Recent content by IlliniBuff

We have our new mascot! I couldn't resist. In all seriousness, this is a wonderful time to be an Illini....

It's not gneiss to hide our quarry.

Folks have been indicated that Bielema's downfall at Arkansas was largely due to his judgment regarding assistants (great first hires, downgrades upon replacement) (also his drinking)....but Ward (yes!), Bullen looks to be a solid addition, and Fenelus to Gibbs rectifies an apparent error...

Joe Price, UTSA, would be a logical - though not splashy - choice. He already knows the system and the state and this would be a clear move up. Since Gibbs was given Associate Head Coach title, I wonder if this was already in the works? Maybe frees some $$$ for a splashier linebacker coach? PS...

Well if we want to be historical about it, from 1920 to 1929, Illinois football went 55-19-3 for a 71% winning average. Sad to think that we once were a powerhouse... Seriously though, appreciate your analysis.

Could this be why? Previously at Illinois, these duties have been left to an assistant. But a burgeoning budget from athletic director Josh Whitman allowed Smith to expand the Illinois staff and recruiting department. ...maybe McGarigle's replacement will demand a much bigger salary?

Press Conference Today? Guys, I'm a little confused. Is there a presser today at 3pm CST? Are we expecting an explanation of what we already know or surprise? Thanks

This is a brilliant first post. The more insular the network -- from contributions, to influence, to candidate consideration -- the great the opportunity for a misfire. Let us hope the next AD broadens the net!

I concur with this. College administrators get emails everyday from firms asking them to nominate someone they think would be good for this and that C-suite position. They always encourage self-nomination...and they always go to the official email. My guess is that the committee is running the...

Those of you threatening to never see a game again might as well keep your promise. Having been a fan through Moeller/White/Mackovic/Tepper/Turner/Zook/Beckman... this is far from the darkest days of Illinois football...and, as a college administrator, this is likely the soundest business...