If Leonhard can bring a couple guys with him, I'd be excited on how the Illini will look next year and the years to come. Recruiting could actually be real, for a change.
Even though I really want a coach who is a guru on offense, I think this is a great choice. A 38 year-old, Midwest B1G guy, former college walk-on finally getting his scholarship as a senior, who played QB and safety in high school, broke records for punt returns, and worked his way to the NFL for 10 years, he is an up and coming candidate. According to Wikipedia, “In late November 2017 Leonhard was named one of five finalists for the
Broyles Award which recognized the top assistant coach in college football.
[16]” Our close friends are 40 year UW FB season ticket holders. As much as the Wisconsin fans HATE Bielema, they LOVE Leonhard. I can really see as the OP said, Josh and Jim saying ‘together we can resurrect the Illini football program.’ I would also love to see all my Badger friends upset that we got him.