danman31 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Dec 7, 2011 -> 04:31 PM) Big East really doesn't want to let WV, Pitt and Syracuse go early. Pretty sure that means the Big East loses its AQ status for a year otherwise. If these teams leave immediately and Boise and co. don't enter until 2013 I have the Big East with 5 teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 QUOTE (Palehosefan @ Dec 7, 2011 -> 06:28 PM) Really strange situation. ASU President apparently called off the deal after everything was agreed upon. Yeah thats weird. I wonder if Martz is back in play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I dont think June Jones would be a good fit at a big BCS school. I think they dodged a bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 7, 2011 -> 06:46 PM) Yeah thats weird. I wonder if Martz is back in play. How is Martz in play for these college jobs? It's not his football coaching skills I'd be worried about it, it's his recruiting and dealing with kids. He's in his 60s, has been in the NFL for a while, seems to be stubborn. That just doesn't seem like an ideal college head coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 So like, is Illinois ever going to hire someone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Dec 7, 2011 -> 10:16 PM) So like, is Illinois ever going to hire someone? Sounds like they are in a bidding war for Sumlin with A&M. (Or at least Sumlin is using the Illini to get more money from the Aggies) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 8, 2011 -> 06:50 AM) Sounds like they are in a bidding war for Sumlin with A&M. (Or at least Sumlin is using the Illini to get more money from the Aggies) I'm not a big fan of Sumlin, I think the Illini would be better off going after the Oklahoma State offensive coordinator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ Dec 8, 2011 -> 11:53 AM) I'm not a big fan of Sumlin, I think the Illini would be better off going after the Oklahoma State offensive coordinator. Apparently they are close to a deal with Tim Beckman. Thats just not a good hire IMO On the plus side, another piece of the OSU coaching tree for you guys. Edited December 8, 2011 by RockRaines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 (edited) Kent Graham's son Taylor transferring out of OSU. He will be a good pocket passer for whoever picks him up. He wasnt going to get much playing time with the Bucks. Depending on the source as well it looks like Dodson and Pittman may be verbaling this weekend. That would be a HUGE haul. Edited December 8, 2011 by RockRaines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Some rumors around here that our OC is leaving to become QB coach at Ohio State.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Dec 8, 2011 -> 03:23 PM) Some rumors around here that our OC is leaving to become QB coach at Ohio State.... I saw the same thing. This is the guy that was at temple right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 8, 2011 -> 03:32 PM) I saw the same thing. This is the guy that was at temple right? Rice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Dec 8, 2011 -> 03:46 PM) Rice. Thats right. First I heard OC and now Buckeyeplanet is saying QB coach. Which is good since the QB coach under Tressel the last several years only had experience in football as a video coordinator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Hey now, let's not knock video guys...hah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Charlie Weis to Kansas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Dec 8, 2011 -> 04:09 PM) Hey now, let's not knock video guys...hah Sorry, its an ongoing joke with OSU fans. The guy literally knew nothing about QB play and all of a sudden he has the #1 QB recruit in the country under his tutelage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Dec 8, 2011 -> 04:15 PM) Charlie Weis to Kansas. At least they have the extra wide doorways and fat chairs already installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Dec 8, 2011 -> 04:15 PM) Charlie Weis to Kansas. Who'd a thunk it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) Tim Beckman to Illini.............nice to see new AD Mike Thomas paying 2 mil a yr for table scraps. This guy bring no buzz to the program what so ever. http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/colle...0,2255312.story Edited December 9, 2011 by Soxfest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Am I the only person who thinks it's bogus that the Honey Badger is one of the five finalists for the Heisman? When is the last time a Heisman finalist was suspended a game during the season due to drug use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (Soxfest @ Dec 8, 2011 -> 08:04 PM) Tim Beckman to Illini.............nice to see new AD Mike Thomas paying 2 mil a yr for table scraps. This guy bring no buzz to the program what so ever. http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/colle...0,2255312.story He's coached zero games. I don't give a f*** about buzz, I care about winning games. We'll see if he can do it or not. Judging it now is stupid. BTW, Ron Zook was a "big name" or "buzz" hire. I'm not going to get all pissy just because it's not one of the big names being thrown out. Only time will tell. Edited December 9, 2011 by IlliniKrush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Looks like he did well at Toledo. 14-2 within the conference shows that he can produce results within an equal playing field. It's not a real 'sexy' hire but the hype isnt there this year for the next MAC coach who is destined to be great. But he has midwest ties so that will help recruiting wise. Who else is out there really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Dec 9, 2011 -> 12:21 AM) He's coached zero games. I don't give a f*** about buzz, I care about winning games. We'll see if he can do it or not. Judging it now is stupid. BTW, Ron Zook was a "big name" or "buzz" hire. I'm not going to get all pissy just because it's not one of the big names being thrown out. Only time will tell. I hope Illinois plans to keep Koenning around because Beckman is not exactly great coaching defense. The only time he held NIU under 63 points was when Harnish was playing most of the game on a leg injury that literally almost ended his career. With that said, and also considering the fact that I expected Illinois to do better, this isn't some sort of terrible hire. Beckman runs a clean program, recruits very well, and was 14-0 in non-NIU league games the last 2 years. I've seen many worse hires on paper than this work. I'm glad Illinois got him out of the league, and I hope he does well. Edited December 9, 2011 by whitesoxfan101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 QUOTE (Soxfest @ Dec 8, 2011 -> 08:04 PM) Tim Beckman to Illini.............nice to see new AD Mike Thomas paying 2 mil a yr for table scraps. This guy bring no buzz to the program what so ever. http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/colle...0,2255312.story Dude it is Illinois football. Who do you think is lining up for this job exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Dec 8, 2011 -> 11:21 PM) He's coached zero games. I don't give a f*** about buzz, I care about winning games. We'll see if he can do it or not. Judging it now is stupid. BTW, Ron Zook was a "big name" or "buzz" hire. I'm not going to get all pissy just because it's not one of the big names being thrown out. Only time will tell. Well said. The new AD has a good history of hiring coaches like this, let's give it a chance. Sumlin was the "hot name", but that doesn't necessarily make him a good coach. Plus, it's Illinois football, I think people need to lower their expectations sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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