Recent content by Joestan1967

Honestly, I get OrangeandBlues thought process. Seems like JG has had enough time. Hadfive years, and even if we discount first two years (Weber), where is the overall,and steady improvement we all hoped to see? Even this year. 10 games into season. Crazy sub pattern. Looked lost on D...

Yep. I get it. There is two sides to every argument. Could say jg should have recognized that TA and MT after injuries just maybe step slow on defense, and probably slow down the offense more than help it. Glad he players coach and stuck with seniors, but simply waited too long and most...

Do not want to be a complete apologist for jg. But this year he had hopes as I did that our "expierenced" seniors TA, JT, and MT were going to have more assists than turnovers, and score few more points with the minutes they got at beginning of season. Now that freshman is leading offense...

Agree. I don't think it's guaranteed that jg is gone. It's probably 50 / 50 JW knows that jg has had sufficient time and has not performed. And that program, fans, players all need a boost, and if finds a new coach that fits that bill, he'll hire him. Recruits coming in or not...

Groce will coach at Illinois next year. Whitman will not replace him without that perfect replacement hire, that creates excitement around program, like Lovie. And, does anyone really think that Mont Williams with no connections to ILL is coming here, or Archie Miller or Marshall who have...

Ok, can I say this. And please don't go back and readmy prior posts. But Groce will be back next year, and I am happy aboutit. It may be the lingering effect of being able to get excited andwatch a competitive Illini Basketball game last night, which was awesome. But also, few other things...

Feel for kids. The fans see it. The players feel it. They just running system they taught every week. How would you feel as player that when down by eight or ten puts with 5 min left every game. I'ts run high pick, and then someone takes a contested three. Has to have players...

Not fair to say kids showed no heart or effort. No the way I saw it. But poor offensive system, everyone still seems lost, and terrible substitutions takes away any momentum over time.

Hey all. Always a hopefull fan for my Illini. My wish for groce and team today. Defense. Don't chase. We are simply not fast enough to chase every pass. Trap when opportunity arises. But our players simply wear themselves chasing on d, and then are little stagnant on offense On...