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Author Message ab54 General User Member Since: 12/16/2011 Post Count: 93 Status: Offline     Illinois job...    Posted: 2/16/2012 9:49:59 AM  I know we won't keep coach Groce for too much longer, but I'm worried this could be a spot soon.  I thought he'd probably for sure stay through Walt, DJ and Ivo's class but Illinois would be impossible to pass up. Their AD has MAC ties as well. If Stevens and Shaka both so NO to Illinois, you think Groce will be on their short list? Here's his press conference from last night.  Weber is done and I'm not sure he'll coach another game:  http://youtu.be/V8KddpKgT2Q Back to Top Ohio69 General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Post Count: 3,062 Status: Offline     RE: Illinois job...    Posted: 2/16/2012 9:55:57 AM  I don't think a job like Illinois is realistic at this point. However, as we saw with Geno Ford's move, the better MAC coaches can get 50%-100% salary raises just going to other mid-major shools.  That's the bigger concern for me.  Groce leaving for someplace like Bradley. Can somebody hit a pull up jumper for me?..... Back to Top bornacatfan General User Member Since: 8/3/2006 Post Count: 5,716 Status: Offline     RE: Illinois job...    Posted: 2/16/2012 10:03:23 AM  Dakich hinted at this several weeks ago. Big 10 would be a good fit. Intersting to see if he would go back to Butler ....or if Brandon Miller would be persuaded to head that way. Saw a good tweet the other day from Dave Telep, recruiting Guru In the next few months, coaches will get new jobs. Most important thing is to select proper staff. Without a good staff, treading water never argue with idiots, they bring you down to their level and beat you with experience. Winter comes and asks how you spent your summer..... The game loves and rewards those who love and reward the game Back to Top sargentfan General User Member Since: 3/16/2005 Post Count: 917 Status: Offline     RE: Illinois job...    Posted: 2/16/2012 10:53:24 AM  During the last tOSU game the announcers were talking about how Wichita State's coach might be in very high demand and Illinois would be one of the premier jobs more than likely open.  Back to Top bornacatfan General User Member Since: 8/3/2006 Post Count: 5,716 Status: Offline     RE: Illinois job...    Posted: 2/16/2012 11:19:48 AM  Shockernet.net is without a doubt the most bipolar fan board I consistently read. That comment may increase Lithium sales in Wichita hugely. Seems like they are becoming a stepping stone for coaches. 5 is the number on the napkin. never argue with idiots, they bring you down to their level and beat you with experience. Winter comes and asks how you spent your summer..... The game loves and rewards those who love and reward the game Back to Top Andrew Ruck General User Member Since: 12/22/2004 Location: Columbus, OH Post Count: 5,232 Status: Offline     RE: Illinois job...    Posted: 2/16/2012 11:24:40 AM  I love Coach Groce and think he could do well at a big program...I also think he could impress in interviews for bigger jobs.  But he really has to do something better in the regular season than hover around .500 in the MAC before programs like Illinois can rationalize taking a look at him.  If we catch fire here I could see it, but if we continue losing on the road and finish 9-7, I don't think anybody big comes calling unless maybe we make a significant March run. The more likely scenario is a better season next year, maybe like 13-3 or something and a solid trip to the tourney followed by Groce geting hired away.  My hope is that whenever it happens, Jeff Boals is still in the market for a head coaching job. Andrew Ruck B.B.A. 2003 Back to Top bigtillyoopsupsideurhead General User Member Since: 12/1/2006 Location: Cincinnati Post Count: 1,926 Status: Offline     RE: Illinois job...    Posted: 2/16/2012 11:43:01 AM  bornacatfan wrote: Dakich hinted at this several weeks ago. Big 10 would be a good fit. Intersting to see if he would go back to Butler  Why would he head back to Butler? Are you insinuating that Brad Stevens might be heading somewhere else? Back to Top bornacatfan General User Member Since: 8/3/2006 Post Count: 5,716 Status: Offline     RE: Illinois job...    Posted: 2/16/2012 11:54:10 AM  No I personally don't think Stevens would leave Indy but his name waas one of the ones tossed around....and you never know how much money the Big televenormore will throw at the problem. Champaign aint too far from Indy so as much as I dismissed the thought....money talks. never argue with idiots, they bring you down to their level and beat you with experience. Winter comes and asks how you spent your summer..... The game loves and rewards those who love and reward the game Back to Top Mark Lembright '85 General User Member Since: 8/22/2010 Location: Highland Heights, OH Post Count: 2,460 Status: Offline     RE: Illinois job...    Posted: 2/16/2012 12:15:23 PM  Andrew Ruck wrote: I love Coach Groce and think he could do well at a big program...I also think he could impress in interviews for bigger jobs. But he really has to do something better in the regular season than hover around .500 in the MAC before programs like Illinois can rationalize taking a look at him. If we catch fire here I could see it, but if we continue losing on the road and finish 9-7, I don't think anybody big comes calling unless maybe we make a significant March run. The more likely scenario is a better season next year, maybe like 13-3 or something and a solid trip to the tourney followed by Groce geting hired away. My hope is that whenever it happens, Jeff Boals is still in the market for a head coaching job. I agree. He hasn't done quite enough during the regular season yet to get a Big 10 job but I could be wrong. I could envision Creighton or Murray State's coach being on Illinois' radar. Back to Top Showing Replies:   1 - 9  of 9 Posts Jump to Page:   1 View Other 'Ohio Basketball' Topics                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               WHO'S ONLINE There are 495 Active Visitors on BobcatAttack.com 490 Guests 5 Registered Users:   FJC31, colobobcat66, Bobcat110, Mike Coleman, Jonesy1017 There are no other users looking at this page.

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