Recent content by illini809

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Hi, I'm with the "Chicago Alumni Association" (I think you mean Chicago Illini Club) - who are you referring to? This guy would typically be me. If you mean IFund, that is not part of the alumni association, but does have an office in Chicago.

Who was the player we had there the NCAA ruled against him, stating that Champaign is not only beyond 100 miles, but wouldn't be considered close to home? (Home being Chicagoland area)

Can someone tell me how Kiir became a VCU lean? Not arguing with you, just thought he was crazy about the Illini. What happened?

"The Whiz Kids" "Flying Illini" "2005 Team" Seriously? We have had 11 years and we can't come up with anything better than "2005 Team"? Not sure if it was the university, the fans, the media, or the contracted branding firm, Infinite Scale, but someone dropped the ball here. Sidebar - the HOF...

As my post mentioned, it is from 2005... I think this story is bigger that Werner suggested because I'm guessing all of the original plans are being thrown out, assuming they go with someone who is not HNTB.

Chicago Illini Club just posted details on their facebook. Original proposal included “football hall of fame, war memorial, and potential basement tunnel connecting to State Farm Center.” They attached these images and link to original proposal from 2005. Link

Actually no. You are only seeing it as a coach who is in a must win situation, but the truth is Black was a first time offender, that's why.

Can Dee Brown be our mascot? Seriously, we already rally around him anyways.

Huge fan of #3. I also like the subtle tie in with the Chief face.

I'm going to agree with u. If this does happen, I'd consider supporting a leather helmented Red Grange, WWI doughboy or Abe Lincoln. All of which have ties to our state. I definitely do not want to choose a random animal or whatever.

Yep!

I'm actually a big Groce fan, I know he is a tireless recruiter, we all do. However, if he wants to stay, he may have to make changes at the assistant level. What Groce has trouble with is sealing the deal with the top recruits. Obviously we all have one name in mind for that assistant, however...

I don't care what anyone thinks about this statement, but we need Lane Kiffin. He would be great for us, and honestly, we do not deserve better (in terms of an ethical coach). He would hold his own against guys like Harbaugh and Meyer. Get an AD that has the balls to go after him in a couple...

Kinda random, but would Josh Pastner ever consider Illinois, should we write a large check? Surely Illinois is a better sell to recruits than Memphis, right? The guy known to be a tireless recruiter and I think someone like that would excel in Chicago.