At this rate Dan's going to have to close and re-set this Coaching Carousel thread on a daily, rather than weekly, basis.
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If Illinois, IU, UNC, K-Sate ... who knows with Alabama or KU or some of the others.... all open up this year, that's a pretty hefty spot to find your coach.
Josh has proven to earn the faith...
Josh has proven to earn the faith...
RichardKeenesCousin
Richard Keene's Cousin
but the fire is pretty and I don't mind getting burned
OrangeBlue98
Iowa is not in a great spot right now (LvilleILL1)
- Des Moines, IA
I thought Chip Kelly's real name was Charles.
sacraig
- The desert
sacraig
- The desert
I think this is my biggest worry if we were to part ways with Brad for some reason this year. There are a lot of big name jobs potentially coming open. There are at least some rumors that Self and Izzo would be considering retirement soon, too.
Illini in Indiana
- Indiana
Wow, a bad couple games with sick freshman and we are wanting to blow up what took 5+ years to build. It reminds me of when the Cubs blew up their front office once they won (I'm a Cardinal fan). We need to relax, finish the season and learn. I want Brad to stay personally.
Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
That is a severe understatement. I am not calling for a head coaching change at the moment, but it is more like a bad couple of months. It is now 2 out of last 3 years with major performance issues. Illnesses are the the root of the problem right now, IMO.Wow, a bad couple games with sick freshman and we are wanting to blow up what took 5+ years to build. It reminds me of when the Cubs blew up their front office once they won (I'm a Cardinal fan). We need to relax, finish the season and learn. I want Brad to stay personally.
If Brad leaves for a lateral job, that is fine with me. Josh has proven able to adapt, and the resources Illinois has is strong. We will find somebody equal or better than Underwood.
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Fair point, but what's on Illinois' plate if Brad and his agents are full-fledged searching mid season? If this does come to fruition, I'll see it as way more of a mutual of ways than a force out. Plus, those "bad couple games" - it's an underwhelming situation to Brad's side as well. This has not gone according to plan for anybody.Wow, a bad couple games with sick freshman and we are wanting to blow up what took 5+ years to build. It reminds me of when the Cubs blew up their front office once they won (I'm a Cardinal fan). We need to relax, finish the season and learn. I want Brad to stay personally.
All you can say about Illinois is that Josh probably won't make some towering offer to force him to stay.
LubbockIlliniFan
- Savoy, IL
I like Brad, and we have won alot of games with him here. I really liked Coach Weber, but it was clear at the end it was time for him to go. We are not there yet with Brad. If he leaves, we better find someone who will continue the upward trajectory.
This … I’m going off this years NIL numbers …
K State is paying more for their roster this year than we are … Not by much but still paying more …
I think we are consistently top 10-15 NIL …
For this years roster … K State spent top 10 NIL money … Slightly more than we did …
I think this is my biggest worry if we were to part ways with Brad for some reason this year. There are a lot of big name jobs potentially coming open. There are at least some rumors that Self and Izzo would be considering retirement soon, too.
Add Barnes to retirement watch …
I have ultimate confidence in Josh, while I don’t know how hard he’ll fight to retain BU, regardless of how this year ends, I’m just bullish on Illini basketball.
I still think letting BU go under most circumstances is neither a good look or ideal for the program.
this cycle is going to be massive. I just don’t want to be the program without a chair when the music stops.
I still think letting BU go under most circumstances is neither a good look or ideal for the program.
this cycle is going to be massive. I just don’t want to be the program without a chair when the music stops.
Wow, a bad couple games with sick freshman and we are wanting to blow up what took 5+ years to build. It reminds me of when the Cubs blew up their front office once they won (I'm a Cardinal fan). We need to relax, finish the season and learn. I want Brad to stay personally.
For how much we spend it shouldn’t take 5+ years to get to the 2nd weekend … IMO …
LubbockIlliniFan
- Savoy, IL
Last year was crazy coaching movement...this year could be the same
sacraig
- The desert
Good for Coleman.
sacraig
- The desert
If we are spending top 10 dollars on a coach and NIL, it stands to reason we ought to be making the second weekend more often than not if we want to claim we are getting our money's worth.
Letting him go ??? Don’t think that would happen …
Not begging him to stay ??? Think that could happen …
Bingo … Our ROI so far has been
… Underachieving with All Americans outside of 1 year … One 2nd weekend … And we got blown out in the Elite 8 … And it’s year freaking 8 and we’re getting 50 pieced on National TV … Worst loss in program history …
UNACCEPTABLE !!!!
Illini in Italy
- Illini HQ, Florida Panhandle
While I trust Josh based on his decisions thus far, there are zero guarantees this happens, in fact, with the prospective upheaval in the coaching ranks for this year, there is a greater likelihood that the pickin's are indeed slim for candidates. Regardless of what we here on Loyalty think, Champaign-Urbana is not seen as a destination, and while Illinois is a top tier university with a strong basketball tradition, many of the potential vacancies are as good or better.
Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
This is very true. To put in perspective, we had Ayo, Kofi, and TSJ (Ayo and Kofi at same time for one run), and we only have one second weekend tourney appearance. It is quite remarkable to have three jerseys placed in the rafters and only one trip out of the first weekend. Have to think with some better x's and o's we at least have two to three deeper runs.Bingo … Our ROI so far has been
One 2nd weekend … And we got blown out in the Elite 8 … And it’s year freaking 8 and we’re getting 50 pieced on National TV … Worst loss in program history …
UNACCEPTABLE !!!!
Add in the fact that we have been blown out the last 2.5 games and have largely underperformed in 2025, there is just anger surrounding the program.
Don't get me wrong, B1G banners being hung are a big deal, but we are paying for so much more than that. The E8 game last year left a sour taste in my mouth (but did not take away from the happiness of getting over the first weekend hump), and this season is even worse. It is not the wins and losses that are frustrating, but the way it is happening. Illness are a convenient excuse. Everyone saw what transpired since the 2nd half MSU. There is something seriously wrong with the system. I am hopeful it can be addressed through coaching changes, but I am skeptical that Brad is willing to push out his own son...one reason why I think he would take a new job this offseason.
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