
ATLANTA –Inside, Todd Monken talked about other job opportunities, but maintained he's more than happy at Georgia.
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- Cincinnati, OH
Illinivek23
- Gurnee
Obviously JJ Watt since he will be looking for something to do with his retired self?
BZuppke
- Plainfield
Didn’t McGee have an issue here years ago?One less coach available from BB top tier /s
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Mr. Tibbs
- southeast DuPage
yea - he stunk as OC for Lovie in his first year
his comment was sarcastic
Bad dude. How someone like him can treat others so poorly and have a job is shocking.
screw those guys, I want Nicolas Cage
He coached Lamar Jackson at Louisville. Was a hot name back then. Failed at Illinois.
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