Recent content by thebizz81

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    2017 Coaching Carousel

    Great post
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    2017 Coaching Carousel

    Fair enough, I think most of us agree a change should be made, I guess I feel that debating whether a change should be made is a bit irrelevant because I for once actually trust that our AD will make the proper, well-informed decision.
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    2017 Coaching Carousel

    You are missing my point. I think Groce should and will be fired, but its fueled by the though that something better will come of this, much like Whitman is looking at this. This should be the sentiment on here IMO not Groce Must go no matter what or Groce needs to stay for the recruiting...
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    2017 Coaching Carousel

    I do not disagree with #1, what I am saying is that there is a though process before you can answer #2. Two wrongs don't make a right, if I were tell you that you lose Tilmon and Frazier, and we settle for another Mid-major, do you make that move? To me that is not as appealing and being set...
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    2017 Coaching Carousel

    I guess I don't understand all of the back and forth and absolute statements on here. In terms of our coaching situation there are several facts present: 1. Groce has significantly under-performed during his tenure 2. Groce has an above average class of recruits coming in next year 3. There is...
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    Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2677700-cheat-or-go-home-inside-the-dysfunctional-hell-of-becoming-a-cfb-coach?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=programming-national Interesting recruiting read WRT to pay or not to pay
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (October 2016)

    Jeff Goodman ‏@GoodmanESPN 31s31 seconds ago Top-10 prospect and Saint Louis native Carte’Are Gordon told ESPN he has committed to Saint Louis. HUGE pickup for Travis Ford & Co.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (July-August 2016)

    Tells you everything you need to know about the dumpster fire that is Missouri.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (July-August 2016)

    If you build it, they will come.
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    Kendrick Nunn dismissed from program

    Usually a fan of the second chance, but this was the right move in this case. You lose a lot of respect all around, IMO, if you let him back on the team. Mind boggling how this happens in the first place, but even more so after you see your teammate in trouble for the same thing in the prior...
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    Josh Whitman Named 14th Illinois Athletics Director

    True story, one day during class in some lecture hall all the the lights went out. ...pitch dark. He calmly pauses for a couple of seconds, and continues to lecture in the pitch dark for the next 10 minutes
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    The Illinois AD Search

    Yeah, I mean presumably if they have already accepted Whitman as the fall back they wouldn't wait another 3 weeks to announce and finalize it. To me that gives a glimmer of hope that someone like Tiley is still in the mix, though I have been routinely disappointed, so I know how this plays out.
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    The Illinois AD Search

    Most common sense post I have seen yet. An extra week or two to make sure you get it right, and get the best possible candidate makes sense.
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    The Illinois AD Search

    Interesting, I mean I wonder if George is a finalist because we want him to be and he has no interest, or if he has gone through the process of "interviewing? Seems like there wouldn't be much debate if he wanted to come on board. Hoping we have hit rock bottom already and am underwhelmed here.
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    The Illinois AD Search

    Optimistic in who they hire? Or that this fiasco is going to come to a close?