Did he specify a time frame? =P
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MrOizo
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Very nice, thanks for sharing. You have to add Iowa to the "looking bad" category. That's a solid drop.
Well, I'm finally ready to get in on this coaching search action. Looks like I was 160 pages too late.
Does the upcoming Memorial Stadium renovation hurt Whitman's ability to throw cash at a big name? Or is their plenty of cash to go around?
Also, this is really my second coaching change that I actually plan on following closely (Lovie being the first). So my question is what are the odds that a name discussed on this board actually gets hired? Lovie came out of nowhere obviously. Were Beckman and Groce talked about prior to being hired, or did they also come out of left field? What about Zook, Weber, or Self?
The Memorial renovation won't impact our ability to shell out cash for a coach. If it was that tight on cash (we're talking about a small buyout and a small relative to costs of renovation salary for new coach), then the renovation wouldn't move forward.
On the latter point, we've cast a pretty wide net, so seems fairly likely we're at least close.
Those are somewhat separately funded, shouldn't be any impact there.
Well then I hope you're a donor.
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Invisible and Bulletproof
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This is the fanbase where many people believe that Bill Self needs to cheat to get players to Kansas, and yet you're not sure how a slack-jawed dimwit can recruit such highly ranked players to Baylor?
I'll be disgusted if we hire Scott Drew.
The proverbial "vote of confidence" from Trent....not good.
Cheez
- Sun Prairie WI
If it comes to firing Groce or keeping Trent Frazier - bye Trent. I wouldn't even bat an eye at the kid wanting to transfer out.
I would. Young man's a baller, and he appears to have fallen in love with the school. I was rather looking forward to a potentially Dee-esque student athlete ambassador for the school.
But your sentiment - that we shouldn't retain a bad coach for the sake of a recruit - is sound. And even then, there's no guarantee that Frazier bolts once Groce is shown the door.
I am not one to get involved in discussing firings, unless it's a Baylor-esque situation. But, I just starting to type Cuonzo Martin into the old google machine and one of the suggested searches that came up was Cuonzo Martin to Illinois. It goes to old rumors from2012 search. But it updates based on recent searches.
In no way am I saying this is the right move or what would be. Just an interesting find.
I do hope this team keeps playing hard and Whitman makes the right decision.
Go Illini
In no way am I saying this is the right move or what would be. Just an interesting find.
I do hope this team keeps playing hard and Whitman makes the right decision.
Go Illini
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I like going the Archie Miller route unless we can get a bigger name guy. Wouldn't be surprised if JW went after an ex-NBA guy, or a charismatic assistant from the NBA. I think with a good enough offer, we could totally land Archie... money talks. I trust JW, and he is definitely doing his due diligence at the moment and getting a solid list together. The day we are out of the BTT is the day Groce is let go. Can't wait to get there!
Illini1221
Peru,IL
Flipping the script a little bit. Any guesses on where Groce ends up if/when Josh gives him the heave-ho?
Illini1221
Peru,IL
Probably a top assistant role with Thad Matta or another job in a mid major conference(maybe a Missouri Valley/MAC/C-USA/Horizon League type of job). I don't think he gets another shot at a Power 5 school, no shot in the A-10 or AAC.
It ultimately depends on what he wants to do.
I have met Mike Brey quite a few times and there is no way he leaves ND for Illinois. Actually, I'd be surprised if he does leave ND for any other school not named Duke, but I am not sure he would even leave for Duke.
Money will have very little to do with whether Archie takes the Illini job.
Anything but back with Matta please.
I really want to keep Frazier! Just off of a two minute tape you can see the great quickness we simply don't have. I like Lucas and Nichols and if this class stays together we will be good in a hurry. The great thing about this class is a good point guard, a good big, talent at the right positions. I can't wait for the day when we have a guy or 2 that can't be stopped and he can just make a play and get a bucket .
Get Martin and i think the class is held. Possibly even gets Smith and some transfers
robertgoulet
IL Board Resident Crooner
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Monty Williams. That's who I'd go after.
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MrOizo
- Chicago
We get your point, but it is clear that certain seniors on this team simply aren't having a mediocre senior year. They're having an awful one, and it is killing Groce.
Clearly, Mav and Malcolm are playing well overall. Malcolm is struggling lately, but no one is saying we won't miss him (or Mav).
I feel awful for Abrams and Thorne for the injuries and their impact on each guy's effectiveness. It isn't fun to watch game after game where some of our seniors are unable to positively impact the game... It's torture. But it's also our reality.
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