my 26 year old son was born an Illini fan and still roots. He was awarded a really sweet scholarship from OkState when he was a senior so the decision to go to Stillwater was an easy one for him . He loved it and has zero regrets. He turned that positive experience at OkState into a full ride masters degree from IllinoisState and now has a great job in Boston.
Anyway, he was on his drive home from his spring break trip to Fla in March 2017 when I texted him and informed him we poached Underwood. He was bummed . But he likes us #2 , behind his 'Pokes, and is happy we are "back". I like OkSt #2 after us , and Im hoping they can continue to get better every year. Cunningham is the real deal. If he stays in school (doubtful) , he could be the best player in the game net year.
edit: read the article in the Trib, written last Friday/Saturday by Shannon Ryan about Underwood. great story about his path to the job at UI. This is his dream job. he just loves where he is at right now. its genuine