Pru - you are thinking just like Josh … He’s given Brad everything he’s asked for and more … And if Brad still isn’t happy and wants to go flirt with other jobs ? Josh is going to go flirt with other coaches
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Pru - you are thinking just like Josh … He’s given Brad everything he’s asked for and more … And if Brad still isn’t happy and wants to go flirt with other jobs ? Josh is going to go flirt with other coaches
sacraig
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Pru - you are thinking just like Josh … He’s given Brad everything he’s asked for and more … And if Brad still isn’t happy and wants to go flirt with other jobs ? Josh is going to go flirt with other coaches
Would the real Josh Whitman just stand up and say something? 
sacraig
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Would the real Josh Whitman just stand up and say something?
Look. I’m fine with Miller. But we need Murray’s son coming too. Time to get Bill back in our crowds.
GallopingGhost
- Denver, CO
Would the real Josh Whitman just stand up and say something?
pruman91
- interviewing new NL's daily....I really really am
thanks bro...........I'm getting so much more respect for JW, if that's even possible,.....................As long as JW is here then I will say we are in good hands and thank the Ancient's we got him...........Pru - you are thinking just like Josh … He’s given Brad everything he’s asked for and more … And if Brad still isn’t happy and wants to go flirt with other jobs ? Josh is going to go flirt with other coaches
thanks for responding brother...............I really really mean that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love Brad. But, if he’s trying to negotiate by using other jobs after the year we just had…..I’m fine with whatever Josh does.
My bad. I was still catching up from the 9 pages of new material since this morning…. I’m on board with this theory.
IlliniKat91
- Chicago, IL
I can't get over the thought floated that BU might go to Arkansas.
If you're Arkansas, are you really looking at the coach who lost to you in the first round?
That's what keeps bouncing around my head.
If you're Arkansas, are you really looking at the coach who lost to you in the first round?
That's what keeps bouncing around my head.
the national
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Oooooooor... and just hear me out here. Is Pru really JW?? NL and NIL sound awfully similar!I wish I was in that good of shape …
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
It really seems like a bizarre match on both sides. Look, Arkansas is a great program/job, but it's absolutely in no way a tier above Illinois; their current success is a testament to Muss' incredible recruiting abilities, IMO. Additionally, I'd argue Arkansas' attractiveness as a job is LESS than its historic accomplishments, whereas I'd argue Illinois' attractiveness is MORE than our historical accomplishments. So, in that regard, it seems like a bizarre move for Brad to me.
On the other hand, as you said, what exactly is in this for Arkansas?! I think BU is an amazing coach, but we did just lose to them in a stinker, and (fairly or unfairly) it helped solidify the narrative that Underwood's teams do not show up in March. They're fresh off of an Elite Eight and heading to a Sweet Sixteen.
This is all just really weird, and I'd be insanely curious to know what exactly Underwood doesn't like about his plush situation at Illinois, if those rumors are even true. And what he thinks will be better at Arkansas, lol.
On the upside he does tend to keep his shirt on.
This is why I would have no issue moving on if not for the buy out. If I knew a staff member or my gal who I've bent over backwards to please on so many levels was actively looking for another situation inspite of all I've done then they can hit the bricks!Pru - you are thinking just like Josh … He’s given Brad everything he’s asked for and more … And if Brad still isn’t happy and wants to go flirt with other jobs ? Josh is going to go flirt with other coaches
I wouldn't wait for BU to leave us high n dry especially if Miller wants to Coach the Illini.
The buy out much like paying allomony may not allow that to happen!
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pruman91
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I always thought/read their relationship was in great shape - did it change this season?
Am I the only one who thinks this looks like a caricature of Coach B!??
Are we talking about pushing him out for Miller at this point?Pru - you are thinking just like Josh … He’s given Brad everything he’s asked for and more … And if Brad still isn’t happy and wants to go flirt with other jobs ? Josh is going to go flirt with other coaches
IlliniKat91
- Chicago, IL
You can have a good relationship and still set boundaries, particularly a professional one.
Boundaries in this case being, "I've given you everything, we want NCAA wins before we have this talk again."
Here is my question - in the very real chance that BU is our coach next year, how could we move on?
It's now become clear that he's not thrilled to be here. It's clear that JW has grown frustrated with him. Does not seem like a stable situation that would be attractive for recruits and assistant coaches.
Some of the things that have been said/done that have now become public can't be taken back. I just can't see BU being a longterm solution here now. Which is shocking given how I felt 24 hours ago.
It's now become clear that he's not thrilled to be here. It's clear that JW has grown frustrated with him. Does not seem like a stable situation that would be attractive for recruits and assistant coaches.
Some of the things that have been said/done that have now become public can't be taken back. I just can't see BU being a longterm solution here now. Which is shocking given how I felt 24 hours ago.
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