I would generally agree, however, Goodwin can get Tilmon's ear, and Smith would love to play locally and continue being the star. Those 3 at SLU could actually do huge things and NONE are 1 and done....
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I would generally agree, however, Goodwin can get Tilmon's ear, and Smith would love to play locally and continue being the star. Those 3 at SLU could actually do huge things and NONE are 1 and done....
Tilmon has stated quite a few times, maybe indirectly, that he will go where Walker goes. As long as Walker stays (which seems likely), Tilmon will be at Illinois next year. Plus its a good sign he hasnt asked out of his LOI yet like recruits at other schools have done.
I have no idea on Smith. I feel like he has only mentioned big ten schools and Kansas State as his leaders and cant remember him ever talking about SLU, but who knows. Once again, if Walker stays then I feel pretty good about landing him. If Walker leaves, then who knows. Maybe Ohio State or NW?
Talent would be good, but the coaching would be ??? He had talent at OK State & was terrible.
mattcoldagelli
- The Transfer Portal with Do Not Contact Tag
DCU?
Dewey Cox Underwood
Dewey Cox Underwood
Illiniwek06
- N of I-80
BananaShampoo
Captain 'Paign
- Phoenix, AZ
"The Undertaker"
As in Brad "The Undertaker" Underwood.
As in Brad "The Undertaker" Underwood.
Smith wants Illinois as long as he likes the new coach. He grew up an Illinois fan.
SLU is a midmajor with a bad coach.
Trakis
- Chicago, IL
I think Tilmon isn't exactly thrilled with Goodwin for going to SLU... I recall from the Tilmon signing presser that he was somewhat nonplussed about the situation.
I'm more worried about Walker taking Smith & Tilmon to Mizzou. The business of Smith already committing to Mizzou for baseball is #notideal.
If Walker leaves, Underwood better sell Tilmon HARD on himself and Illinois in a non-walker world.
I'm more worried about Walker taking Smith & Tilmon to Mizzou. The business of Smith already committing to Mizzou for baseball is #notideal.
If Walker leaves, Underwood better sell Tilmon HARD on himself and Illinois in a non-walker world.
TownieMatt
CU Expat
- Chicago
I'm sticking with Thunderwood, but I'm also fine with UIUCMHBBCBCU (WLOSUBTWDAWNPHBATDNVTRSAALBAPFS). You guys can probably translate that easily, but it means: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Men's Head Basketball Coach Brad Cox Underwood (who left Oklahoma State University because they were dumb and would not pay him because apparently they do not value their revenue sports at a level befitting a Power Five school). That's about what it looks like, right Philo?
If he isn't any good you should be thanking Illinois for taking him off your hands & giving you 3 million to boot. The reason you posted here is he must be a good coach.
He took Travis Ford's (3-15 conference record) mess & with pretty much the same players, made a team out of it.
He left because he saw a better job, with better possibilities, a primarily basketball school, & more money. He did not get along with your AD.
Though the pay he getting from us is pretty much the average of coaches in your league. Plus, his contract has a 8 million buyout in the first year & goes down to 1 million in year 6.
I think we'll take our chances. We'll compare BB records in the next several years.
Can someone please make a gif of Professional Wrestler Undertaker with Coach Undertaker's face on his body, chokeslammimg the following people: Cuonzo Martin, Travis Ford, Bruce Pearl, and etc. etc.?
Why would Smith go to SLU when he has a chance to play right at home or another B1G school that makes no sense. If Walker stays then Tilmon will be at U of I next year and Smith could be here as well.
Trakis
- Chicago, IL
I agree, but like you said. It's the identity. In my mind, when you consider the entire college experience, he already has a level of comfort with that institution in some aspect. Some of the heavy lifting for Mizzou is naturally done.
Not that it'd be any game changer, but it's #notideal.
Talked to the Smith camp and (Smith) is NOT remotely considering SLU and they are not remotely interested in Smith....there has been no communication between SLU & Smith......so don't factor Smith into the two slots at SLU.....
NO games beginning from Smith's side....
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The same question was asked about Goodwin, yet there he is.
BirdDog9048
The Chief Lives
- Chicago, IL
You have one chance to make a first impression, and you, good sir, have nailed it. :thumb:
Yep, that is peculiar, isn't it? Hmmm.
No matter what the board decides to call Coach Underwood, rest assured, anytime he does anything smart/awesome, I will be posting this clip...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrm-rPSCIBw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrm-rPSCIBw
79illinois
- Winnetka, IL
Da'Monte Williams latest tweet says this "50/50". That's it. Hope he is going to be an Illini!
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