Exactly. *IF* he is truly waiting for the OSU job to open up, make him an offer he can't refuse to a job on a similar level with OSU - Illinois. There would be no reason to refuse. Obviously if he wants NC state or is waiting for something bigger to open up, more power to him.
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Exactly. *IF* he is truly waiting for the OSU job to open up, make him an offer he can't refuse to a job on a similar level with OSU - Illinois. There would be no reason to refuse. Obviously if he wants NC state or is waiting for something bigger to open up, more power to him.
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For the most part yes, but I do recall Illini coaches in the recent past mentioning directly in the media that this was a special game and they attached extra significance to it. Obviously they do their best to win every game but if that were the case then that could mean increased game planning perhaps or a bit more emotional pre-game speeches, etc... I could be wrong but it seems to me Self made mention of this whereas for Kruger it was more like just another non-conference game albeit with a unique atmosphere. As a fan from the metro-east who grew up with this game and the pro Mizzou STL media, any added meaning that the Illini attach to this game is a good thing from my perspective.
If Cuonzo had ended up at UI (which was the premise of the argument), it is possible that Porter Sr would have accepted a position as an assistant on his staff at UI. They do know each other, they have a relationship. It is unlikely that Porter Sr. would just risk not having a job, or just hope for a position under any coach who would end up at Mizzou. If that was the case, he would not be at Washington with Romar.
foby
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That's what I like about you.
I can't believe Porter would do that.
The Galloping Ghost
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Whelp, second best job out there now that Indiana just opened up.
Crean out.
I counter-intuitively think this is a good thing.
If you want a bigger job, this is now your year, and Indiana can only take one.
I counter-intuitively think this is a good thing.
If you want a bigger job, this is now your year, and Indiana can only take one.
Unless Alford, of course.
So first time poster, but it is interesting to read the thoughts of this board.
Disclaimer- I graduated from NCSU but have Halloween pics of when my mom dressed me like the Chief, been a diehard Illini fan since I can remember.
It's interesting seeing the views of this board about the various openings (particularly NCSU). I can appreciate that people not from the Southeast can view NCSU as an undesirable job (to quote our ex-coach, Gottfried, "it's a tough neighborhood"). That being said, the a school has 2 National Championships and a little bit of recent success (4 tournament bids and 2 sweet 16s).
Another interesting footnote is who are being linked to the openings right now. When I started reading here, I was shocked to see UVa's Bennett listed. Speaking from experience, he plays extremely ugly basketball, and that is kind of why his teams struggle in March (Defensively brilliant, offensively lacking which is shocking Bc of their recruits). Honestly, I don't see him leaving UVa, his job is super safe there.
If it were up to me, I would focus on Archie Miller or Hoiberg (spelling? Bulls coach who may be fired). I think Keatts is phenomenal, but his recruiting base is in the southeast. I am sure he would be able to kill it in Chicago, but that's a big transition and as Illini fans, we aren't the most patient of fans.
Martin flames out and leaves every spot he has been at (inherited a good team from Pearl at Tennessee and butchered it).
Hoiberg took Iowa State and made them super exciting to watch and I think he is a natural fit. NCSU would love Archie, but there are rumors he wants Ohio State. With that being said, I think Illinois is a natural fit, his recruiting base is still fairly close, he could tap into Chicago, and I think he is great Xs and Os wise.
O, and extra cherry on top for my first post, a couple of friends mentioned to me that Gottfried is pursuing the Mizzou job
Disclaimer- I graduated from NCSU but have Halloween pics of when my mom dressed me like the Chief, been a diehard Illini fan since I can remember.
It's interesting seeing the views of this board about the various openings (particularly NCSU). I can appreciate that people not from the Southeast can view NCSU as an undesirable job (to quote our ex-coach, Gottfried, "it's a tough neighborhood"). That being said, the a school has 2 National Championships and a little bit of recent success (4 tournament bids and 2 sweet 16s).
Another interesting footnote is who are being linked to the openings right now. When I started reading here, I was shocked to see UVa's Bennett listed. Speaking from experience, he plays extremely ugly basketball, and that is kind of why his teams struggle in March (Defensively brilliant, offensively lacking which is shocking Bc of their recruits). Honestly, I don't see him leaving UVa, his job is super safe there.
If it were up to me, I would focus on Archie Miller or Hoiberg (spelling? Bulls coach who may be fired). I think Keatts is phenomenal, but his recruiting base is in the southeast. I am sure he would be able to kill it in Chicago, but that's a big transition and as Illini fans, we aren't the most patient of fans.
Martin flames out and leaves every spot he has been at (inherited a good team from Pearl at Tennessee and butchered it).
Hoiberg took Iowa State and made them super exciting to watch and I think he is a natural fit. NCSU would love Archie, but there are rumors he wants Ohio State. With that being said, I think Illinois is a natural fit, his recruiting base is still fairly close, he could tap into Chicago, and I think he is great Xs and Os wise.
O, and extra cherry on top for my first post, a couple of friends mentioned to me that Gottfried is pursuing the Mizzou job
redwingillini11
White and Sixth
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SHOOT. Cmon this really doesn't look good now.
I mean, this has been a very, very strong likelihood the whole time.
This is going to require some serious mental gymnastics to spin this as a good thing if Alford lands in Indiana.
EDIT: I see you've noted this.
The downside is that Crean sucks and Indiana will be better now.
+1
Jankovich is doing a great job, but he's got a very significant talent advantage that he inherited from Larry Brown. He wouldn't have that at Illinois unless he recruited the talent. There's no evidence he can do that.
I was hoping Martin would be the worst we could do in this search. I'm not so sure now. Let's just hope Whitman is still the smartest guy in the room.
You have to explain this. If our biggest sell to both Miller and Bennet is better access to recruits and in the midwest, I think IU being open is a big problem.
I don't know Porter, but human beings should never be trusted to be loyal.
Out of all the candidates mentioned here, Gregg Marshall or Archie Miller would probably be the only ones we're both going after...and Archie has never been likely for Illinois
There are two of them, there is only one Indiana job.
Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
Please tell me that our coach is already on board, just waiting for their teams season to end....
But, we have already agreed that one (Bennet) is unlikely to move. Now, if you're suggesting that he takes IU leaving Miller with no other choice, I guess that's a reason. I just don't buy it.
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