I also did not see this coming. I have watched them play a few times this year and I watched them loss to Michigan. I loved the offense. I am not a pro whne it comes to x's and o's but, I see flying Illini in the future!
I posted a tongue in cheek post earlier about former players. Eddie Johnson is really interested in the job. there was a nice article about him a while back. I believe he wanted it before Groce was hired.
Ok with intreging interest I have been following the coaching search here and I must admit there are some good names being tossed around. Now I am not a expert, I also do not post much on here but I do have to wonder. Why do we have to hire one of these coaches mentioned on here? Think outside...
Just wondering. How serious is the concern about the 2017 recruiting class leaving if JG gets fired? Would a group of 17 and 18 year old weld that much influence? Could JW go talk to them before he makes a decision? One last thing, could Coach Lovie Smith help recruit a top notch basketball coach?
If i was coach.
there is one thing I would do. I have seen enough of Malcomb Hill not taking over a game like I have heard he supposedly can do. I have just watch him dribble dribble then turn it over or pass off, therefore, he would not start for me. My main two starters would be Mav and TJ...