icengineer
- Southern Illinois
I know! It's excruciating to wait. Comment on your Hall Of Shame. I don't think that's fair to Paul Kowalczyk, he obviously wasn't given any leeway to do any more than what he did.
Lovie Smith Named Illinois Football Coach
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I know! It's excruciating to wait. Comment on your Hall Of Shame. I don't think that's fair to Paul Kowalczyk, he obviously wasn't given any leeway to do any more than what he did.
For now Block I should be moved to the 50 yard line area like before, and the NEZ should be a discount student section to increase student attendance
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ilphotog
The camera never lies
- Champaign
Covered the BWW radio show, man those guys look tired. When they walked in, Lovie got a huge ovation from a nearly packed house. Walked around on his own saying hello and shaking hands. Did his radio spot and then shook more hands and posed for a lot of photo's before leaving. He compared today (all the media interviews) to being like the Super Bowl Media day.
frankfortillini
- Frankfort, IL
I forgot how painful it was to listen to Beckman put together multiple incoherent statements. The man doesn't make any sense.
OMG. He's so awful. Marc Trestman yeesh I can't stand either of them.
I've already been refreshing multiple forums coaching staff threads for any little nugget I can find, and he hasn't even been the official coach for a day yet. Exciting time to be an Illinois fan.
Me, too. My wife is out of town so I just keep refreshing this forum.
I loved the amount of transparency JFW displayed when speaking of the whole hiring process. It was definitely calculated imo and is refreshing to see an administration who understands marketing and pr/media relations.
The Galloping Ghost 77
- Wheaton, IL
BananaShampoo
Captain 'Paign
- Phoenix, AZ
ILL in IA
- Iowa City
Not the website she was worried about you spending all your time on, that's for sure.
I got through about 40 seconds of it. Gawd what a night and day difference. :tsk:
Thank you Josh Whitman. :thumb: :thumb:
They must be gassed. I wonder how much sleep JFW has had in the last 4-5 days? And talking all day starting with the team followed by pressers and interviews. I'm tired just thinkin about it.
I thought today there was a very noticeable difference from how he looked at his introductory press conference. Good thing he's young.
Progress
The amount of progress that has been made from the Beckman hire to today's press conference is amazing. I know that it is early in Whitman's days at Illinois but the amount of buzz produced in these early day's says a lot about who we have as an AD. I hope that Groce turns the ship around but if he doesn't I don't really know who else I would want finding a coach than JW.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj--hGae5aE
The amount of progress that has been made from the Beckman hire to today's press conference is amazing. I know that it is early in Whitman's days at Illinois but the amount of buzz produced in these early day's says a lot about who we have as an AD. I hope that Groce turns the ship around but if he doesn't I don't really know who else I would want finding a coach than JW.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj--hGae5aE
ILLINIShox24
Orange Krush '04 & '05
Can't wait to hear the season ticket and IFund donation numbers over the past few days.
I imagine there used to be much more orange and much less gray on this graphic just a few days ago!
Football Season Tickets
I imagine there used to be much more orange and much less gray on this graphic just a few days ago!
Football Season Tickets
I really need Mike Thomas to explain that Beckman hire. Every other coach in my lifetime starting with White had a discernible strength that I could point to and say I get the rationale.
White- Charismatic Offensive guru
Mackovic- Pro experience Offense guy
Tepper- Recruiter and monster Defense
Turner- Offense guy
Zook- Recruiter
Beckman- ??????? Coaching Interference penalty guy.
The turnaround of the Toledo program under Beckman was very impressive and Beckman was and remains well liked and respected by many great coaches for some reason.
He belonged on any list of interviews for a Big Ten job. But the interview itself, my word, how did it ever get beyond a face to face meeting? I guess we'll never know for sure.
He belonged on any list of interviews for a Big Ten job. But the interview itself, my word, how did it ever get beyond a face to face meeting? I guess we'll never know for sure.
He had the Toledo rebuild but the rest of his resume was sketchy. I guess maybe "program manager or builder" was his identity.
You are right though with the Interview. Thomas must have had the flu. I remember want Toledo fans saying he is a decent coach but will say and do some of the goofiest things
Tuesday's sports page in the Chicago Tribune
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