Sure, whichever.
Illinois Coaching Staff Carousel
Sure, whichever.
Well, in her statements to the N-G immediately after the Cubit deal was announced, Wilson specifically said that the parties had not worked out the details with respect to the second year, i.e., whether it was guaranteed money or a buyout or whatever. I thought that was an odd thing to say at that time because that seemed like the one issue that they all needed to be clear on, since it was presumed on both sides Cubit was more likely than not to only be the coach for one year. So Wilson was either lying about that matter to the N-G, there was some kind of miscommunication where Cubit got the wrong impression that his money was guaranteed, or Cubit is taking advantage of the administration's failure to set down clear terms in their discussions to leverage his way into guaranteed money now.
But does it matter? In all the three scenarios, the implication is the same: incompetence, lackadaisicalness, disorganization. Laypersons put more thought and care into hiring a carpenter to replace their kitchen cabinets than we put into locking down our football coach for next season.
That's the perfect word for it. It's insanity.
This isn't "falling through". It will get done. Neither side has a choice at this point.
Hey, welcome back quhawks12!!!
Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
So, has Babers signed his contract yet? I can't rely on Syracuse being as messed up as UI.
It's par for the course for our beloved. Does everyone remember how they screwed over Zook's assistants at the end? Illinois up to their old tricks again
First of all, if Cubit walked away, he'd walk away from over a million dollars and the best job he could get would maybe be making $200,000 somewhere. Maybe.
Second, if he walked away we could still find a coach with more potential upside easily - it would have to be an NFL guy or an assistant ready to jump but there are plenty of guys with potential just waiting for a chance.
illinidarrin
- from parts unknown
illinidarrin
- from parts unknown
Yes, i realize it's Michigan, but it looks like he can get the job done. Could be a huge get for Illinois.
I like both of these hires. For the situation, I think they are better than expected.
Finding a recruiter with Illinois ties who slipped through the cracks to D2. Smart.
I can honestly say that this one shocks me. I know he has been the whipping boy for the last few years, but I thought that his defense was the bright spot.
Fans love blitzing defenses for football and full court pressing on the hoops side.
Wow, Tim Banks fired. It's a great disturbance in the force, as though the anguished cries of a million game thread posts were finally heard, then silenced.
Uh ... unless Mike Phair was fired too, they still have a defensive coordinator.
Well done! I LOLed.
PaytonHighstep
- Downers Grove, IL
me too, but I wonder how much impact Phair had with the experienced DL, along with helping Banks. The big question is, did this defense take a step forward because of Banks, Phair, or a combination of the 2?
Sal Iacuzzo
- Yonkers, NY
Hope the Banks thing is indeed BS.
Heclinski seems like a surprisingly good hire, played at U of I one season according to wikipedia.
Heclinski seems like a surprisingly good hire, played at U of I one season according to wikipedia.
Damn ... was happy this morning for about an hour ... oh well :smash:
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
The vanilla defense that's the only reason we even competed last year?