I wonder if some of the team and coaches will be headed to Chicago tomorrow night to watch the game?
Illini in the Pros (Football)
SampsonRelpenk
- Edwardsville, IL
Much is (rightfully) made of Luke turning down big money down south to stay here, but I have no idea how we were able to hang on to Gabe.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Our guys were excited to be a part of what we had coming back for 2025. There was a really positive culture in the building that guys didn't take for granted, and as BB has mentioned at times, we've had players leave the program and want to come back, so Luke and Gabe will have been aware that the grass isn't always greener.
I know there were some disappointments along the way, but I really, really reject the notion that last year wasn't a success.
2024-2025 is going to be a period for this program that is fondly remembered for a long, long time.
SampsonRelpenk
- Edwardsville, IL
Definitely, I more meant that I can't believe we got four years of him after it was obvious the second he stepped on the field that he was destined to be a difference-maker in the league. The sharks were circling from the word go.
Yup and YUP.
Illinivek23
- Gurnee
I want to see Gabe kick some Bear @$$ tonight!
biglug58
- Chicago, IL
lol! He looks to be in incredible shape, caught Caleb, which isn’t easy.
Gabe just oopsie doopsied.
And Kaleb said thanks. Gabe is a Bears fan.
He did get a tackle, well 2 just one was a personal foul so doesnt count.
Me waiting for the posts complaining about Spoon not mentioning Illinois...
He had a hell of a game against the Bears. The box score doesn't do justice. He's going to be a Pro Bowler/All Pro at some point very soon. Wouldn't surprise me to see a two, three sack game at some point this season either.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Chase McLaughlin is crushing it for my fantasy team
Fun seeing Gabe on an ESPN list of best additions
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
One of the Good Guys...!
would love to see him as OC for us if Lunney leaves one day
I would too, but I dont think Nate would come back to college for anything less than a P4 HC job.
I think McVay has already had 5 assistants go directly from his staff to being NFL head coaches...I'm betting Nate isn't leaving for anything less than an NFL HC position.
I'm betting Nate isn't leaving for anything less than commissioner.
Am I doing it right?