Hey guys. So as I've said in the past, Mark smith lives in my hometown (Edwardsville). Just saw him at the Y in Illini shorts. Maybe silly? Maybe something that we might have our coach with walker staying? Discuss.
The Illinois Coaching Search
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Jank train....
Ive been waiting for you to reappear in this thread and restore some sanity:thumb:
Whoops. Didn't mean to post twice. Didn't see the first one.
wettsten
- Chicago
This will be my last post in this thread because I have other things to do, so let me just say this: you guys are panicking for no reason and massively underestimating JW's competence.
JW has known for a long time that he would probably be parting ways with Groce at the end of this season. He's been putting his list together and putting feelers out for over a month now.
Everything is fine. All will be revealed on Monday. Try to enjoy your weekends.
JW has known for a long time that he would probably be parting ways with Groce at the end of this season. He's been putting his list together and putting feelers out for over a month now.
Everything is fine. All will be revealed on Monday. Try to enjoy your weekends.
IlliniForTheWin
- Georgia
Looks like the KEATTS HYPE TRAIN went off the tracks. Tough break Second and Mario
I appreciate the double down
The Worm
- CHICAGO, IL
There are only so many places that will commit $4+ million to a coach, and agents/coaches know this. Additionally, the UI job offers the same program platform that gives any capable coach the same ability to succeed as IU and tOSU.
Josh Whitman has a lot to sell and will get/already has the ears of many.
Josh Whitman has a lot to sell and will get/already has the ears of many.
IlliniForTheWin
- Georgia
My new list:
1. Bennett
2. Monty
3. Miller
99. the field
1. Bennett
2. Monty
3. Miller
99. the field
Incorrect. OSU has more resources and IU has a more loyal and just as fertile recruiting base.
UI is tougher job in both those ways.
hooraybeer
- Pittsburgh, PA
sorry to be that guy but after looking back 10-15 pages i can't find any info about JW saying that Walker will for sure be on the next staff... anyone care to explain why people are saying that
Has anyone else noticed the "insiders" are saying that the JW already has his coach AND all of Mark Smith's recent tweets are pro Illini AND he was just spotted in Illinois shorts? Maybe all of these things are just coincidence OR maybe JW already has his coach and the recruits are on board?
With that said, my nut cup is on
With that said, my nut cup is on
sacraig
- The desert
The Illini coaching search...
Those aren't pillows!
Ubermensch
BOOM! Feed my ego.
There are still *great* options out there. UI is still a great job with a ton of support and a $150MM recent renovation on a great arena, JW is an impressive individual, and he has a ton of money to throw around.
Anyone on the ledge just isn't paying attention.
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Not trying to be that guy, but last time I had some knowledge it was questioned (understandably).
I tell you: John Groce has been fired. 30 minutes later, John Groce "officially" fired.
Anyways...
Monday, Monty Williams will be named the next head coach of the Illini.
Don't get my hopes up
Not trying to be that guy, but last time I had some knowledge it was questioned (understandably).
I tell you: John Groce has been fired. 30 minutes later, John Groce "officially" fired.
Anyways...
Monday, Monty Williams will be named the next head coach of the Illini.
If it's based on flight patterns and they're scouting the Spurs...
Becky Hammon?
I hope not...:tsk:
IlliniForTheWin
- Georgia
Yeah keep the asterisks on the word great because there are only a handful of great realistic options. Bennett, Monty, Miller, and Marshall are great. Buzz, jank train, musselman, and the drew brothers are good, not great, IMO
Twitter rumor from Dariush Takhtehchian (whoever that is).
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