Is Paul's Confectionary still open?
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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Is Paul's Confectionary still open?
As did many many more
We were a team that no one wanted to face in March.
Except Penn State and Arkansas.
But that's it.
Big Jack
- Decatur
Yes but its not good anymore.. When the original owners daughters sold it about15 years ago it went downhill.. The chilli use to be as good as you could get...
foby
- Bonnaroo Land
I was a big fan of the green river soda and the chili as a kid.
Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
You can take the boy out of the State, but you can’t take the State out of the boy. Yep, 21 years in Indiana for me. Never would have guessed that.Was born in Central Illinois …
Sounds like I’ll be returning there as well … Work transfer …
Indy name is stuck though … Can’t change it now … Spent almost 20 years of my life in Indy …
Paul's closed earlier this year.
This is a great thing for coaches. They do not have to worry at all about a player's 'feelings' or 'will they want to leave if I don't play them enough' or 'how the player's family react to how I'm using their player' and similar thoughts.
Coaches don't have to worry about 'developing' players long-term, either any more. Coaches can totally concentrate on winning each and every game the best way they know how in the moment without the other side issues. Everyone knows now that players are going to leave and coaches now have a freer hand in handling their rosters and playing time.
Of course, coaches still need to treat players with respect and work to help them become better talents in general. But the in-game approach about how to use players allows all other considerations to be non-factors in coaching to win games, period.
The coaches and the logos will always be the faces of the programs now more so than ever. And that will place an even greater emphasis and arms-race for getting the best coaches and recruiters you can. Everyone in the chain here is going to benefit except for the fans who crave the stability of the old system.
And Mr. Rogers wouldn't be a good coach anyway. He just wants everyone to be his neighbor and friend. Can't coach that way! And most coaches don't look good in sweaters, either.
Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
Krekel’s!!!
Big Jack
- Decatur
The one and only still don't understand how the one in Champaign didn't make it.
That's really a shame. Nothing better than going in there for some chili and giant vanilla shake.
Really Decatur has a lot of underrated food places. Krekels and LaGondola being the first two that come to mind.
I’m not totally sure but think I read at some point that the league basically puts together the invite list, but teams can request certain players be invited. Not sure how “binding” that request is.
My question is are there rules/limitations to what a team can pay an undrafted rookie? If not couldn’t a top 5 consensus “pick” decline the invitation and thus not go through the draft, and then choose where he wants to go and sign for well more than the typical undrafted rookie? And what happens if a player has/claims to have an injury and can’t participate? I assume these types of things have/will be addressed.
Big Jack
- Decatur
Yes there are but if I lived in CU I would weigh 300 lbs.
Thank you
OMG! I didn’t realize there was a La Gondola in Decatur, but many moons ago when I lived in the Quad Cities, I ventured to a La Gondola in Kewanee. A simple Google search indicates they are pretty much the same — serving both cinnamon bread and garlic bread (pro tip: order both, screw the calories!)
In the Quad Cities, The Grinders Spaghetti House must also have its roots in La Gondola (or Vice versa) because it’s essentially the same restaurant. I always ordered beef tortellini and both breads. And now I’m desperately craving that meal!
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foby
- Bonnaroo Land
2 of the reasons I would go back and visit someday. Been gone 11 years now, and never really missed it.
Athensillinifan
- Athens, AL
Clinton born and bred class of 94. Lived in Urbana and Thomasboro for about 20 yrs, now in Alabama for 3 yrs
Have you ever been to Gary IN lol
I do. They opened too early. Food wasn’t good due to improper training. Worst fries I’ve ever had. And at that location they had to nail it coming out of the gates. And trust me…. I wanted them to succeed. I love those burgers.
Man. I could use a boom this week
That's what she said
UCF has Johnny Dawkins. That would be a good fit, imo.I knew AC didn’t have a problem with the yelling. I put that in there more for the anti-yelling crowd.
I guess Martin is at least thinking about trying. Would be interesting. Not familiar with the other schools really. Do they fit what you mentioned earlier about coaches needing to make a splash?
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