Recent content by thatguy92

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    Lovie Smith Named Illinois Football Coach

    This guy also tweeted that Chip Kelly was buying a Polar Pop on "Windor" and will be the new OC
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    The Illinois AD Search

    If George elects to not come, I believe this is true. It doesn't take some sort of "insider" to look at his current status at Colorado and realize life is pretty good for him right now. As for my assumption, I based it off the tweets from Werner this afternoon saying an announcement was near...
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    The Illinois AD Search

    Assuming this hire is Whitman (which now appears to be all but certain), he will face many challenges due to a lack of experience in administration at the P5 level. That said, of all the candidates besides perhaps RG, I believe he is the best person to have when it comes time to hire the next...
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    The Illinois AD Search

    Whatever the choice, and I believe we're down to two or three candidates, I Think a decision has been made with this letter coming out today and the word from officials sources is coming soon.
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    The Illinois AD Search

    This article is spot on. I think you will see a decision by early next week if not sooner.
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    The Illinois AD Search

    In that case, I'm hearing Ron Guenther for AD!
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    The Illinois AD Search

    And this is proof that very few people know what's going on besides those directly involved.
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    The Illinois AD Search

    I can say with near certainty that Tom Michael is not the front runner.
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    The Illinois AD Search

    http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ukf9cJVWKV0/SQ8JckpfjZI/AAAAAAAABBM/rAREDq3c_CU/s1600-h/magic8ball-YOUWILLHAVETOWAI.jpg
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    The Illinois AD Search

    A six week hurdle? Yes. The tribune articles are largely inaccurate (which isn't a surprise since they're being written by Shannon Ryan). While there are advantages to moving quickly, it really was not an option. And while some inside the institution may currently have their gripes, they won't...
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    The Illinois AD Search

    Remember when I said it was going to take a while? Hurdles have been cleared and now the ball is rolling. Whether you like the plan or not, it is being executed in the exact way it was designed - in order to have the best shot at getting the best candidate, not simply trying to quickly fill the...
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    The Illinois AD Search

    Hey, we finally agree on something 2nd & Chalmers! ;)
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    The Illinois AD Search

    I just don't see the reason for panic. This is a pretty standard search committee and there's been no indication from anyone actually involved that Michael or Whittman would be a leading candidate.
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    The Illinois AD Search

    Why do you believe this is the case?
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    The Illinois AD Search

    Let us envision three scenarios, all of which assume that there will not be a new AD by the end of the year (because it seems fairly obvious at this point that there will not be one). At this point, it is too late to hire a football coach for a new AD when he arrives. 1.) Try to hire a new head...