Need more than one brick to build a foundation.
If we get another brick, gonna need some mortar....
Need more than one brick to build a foundation.
Feel like we could tap him for for edge and Jamison could be IDL or something like that since we have an extra slot.He will be a great addition for a lot of programs but Bielema already tapped Jamison for DL coach and Haley has only coached the defensive line for the past ~10 years. Not sure I see a fit unless he's willing to accept a major responsibility change. Maybe the extra coaching slot could allow him an unconventional title of AHC + defensive run game coordinator? My initial reaction is he's probably been on the way out since Walters left and would have willingly come over to Illinois at the time if Bielema wanted him.
We literally tripled Petersen's salary; seems crazy to me. not my money though so whatever I guess. hopefully it pays off.
Brick haley let go by mizzou. Lock him up yesterday!
I believe that's our new strength coach Tank Wright.I'm probably being thick, but who is "Wright" that is referenced a couple of times in the article (with seemingly no context)?
Looks like it is happening!Football Scoop & insiders at the Wolfpacker (NCSU's Rivals site) are noting that BB is making a run at George McDonald.
Not going to lie, as an NCSU fan, this is surprising to me. He had made several comments about how much he & his family loved Raleigh and liked the stability they had there. If Illinois hires him, they would have the stud recruiter we have been looking for AND he develops his players. NCSU's receiving corp went from being terrible under Frisman Jackson to a great strength under GMD's leadership. I know he has had several title adjustments (passing game coordinator, recruiting coordinator, co-offensive coordinator, etc) to keep him at NCSU in the past.
Lol, that was fastLooks like it is happening!
Former NC State WR Coach George McDonald joins Illinois staff
NC State assistant head coach/WR coach leaving program after six years to join his alma mater247sports.com
Very nice. Go Bret!Looks like it is happening!
Former NC State WR Coach George McDonald joins Illinois staff
NC State assistant head coach/WR coach leaving program after six years to join his alma mater247sports.com
Football Scoop & insiders at the Wolfpacker (NCSU's Rivals site) are noting that BB is making a run at George McDonald.
Not going to lie, as an NCSU fan, this is surprising to me. He had made several comments about how much he & his family loved Raleigh and liked the stability they had there. If Illinois hires him, they would have the stud recruiter we have been looking for AND he develops his players. NCSU's receiving corp went from being terrible under Frisman Jackson to a great strength under GMD's leadership. I know he has had several title adjustments (passing game coordinator, recruiting coordinator, co-offensive coordinator, etc) to keep him at NCSU in the past.
I can understand the PR statement aspect of it. That being said (having lived in both Raleigh and Champaign for an extended period of time), I would take Raleigh hands down, the Triangle is lovely if you can get past all the UNC fans. And that is exactly why I put stock in his comments. There are a ton of ex-NCSU coaches that have retired to or live in Raleigh.
This is a hell of a coaching staff.This is a hell of a coaching staff.
Interesting article- Yerry played Division 1 baseball at Stony Brook the year they made the college World Series.Don't remember seeing this on here yet.
Illinois adds Army assistant to Tank Wright's strength and conditioning staff
Illinois is revamping the strength and conditioning staff.saturdaytradition.com
Tank Wright hired GC Yerry to be assistant strength coach. Yerry held the same position at Army for the last two years.
That sounds like less than a done deal, but man, on a very good staff that would be the best hire by a country mile. Absolute grand slam to get him as something other than OC.Looks like it is happening!
Former NC State WR Coach George McDonald joins Illinois staff
NC State assistant head coach/WR coach leaving program after six years to join his alma mater247sports.com
Why is Bellamy preferred over McDonald? They're both alums and McDonald has been much more successful. Seems like a no brainer.Disappointed that Bellamy wasn't retained, but McDonald is a great hire. He's a fantastic recruiter.