Illini Football 2021

#176      

Feb 22, 2021

IllinoisssssssVarsity

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IllinoisssssssVarsity

BraveIllini said:

Especially curious given that was Harbaugh's playing position.

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Sometimes people who are elite in an area aren’t great with development or patience in that area because they were so good, they don’t understand why others can’t do what they did.

 

#177      

Feb 22, 2021

BraveIllini

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BraveIllini

True. I also have seen, quite often, that an athlete who excels at a sport may have little teaching or coaching talents for that sport.

 

#178      

Feb 22, 2021

TheChief4Life

TheChief4Life

IllinoisssssssVarsity said:

Sometimes people who are elite in an area aren’t great with development or patience in that area because they were so good, they don’t understand why others can’t do what they did.

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Me teaching math. Unfortunately figuring this out 16 years into the profession....

 

#179      

Feb 22, 2021

CHEEF

Loda, IL

CHEEF

BraveIllini said:

True. I also have seen, quite often, that an athlete who excels at a sport may have little teaching or coaching talents for that sport.

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The best coaches I’ve had were middle of the pack players - not super talented. I think there is something to be said about natural talent creating a disconnect between your average joe.

 

#180      

Feb 22, 2021

N T A C F

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N T A C F

It’s hard to teach that which you’ve been gifted.

 

#181      

Monday at 11:20 AM

Dan

Admin

Dan

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1366437686710575113

 

#182      

Monday at 11:36 AM

Dan

Admin

Dan

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1366441692040212489

 

#183      

Monday at 11:41 AM

illinihawk16

Chicago

illinihawk16

Dan said:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1366441692040212489

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Great news!

 

#184      

Monday at 11:44 AM

EyeoftheIllini

EyeoftheIllini

I know some on here didn’t seem very concerned when he said he wasn’t coming back, but I’m excited to see him change his mind. Welcome back Jake.

 

#185      

Monday at 11:47 AM

skibdaddy

skibdaddy

Wow! That's huge! Bielema sure can recruit

 

#186      

Monday at 11:49 AM

KnoxIllini2

Genoa

KnoxIllini2

Unexpected indeed. Maybe, just maybe, we could compete for a bowl next season.

 

#187      

Monday at 11:50 AM

JFGsCoffeeMug

BU:1 Trash cans:0

Chicago

JFGsCoffeeMug

"Unfinished business" worked out for our basketball team. Hope it has the same impact on football!

 

#188      

Monday at 11:51 AM

PackofIllini12

PackofIllini12

This is HUGE! LB just went from worrying about depth to a strength on D.

Wow, if BB keeps this up, look out Big 10 West

 

#189      

Monday at 12:08 PM

louisvilleillini

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louisvilleillini

That is good news. Brings experience, football IQ, leadership, and overall depth to that position. Welcome back Jake and not from State Farm. He isn't wearing khakis, he is wearing Orange and Blue.

 

#190      

Monday at 12:14 PM

VAIllini35

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VAIllini35

wanted more frisbee time on the quad obviously

 

#191      

Monday at 12:17 PM

Keisersose

Keisersose

Jake Hanson returning is a BIG DEAL!

 

#192      

Monday at 12:29 PM

illini80

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Forgottonia

illini80

Dan said:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1366441692040212489

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Just HUGE for the upcoming season!

 

#193      

Monday at 1:10 PM

SuperintendentChalmers

SuperintendentChalmers

CHEEF said:

The best coaches I’ve had were middle of the pack players - not super talented. I think there is something to be said about natural talent creating a disconnect between your average joe.

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Joe Torre once explained his ability to relate to his players by saying, "I've hit .360 in a season, and I've also hit .240."

 

#194      

Monday at 1:54 PM

DocMorgan

DocMorgan

Dan said:

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Not sure how I feel about this.

 

#195      

Monday at 1:59 PM

KnoxIllini2

Genoa

KnoxIllini2

DocMorgan said:

Not sure how I feel about this.

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Excited and hopeful are a couple things to consider.

 

#196      

Monday at 2:08 PM

31D1kids

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31D1kids

Just awesome! I thought Jake could slot in at Free Safety in the Nfl. This is outstanding turn of events, 21 seniors.

 

#197      

Monday at 2:10 PM

Pennsy

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Pennsy

DocMorgan said:

Not sure how I feel about this.

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It's real simple. We were 2-5 or something dismal like that. We need all the help we can get. We just got some help. You want a freshman?

 

#198      

Monday at 2:14 PM

mhuml32

Cincinnati, OH

mhuml32

The best addition possible for this team. Just added an All-American at a position of need who's already familiar with the personnel.

 

#199      

Monday at 2:16 PM

JFGsCoffeeMug

BU:1 Trash cans:0

Chicago

JFGsCoffeeMug

mhuml32 said:

The best addition possible for this team. Just added an All-American at a position of need who's already familiar with the personnel.

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Plus a returning captain, who is likely to be named a captain again for the upcoming season.

 

#200      

Monday at 2:17 PM

Route47

Grundy County

Route47

I know over the last few months people are doubting his on field contributions. But, they must admit he sets the example for incoming Freshmen and that alone is a PLUS!!!