USAFILLINI
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I think it’s starting to be more and more clear that some insiders feed us information the staff wants put out there and others are telling us the real deal…….
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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Oh dear God..Nothing is done … Wouldn't shock me a bit if Tomi entered the portal …
I do think it’s more likely than not that Bam is back but it’s no guarantee …
Oh and Brad would LOVE to have Ben back … Freaking figures …
more power to the athletes I guess, but I am becoming less and less interested in watching players for 1 year and then have them all leave the following season.
Tell ya what. If he is really going to hitch his wagon to Humbrickhouse, and if things go sideways for us next year, then as far as I’m concerned Brad can follow Humbrickhouse out the door. Brad’s undying loyalty to this guy is mind blowing.Nothing is done … Wouldn't shock me a bit if Tomi entered the portal …
I do think it’s more likely than not that Bam is back but it’s no guarantee …
Oh and Brad would LOVE to have Ben back … Freaking figures …
Iwould it have been any different if Riley started instead of Ben…that’s the move that was made later in the season?
Was Morez promised a starting role before the season?
I’m not trying to defend Brad, but this ego and entitlement stuff with players is just as frustrating as Brads stubbornness with his lineups/and kid/Hamer roles on the staff this year
He means he committed two years prior to attending.
Have no choice! Try one last time to get Morez. If not, then let's move on and get some 7+ footers in here to dominate the boards.
McGuppin
- Chicago via Central IL
Don't you know? Anyone who ever questions Brad is "stupid", "insanely dumb" or not a "real fan" according to the blind Brad loyalists around here.Guess I’m stupid …
This EASILY could’ve been avoided …
And the football program.
What's a Warhog?
I would bet any amount of money that Morez isn't close to an all american next season.
All of the below can be true:Brad is going to ask the boosters to pony up for another year of Ben with Morez walking out the door …
-Program is undoubtedly in a better spot because of Brad (duh)
-Brad needs to figure out how to retain players, and improve as a coach, because this is unacceptable
-Morez went back on his word and fans have every right to be upset about it
-Boosters have every right to be upset with Brad given his income and resources at his disposal
-Brad should absolutely not be fired and anyone saying he is needs to chill (including me)
I agree that he should be judged on results . . . one trip to the Sweet Sixteen in eight seasons at Illinois . . . Michigan and Purdue have five over the same span, Sparty and UCLA have three . . . we're an upper-third program in probably the #3 basketball conference . . . quite nice, but worthy of a Top 10 coaching salary? Could someone else do better with the resources at Brad's disposal?
So at what point does Josh take a closer look at the turnover in Basketball (he may already be doing this)? I'll take the Purdue culture and results over what we've seen at Illinois.
I'm good with players getting their $$ at this point it's on the Head coach and his staff to build an environment where a player isn't enticed by more $$ at another school. Seems like Brett and the football staff understand this.
I'm good with players getting their $$ at this point it's on the Head coach and his staff to build an environment where a player isn't enticed by more $$ at another school. Seems like Brett and the football staff understand this.
I'll let the overreactions occur. It sucks for a number of reasons, but dad got involved and things went sideways. They have a plan and things will be fine. People can feel free how they want to but saying Brad is on the hot seat is a complete and utter joke.
mhuml32
Gesture of Northern Aggression
$2 million for a big who has Morez’s strengths and potential is very normal from the Athletic article shared earlier with budgets for top programs. There’s a chance in two weeks we look back and realize that’s a real bargain.
I am not REMOTELY surprised by this. I know less than nothing, but this is, unfortunately, the time we live in. There will be significant turnover every year, bidding wars, inner circles, etc…
Honestly, with the current climate, I wouldn’t recruit high school players. You have guys for one year guaranteed. That’s it. Recruit nothing but juniors and seniors. I don’t see the point in doing anything else.
The best team we have had in recent memory was LOADED with older players.
Honestly, with the current climate, I wouldn’t recruit high school players. You have guys for one year guaranteed. That’s it. Recruit nothing but juniors and seniors. I don’t see the point in doing anything else.
The best team we have had in recent memory was LOADED with older players.
Who threw out the bigger NIL bag?
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BU wants Ben back??? I give up. If he can’t see what every fan can see he may be just as blind with Hamer and his son. 
No it isn’t. Fire Brad.
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