+2. It's bewildering. JT and his family have done nothing disrespectful. They are patiently waiting for clarification.
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+2. It's bewildering. JT and his family have done nothing disrespectful. They are patiently waiting for clarification.
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I think people are anxious cause they really want him in Orange and Blue. Patience people. It'll be alright.
I disagree. Underwood is not going to hire Walker to just keep Tilmon. That would be silly. He is either good enough to be on staff long term or he isn't. Walker's fate does not rest with the decision of Tilmon.
Walker could also help with Smith and Liddell.
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What are the odds of Fletch being asked to stay on as S&C coach. I think any improvement in Mav as a big man are attributable to Fletch working with him on big man moves/play. No inside knowledge of this -- but I know Mav's improvement was not due to Dustin Ford. I think he would continue to be a nice piece to the new basketball staff. Yes I know there are bigger staff issues, just tired of the Walker rehash for 12 pages.
I don't know. Mav was having some pretty good games at the end of last year. I'd say the biggest improvement in him was from having to go up against Thorne in practice every day.
I'm of the belief Underwood/Whitman don't let Walker leave the building tonight without offering a new contract with a raise.
Underwood was supposedly pissed about his payment situation and how he thought he was not prioritized at osu. It would be really hypocritical to not jump on Jamal asap with if he wants him long term.
I haven’t seen discussed (perhaps have missed) what I believe may be an overriding concern in this matter — how firing Walker might go down in Chicago. If firing Walker doesn’t go down well in Chicago, it becomes more than the loss of one or a few players; you run the risk of poisoning the relationship of the new coaching regime with Chicago from the get-go. Do that, and you run the risk of handicapping (at least at the outset) if not dooming the new regime.
As with most things, I haven’t a clue. But if I were an incoming coach, that would be my first question. “How would firing Walker play in Chicago ?”
As with most things, I haven’t a clue. But if I were an incoming coach, that would be my first question. “How would firing Walker play in Chicago ?”
Walker is a St. Louis guy. I'm sure he is liked in Chicago, but Chicago coaches would probably like a Chicago guy on staff.
ILL in IA
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I hope any contributions Fletch had with Mav would fall under strength and conditioning. And I personally think Mav got a lot stronger and we know his vertical went up. I know Fletch played, but I prefer the S&C coach stick to that. Not teaching low post moves. It would be possible the coaches on staff helped Mav improve. They weren't inept at EVRRYTHING
BillyBob1
- Champaign
Only problem is Gates doesn't like to recruit Chicago.
I still think he brings Boynton, too. I could definitely be wrong, but I also don't think it will be Gates. I think If Gates leaves FSU, it will be for his first head job at a smaller school. Just guessing, though.
He's help land ten 4 or 5 star guys in the last 3 years. I don't care where they come from.
I guess I'm trying to make sense of the Whitman follow on Twitter.
Illini_1979
- Oregon
Now that the season is officially over, I am anticipating some fast moves to hire/retain our coaching staff. We have some recruits to talk to and they have been patiently waiting for us.
Illinifanatic4ever
- Orange & Blue Blood in my Veins
Maybe we will hear some news on the assistants today?
EfremWinters84
- S. Carolina
I don't have a very good feeling about all of this. It's way too quiet.
TownieMatt
CU Expat
- Chicago
The season ended last night. Is the team even back in CU yet? Patience my friend.
TownieMatt
CU Expat
- Chicago
I'm sure meetings with the staff will be held today. Timing likely depends on when the team gets back to CU. Given the news that BWood
thumb is meeting with Tilmon tomorrow, it makes a whole lot of sense to announce Walker staying on either this afternoon or tomorrow. That's what I expect will happen.bredhartmann
- Centralia, IL
I'm sure meetings with the staff will be held today. Timing likely depends on when the team gets back to CU. Given the news that BWood
Right, if Tilmon is as tied to Walker as it appears, I don't see the point of Underwood meeting with Tilmon unless he believes Walker will be on staff. Color me an optimist but that's the view I'm choosing to take and hopefully we'll hear something official soon.
Not to worry. Things are in motion today.
First time poster, long time lurker. I am not an insider and will never be one. So I'll try to never make absolute statements, but rather just stick to my feelings.
Had to come on to say that the one thing I am not worried about when it comes to anything involving Josh Whitman is silence. If there is anything I've learned about the way he operates, is that good or bad, he will keep any information close to the chest.
Also, I have a good feeling about Walker staying. We have the resources match or exceed any salary mizwho? can offer him, we are undeniably in a better situation and conference, from everything I've heard/read, Coach Underwood is a better coach than Coach Martin, and he already has a connection with the current players. The only reason that I can envision him leaving is if 1) we don't match the offer from mizwho? (or any other school), or 2) he absolutely does not get along with Coach Underwood.
I have a hard time believing that #1 will happen. #2 is very possible, and I could not fault him for leaving if that is the case.
Looking forward to being a more active member of this community!
Had to come on to say that the one thing I am not worried about when it comes to anything involving Josh Whitman is silence. If there is anything I've learned about the way he operates, is that good or bad, he will keep any information close to the chest.
Also, I have a good feeling about Walker staying. We have the resources match or exceed any salary mizwho? can offer him, we are undeniably in a better situation and conference, from everything I've heard/read, Coach Underwood is a better coach than Coach Martin, and he already has a connection with the current players. The only reason that I can envision him leaving is if 1) we don't match the offer from mizwho? (or any other school), or 2) he absolutely does not get along with Coach Underwood.
I have a hard time believing that #1 will happen. #2 is very possible, and I could not fault him for leaving if that is the case.
Looking forward to being a more active member of this community!
You had me at "mizwho"- WELCOME!
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Underwood and Whitman understand how important the Tilmon in home is tomorrow. Walker does too. I think hhey will come to some sort of decision today.
Getting a recommitment from Tilmon would be huge with the other recruits . . and Mark Smith.
Illinifanatic4ever
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I'm sure its a comfort level from knowing each other for awhile.
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