People will disagree because they forget how much the heat gets turned up during the season. Easy to say otherwise in the offseason. But if he can't win with what is essentially the most experienced roster we will ever have, he's not likely winning much with Tilmon and Wilkes either.
I've said since year three of the Groce tenure. That Groce is
Speaker = exceptional
Organization skills = exceptional
Recruiter = exceptional (true salesman)
Talent evaluation = above average
Player development = average at best
X's and O's = below average
In game coach = train wreck
I absolutely bleed Orange&Blue. I love U of I beyond description. I want Illinois to succeed tremendously. But I just feel that if he can't take this team to the dance this year he must go. Even with the class he has put together and is still assembling. Even if that means 2017 recruits leaving.
Why delay the inevitable.
That being said I truly hope that coach Groce and company prove me wrong and not only get to the dance but make some noise and go on and have long and prosperous careers for the beloved.
Time will tell