Now that the initial flush and excitement of the Illini hire has settled in, may I extend some caring and compassion to all you OK State fans out there. If anybody knows how you feel tonight, it is Illini fans. This feeling will pass. Hope you won't have to wait as long as we did to feel better. Now, back on the flush and excitement...
In addition to the financial boost in his contract, Brad Underwood probably saw the added benefit of not having to buy any new ties.
Illinois named Brad Underwood its new basketball coach on Saturday, and the stunning hire was in some ways less important than the dynamics that brought it about. The school identified a widely respected tactician who was underpaid and unhappy because of that. It acted decisively, requiring just one week to fill a crucial vacancy. And it was apparently a cutthroat and cunning process that surely began before Underwood’s season was over at Oklahoma State. This is how big-boy departments operate. Welcome, Illinois, to college athletics. We’ve been expecting you for quite some time.
Agreed. If I were an Oklahoma State fan I would be VERY upset. :frustrated:
What's the Henson connection?
What's the Henson connection?
So you think Underwood is our type?
(That's one for the old guys.)
(I crack myself up.)
The last coach we had with experience ar okie st was not bad.
oSu will hate BU more than we hated Self when he left.
how much you wanna bet we get put into a similar tourney bracket as oSu in the next two years ?
I really like his Henson Connection. Somehow that gives me a lot of confidence that we are getting a good one. We never really got any sort of endorsement like that for Groce.
whats the link to the OkSt. board? I want to read and enjoy
whats the link to the OkSt. board? I want to read and enjoy
Henson and Groce had a great relationship and Lou often talked about his confidence in Groce. I believe the Henson's also invited John and family to stay at their house and Groce often mentioned how appreciative he was with the way Lou Henson welcome him at Illinois.
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/sports/illini-basketball/henson-impressed-with-groce
Agreed. If I were an Oklahoma State fan I would be VERY upset. :frustrated: