Ransom Stoddard
Ordained Dudeist Priest
- Bloomington, IL
Do you want wins with "neanderthal" or do you want to watch a bunch of mismatched odds and ends try to play whatever offense that was under Smith?
Pregame: Illinois at Penn State, Saturday, October 23rd, 11:00am CT, ABC
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Would much rather see anything other than the neanderthal. "Other than" gives us a chance and something other than a repeat of Maryland and Purdue.
2 of those losses could/should have been wins if he would have gone for it on 4 and short. Imagine how differently we would feel right now if we had 4 wins right now insread of 2.
Agree, Bhebhe should have returned to college.
Disagree, he should have returned to Illinois.
Ransom Stoddard
Ordained Dudeist Priest
- Bloomington, IL
Year 1, my friend. Year 1.
RedRocksIllini
- Morrison, CO
Help me understand something here. Is one only a "hater" if one criticizes a coach while they're still employed at Illinois? Once they've been fired, then criticism is fair game? Just trying to get my head around who is and who isn't a "hater".Very well put
Should Bhebhe have stayed at Illinois? No. Do you think if he was on this team he would be improving his draft position? Maybe you could make an argument that he should have transferred to another school, but I’m not sure that even if he had a great year he would have been drafted. There are plenty of WRs that have good stats that don’t get drafted. If he was a good enough prospect to get drafted, scouts would have seen that from his time at Illinois. Another year and some improved stats might have got him selected in final round, but he wasn’t going to work his way into a 3rd rounder or something. He’s playing (well practicing) football and getting some coaching while getting paid. I’m guessing he really doesn’t have any regrets.
Are those my only two choices?
Did “someone” ask an “unnamed player” anything else?
No. Not at all. We all know im talking about the folks that don't give the guy a chance to build their own team. The glass 3/4 empty folks. How miserable they seem
Typical drive by media...
deadspin.com
Bret Bielema offers us a crash course in 'How to Lose your Locker Room' 101
Nothing plays better than a grown man calling out a bunch of teenagers playing for free
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illini80
- Forgottonia
I don’t think it was relevant who asked but it was one of Werner, Wagner, or Prince. Don’t remember who’s podcast I was listening to. They would be doing their last interview if they named the player. If you doubt the veracity of the comment, fine.
Because it is Year 1, BB should give wins away? Sorry, I can't ever agree with that philosophy.
Or, the guys will stop listening to what he has to say.
Very possible.
Recruiting every high school in the state isn’t just recruiting every high school in the state. There’s a lot of “our state, our school” promotion in that. You get the local high school coach on your side, you’ll have everyone in that town in your side.
Jeez, would I love to see the support from the general public in Illinois for the Illini like I see here in Pennsylvania for the Nittany Lions.
Well, it sure took him a hell of a long time to figure out his QBs suck then. Coincidentally right before getting smacked down unless the D can save us. But let’s ignore the tiny wide receivers with no speed or route running issue. Let’s also ignore the lack of play calling to get the ball quickly out of the QB hands like we saw in the scrimmage.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
One note about all the transfer stuff, there will be a substantially higher percentage of Bielema players, and older ones, on next years roster than is usual for a second year coach.
So the usual dog and pony show about it being okay to go 6-30 before there are any expectations at all hunts even less than usual.
If we start playing lesser players on purpose and getting destroyed, there are no circumstances under which that is or can be confused with progress.
So the usual dog and pony show about it being okay to go 6-30 before there are any expectations at all hunts even less than usual.
If we start playing lesser players on purpose and getting destroyed, there are no circumstances under which that is or can be confused with progress.
He’s known all along. Bit his tongue. And this is what he is talking about…the development of the players by the previous staff was non existent along with the recruiting players that weren’t big 10 caliber. You weirdly are agreeing with what he said yet trying to argue against it.
Also did you guys listen to the players comments today? They like Bret and trust him. They know he is gonna be straight up with them and that is refreshing to them.
Media is ridiculous. They feel if enough of them call something "unacceptable" they can steer the narrative and ruin peoples careers. Sad truth is it works half the time. Cancel culture at its finest. It makes nipple in the mouth babies feel as if they have power. Bullies on the keyboard. They don't care if its true or not, just better not hurt anyones feelings. Driven by emotion void of facts.Typical drive by media...
Bret Bielema offers us a crash course in 'How to Lose your Locker Room' 101
Nothing plays better than a grown man calling out a bunch of teenagers playing for free
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Homecoming 2019
- Chicago
Exactly, these players have dreams of the millions they can make in the NFL, they don't want to be coddled.
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