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« on: February 03, 2026, 10:03:24 AM »
The writing on the wall would seem to read, we may have an Underwood in charge for quite some time:

Brad Underwood under contract until 2030-2031-Plenty of bonus in play to keep him happy over and above his 4.4 salary which will increase.

That contract would take him to about 67yrs old....how long will he coach? Say he runs the length of the contract and no longer, at that time, Tyler Underwood would be about 35 years old with having these years on the bench, literally Brad's left hand man?

Does Tyler get the gig, as Auburn and a few others have done? Does Antigua fill a small gap 2-5 years then Tyler takes over?

With the way the current staff can isolate and recognize talent, I would say it may end up being an no brainer for Tyler to assume the role, even if it will be his first HC role? I mean what does talent identifying, getting players that fit, running/coordinating the #1 offense in the country get you?

Fun to look forward to the ILLINI future in the midst of what I believe very well may be a historical year.....Underwood has gotten the ILLINI back to exactly what he thought he could when he was hired. KUDO'S we as fans are loving it.
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« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2026, 10:10:50 AM »
Did you forget we only have 1 appearance past the first weekend under him? With getting absolutely embarrassed by porter Moser and Mark Pope. Also the 30-0 run

Also Tyler underwood becoming head coach after his dad retires? Absolutely not. 

Maybe he'll be a good head coach but we should not play that game

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« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2026, 11:50:11 AM »
Quote from: bringbackself on February 03, 2026, 10:10:50 AM
Did you forget we only have 1 appearance past the first weekend under him? With getting absolutely embarrassed by porter Moser and Mark Pope. Also the 30-0 run

Also Tyler underwood becoming head coach after his dad retires? Absolutely not. 

Maybe he'll be a good head coach but we should not play that game

Bill Self isn't coming back.
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« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2026, 12:35:00 PM »
bringbackself = ThePAMan is a match!
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« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2026, 02:06:08 PM »
Quote from: ThePAMan on February 03, 2026, 12:35:00 PM
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I don't think so pal
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« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2026, 02:19:27 PM »
Let's beat Northwestern first
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Re: ILLINI Coaching
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2026, 02:56:05 PM »
Quote from: bringbackself on February 03, 2026, 10:10:50 AM
Also Tyler underwood becoming head coach after his dad retires? Absolutely not. 
Maybe he'll be a good head coach but we should not play that game

Why not in another 4-5 years and he is heavily influencing what we have going on right now....Whitman will decide, he isn't going anywhere, so he decide if we will play that game?

I haven't forgotten, that is why I think this season is what sets the tone finally for us staying relevant year in and year out with the B1G boys and more.

This staff has proven time and again that it can recruit, find talent, best fits, high end players and make them work in an offense that is right now 2nd to none. Don't think Tyler isn't given a very long leash in those areas. We will see what NW birings and beyond.
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« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2026, 03:15:12 PM »
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« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2026, 03:25:24 PM »
Quote from: bringbackself on February 03, 2026, 02:06:08 PM
I don't think so pal

Way to throw everyone off the scent.
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« Reply #9 on: February 20, 2026, 09:52:26 AM »
https://www.outkick.com/sports/illinois-coach-brad-underwood-doesnt-buy-big-10-cross-country-travel-excuse

Love how he is poking the bear cub, before the "B1G" fight....you go coach.
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« Reply #10 on: February 20, 2026, 10:38:20 AM »
It's cute that some KSU fans think they can actually get Brad.

My thought is, if they're still into Illinois sloppy seconds, they should go after Groce. That would be more appropriate for them.
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« Reply #11 on: February 20, 2026, 01:17:07 PM »
Quote from: Jobu on February 20, 2026, 10:38:20 AM
It's cute that some KSU fans think they can actually get Brad.

My thought is, if they're still into Illinois sloppy seconds, they should go after Groce. That would be more appropriate for them.

😂 that would be hilarious
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« Reply #12 on: February 20, 2026, 04:13:21 PM »
His half brother
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« Reply #13 on: March 04, 2026, 12:31:44 PM »
Next time we are all crying over the ILLINI and all the faults, the bad coaching, the lack of X and O's and the overall lack of our talent/skillsets/ability to win the NCAA B1G trophy.........consider this could be us, and this is a program that ONCE WAS mentioned in the same breath weekly as the Kentucky's/Duke's/etc...

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2026/03/01/indiana-basketball-loss-michigan-state-coach-darian-devries-roster-march-madness-bubble/88762264007/

Loosiers got some issues, the fact that only 2 players made FG in a 2nd half blew my mind actually.
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Re: ILLINI Coaching
« Reply #14 on: March 16, 2026, 06:26:28 PM »
Please god, no nepo HCing transfers. Let Tyler find his own job, and if he proves he’s worthy, then maybe we could hire him.
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