University of Illinois Thread - Now featuring a football coach that doesn't hate his job

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  1. spagett

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    Apparently Whitman said there's no rebuild if Walker comes back. Sounds like the new coach agreed to retain Walker.
     
  2. Illinihockey

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    Sounds like they aren't considering Bryce Drew. Don't want another young, inexperienced coach.
     
  3. spagett

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    If so, probably not considering Keatts either.
     
  4. Illinihockey

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    Really feels to me like they're going to offer Bennett and Marshall and if they whiff, it's Scott drew
     
  5. spagett

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    Making a serious push for Archie today.
     
  6. Constant

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    I'd like to see IL hit a home run with this hire.
     
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  7. spagett

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    Thank you, man.
     
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  8. Illinihockey

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    This was posted this AM worries the shit out of me

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    Could be over, per Brad.

    Illinois could have their man.

    It may be a surprise name. Nothing sure yet.
     
  9. Illinihockey

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    Can confirm that is what Brad is saying too. Sounds like Monty Williams was still in play
     
  10. spagett

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    And now the meeting is off apparently. A name that hasn't been mentioned yet is the front runner all of a sudden. Ugh.
     
  11. Truman

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    Coach Frankie Williams!
     
  12. Illinihockey

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    Maybe Brad Underwood?
     
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  13. spagett

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    I'll take him
     
  14. Illinihockey

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    From Sturdy

    Talking about Underwood

    getting multiple confirmations that it is him. A parent, an AAU coach, etc....

    Evidently, Whitman recently got wind he was interested and went from there. I didn't realize he was interested, but....

    Underwood background.

    Tremendous coach, Two assistants tell me today he is one of the best in the country....not Marshall, but not far behind.

    Kids were born in Illinois I hear, and he is a huge fan, a friend of his told me today that he has always loved the Illinois job, thinks it is an elite job.

    He will get recruits and do what it takes to win. He was a recruiter for Frank Martin and Bob Huggins at K-State. Coached at Western Illinois. JC's as well. Was 53-1 at SFA.

    Years back Illinois recruited one of his JUCO kid from Florida and he asked for Illinois gear for his kids because he loved the program.

    He will try and keep Walker.

    This is a homerun, even if people don't think so right now.
     
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  15. Truman

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  16. spagett

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    Recruiting questions are there, but I think he's a great coach and this is a good hire.

    Pleasantly surprised.
     
  17. Constant

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    Lol Illinois hired Groce because he beat Michigan in the tourney and now they hired Underwood because he lost to Michigan in the tourney. Program is going backward.

    jk seems like a very solid hire
     
  18. Moxin24

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    Now all you guys have to do is recruit a PG as quick as the one Ok St had
     
  19. Truman

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    Braggin Rights finally has some juice again.
     
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  20. Illinihockey

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    Josh Whitman is my hero. Illinois AD crushed it with the search and didn'tthrow away $75K of school's mone
     
  21. Truman

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    lol because 75k is so much money to P5 AD
     
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  22. Illinihockey

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    Everywhere Underwood goes he wins, he's the anti-Groce. Evans is a stud recruiter and they are going to keep walker it sounds like
     
  23. WC

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    Really like the Underwood hire. Has hoped we'd target him early in our search. He's a stud.
     
  24. spagett

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    We have a good pg committed right now
     
  25. Pokes

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    Hey guys eat a dick
     
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  26. Illinihockey

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    Very excited right now
     
  27. spagett

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    Also very excited. If we can hold this class together and add Smith we could have a nice season in 17-18
     
  28. spagett

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    That's not the point, maaaan
     
  29. Illinihockey

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    Walker is staying, it'll just be a matter of time until smith commits
     
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  30. The Hit King

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    I like the hire. I've followed him pretty much most of his career living in Dallas. He did an unbelievable job at Stephen F Austin and a good job at okie state his first year. I think you guys will be happy.
     
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  31. wstrojan

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    Love the hire.
     
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  32. broXcore

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    congrats :(
     
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  33. spagett

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    I feel so guilty, EMAW. Truly, I do.

    Love you guys. Hope things get better soon.
     
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  34. spagett

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    I feel like our fanbase is about to become a huge asset again. Give them anything to cheer for and they'll show up.
     
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  35. Fran Tarkenton

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    A+ hire. Congrats guys.
     
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  36. theregionsitter

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    Unbelievable hire

    Great job Illini
     
  37. Illinihockey

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    Ok State went from 65 to 85 ppg in one year with Underwood
     
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  38. IlliniEC21

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    :ohgosh:
     
  39. Illinihockey

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    $850,000 budget for Underwood's 3 assistants. I believe that is the most in the Big 10
     
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  40. Constant

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    I believe half of that is for Chicagoland recruiting bribes. And it's money well spent.
     
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  41. Illinihockey

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    To preface it, I hope Illinois land Tilmon, but I feel like Illini fans are acting like he is Anthony Davis. If anything, I think Smith is a more important recruit than Tilmon in the long term. Tilmon would be nice PR, and Illinois needs a big next year, but if he ends up going elsewhere, its not an Eric Gordon situation. Lots of angst over a player I think gives you probably 8 and 5 next year.
     
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  42. Truman

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    Is Illinois not feeling great about their chances w Tilmon or something?

    I'll add - Ive never understood his high ranking. I dont think he's all that athletic or skilled. More of a defensive rebounder than anything.
     
  43. miles

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    Such a weird situation. First it's "Wherever Walker goes, Tilmon goes." Then we hear Walker might come to Mizzou, then we hear he's probably staying, and now it's: "Walker and Tilmon may not be as tied at the hip as previously thought."

    We'd kill for 8-5 from a big next year though. I'm just gonna ignore it and either be pleasantly surprised or nothing.
     
  44. Illinihockey

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    It depends on whether Underwood retains Walker and that appears to be up in the air. Illini fans are just panicking for some reason, primarily because they've been trained to think everything is going to go against them over the last 10 years.

    I think Tilmon is a good prospect, but he certainly isn't a can't miss. I'd wager he'll never be the best player on any team he plays for.
     
  45. Illinihockey

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    I think Black will easily get that next year, I just don't know if he can be enough of a rim protector. That's what Illinois could really use. Just someone to defend, and score on offensive rebounds.
     
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  46. miles

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    Tilmon reminds me of Alex Oriakhi or Patric Young. Will probably be good defensively, get boards, and score 10-11 ppg for most of his career on a good percentage.
     
  47. spagett

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    Feels like Mizzou is feeding STL media rumors and they're running with it.

    We could never do that with Chicago media after an awful season.
     
  48. Illinihockey

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    Also its so fucking ridiculous we're playing in Orlando tonight.
     
  49. Truman

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    lol. You clearly don't understand the antagonistic relationship STL has w Mizzou.
     
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