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dweebs19
Happy for him and wish him the best. Also glad he won't be recruiting for Indiana
 
#652      
redwingillini11
So with Georgetown, I think Ewing is certainly an upgrade over JTIII, but it really just seems like it will be more of the same. I guess they really couldn't get anyone better, but that's Georgetown's fault for keeping JTJr. effectively in charge. I guess they are going to have to wait for the legend to pass on, and then maybe they can lure in a big name that can restore the program to its former glory. I will be rooting for Ewing and the Hoyas though.

As for Groce, it will be interesting to see if he can have a good relationship with LeBron and if that helps his recruiting.
 
#653      
cam
Really happy for coach Groce!
 
#654      
CARPET
John Groce as a man would give you the shirt off his back and I wish him all the best at Akron.

Let's put the Zips on the schedule now that would be interesting.
 
#655      
FiveStar
Are there any contract details on Groce? I think his buyout here is offset by his new salary.
 
#657      
TCTORNADO
Akron, the rubber capital, so there should be an explosion of rubber TNT bracelets. Is Werner ladder company HQ'ed there?
 
#658      
ChiefIllini
TCTORNADO said:
Akron, the rubber capital, so there should be an explosion of rubber TNT bracelets. Is Werner ladder company HQ'ed there?
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My sources tell me Groce will be paid in shares of Werner Ladder Co. Bonuses include free additional footage on all newly purchased ladders by Groce.
 
#659      
MainelyIllini
Much like most of the other posters here, I am glad for Groce. And glad he won't be recruiting against us.
 
#661      
Adnarel
Illiini said:
Good for Groce. Glad he got a gig, but if he were fired here, would what would he be bring to Akron?
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I think a little bit like Weber, the pressure of the big-time job may have gotten to him. Once he's in a lower-pressure environment where the expectations aren't in the stratosphere, he may be able to relax and just do a good job.
 
#662      
Obelix
Adnarel said:
I think a little bit like Weber, the pressure of the big-time job may have gotten to him. Once he's in a lower-pressure environment where the expectations aren't in the stratosphere, he may be able to relax and just do a good job.
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KSU is a lot more high pressure than Akron, and I am not sure Weber is much relaxed, especially with Frank Martin making the Final Four. :)
 
#664      
Adnarel
Well, no, I wouldn't say that Weber is now relaxed. Rather, I'm making the observation that both coaches may have stiffened in the limelight, something that continues to happen to Weber. I think it's a chronic, incurable thing for him.

Groce, however, is a young pup. He's got time to improve his coaching chops and make another go of it. Kinda like that Alford guy.
 
#665      
BDoug
Congrats to Akron. You just landed a class act.
 
#668      
kaptain80
Illiini said:
Good for Groce. Glad he got a gig, but if he were fired here, would what would he be bring to Akron?
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Deleted member 10676
Happy for John. They surely couldn't have hired a harder worker and better man. I think he'll do very well. I honestly wanted him to get a year with this class, but all in all, I think things worked out best for all concerned.
 
#670      
Ubermensch
I hope Akron is ready for all the TNT that's coming their way.
 
#671      
BZuppke
Does this also save us money on his buyout?
 
#674      
alaskaillini
Adnarel said:
I think a little bit like Weber, the pressure of the big-time job may have gotten to him. Once he's in a lower-pressure environment where the expectations aren't in the stratosphere, he may be able to relax and just do a good job.
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One of Groce's biggest problems here was that he was just plain unlucky. I think he handled the pressure pretty well considering. Wish him success in his new gig.
 
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joekam
miketherevelator said:
How he ever got this job has always been a source of bewilderment to me.
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I have only seen the preview clip on Twitter. It seems like he agreed to be interviewed for this show? I wonder why (not that I condone his actions at Baylor).
 
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