That would be great. Even if they are annually in the picture as competitive or winners, I think Illinois will still be a BB school. What I have said to my Pittsburgh family is that Illinois has enough history, resouces, capacity, tradition, alumni, etc. to beome a very relavant FB school. But, I don't think Pitt will ever be a relevant BB school. Man, do they start foaming at the mouth with that one
I was going to say something similar. If Underwood can do it, so can BB! Best way to motivate?
For everyone's sake, but especially his...
Yeah, the potential is absolutely there. When analyzing potential, it is difficult (but necessary IMO) to try not to weigh recent results too heavily, as fans naturally become more engaged and show up more and support the program more financially when you are winning games. One would be foolish to think of Iowa or Wisconsin as inherently more "big time" than Illinois ... they have just strung together the types of consistent winning seasons that get fans engaged and willing to show up and spend money every year - the same thing we have achieved with our basketball fan base and something that is absolutely achievable with our football fan base, as well!That would be great. Even if they are annually in the picture as competitive or winners, I think Illinois will still be a BB school. What I have said to my Pittsburgh family is that Illinois has enough history, resouces, capacity, tradition, alumni, etc. to beome a very relavant FB school. But, I don't think Pitt will ever be a relevant BB school. Man, do they start foaming at the mouth with that one
Maybe let Tank be his personal trainer!?
I imagine all that has been discussed already. BB simply needs to make the commitment . He's ridden the weight roller coaster before
You want to kill him?
Yeah I find it really weird to be talking about this on such a celebratory occasion for him. The man deserves a great steak tonight. Cheers Coach!
thats about right
Just commenting, not prying. As Illini fans, I doubt we'll never not care about the health and well-being of our coaches and players, past and present.
Not a great Freudian slip!
Was our big rival then Eurasia or Eastasia
The 80s belong(ed) to the Illini.
With Bret being the highest paid public employee in the State of Illinois and the leader of the D-1 football program at the state's flagship university, I think his general health and wellbeing is a little bit of our business. At the end of the day though, I think we all just want coach to be well so he can lead us to the mountain top and celebrate that natty in 2027!
I would actually disagree it's none of our business. I'd also think it's selfish to not be concerned.
Half the 90s went pretty well, too.
He’s 8th in the big 10…..
It's completely between Bret and his family. Just to calm some down though, Bret did say during his press conference announcing AH as coordinator that they were on a walk together when he broke the news to Henry. Doesn't sound like Bret is ignoring his own well-being.
