Illini Coaching Staff

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TownieMatt

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CU Expat
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TownieMatt
LurkLongandProsper said:
Wow, that's really surprising. Seemed (at least publicly) that he was doing a good job. Wonder what happened, was hoping to see continuity in most areas
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Given his role as coordinator, it shouldn't effect relationships with recruits directly. Maybe someone with a higher profile has become available?
 
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LurkLongandProsper

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C-U
LurkLongandProsper
TownieMatt said:
Given his role as coordinator, it shouldn't effect relationships with recruits directly. Maybe someone with a higher profile has become available?
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Yeah, it wouldn't affect that as much, just day-to-day ops, but that all still matters. Just a strange change from my not-clued-in-at-all, perspective. I trust Lovie to build it, just not sure what spurred this move. We'll find out soon enough, I'm sure
 
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jeffs

jeffs
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IIRC he was a "continuity holdover" from Cubits staff. Assuming that Lovie is reasonably organized the surprise should be that he didn't have his next position lined up.
 
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LurkLongandProsper

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jeffs said:
IIRC he was a "continuity holdover" from Cubits staff. Assuming that Lovie is reasonably organized the surprise should be that he didn't have his next position lined up.
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He was a Lovie hire, but the late-ness of the hire is certainly a potential factor. We'll see what direction he goes with both of these hires, should be interesting.

When does the 10th assistant for FBS teams come into effect?
 
#35      

PaytonHighstep

PaytonHighstep
Downers Grove, IL
PaytonHighstep
jeffs said:
IIRC he was a "continuity holdover" from Cubits staff. Assuming that Lovie is reasonably organized the surprise should be that he didn't have his next position lined up.
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Sternquist was hired by Lovie. You might be thinking of Pat Embleton, he was a holdover.
 
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mhuml32

mhuml32
Cincinnati, OH
mhuml32
The timing of this makes me wonder if something happened. Will be interesting to see what Lovie says at Friday's press conference.
 
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IlliniBuff

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Could this be why?

Previously at Illinois, these duties have been left to an assistant. But a burgeoning budget from athletic director Josh Whitman allowed Smith to expand the Illinois staff and recruiting department.

...maybe McGarigle's replacement will demand a much bigger salary?
 
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hermie1985

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mhuml32 said:
The timing of this makes me wonder if something happened. Will be interesting to see what Lovie says at Friday's press conference.
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I'm wondering if he was involved in the EStL dust up Title mentioned but gave us no details.
 
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LurkLongandProsper

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If it wasn't already apparent on account of numbers/balance, Lovie said at presser the replacement to McGarigle will be a defensive guy. Also said that guy has to be a good recruiter.

https://twitter.com/JWernerScout/status/830107909208027136

#illini Lovie: In the process of hiring someone right now. Should be in place by spring ball. Will fill a defensive position.
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https://twitter.com/JWernerScout/status/830108057170489344

#illini Lovie: That guy has to be a good recruiter. Important to being a successful
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#46      

illinidarrin

illinidarrin
from parts unknown
illinidarrin
You think Donnie Abraham? he has a couple of Illinois things on his twitter. He is a coach at IMG in Florida.
 
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FT35

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Naperville
FT35
If he's at IMG then we know he's a great recruiter. This would really open the door for a possible pipeline there.