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In agreement. I believe LL is not only an excellent fit for the football team but also will blend in well with the community (culture). BB is a misfit culturally on many levels. I watched several videos involving LL, and I truly like his demeanor and brings positive mindset in optimizing the...

Does this mean we are out of the running for Brandon Dawkins from U of Az? Who is the better QB of the two (Dawkins or Bush)?

Tevian Jones looks great overall and a definite must-get. Larger turnout compared to crowd with THT (Talen Horton Tucker) visit. Chant and cheer also more organized than visit with THT last year. Nice turn-out- approx 350-400 would be my guess. Tevian is athletic, fluid, and a good shooter. Went...

New OC Key Hire - Make or Break Lovie's Regime at Illinois Not only the OC hire but also filling other positions correctly and with the right 'fit' utilizing current and future players will the key to Lovie's and AD Whitman's future. How far will both Lovie and Whitman be willing to pay top...

This is a 'what if' scenario. In hindsight, maybe BU should/could have withdrawn offers to Ayo and THT and not show any favoritism to anyone involved. Is this a healthy long-term move? (and absorb 'the losses' as part of 'business' in favor of something else long-term). Discuss the...

I read somewhere that Ayo is feeling pressured to come to Illinois. I interpret this that his heart is elsewhere and is simply doing this courtesy OV before announcing for WF. He knows that he is the final piece to WF's prized '18 class. Ayo has no one else committed to this Illini '18 class. A...

Possible Switch? Could there be the possibility of Illinois and South Forida switching away-and home games for this year and next year? Have USF come to Champaign this year and then Illinois to them next year?

Sims signed with Texas. Did he ask out?

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Possible Scenario with Monty There might be a reason why Monty Williams might still be in 'play'. As you may know, NCAA Div. I football teams are currently allowed to have expanded support staff with defensive and offensive analysts and a recruiting department (i.e., Alabama). I've been...

Epstein-McCaffrey Comparison How does Mike Epstein compare in terms of style to Stanford star running back Christian McCaffrey?

Bench Conduct Is Leron Black & Co. trying to be the next Monmouth bench mob to entertain? How does Groce feel about this?

Kirby Avenue - Build Over or Underpass? OR underground tunnel? I think it was mentioned somewhere about the possibility of Memorial Stadium and State Farm Center being connected interior-wise (at least), perhaps some sort of connector bridge over Kirby Avenue OR tearing up Kirby and making it...

Who is Ben Curtis?

With the often repeated reference to Barbara's statement that UI Athletics should be the front porch of the university, it is wishful thinking at this point that the university image be transformed through the hire of the AD. Alabama is an example through Saban as college football coach as...