Not sure that is true. You really can't drive to Bloomington from anywhere easily....at least not when I roamed there some 50 years ago. Can't imagine it has occurred to anyone to build some new roads over the past 50 years. /s
I wonder if Golden will go to UM or he will have similar issues?THAT….. makes 1000% sense.
Houston has zero issues with or zero desire to put any roadblocks up for admission for anyone.
It is clear as day that Goode would have been a great role player going forward for Illinois. However, Goode obviously wanted an opportunity to play a more expanded role. He got his degree from Illinois, and I completely respect his decision to move on to try and get that role he wants. Even moving in another direction, Goode is still an EDG, IMO. Nothing but the best to him (even if it is with (spit up a bit) his hometown IU).Brad wanted him to stay … Asked him to stay …
I brought this up a year ago (the non-4 year recruit thing). As was pointed out to me then (and I got banned for a few weeks for brining all this up), it's a new age. At the time, I was pretty disappointed given the early exit and the lack of chemistry. But Coach held on to the talent he needed and filled the roster with talent and guys that bought into the culture.Not untrue but he only coached at SFA for 3 years so Illinois is the only place where he could have guys commit to him and play for him for 4 years. I doubt anyone who starts their head coaching career will be much different unless there's a drastic change in rules. Obviously Trent and Damonte committed to Groce and some will argue that Damote was always coming here but regardless those two came here knowing he was the head coach and played 5 years for him.
I'm sure as well. Minority just isnt as vocal.I'm not sure you're in the minority. It would be a good poll question.
Right, and your matter of fact “You kidding me” response is wrong. He was pushed out. Whether directly or indirectly, he was pushed out. Whether someone pushes you out a window or you jump yourself because of the circumstances going on around you makes no difference.
Being pushed out is we need a spot open, you need to leave (i.e. Creaning). Leaving on own accord is seeing playing time greatly reduced due to influx of new talent coming in. I think that is what the Insiders are alluding to.
You are just saying things. Goode was not forced out. And let's be honest here for a minute. During the season, people on this board in every game thread constantly talked sh!t about Luke and his poor defense and how he was a liability (I was not one). Now, since many are having a hard time adjusting to the transfer portal era, people are up in arms about his departure. I am a big Luke Goode fan, but he is not a starter minutes guy. BU cannot not bring talented players in so these players will be more likely to stay. That isn't how you win.Right--but I guess my point is--is IL really getting better with the trade of Davis/White for Goode? Why bring in an unknown and force a known EDG out?
You do like the rest of us and enjoy the success. This change made it possible for us to consistently get high end talent that fits coach's system. It doesn't have that same nostalgia feel, but we will get to that point in time.how does a fan of the program who i used to watching high school kids grow up and develop
connect to a team that is 12 new guys every year? i get the just win baby, Underwood is playing
the game, but the game is pretty f...'d up. i guess i might feel different when/if we are a final four
team but it doesn't feel very good right now.
but one year of bad chemistry or injuries and a .500 record and we'll be screaming our head off. the pressure is on.You do like the rest of us and enjoy the success. This change made it possible for us to consistently get high end talent that fits coach's system. It doesn't have that same nostalgia feel, but we will get to that point in time.
Really sad about this one. Hoping against hope we get Coleman and Marcus back, as I think it really, really helped last year's team that we had continuity with TSJ, Luke, Coleman and Ty.
I totally misread this as an insider fact and had a panic attack lolSeems like a guy entering the portal to me …
Which message is more relevant/ better prepares you for the next level (NBA)?This is the same thing I posted a couple days ago. What is said in the locker room by the coaches? "Gotta be a team. Chemistry men! Play together. Form relationships off the court so it translates on the court."??? That's all hollow to me.
It's more like: "We are paying you to do your job. Be worth your paycheck. If you aren't good enough, you'll barely play and you'll be gone next year."
Doesn't this promote hero ball... A "I better get mine" approach to the game?
This will always be the case...regardless of his approach.but one year of bad chemistry or injuries and a .500 record and we'll be screaming our head off. the pressure is on.
no time for a youth rebuild.
Dang it man I REALLY thought he was so far above “that being said.” This hurts more than the transfer.
With that being said
Well, the same can be said for if we don't get the guys we need to win ball games, so six of one, half dozen of the other. Effed if he does, effed if he doesn't...but one year of bad chemistry or injuries and a .500 record and we'll be screaming our head off. the pressure is on.
no time for a youth rebuild.