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QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ Nov 28, 2011 -> 11:10 AM) I think the better idea is try going after an offensive guy and sell them on our current d-coordinator who I think is pretty good at his job. I was under the impression the new HC would bring in his own staff, if they keep him then Chryst may be the best option.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Nov 28, 2011 -> 11:03 AM) Illinois fans are like White Sox fans - they show up when the team plays well, but not if they don't. What's really sad to me is that even students fail to show up. It's one thing to have some empty upper deck seats, it's another to not sell out the student section (it is most of the time, but even against ranked opponents this year it was probably 95% full). They need to make a big splash here. Hopefully the admn realizes the importance of making a good hire. The roster still has lots of talent, and the defense should still be pretty good next year. I say raise the salary (Zook was making 1.5...maybe up it to 2-2.5) and go after a big name. This is why I think they hire an defensive minded head coach IMO. It would help with a quick start.

QUOTE (fathom @ Nov 27, 2011 -> 11:17 PM) It gave a motive for why Brody would want to attack the US

Starting my new gig today, in Baaaahhhhhston

So you pretty much have to fire Boehim right?

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Nov 28, 2011 -> 08:30 AM) Please hire Mike Leach. Now. You do need someone to bring the fans back, I read in the ST today that ILL averaged under 10k their capacity. You need to bring in someone with an explosive offense or an electric defense to bring the crowds in. If they are going for coordinators to promote I would go for Chryst or the DC for MSU. And if Urban Meyer didnt get the hate flowing for OSU yet, apparently Mike (im an asshole) Stoops is reportedly the next d coordinator.

He is good enough in theory to fill in as a back of the rotation guy who can sink the ball a bit. He also has the downside of being a f***ing gas can.

Today's the day, presser at 6pm

Osu stole one of your recruits today Zen. Looks like Urban poaching Lakeland

Lol.

He tried to miss it.

I assumed this was a win. Crap.

f***ing martz.

Hanie hitting slants and seam routes and Martz calls a trick screen. WTF.

QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ Nov 26, 2011 -> 04:49 PM) If he can recruit anywhere near osu level it would be an incredible hire for Illinois make them relevant in the football world. He's not getting hired anywhere, he lied to the NCAA during an investigation, he'll get a show-cause penalty attached to him.

QUOTE (Brian @ Nov 26, 2011 -> 02:40 PM) Rivalry is a Rivalry no matter what. Teams are up, teams are down, injuries happen. This the game the next few years will by dynamite because both teams could be top 10 teams. I dont know what you saw in that game that convinced you that either one of these teams could be top 10. Michigan didnt play PSU or Wisconsin, had 8 home games and just got gashed by a true freshman QB and a terrible offensive team. OSU is way too young on defense to know what they will be and are again changing coaches and coaching staffs. There is talent there on both sides, but I am not confident that they are all the way back just yet.

QUOTE (Brian @ Nov 26, 2011 -> 02:38 PM) LoL, because Ohio State never went crazy the past 3 years winning when Michigan was absolutely crap. Michigan also leads the rivalry 59-43-6. They should be happy they stopped the streak. It took every second of that game.

Injuries, missed receivers and bad coaching. Things that most likely wont happen next year.

So this is the offense OSU is supposedly going to run next year? Ill take it.

The difference between Minnesota at home and on the road is unreal.

My source has been spot on so far, if Buehrle doesnt sign I would be shocked. The org values him above pretty much everyone in the rotation but Sale.

Wow, homeland. Wow. Best show in awhile. Especially with me moving to my last stage with the FBI, it interests me a ton.

QUOTE (fathom @ Nov 23, 2011 -> 10:40 PM) It's amazing to watch how bad Brandon Paul is. Illinois should be getting 14-18 shots a game for Richardson, as he's rebounded from a bad soph year to look good this season so far. The ball should go through Richardson every possession. I dont know why they havent figured that out. Even on pick and rolls with Leonard he should have the ball. And Lenzelle continues to be awesome for my bucks, what a steal.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Nov 23, 2011 -> 07:40 PM) I would really like to beat Oklahoma this weekend. Iowa State and Oklahoma have been in the same conference for a long ass time. Probably one of the only schools that has won more games in Norman than at home. Of course, we're 5-68-2 against OU with three wins in Norman..... Wow, really? Thats Indiana-esque

Obviously Illinois has more talent overall, but ISU had some actual NBA talent IMO. What a game.