Recent content by DazeOfOld'89

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    Dick Nagy passes away

    Coach Nagy speaking at booster event 1989 ...
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    Dick Nagy passes away

    Had privilege of attending Henson's Illini basketball camp (won on radio contest) run mostly by Coach Nagy--boy could he fire up your rump and make you fly! Called me out for being an overachiever, complement carried with me my whole life. He was as tough for defense as Lou was.
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    The Illinois Football Coaching Search

    or Lower Level coaches?
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    The Illinois Football Coaching Search

    Aren't we all just taking lucky stabs at the eventual coach, to follow up claiming sagacious foresight!
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    Iowa 35, Illinois 21 Postgame

    Myself being a DC resident, still woefully looking for that "winnin feeling" having been outright spoiled during high school/UI days 82-92. To me John Mackovich was our best football coach seen since the 60's - aka, four consecutive wins against the Buckeyes. Total command and control guy...
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Michigan, Saturday, October 12th, 11:00am CT, ABC

    Excited to show my kids their first ever football spectacle-mine first since Mackovic era! Given turmoil, rain, opponent - Is this a bad idea?