Recent content by O&BIllini75

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    Coaching Carousel

    Did OA really help other "big men" besides Kofi. Did Georgi improve from his freshman to junior year? What about the other "big men" on the team? Most posters are pointing to how he helped Kofi to develop. Whose to say that another assistant could not have done the same. Certainly he helped...
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    Looking ahead to 2021-2022

    I actually hope that Frazier and Williams do not return because that would hurt the development of some younger players and even hinder recruiting. Kofi YES!!!
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    Loyola Chicago 71, Illinois 58 Postgame

    Who is to say that Underwood did not tell his team to make those adjustments? You may not believe this, but players do not always do what the coach tells them to do during a game. However, Underwood is not a coach that throws his team "under the bus." Izzo's "coaching style" did not seem to...
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    Loyola Chicago 71, Illinois 58 Postgame

    I do not believe Kofi would have been considered All-American material when he was recruited. Ayo maybe. I did successfully coach for 20 years. It is nearly impossible to change defenses late in the season when you have played one style successfully the entire season. Especially during a game...
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    Loyola Chicago 71, Illinois 58 Postgame

    Those of you supposed Illini fans should apply for one of the open college coaching jobs. Indiana has not filled their position yet. I learned a long time ago that if the team wins, the team played great, but if there is a loss, blame the coach. This season the team won 24 and Underwood lost 7...