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This seems laughable regarding Bret.....
mhuml32
Gesture of Northern Aggression
That quip on Fleck is so bad. I'm sure it's frustrating after getting whipped by Iowa but he's not getting fired this year. It also takes as pessimistic view as possible on Fleck's career at Minny.
Bad, bad take
I don't think Bret is going anywhere, but according to this guy, he may not finish out his contract: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/bret-bielema-gets-illinois-ultimatum-222853868.html
Bend, Break, Repeat
Inside the numbers showing how far the Illini defense has fallen and why change now feels inevitable.
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Probably one of the dumbest articles I've ever read. I wish I could get the 3 minutes of my life back. Just absolute nonsense.
"Bielema's predictable ceiling already has some influential alumni looking ahead."
Are these "influential alumni" folks who went into a coma in 1990 and just woke up?
This type of thinking is insane
One columnist’s looney opinion won’t persuade Josh to change course.
i could believe the big-time donors of any power 4 school are looking at indiana and thinking "why not us?"
this probably goes double for sec and b1g schools. not saying it's right, but for people who can buy essentially anything, they think their money can buy a cfp spot.
Jim O'Donnell is weird.
Mike White says hello. Bret's been excellent. White accomplished more.
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
I mean:
Mike White’s win % at Illinois: 0.533
Bret Bielema’s win % at Illinois: 0.569
Mike White’s bowl wins in 8 years: 0
Bret Bielema’s bowl wins in 4 years: 1
# of seasons with 8 or more wins:
Mike White: 1 (in 8 seasons)
Bret Bielema: 3 (in 5 seasons assuming we get there this year)
Granted, we play 12 games now, whereas they used to only play 11. But win percentage is still in Bret’s favor.
Should Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Move on From Aaron Henry?
Bielema will have a difficult decision to make if Aaron doesn't turn his defense around over the next five games
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Mike White got us an undefeated Big Ten season, Big Ten Championship and Rose Bowl appearance. And five consecutive winning seasons.
White had a 40-26-2 record in the Big Ten; Bret is sitting at 20-21. Bret has bolstered his winning % a bit by beating up on non-Div 1A schools; White didn't.
Bret very well could surpass White by the time he's done here, but he ain't there yet.
I love Bret; he is the right guy for our program now. He's brought stability, respectability, and the fan base back. The sky is the limit for us.
Mike White did some incredible things for us in a very different landscape. Mike White brought the excitement back to Illinois Football at the time, he sold me on what Illinois Football could be and how electric Memorial (Gies) Stadium could be.
I like #3 and #4.
Now flash forward 2 years. James Franklin fails at Florida. Brian Kelly fails miserably at Ped State. JMO
I get the chance for a Natty, ...but what currently successful coach sees this dysfunction and leaves a stable role without a similarly guaranteed contract as Kelly?
I also don't get what leverage LSU has on the buy out that they're 'negotiating' it still. Am I missing something or is this guy a blowhard?
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I also don't get what leverage LSU has on the buy out that they're 'negotiating' it still. Am I missing something or is this guy a blowhard?
Gov. Jeff Landry critical of AD Scott Woodward amid LSU shake-up
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry told reporters Wednesday that LSU athletic director Scott Woodward won't be involved in selecting the Tigers' new football coach in the wake of Brian Kelly's firing.
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Ryllini
- Lombard
I get the chance for a Natty, ...but what currently successful coach sees this dysfunction and leaves a stable role without a similarly guaranteed contract as Kelly?
I also don't get what leverage LSU has on the buy out that they're 'negotiating' it still. Am I missing something or is this guy a blowhard?
Gov. Jeff Landry critical of AD Scott Woodward amid LSU shake-up
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry told reporters Wednesday that LSU athletic director Scott Woodward won't be involved in selecting the Tigers' new football coach in the wake of Brian Kelly's firing.
I'm certainly no expert, but logic leads me to believe that if you're looking for a 'damn good' coach, you want to be near the top of any coaching destination list.... and with LSU, Fla., Ped. st., UCLA and many more, I don't think Wisky would be near that top this time around....
Search committee here we come...I get the chance for a Natty, ...but what currently successful coach sees this dysfunction and leaves a stable role without a similarly guaranteed contract as Kelly?
I also don't get what leverage LSU has on the buy out that they're 'negotiating' it still. Am I missing something or is this guy a blowhard?
Gov. Jeff Landry critical of AD Scott Woodward amid LSU shake-up
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry told reporters Wednesday that LSU athletic director Scott Woodward won't be involved in selecting the Tigers' new football coach in the wake of Brian Kelly's firing.
Shief
- Champaign Area
Being concerned about the defense is very reasonable. I hope that we are just experiencing unfortunate fatigue after losing three of our four hardest games this year. If we finish 8-4 or 9-3, I will still be extremely happy with the team's performance this year, and be optimistic for long term growth/success.Should Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Move on From Aaron Henry?
Bielema will have a difficult decision to make if Aaron doesn't turn his defense around over the next five games
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