Interesting….didnt see that one coming
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Seems like a solid hire. I like it.
We know you can't be everywhere at once Tyler.
As of 2 days ago me and @Indy Illini Fan still thought it’d be Cooks
Good or bad surprise?
Good resume. Lot of recruiting ties in FL and TX. Won a lot of battles in that state.
Does this mean no Kerry Cooks?
We wouldn’t have 3 secondary coaches
After a little deeper dive Gibbs was a very aggressive play caller on defense…a lot of pressures. Something we haven’t done a lot of….UCF also held the big 12 in fewest passing yards per game and his secondary forced a lot of turnovers normally. Has coached DBs and safeties in his career as well.
Seems like great experience but still surprised BB didn’t go with a guy he already has a direct connection with. Any thoughts on an LBs coach?
B-ILL
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Recent hiring announcements have normally been staggered a day or two apart. But Bret may wait for some of the NFL carousel to move.
This guy is from Mayberry, not sure if that is the type of ferociousness we need
David Gibbs Named Illinois Associate Head Coach/Defensive Backs Coach - University of Illinois Athletics
Gibbs is a 32-year veteran of the coaching industry, including 14 seasons as a coordinator in college football.fightingillini.com
blackdog
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Interesting that he is going from DC to DB coach. I assume the Associate Head Coach role comes with a little something extra?
Maybe he’s deciding to stray from the buddy buddy system. Find a fresh voice with tons of experience. Probably holds true too with LB opening.
illinidarrin
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He was Co-Dc and Ted Roof was just announced as DC at UCF 3 days ago. But yeah he will make good money here.
There’s a connection to the current staff.
Should be 4-2; I expect us to win all 4 home games. Odds are against winning at Nebraska, but it's not a huge stretch to think it could happen
redwingillini11
White and Sixth
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Gibbs was DC @ Texas Tech when Jamison was the DL coach
Illinivek23
- Gurnee
Gibbs - That is an impressive resume
-- DC Auburn 2005
-- DC Houston 2013-14
-- DC Texas Tech 2015-2018
- NFL Broncos 2001-4 defensive backs
- NFL Chiefs 2006-8 defensive backs
- NFL Texans 2009-10 defensive backs
Our secondary went from being best in country to OK. Getting torched in 2nd half of season by Indiana, NW
-- DC Auburn 2005
-- DC Houston 2013-14
-- DC Texas Tech 2015-2018
- NFL Broncos 2001-4 defensive backs
- NFL Chiefs 2006-8 defensive backs
- NFL Texans 2009-10 defensive backs
Our secondary went from being best in country to OK. Getting torched in 2nd half of season by Indiana, NW
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