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General Category => Halas Hall Football Forum => Topic started by: Breal31 on December 19, 2020, 07:56:38 AM
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Welp....I guess Leipold bombed his interview last night 😦
I don’t really have words for this one. Captain Culture just hired a notorious drunken asshole hated by everyone in his path. This is an incredibly bizarre hire
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What a Guentheresque hire. Brutal.
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I like it
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6 years 4.2 million?
What in the world...
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This is right up there with the Tony LaRussa hire in terms of fucking idiocy.
Hopefully next the Bears will hire Mike Holmgren.
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I don't even care enough to make a Fire Bret Bielema thread.
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This is right up there with the Tony LaRussa hire in terms of fucking idiocy.
Hopefully next the Bears will hire Mike Holmgren.
Marv Leavy
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Shoulda kept Lovie and told him the money difference would go to a defensive coordinator and better assistants.
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Josh hates our program and is intentionally trying to tank it.
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I woke up to see we hired Bulimia? Excuse me...I need to take a shit
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It's enough to morning drink.
Just fucking abysmal and totally avoidable if the morans up top didn't hire the least qualified AD candidate last time around.
Wtf hires Bret Bielema for a P5 job God damn.
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Punt.
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It's enough to morning drink.
Was just thinking, go to the gym or just start drinking now?
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This is what happens when you hire a Div III athletic director. Two failed head coaches in row. Way to go Josh...
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This is what happens when you hire a Div III athletic director. Two failed head coaches in row. Way to go Josh...
Looking forward to your photoshop about this hire
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Welp....I guess Leipold bombed his interview last night 😦
I don’t really have words for this one. Captain Culture just hired a notorious drunken asshole hated by everyone in his path. This is an incredibly bizarre hire
Yeah it appears last night’s game made the difference. Whitman I’m sure didn’t wanna face the criticism when announcing Leipold after Illini fans saw the Buffalo game.
So drunken Bielema with the Iowa tattoo it is. Fuck. As Whitman stated regarding him.....let’s hope “he’s a life-long learner who is continually looking to grow and improve.”
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One of the reasons I absolutely refused to believe this was that Captain Compliance would never hire a guy who has this sketchy of a background. I...still don’t believe it
https://forums.hogville.net/index.php?topic=723169.0
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One of the reasons I absolutely refused to believe this was that Captain Compliance would never hire a guy who has this sketchy of a background. I...still don’t believe it
https://forums.hogville.net/index.php?topic=723169.0
What’s the lawsuit Arkansas has against him?
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https://www.si.com/.amp/college/2020/06/12/bret-bielema-arkansas-lawsuit
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That Ark thread doesn’t read that badly. Not as bad as I expected anyways. Even with Bielema’s alleged off field issues I’m super relieved it wasn’t LL.
Despite not doing great in the buzz saw of the SEC West, he is local and has proven high level success in the B1G West. I think a sober and motivated Bret Bielema could establish a relatively high floor for the program.
That said, I don’t find this to be an inspiring hire whatsoever. I hope he can manage to put together a good staff. If we are paying Bret 4.2 million a year I have to assume we will be competitive with staff salaries as well.
I think the salve I’m going to keep putting on this is “Came up under Barry Alvarez, went to three consecutive Rose Bowls as HC with his own players, recruited and coached Russell Wilson, and also coached under Bill Belichick.”
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One of the reasons I absolutely refused to believe this was that Captain Compliance would never hire a guy who has this sketchy of a background. I...still don’t believe it
https://forums.hogville.net/index.php?topic=723169.0
The photo of him and Whitman in that thread, where he is clearly 300 lbs with bright red alcoholic face, does not portend well.
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I bet he’s well over 300 lbs
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Yeah I should have added the +.
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"Illinois and the Big Ten is home for me, and I can't be any more excited about the opportunity in front of me with the Fighting Illini," Bielema said. "We want to build a program that makes Illini Nation proud and regain the passion that I've seen when Illinois wins. We want the young men playing football in the state of Illinois from Freeport to Cairo and from Quincy to Danville dreaming of wearing the Orange and Blue and playing at Memorial Stadium. I look forward to re-connecting with the high school coaches around the state making it clear we intend to keep our players home.
"We will build an outstanding staff for both player development and recruiting. The University of Illinois has incredible facilities and is known as one of the world's outstanding academic institutions. We will hold the young men on our team responsible both on and off the field while coaching them to be champions in life. Jen and I, along with our girls, are excited to get to Champaign-Urbana and get started on the journey. Go Illini!"
https://fightingillini.com/news/2020/12/19/bret-bielema-takes-reins-of-fighting-illini-football.aspx
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I am just going to look at the silver lining and hope this hire works out
1. Has won Big 10 titles and dominated the west
2. Will develop players (Lovie failed miserably at this)
3. Has a hot wife
If he can recruit, develop players, hire good assistants, and lay off the sauce - we might have something worth watching. I still think he is an ass....
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The photo of him and Whitman in that thread, where he is clearly 300 lbs with bright red alcoholic face, does not portend well.
I thought the same thing....
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I am just going to look at the silver lining and hope this hire works out
1. Has won Big 10 titles and dominated the west
2. Will develop players (Lovie failed miserably at this)
3. Has a hot wife
If he can recruit, develop players, hire good assistants, and lay off the sauce - we might have something worth watching. I still think he is an ass....
💯
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https://www.si.com/.amp/college/2020/06/12/bret-bielema-arkansas-lawsuit
Thank you
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I am just going to look at the silver lining and hope this hire works out
1. Has won Big 10 titles and dominated the west
2. Will develop players (Lovie failed miserably at this)
3. Has a hot wife
If he can recruit, develop players, hire good assistants, and lay off the sauce - we might have something worth watching. I still think he is an ass....
If he can do all of that, and if he found out after his short stint in the NFL that he prefers college ball, he can stick around for a while instead of bolting off to what he thinks may be greener pastures.
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why do we care if he's a jerk?
just win, baby
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why do we care if he's a jerk?
just win, baby
You have a point. Classy coaches have gotten us nowhere since Mackovic.
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At least Brett Bielema is not Ryan Day..Just run the fucking ball instead of acting like you are Matt Nagy. JFC.
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The Pat Forde article about the lawsuit makes it look like Arkansas was going to try to fuck BB out of his go away money so BB defended himself accordingly. I’d like to think Whitman, being an attorney, vetted with due diligence.
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You ought to frame this post as it is actually your first good one. Light up the bong in honor of it.
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Beavis for OC then?
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https://twitter.com/barstoolcarl/status/1340305688422178819?s=21
😂😂
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The WI formula doesn’t seem to translate for any coach at WI once they are no longer at WI. I think he has a higher floor than Lovie Smith but those flashy W-L totals at WI are going to be basically irrelevant 9 years later in Orange and blue.
I think the experience at Arkansas was a pretty big wake up to the ol ego
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I see he was born in the mean streets of Prophetstown, IL
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https://twitter.com/barstoolcarl/status/1340305688422178819?s=21
😂😂
Love the Illini hockey sweater
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The WI formula doesn’t seem to translate for any coach at WI once they are no longer at WI. I think he has a higher floor than Lovie Smith but those flashy W-L totals at WI are going to be basically irrelevant 9 years later in Orange and blue.
I think the experience at Arkansas was a pretty big wake up to the ol ego
Well for our sake, let’s hope he stays woke and learned from it.
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I see he was born in the mean streets of Prophetstown, IL
Actually born at Illini Hospital in Silvis, IL. Grew up in P Town.
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The WI formula doesn’t seem to translate for any coach at WI once they are no longer at WI. I think he has a higher floor than Lovie Smith but those flashy W-L totals at WI are going to be basically irrelevant 9 years later in Orange and blue.
I think the experience at Arkansas was a pretty big wake up to the ol ego
The Aliioneye quick recorded take was probably right, that if this guy can recruit offensive lineman, he will be ok as that is the only time the team has been good lately
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The WI formula doesn’t seem to translate for any coach at WI once they are no longer at WI. I think he has a higher floor than Lovie Smith but those flashy W-L totals at WI are going to be basically irrelevant 9 years later in Orange and blue.
I think the experience at Arkansas was a pretty big wake up to the ol ego
While I agree with all you've said here, I also think it's a zillion times more likely that a 50 year old with P5 success can rekindle some magic compared to a 56 year old who succeeded in DIII.
Small mercies.
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The WI formula doesn’t seem to translate for any coach at WI once they are no longer at WI. I think he has a higher floor than Lovie Smith but those flashy W-L totals at WI are going to be basically irrelevant 9 years later in Orange and blue.
I think the experience at Arkansas was a pretty big wake up to the ol ego
Probably so. He has already said specifically he doesn’t intend to try and replicate the Wisconsin formula here. He threw the ball quite a bit more at Arkansas than he did at Wisconsin so it isn’t like he’s married to some ground and pound principle. Some of his Wisconsin teams put up some insane points. He also says he plans to run a 3-4 defense rather than the 4-3 he ran at UW.
I expect our teams under him to be tough and physical with a balanced offensive attack.
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Got to thinking Bert should probably start running with Josh but maybe limit it to like 50-100 yards at first.
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Safe to say that Tempo does not like the angry white man hire?
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Probably so. He has already said specifically he doesn’t intend to try and replicate the Wisconsin formula here. He threw the ball quite a bit more at Arkansas than he did at Wisconsin so it isn’t like he’s married to some ground and pound principle. Some of his Wisconsin teams put up some insane points. He also says he plans to run a 3-4 defense rather than the 4-3 he ran at UW.
I expect our teams under him to be tough and physical with a balanced offensive attack.
That's probably good given the relative recruiting position we are in.
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https://twitter.com/barstoolcarl/status/1340305688422178819?s=21
😂😂
I like this guy....sums up pretty much how I feel
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Got to thinking Bert should probably start running with Josh but maybe limit it to like 50-100 yards at first.
Keep him away from papa dels and la bamba
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I like this guy....sums up pretty much how I feel
I wanna party with Barstool Carl.
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https://twitter.com/barstoolcarl/status/1340305688422178819?s=21
😂😂
I agree with carl
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He won the introductory press conference. Let's see about winning actual games now.
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Things I never thought I would have to digest way back in January....
Kobe Bryant dies in a helicopter crash, a global pandemic from China will kill Joe Diffie, Tony LaRussa will be hired by the White Sox, and Illinois will hire Brett Bielema
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He won the introductory press conference. Let's see about winning actual games now.
at least he wasn't talking about Lasagna
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One of my distributors in northern IL has the same last name. He called in an order today and when I answered I jokingly told him congratulations for his cousin being named head coach of Illinois football.
He said, “You’re about the fifth person that’s said that to me. I don’t even follow Illinois football. But we actually are cousins. Our grandfathers were brothers.”
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I wanna party with Barstool Carl.
It's ironic that he used Twitter — a platform for imposing brevity — to repeat a single thought over and over and over and over again for more than two minutes.
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I saw a Barstool Carl thing where he went to a Bears party and it was really awkward and one of the comments was something along the lines of, “I kinda get the feeling you weren’t actually invited to this party” and it perfectly summed up what I was feeling.
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I just watched the presser and happened to catch this perfect 2020 moment:
(https://i.ibb.co/1nb9kGC/F473851-E-1-AA3-40-CE-907-D-3266-D6-F72692.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PYt5dG2)
Here we have a masked up Joey Wagner from the Decatur Herald-Review asking Bret Bielema muffled questions on a Zoom call.
Meanwhile, a man sitting in the same room with Joey Wagner is watching Joey Wagner on the same Zoom call.
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I like the kitchen faucet. Just not very much.
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I just watched the presser and happened to catch this perfect 2020 moment:
(https://i.ibb.co/1nb9kGC/F473851-E-1-AA3-40-CE-907-D-3266-D6-F72692.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PYt5dG2)
Here we have a masked up Joey Wagner from the Decatur Herald-Review asking Bret Bielema muffled questions on a Zoom call.
Meanwhile, a man sitting in the same room with Joey Wagner is watching Joey Wagner on the same Zoom call.
Yeah not quite sure what the point of the mask is when you’re on a fucking Zoom call asking questions. I could understand if you were in person, but this is dumb.
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Dumb person who got Covid calls other people dumb for employing Covid precautions.
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It's ironic that he used Twitter — a platform for imposing brevity — to repeat a single thought over and over and over and over again for more than two minutes.
I think cutting out half the F bombs could have condensed the video down to a minute, while still getting the point across. But I still thought it was funny. 8)
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Dumb person who got Covid calls other people dumb for employing Covid precautions.
And I was perfectly fine and recovered nicely like 99.7% of people.
There are plenty of people who do wear the mask and take all the precautions and still get it, so are they dumb? The whole mask mandate or whatever is stupid anyways. People don’t even wear them right and the cloth masks and other masks they’re wearing don’t even prevent against it. Let’s wear a mask on a zoom call! That might prevent the other person on the computer from getting it! Yeah, and I’m the dumb one....ok.
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Yeah not quite sure what the point of the mask is when you’re on a fucking Zoom call asking questions. I could understand if you were in person, but this is dumb.
mask wearing while on zoom calls alone in your home is peak clown worlding, bret appeared to be sharing a room though so I that makes way more sense
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Dumb person who got Covid calls other people dumb for employing Covid precautions.
dumb person who thinks covid is the plague calling other people dumb... thats rich
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dumb person who thinks covid is the plague calling other people dumb... thats rich
He’s a clown, idgaf.
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mask wearing while on zoom calls alone in your home is peak clown worlding, bret appeared to be sharing a room though so I that makes way more sense
You mean Joey?
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Dumb person who got Covid calls other people dumb for employing Covid precautions.
Looks like Jeremy Werner is dumb as well. He couldn’t be at the Bielema press conference due to COVID. :o
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And I was perfectly fine and recovered nicely like 99.7% of people.
Interesting use of "nicely" that would include people still having lung symptoms weeks after testing negative.
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Interesting use of "nicely" that would include people still having lung symptoms weeks after testing negative.
You can point to any situation and find the worst things with them to use as an example. I have to say the science and math are on my side in this. Upper 90% of people do recover and lead normal healthy lives. So sure, pick the few that do have those symptoms.
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Looks like Jeremy Werner is dumb as well. He couldn’t be at the Bielema press conference due to COVID. :o
Nobody was at the press conference. Due to Covid.
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Nobody was at the press conference. Due to Covid.
I know that nobody was there in person. I took it as he didn’t Zoom in to ask questions due to having it. That correct?? Otherwise why state that at all. We all knew that already.
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Some classic Judge Judy in this thread.
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Is it possible that he does it just to make us all seem smarter?
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Is it possible that he does it just to make us all seem smarter?
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Where’s Bret’s?! :-\
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Here?
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Here?
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He should be wearing it while in the interview. I mean all the reporters are🤷🏻♂️🙄 the mask mandate is ridiculous in itself. You have people wearing them and nobody is around them. But hey, do you.
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The great thing about Judy is that he's cocky. If he were merely stupid, you'd just feel bad for him.
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I assumed Werner was in the presence of others since he had one on. If he was alone and in a space likely to be uninhabited by others in the near future, the mask would seem unnecessary and I don’t think Jeremy Warner is probably the type of guy who wears a mask as some sort of statement but I could be wrong.
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He certainly wasn't sitting in his usual home studio.
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If he was alone and in a space likeely to be uninhabited by others in the near future....
Some might consider this key to the whole analysis. Others appear not to have paid much attention the past 9 months or so. Maybe catching The COVID impacted their cognitive abilities more than they knew? Eh, probably not.
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Nah. He was already dumb as shit.
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Maybe we need to review how it is thought the covid virus is generally transmitted?
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Nah. He was already dumb as shit.
Listen to you acting like you know me 😂
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I just watched the presser and happened to catch this perfect 2020 moment:
(https://i.ibb.co/1nb9kGC/F473851-E-1-AA3-40-CE-907-D-3266-D6-F72692.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PYt5dG2)
Here we have a masked up Joey Wagner from the Decatur Herald-Review asking Bret Bielema muffled questions on a Zoom call.
Meanwhile, a man sitting in the same room with Joey Wagner is watching Joey Wagner on the same Zoom call.
This should be in clown world thread...
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Rod Smith moving on.
Doug Kramer says he'll be back. Alex Palczewski says he'll be back.
Kendrick Green, Vederian Lowe and Verdis Brown would bring the starting OL back for Juice2, Chase Brown and Mike Epstein.
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Rod Smith moving on.
Doug Kramer says he'll be back. Alex Palczewski says he'll be back.
Kendrick Green, Vederian Lowe and Verdis Brown would bring the starting OL back for Juice2, Chase Brown and Mike Epstein.
Vederian Lowe says he'll be back. Verdis Brown should be back. 4 returning starters on the OL for the new OC Petersen.
Kendrick Green announcing declaring for the draft, as well as Jake Hansen.
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Brandon Peters coming back wow
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Not sure a new OC is going to hitch his wagon to a 1 yr qb over Juice2, but 2-3 qbs have to be ready to play at a moments notice. Maybe the staff can look for transfers at other positions and not worry so much about qb.
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With Bielema I figured Peters coming back was a given. It’s good for him and it’s good for us. Bret probably looked at film of Williams and Taylor and gagged.
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If Peters wants to come back for his 6th year of college ball, more power to him. He'll get playing time.
And even tho Taylor looked a little loose with the ball, that's usually fixable, I thought he threw some nice passes.
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I do like that Breal started this thread so that we have an orange koolaid man avatar next to it
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I do like that Breal started this thread so that we have an orange koolaid man avatar next to it
Looks red to me....
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We could've had UT pay us to hire Tom Herman and we hired Bret Bielema.
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Looks red to me....
Yeah, but you always see red.
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B2 gets his 1st recruit. Josh McCray 6'2" 225 pound rb per Werner.
Other offers wanted him on defense. His HS coach says he's Big10 offensive player and he wants to play offense. B2 and the HS coach go back to B2 Wisco days.
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The most electrifying commit in college football today
https://twitter.com/DJSGHS4/status/1351366205643350016
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The most electrifying commit in college football today
https://twitter.com/DJSGHS4/status/1351366205643350016
I smell it.
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Dwyane Johnson?
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https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/30750088/henry-too-too-4-tennessee-players-enter-portal-jeremy-pruitt-firing
Go get ‘em, Brett!
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Set up shop Beckman style?
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Set up shop Beckman style?
Wouldn’t go that far, but he’s not an idiot like Lasagna is.
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I’d shit myself with glee if any of these decent players come here knowing they’ll get to play right away almost anywhere they go. I do like the way the staff has been assembled and it seems they’ve hit the ground running in regard to play retention and recruiting.
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I’d shit myself with glee if any of these decent players come here knowing they’ll get to play right away almost anywhere they go. I do like the way the staff has been assembled and it seems they’ve hit the ground running in regard to play retention and recruiting.
https://247sports.com/college/illinois/Article/Illinois-football-recruiting-Alabama-transfer-DB-Eddie-Smith-commits-to-Illini-159549005/?fbclid=IwAR3oTJ4T8R6kemmVdlWi9ZYnUB8DQYRKt2d-xirr5TlKCuh_8XkPcucn8PI
This is promising and a good start....
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https://247sports.com/college/illinois/Article/Illinois-football-recruiting-Alabama-transfer-DB-Eddie-Smith-commits-to-Illini-159549005/?fbclid=IwAR3oTJ4T8R6kemmVdlWi9ZYnUB8DQYRKt2d-xirr5TlKCuh_8XkPcucn8PI
This is promising and a good start....
indeed
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Damn. Maybe it was good Lovie quit recruiting in 2019 so we have more room for immediate impact transfers like this.
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Damn. Maybe it was good Lovie quit recruiting in 2019 so we have more room for immediate impact transfers like this.
Custard: always looking for the silver lining.
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Custard: always looking for the silver lining.
ThePAMan: trolls gonna troll.
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The annual game against Wisconsin just got a lot more interesting now that Bielema is head coach at Illinois.
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The annual game against Wisconsin just got a lot more interesting now that Bielema is head coach at Illinois.
I hope he owns Christ
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That would be quite the feat
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Meh. People eat him every week. He comes in crackers.
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Fair enough
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Somewhat optimistic about Bielema he seems to have a good staff and is getting some recruits
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Looking ahead in hopes of burying the past.
https://247sports.com/college/illinois/Article/Illinois-football-quarterback-competition-Tony-Petersen-Bret-Bielema-Brandon-Peters-Isaiah-Williams-162909380/
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I don't even care enough to make a Fire Bret Bielema thread.
My theory is Whitman hired Bielema to make Underwood seem more likable.
In all honesty though, Bielema is probably as good as he could do if you’re looking to field a decent team tho.
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My theory is Whitman hired Bielema to make Underwood seem more likable.
In all honesty though, Bielema is probably as good as he could do if you’re looking to field a decent team tho.
Agree on the second point.
Just curious, do you ever listen to the Underwood pressers?
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Agree on the second point.
Just curious, do you ever listen to the Underwood pressers?
doubt he does, Underwood is a pretty funny guy
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Pretty sure everything he knows about Underwood he learned from watching him yell at Mark Smith.
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Just curious, do you ever listen to the Underwood pressers?
Tempo- “Not unless it’s on The Score”
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Pretty sure everything he knows about Underwood he learned from watching him yell at Mark Smith.
Yeah, he does seem night and day on the sidelines versus Rob's videos.
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They both seem pretty affable to me.
It's amazing that non-affable people exist in the coaching fraternity. First, you need to persuade people to come join you. Then, you need to organize groups of these people to work together.
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Spring game is 7pm tonight on BTN.
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I just learned that one of the new recruits Bielema has gotten is the son of one of my good childhood friends which makes me feel old af but he did start his family very early
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I just learned that one of the new recruits Bielema has gotten is the son of one of my good childhood friends which makes me feel old af but he did start his family very early
Geez, thanks. From all of us older than you.
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Lot of these recruits moms I see on Twitter or the gram seem to be pretty young like early thirstiest maybe 35 now THEY got started early
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With Juice2 moving to wr, along with Beason, who moves up to #2 in the qb depth chart ?
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Agree on the second point.
Just curious, do you ever listen to the Underwood pressers?
Pretty much never.
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Pretty sure everything he knows about Underwood he learned from watching him yell at Mark Smith.
Mostly true. But that’s all I need to see/hear. I don’t care if a guy can be charming to a reporter.
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Meh. People eat him every week. He comes in crackers.
More accurately, a wafer.
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Thanks for confirming
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The Illini will play at least two primetime night games at Memorial Stadium, first against UTSA on Saturday, Sept. 4 (6:30 p.m. CT), then against Maryland on Friday, Sept. 17 (8 p.m. CT).
The Bret Bielema quest for a Big10 championship starts in 3 months.
Sat., Aug. 28 » Nebraska at Illinois (12 p.m. CT, FOX)
Sat., Sept. 4 » UTSA at Illinois (6:30 p.m. CT, BTN)
Sat., Sept. 11 » Illinois at Virginia (10 a.m. CT, ACC Network)
Fri., Sept. 17 » Maryland at Illinois (8 p.m. CT, FS1)
Sat., Oct. 9 » Wisconsin at Illinois (Homecoming) (2:30 or 3 p.m. CT, TBA)
Sat., Oct. 23 » Illinois at Penn State (11 a.m. CT, TBA)
Start times and broadcast information for the remaining 2021 football games will be selected during the in-season 6- or 12-day television networks selection process.
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This board is Dead
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Interesting article about the impact of the free Covid year on future recruiting and roster limits.
We're returning 21 'super seniors'. Next up is Arizona State with 14, then Rutgers with 13. The rest of the Big10 is bringing back a total of 69.
https://illiniboard.com/story/2021/6/15/number-crunching
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And you're dumb. Some things never change. Fucking moron. Go fuck yourself, you stupid piece of shit.
Have a nice day, cocksucker.
LOL. Remember when you cried and had a meltdown like four years ago when Illini choked in a key game? That was hilarious.
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Oh shit. He's done it now ...
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LOL. Remember when you cried and had a meltdown like four years ago when Illini choked in a key game? That was hilarious.
You need to narrow this down more.
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Agree. I don't know which meltdown he is talking about. Of course, he probably doesn't either, because he's a fucking mouth breathing mongoloid retard.
God damn, it's good to have you back.
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Interesting article about the impact of the free Covid year on future recruiting and roster limits.
We're returning 21 'super seniors'. Next up is Arizona State with 14, then Rutgers with 13. The rest of the Big10 is bringing back a total of 69.
https://illiniboard.com/story/2021/6/15/number-crunching
I fucking now have no fucking idea how fucking covid super seniors affect fucking scholarship limits. I had fucking assumed they fucking don't count. Is this fucking article saying they fucking won't count this fucking coming season, but fucking will thereafter? That fucking sucks. I fucking thought everyone got a fucking free year and their fucking super senior year would not fucking count against fucking limits unless they fucking transferred.
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FUCK
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Why are you yelling at me?
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I didn't know Nichi had tourette's. He usually controls it so well.
Standing ovation good sir
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What an odd thing to get excited about.
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Brett Bielema will be the best coach for Illinois since.....Ron turner.
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Brett Bielema will be the best coach for Illinois since.....Ron turner.
Tallest midget.
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"Sophomore wide receiver Casey Washington has returned to the Illinois football team after transferring to Wake Forest in January. Washington announced his return on social media and the news was confirmed by an Illinois spokesperson."
And he's eligible to play this year.
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Weird.
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Maybe the grass wasn't greener in Winston-Salem and Washington thinks he may get more playing time in C-U ? Was transferring a reaction to Lovie leaving ?
It's not as tho we're loaded at wr and he does appear to have good hands.
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Maybe the grass wasn't greener in Winston-Salem and Washington thinks he may get more playing time in C-U ? Was transferring a reaction to Lovie leaving ?
It's not as tho we're loaded at wr and he does appear to have good hands.
So WF has tougher competition in the WR room than we do? I have to say it's not encouraging. It's easy to get excited about a new regime but history says expect the old nut punch.
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Maybe the grass wasn't greener in Winston-Salem and Washington thinks he may get more playing time in C-U ? Was transferring a reaction to Lovie leaving ?
It's not as tho we're loaded at wr and he does appear to have good hands.
Possibly something about some UI credits not transferable affecting his eligibility at Wake.
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Coach Dave Clawson said in a statement. “The academic circumstances behind him entering the transfer portal are through no fault of Casey, but moving on to another school is the best option for him and his family. Our staff will support Casey‘s immediate eligibility at his next institution.”
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Badger Wire ranks the Big10 quarterbacks.
Starting at the bottom of the list .......
"For now, here is where every quarterback in the Big Ten stands entering the 2021 football season:
No. 14: Brandon Peters -- Illinois"
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Bielema is a fucktard, but at least he’s a real college FB coach.
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Alex Bryant enters the transfer portal late, so he needs an NCAA waiver for immediate eligibility. Every other school gets the ok, but I'm not holding my breath. Slotted for olb.
"Background: Bryant was a four-star prospect in the Class of 2020, choosing Virginia Tech among 24 Division-I scholarship offers, including LSU, Oklahoma, Oregon, Nebraska, Miami, Michigan State and USC. According to the 247Sports, he was the No. 329 overall prospect in the Class of 2020 and the No. 17 weakside defensive end."
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5 wins this season book it
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Bielema sucks cock. RIP Jobu.
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That Ark thread doesn’t read that badly. Not as bad as I expected anyways. Even with Bielema’s alleged off field issues I’m super relieved it wasn’t LL.
Despite not doing great in the buzz saw of the SEC West, he is local and has proven high level success in the B1G West. I think a sober and motivated Bret Bielema could establish a relatively high floor for the program.
That said, I don’t find this to be an inspiring hire whatsoever. I hope he can manage to put together a good staff. If we are paying Bret 4.2 million a year I have to assume we will be competitive with staff salaries as well.
I think the salve I’m going to keep putting on this is “Came up under Barry Alvarez, went to three consecutive Rose Bowls as HC with his own players, recruited and coached Russell Wilson, and also coached under Bill Belichick.”
This thread is magical. Custard (of course) comes in with the most OPTIMISTIC comment on the Bielema hire. “Hopefully he can stay sober and it works out.”
And early in his tenure people were outraged when I called out his egregious public shaming of his players. Textbook example of the cognitive dissonance of the HQ.
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Shoulda kept Lovie and told him the money difference would go to a defensive coordinator and better assistants.
Lol Mn was excited.
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Lol Mn was excited.
Nice try.
I've maintained all along that Lovie helped with a culture change and that players started looking at C-U.
Coaching them up appeared to be an after thought. That's a recipe for failure.
Keep reaching tho.
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Nice try.
I've maintained all along that Lovie helped with a culture change and that players started looking at C-U.
Coaching them up appeared to be an after thought. That's a recipe for failure.
Keep reaching tho.
“Should have kept Lovie and re-invested in assistants!”
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Agree on the second point.
Just curious, do you ever listen to the Underwood pressers?
Addressing this further, I rarely ever watch coach or player interviews. I think they are painfully boring. I couldn’t care less what Underwood thinks of the 2guard from Tuesday’s opponent, Middle Tennessee State. I’ll listen to an interview if it’s on a radio program, but I don’t go out of my way to seek them. Just not a good use of my time IMO.
Regarding Underwood, I don’t doubt he’s personable and even charming at times. I also think he’s toned down his act since he’s been here. Maybe new coaches come in with a chip on their shoulder because rhey think that’s what the fan base wants? I don’t know.
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Bielema is a fucktard, but at least he’s a real college FB coach.
If Bielema had an alcohol issue, it appears as tho he may have overcome it.
Meanwhile, in your estimation, he went from being a fucktard to trash.
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If Bielema had an alcohol issue, it appears as tho he may have overcome it.
Meanwhile, in your estimation, he went from being a fucktard to trash.
Seems that was a pretty common opinion around here the day he was hired. Again, I long ago said my “trash” comment was probably a bit much. Meanwhile, it only took one off season around here for Bielema to from fat nearly unemployable drunk to unassailable. I’ve had zero problems with Bielema since his unfortunate decision to trash his players publicly.
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Seems that was a pretty common opinion around here the day he was hired. Again, I long ago said my “trash” comment was probably a bit much. Meanwhile, it only took one off season around here for Bielema to from fat nearly unemployable drunk to unassailable. I’ve had zero problems with Bielema since his unfortunate decision to trash his players publicly.
I prefer to take the long view on this one except when I don't. Give me some consistency in winning seasons and sobriety.
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This thread is magical. Custard (of course) comes in with the most OPTIMISTIC comment on the Bielema hire. “Hopefully he can stay sober and it works out.”
And early in his tenure people were outraged when I called out his egregious public shaming of his players. Textbook example of the cognitive dissonance of the HQ.
Interesting to quote something I was pretty much dead-on about. Said he needed a good staff and to open the pocketbook to get them, and that’s exactly what they have done. Walters is a stud that’s going to be a P5 HC sooner than later and Lunney has an exceptionally efficient offense that dominates TOP every week.
Still don’t buy that what he said was “egregious public shaming.” It was a snippet taken out of context and posted on twitter to be provocative, and you lapped it up while failing to do any further research into the bigger picture of what was said.
The players said it was a non-issue, they were so devastated by the egregious bus tossing that they went out the next week and beat #7 PSU in Happy Valley and damn near salvaged a bowl season out of a rough 1-4 start.
This is probably too long to read since it’s not in twitter format but gives some good insight into the meaning of the entirety of his comments pertaining to the massive future hole at O-line they were staring at.
“Bielema was referring to a future hole in his roster on the offensive line. The Illini currently have no offensive linemen who were recruited in the previous staff's last three recruiting classes. The two offensive linemen from the Class of 2019 are third-stringers. The three offensive linemen from the Class of 2020 have all transferred.”
Good stuff here:
https://247sports.com/college/illinois/Article/Illinois-Fighting-Illini-football-Bret-Bielema-roster-personnel-viral-comments-out-of-context-173570640/
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Interesting to quote something I was pretty much dead-on about. Said he needed a good staff and to open the pocketbook to get them, and that’s exactly what they have done. Walters is a stud that’s going to be a P5 HC sooner than later and Lunney has an exceptionally efficient offense that dominates TOP every week.
Still don’t buy that what he said was “egregious public shaming.” It was a snippet taken out of context and posted on twitter to be provocative, and you lapped it up while failing to do any further research into the bigger picture of what was said.
The players said it was a non-issue, they were so devastated by the egregious bus tossing that they went out the next week and beat #7 PSU in Happy Valley and damn near salvaged a bowl season out of a rough 1-4 start.
This is probably too long to read since it’s not in twitter format but gives some good insight into the meaning of the entirety of his comments pertaining to the massive future hole at O-line they were staring at.
“Bielema was referring to a future hole in his roster on the offensive line. The Illini currently have no offensive linemen who were recruited in the previous staff's last three recruiting classes. The two offensive linemen from the Class of 2019 are third-stringers. The three offensive linemen from the Class of 2020 have all transferred.”
Good stuff here:
https://247sports.com/college/illinois/Article/Illinois-Fighting-Illini-football-Bret-Bielema-roster-personnel-viral-comments-out-of-context-173570640/
I have never heard a losing coach say “you’re only as good as your players, right?” In the middle of a season.
Yeah, you were dead on. And thankfully he’s managed to “stay sober,” allegedly.
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I don’t need to “focus on the big picture of what he said.” It was already more than obvious they needed better talent. He wasn’t breaking any ground with that or telling us anything we didn’t already know with that thought. It’s just really rare to hear a complete bus-tossing by a coach.
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Mickey Joseph has pretty much said the same thing about the OL that Frost left him, which is nothing.
At least Lovie left some starters.
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This one is one of my favorites. Charlie Weis's birthday should be a national holiday.
https://www.nfl.com/news/weis-pitch-have-you-looked-at-this-pile-of-crap-out-there-0ap1000000219516
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Mike Singletary, Chip Kelly, Mike Leach, Charlie Weiss. Coaching legends, all of ‘em. Mount Rushmore of successful coaches.
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Decided schematic advantage.
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Decided schematic advantage.
I hated that fucking guy.
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I hated that fucking guy.
Lol, I thought he was hilarious. And I love what he did to Notre Dame. Because fuck Notre Dame.
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I thought it was hilarious when Notre Dame gave him a 10 year contract after once decent season, then quickly regretted it.
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I thought it was hilarious when Notre Dame gave him a 10 year contract after once decent season, then quickly regretted it.
that was gold!
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First page takes alone are a hilarious read now.
What is Breal up to these days anyway?
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First page takes alone are a hilarious read now.
What is Breal up to these days anyway?
this whole thread is gold hahaha wow
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What is Breal up to these days anyway?
Hopefully getting buttfucked in prison.
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First page takes alone are a hilarious read now.
What is Breal up to these days anyway?
Sharethejuice in the AOTC lead as of now.
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Holy fuck. Read a few of the initial pages. There's a whole lotta people on the wrong side of this one. Awesome!
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Holy fuck. Read a few of the initial pages. There's a whole lotta people on the wrong side of this one. Awesome!
Who knew he was going to sober up?
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The Sparty preview said we are 10-3 in our last 13 conference games. Only tOSU and Michigan are better.
We're doing it with 3 stars, not 5 stars, and coaching.
Nobody would have predicted this straight-faced.
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The magic of sobriety.
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We're doing it with 3 stars, not 5 stars, and coaching.
And, let's face it, nice schedules catching teams (WI, IA...) when they are down.
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Hopefully getting buttfucked in prison.
Why the BReal hate?
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Why the BReal hate?
Apparently it’s what sustains this place.
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Apparently it’s what sustains this place.
I am sure he has a reason. It probably isn't a good one, though.
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The magic of sobriety.
He says, unironically.
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And, let's face it, nice schedules catching teams (WI, IA...) when they are down.
Braelon Allen put up 165 yards vs tOSU the week before he couldn't find a yard against us.
xxxx was a top 5 defense when we played them. They still are.
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(https://i.ibb.co/9pMZhfN/Screenshot-20221101-192422.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XWwYDdb)
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He says, unironically.
Might have to explain that one to me.
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Might have to explain that one to me.
You said that hate sustains this place just after questioning Bielema's sobriety.....
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You said that hate sustains this place just after questioning Bielema's sobriety.....
I was mocking the most “optimistic” opinions of the Brett Bielema hire. Seems like you’re trying to fit a square peg into a round hole at least.
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5 wins this season book it
AOTC buddy
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Addressing this further, I rarely ever watch coach or player interviews. I think they are painfully boring. I couldn’t care less what Underwood thinks of the 2guard from Tuesday’s opponent, Middle Tennessee State. I’ll listen to an interview if it’s on a radio program, but I don’t go out of my way to seek them. Just not a good use of my time IMO.
Regarding Underwood, I don’t doubt he’s personable and even charming at times. I also think he’s toned down his act since he’s been here. Maybe new coaches come in with a chip on their shoulder because rhey think that’s what the fan base wants? I don’t know.
“Well, no, I don’t listen to the media that would give me the best insight into our coaches’ personality, acumen, and relationships with the players, I’d rather just get my info from Danny Parkins tweets and treat them as gospel”
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Why the BReal hate?
I don't hate him. I just hope he's getting buttfucked in prison. Because that would be hilarious.
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Way back when, on Tyler Jackson's shitty board (Tyler Jackson also needs to be getting buttfucked in prison), I actually heard Breal call in to the Score. God damn, that voice of his made me want to murder a puppy. I called him out on it, and he got super pissed. I think he's hated me ever since. Ah, those were the days.
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The original post did not age well.
Serve up my crow. I was wrong. I am happy with this hire
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Front page takes not looking as bad now after the last 2 weeks of shit.
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I was wrong in that I thought we'd be a perennial 4-8 team or worse and we're more like a perennial 6-6 team. It was an average hire, not an abysmal one.
But as documented in the first post, we had a golden chance to hire Leipold and passed.
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If you’d have told me at the beginning of the season we’d be 7-3 right now I’d have taken it in a heartbeat. BUT the way it happened the last two weeks is disappointing. Still heading in the right direction though. Use some perspective.
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I was wrong in that I thought we'd be a perennial 4-8 team or worse and we're more like a perennial 6-6 team. It was an average hire, not an abysmal one.
But as documented in the first post, we had a golden chance to hire Leipold and passed.
One would think he had a great chance to bring in some decent recruits this year before the MSU game. Since then, and with the anticipated blow out at MI next week, hmmmm..
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The bright side is we are 7-3 and all three losses were by a single score. We’ve gone from being awful and uncompetitive to winning more games and losing close.
The bad news is that’s going to change next week, and we’ll be demoralized riding a three game skid into Evanston for a rivalry game without our best player.
And we play UCLA next week in Vegas in basketball with a brand new team that’s looked a little shaky. Keep your cups on.
2011 all over again.
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If you’d have told me at the beginning of the season we’d be 7-3 right now I’d have taken it in a heartbeat. BUT the way it happened the last two weeks is disappointing. Still heading in the right direction though. Use some perspective.
Of course. But we didn't know at the beginning of the season just how bad the B1G West is or how bad MSU would be. Or that it would all be there for the taking. The past 2 weeks this team has reverted back to "Illinois" football with bad coaching, bad execution, undisciplined play, stupid play, bad line play, etc etc. So disappointing.
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Oh and another little ray of sunshine, we will lose most of our best players and aren’t recruiting the greatest. Gonna have to clean up in the transfer portal and a lot of the shine is coming off this diamond.
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The bright side is we are 7-3 and all three losses were by a single score. We’ve gone from being awful and uncompetitive to winning more games and losing close.
The bad news is that’s going to change next week, and we’ll be demoralized riding a three game skid into Evanston for a rivalry game without our best player.
And we play UCLA next week in Vegas in basketball with a brand new team that’s looked a little shaky. Keep your cups on.
2011 all over again.
Jerry Palm noted that Illinois has not won a game where it has given up over 14 points.
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I expect a loss at Michigan, but I expected 5-7 or maybe 6-6 this year. Beat NU for 8-4 and hope for a good bowl, and a healthy Brown.
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I expect a loss at Michigan, but I expected 5-7 or maybe 6-6 this year. Beat NU for 8-4 and hope for a good bowl, and a healthy Brown.
Mn, eternal optimist!
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Mn, eternal optimist!
Dropping 2 in a row is not out of the ordinary for teams. Unfortunately for us it was 2 home games before going to Michigan. Just make sure it doesn't stretch to 4 in a row.
And the refs sucked today.
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Chase brown done for the year so is illinois
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Reminds me a little bit of the season we started out 6-0 and finished 6-6. Zook’s last year, wasn’t it?
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Reminds me a little bit of the season we started out 6-0 and finished 6-6. Zook’s last year, wasn’t it?
Yes. Vic Koenning won the Kraft I'm Hungry Bowl that season
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"Despite Henderson’s pledge to Iowa State, the Illini continued their pursuit. Henderson joins TJ McMillen, Zachary Aamland, and JuCo prospect Dez’Mond Schuster as offensive lineman in Illinois’ class of 2023."
https://www.thechampaignroom.com/platform/amp/2022/11/15/23459239/three-star-offensive-lineman-flips-to-illinois-fighting-illini-ncaa-big-ten
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"Despite Henderson’s pledge to Iowa State, the Illini continued their pursuit. Henderson joins TJ McMillen, Zachary Aamland, and JuCo prospect Dez’Mond Schuster as offensive lineman in Illinois’ class of 2023."
https://www.thechampaignroom.com/platform/amp/2022/11/15/23459239/three-star-offensive-lineman-flips-to-illinois-fighting-illini-ncaa-big-ten
Nice. How they all pan out.
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Coach Bielema's mother, Marilyn has passed according to 247 sports.
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Coach Bielema's mother, Marilyn has passed according to 247 sports.
Sad to hear.May she R.I.P.
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Let’s hope the troops rally like they did for BAM
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https://twitter.com/jwerner247/status/1595594405867843585?s=46&t=JrtE746F3BZXiIv6QXd-fw
Holy shit, The Bielemas have been put through the ringer.
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https://twitter.com/jwerner247/status/1595594405867843585?s=46&t=JrtE746F3BZXiIv6QXd-fw
Holy shit, The Bielemas have been put through the ringer.
That is one tough week for the families.
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Damn :'( :'(
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Very unfortunate. Sorry to read.
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Holy shit, wouldn’t wish this on anyone.
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Illinois defense, nationally ...
Interceptions. Tied for 2nd.
Passing yards allowed.. 6th.
Rushing defense. 7th.
Scoring defense. 3rd, behind Ga and Michigan.
Team passing efficiency defense. #1 by a 10% margin.
Total defense. 2nd, behind Michigan.
Touchdowns allowed. 2nd, behind Ga.
Offense, nationally ....
Rushing yards. Chase Brown #1
Completion percentage. 3rd.
I'm not used to seeing trash like this. Lol.
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Illinois defense, nationally ...
Interceptions. Tied for 2nd.
Passing yards allowed.. 6th.
Rushing defense. 7th.
Scoring defense. 3rd, behind Ga and Michigan.
Team passing efficiency defense. #1 by a 10% margin.
Total defense. 2nd, behind Michigan.
Touchdowns allowed. 2nd, behind Ga.
Offense, nationally ....
Rushing yards. Chase Brown #1
Completion percentage. 3rd.
I'm not used to seeing trash like this. Lol.
He's trash!
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PSA: For all the shit he got for throwing his players under the bus and being trash, he sure stuck up for them this past couple weeks!
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PSA: For all the shit he got for throwing his players under the bus and being trash, he sure stuck up for them this past couple weeks!
Good point
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He is a witty guy. He does not whine about corrupt B1G officials. He finds other ways to send a public message.
Put the video of Michigan's 4th down pick play on twitter. Said he would have his team practice ways to defend it.
Tweeted congrats to the divisional champs. Added he'd like a rematch on a neutral field with neutral officials.
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He is a witty guy. He does not whine about corrupt B1G officials. He finds other ways to send a public message.
Put the video of Michigan's 4th down pick play on twitter. Said he would have his team practice ways to defend it.
Tweeted congrats to the divisional champs. Added he'd like a rematch on a neutral field with neutral officials.
A little reminiscent of Nancy Pelosi throwing shade at Trump and the GOP while getting worked over on the floor repeatedly. Having said that, I’d say Bielema is better at his job than Pelosi is at hers.
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Having said that, I’d say Bielema is better at his job than Pelosi is at hers.
God I hope so…
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https://247sports.com/college/illinois/Article/Purdue-head-coach-Ryan-Walters-praises-Illini-Bret-Bielema-as-a-mentor-Illinois-football-coaching-staff-200455835/
"I'd like to thank Coach Bielema for pouring into me and being my mentor, telling me things that I didn't want to hear."
“Being able to understand the ins and outs of being a CEO of a program and really his availability to me and the environment and culture he created to allow me to grow not only as a play-caller but as a CEO and a leader,” Walters told Illini Inquirer. “Those lessons I will take forever and I’m sure there will be times I’ll call him and bounce some ideas off of him in the near future as well.”
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https://247sports.com/college/illinois/Article/Purdue-head-coach-Ryan-Walters-praises-Illini-Bret-Bielema-as-a-mentor-Illinois-football-coaching-staff-200455835/
"I'd like to thank Coach Bielema for pouring into me and being my mentor, telling me things that I didn't want to hear."
“Being able to understand the ins and outs of being a CEO of a program and really his availability to me and the environment and culture he created to allow me to grow not only as a play-caller but as a CEO and a leader,” Walters told Illini Inquirer. “Those lessons I will take forever and I’m sure there will be times I’ll call him and bounce some ideas off of him in the near future as well.”
Trash! It’s baffling how people/fans like Tempo know more about people like Bielema and their character than the actual people who know them.
But hey, he’s the most level-headed poster we have here! He’s fair and balanced! He’s a good judge of character! Just ask him!
I think it goes a long way that Bielema is honest to the bone. No matter how hard the truth might hurt, he says it. It genuine and real. Even if the other person or press doesn’t wanna hear it. People respect that and can see that.
Some others who don’t, get their feelings hurt and can’t handle it. Our culture really has shifted to people that think like Tempo and can’t handle the truth and are driven by their feelings. It’s a weak mindset and not conducive to progress. In many ways it’s a microcosm of what’s wrong with our current country. Nobody wants to hear the truth and have their feelings hurt, but it’s thise times the most growth can occur.
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Trash! It’s baffling how people/fans like Tempo know more about people like Bielema and their character than the actual people who know them.
But hey, he’s the most level-headed poster we have here! He’s fair and balanced! He’s a good judge of character! Just ask him!
I think it goes a long way that Bielema is honest to the bone. No matter how hard the truth might hurt, he says it. It genuine and real. Even if the other person or press doesn’t wanna hear it. People respect that and can see that.
Some others who don’t, get their feelings hurt and can’t handle it. Our culture really has shifted to people that think like Tempo and can’t handle the truth and are driven by their feelings. It’s a weak mindset and not conducive to progress. In many ways it’s a microcosm of what’s wrong with our current country. Nobody wants to hear the truth and have their feelings hurt, but it’s thise times the most growth can occur.
Walters is the 3rd Bielema assistant to get a Power 5 HC job, and said things that other coaches wanting to move up probably listen to.
And Walters on the defensive room, “We were all an open book in there, so they’ll be just fine.”
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Trash! It’s baffling how people/fans like Tempo know more about people like Bielema and their character than the actual people who know them.
But hey, he’s the most level-headed poster we have here! He’s fair and balanced! He’s a good judge of character! Just ask him!
I think it goes a long way that Bielema is honest to the bone. No matter how hard the truth might hurt, he says it. It genuine and real. Even if the other person or press doesn’t wanna hear it. People respect that and can see that.
Some others who don’t, get their feelings hurt and can’t handle it. Our culture really has shifted to people that think like Tempo and can’t handle the truth and are driven by their feelings. It’s a weak mindset and not conducive to progress. In many ways it’s a microcosm of what’s wrong with our current country. Nobody wants to hear the truth and have their feelings hurt, but it’s thise times the most growth can occur.
Saint Bielema!
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Bielema picks Henry for DC position and Kane to Purdue to be their DC under Walters. Definitely gonna be a different dynamic between IL and Purdue going forward 😂
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Purdue has absolutely had our number of late and it royally sucks because I work with a bunch of Purdue grads
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The Trash Coach signed a 6 year deal
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The Trash Coach signed a 6 year deal
Pretty well deserved.
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If only he mowed his own grass…
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If only he mowed his own grass…
I hear he’s excellent at making sure the juice boxes are shared, though.
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I hear he’s excellent at making sure the juice boxes are shared, though.
Does he go on bald bro runs? Invest in custard in the local community? Chew tobacco? Like lasagna? Use cliches? Is he mean? Yell at his players? Cuss like a sailor? Cheat? Hide in bushes? Like tennis players?
I don’t know just going on and on. That 6-year deal we better know that shit!!
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What a Guentheresque hire. Brutal.
Behind the curve (again).
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Behind the curve (again).
Hahaha. Time will tell.
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AOTC?
(https://i.postimg.cc/5tQvkMVr/A4-FE3393-5-A79-4432-8-B76-32-FA15756-BE5.png) (https://postimg.cc/PLhPP9Nb)
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AOTC?
(https://i.postimg.cc/5tQvkMVr/A4-FE3393-5-A79-4432-8-B76-32-FA15756-BE5.png) (https://postimg.cc/PLhPP9Nb)
Where is your He's Trash quote?
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AOTC?
(https://i.postimg.cc/5tQvkMVr/A4-FE3393-5-A79-4432-8-B76-32-FA15756-BE5.png) (https://postimg.cc/PLhPP9Nb)
I do not believe your theory part worked out.
He gets more chances to try and beat the worst teams in the East at least, like Indiana and MSU. So there is that.
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Where is your He's Trash quote?
Trash as in “not a classy individual.” I never thought he was “trash” as a football coach.
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" he has brought an immediate identity to our football program and represented the University of Illinois with class, humility, and confidence"
He did wut ?
"The team had 19 All-Big Ten selections, the most in program history."
And doing it with 3 stars and 2 stars, with a couple of 4 stars here and there.
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Got our DB’s coach. Nice pedigree…
https://twitter.com/illinifootball/status/1608832842200481793?s=46&t=h0qNUKBItLzxdN2NTHGFjQ
For those who don’t use Twitter…
(https://i.ibb.co/qWKGkkf/C8-E14-FAD-B1-BC-44-F3-AC59-E5-C7-D1-C6-E53-E.png) (https://ibb.co/WPZ9ggw)
(https://i.ibb.co/BrNncZj/E60-FF860-337-A-4-BA3-AB60-A330-E9-A7-CEE8.png) (https://ibb.co/HxdhBzY)
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Got our DB’s coach. Nice pedigree…
https://twitter.com/illinifootball/status/1608832842200481793?s=46&t=h0qNUKBItLzxdN2NTHGFjQ
For those who don’t use Twitter…
(https://i.ibb.co/qWKGkkf/C8-E14-FAD-B1-BC-44-F3-AC59-E5-C7-D1-C6-E53-E.png) (https://ibb.co/WPZ9ggw)
(https://i.ibb.co/BrNncZj/E60-FF860-337-A-4-BA3-AB60-A330-E9-A7-CEE8.png) (https://ibb.co/HxdhBzY)
Wisco and LSU, eh ?
He played alongside Aaron Henry at Wisco, under Bielema.
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Yeah, really good hire in my opinion.
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See, it can be done, Tempo....
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See, it can be done, Tempo....
What can be done?
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What can be done?
Reading comprehension…
How to post news from The Twitter to here instead of the link.
Dimwit.
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Reading comprehension…
How to post news from The Twitter to here instead of the link.
Dimwit.
Oh, I’m sure it can be done. I just want PAMan to click on the link.
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It’s his problem if he has some weird Twitter hang-up.
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What is your weird Twitter hang-up based on anyway, PAMan?
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From 7-1 to 8-5. Good finish. At least beat Northwestern.
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BB still having a better day than Ryan Walter watching the team he is taking over....
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What is your weird Twitter hang-up based on anyway, PAMan?
The Score. ESPN. Twitter. Bogeymen are everywhere.
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What is your weird Twitter hang-up based on anyway, PAMan?
I can explain. The wingnut right is pissed that twitter censored the Hunter Biden story. They act like this prevented the public from being fully informed, and resulted in Joe Biden winning the election. Nevermind that Biden stole the election.
This implies that twitter is or was either the sole source or the final arbiter of political information..
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I can explain. The wingnut right is pissed that twitter censored the Hunter Biden story. They act like this prevented the public from being fully informed, and resulted in Joe Biden winning the election. Nevermind that Biden stole the election.
This implies that twitter is or was either the sole source or the final arbiter of political information..
Do you think Twitter is the only media platform/social media that censored or suppressed the Hunter Biden story?!
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Do you think Twitter is the only media platform/social media that censored or suppressed the Hunter Biden story?!
There's more Matt Taibbi today on Hamilton68 and the RuSsIAn bOtS created by the Alliance for Securing Democracy.
20.“I also have been very frustrated in not calling out Hamilton 68 more publicly, but understand we have to play a longer game here,” wrote Carlos Monje, the future senior advisor to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
19.“We have to be careful in how much we push back on ASD publicly,” said future White House and NSC spokesperson Emily Horne.
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Seeing as how I heard about it every day, despite no actual smoking gun I think the effort to “suppress the story” failed miserably. Wanna talk about a story that was suppressed? Jared Jushner getting billions from the Saudis. That’s gotten 1/10th the attention Hunter’s laptop got.
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I can explain. The wingnut right is pissed that twitter censored the Hunter Biden story. They act like this prevented the public from being fully informed, and resulted in Joe Biden winning the election. Nevermind that Biden stole the election.
This implies that twitter is or was either the sole source or the final arbiter of political information..
I always thought PAMan was a centrist Democrat, but seems he’s more Liz Cheney.
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What a Guentheresque hire. Brutal.
This hurts, man.
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Annoyed Tempo is the best Tempo. Going to be a long night for Tempo typing in post after post after post.
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Annoyed Tempo is the best Tempo. Going to be a long night for Tempo typing in post after post after post.
Eat shit, prick.
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Annoyed Tempo is the best Tempo. Going to be a long night for Tempo typing in post after post after post.
Nah man, different people are weighing in on the topics. It’s not just Tempo…
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Nah man, different people are weighing in on the topics. It’s not just Tempo…
Keep shilling for the guy who repeatedly said you molest your own daughter.
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Keep shilling for the guy who repeatedly said you molest your own daughter.
Good point. I don’t shill for him though. And I don’t molest my own daughter. It is kinda morbid he thought that though based on my sports message board posts/takes though, huh?!
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PAMan apparently likes to cry about my use of insults (which are generally limited to disphit or dimwit). I’ve never come close to saying anything as awful as he REPEATEDLY said to you. He and Jobu are just assholes. And probably abusive (see I can just pull shit out of my ass, too).
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Good point. I don’t shill for him though. And I don’t molest my own daughter. It is kinda morbid he thought that though based on my sports message board posts/takes though, huh?!
Was more your politics.
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Good point. I don’t shill for him though. And I don’t molest my own daughter. It is kinda morbid he thought that though based on my sports message board posts/takes though, huh?!
It’s worse than anything Robb ever said to me, and Robb was a total asshole.
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PAMan apparently likes to cry about my use of insults (which are generally limited to disphit or dimwit). I’ve never come close to saying anything as awful as he REPEATEDLY said to you. He and Jobu are just assholes. And probably abusive (see I can just pull shit out of my ass, too).
I'm not crying, just dishing out as good as I'm getting it. You can't handle it, Snowflake34. You never could.
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PAMan apparently likes to cry about my use of insults (which are generally limited to disphit or dimwit). I’ve never come close to saying anything as awful as he REPEATEDLY said to you. He and Jobu are just assholes. And probably abusive (see I can just pull shit out of my ass, too).
Fight back! 🏳️🌈
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It’s worse than anything Robb ever said to me, and Robb was a total asshole.
Robb proved you could dish it out but couldn't take it.
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Was more your politics.
In all fairness, you do have Stalin as your avatar…
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I’m all for making fun of each other (thus my sock accounts), but there’s a line. And he and Jobu regularly cross it. PAMan used to understand this was all in good fun. He must be boozing it up and abusing the wife and having a hard time.
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It’s worse than anything Robb ever said to me, and Robb was a total asshole.
I’m glad that douche is gone.
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People disagree with you and you call them dimwits and dipshits. No wonder she dumped your ass.
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I’m all for making fun of each other (thus my sock accounts), but there’s a line. And he and Jobu regularly cross it. PAMan used to understand this was all in good fun. He must be boozing it up and abusing the wife and having a hard time.
Or molesting PManlittleboy… 🤷🏻♂️
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Robb proved you could dish it out but couldn't take it.
Again, you lack any perspective. Robb literally accused me of being an angry alcoholic and a bad father. Until 3 minutes ago, when did I ever insult someone like that? You’re a prick. Just own it.
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In all fairness, you do have Stalin as your avatar…
That was done in connection with the Bobby Hull discussion....
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People disagree with you and you call them dimwits and dipshits. No wonder she dumped your ass.
I “dumped” her. But you make up your own facts. On a daily basis.
Yes, dimwit and disphit really “compares” with highly personal insults you guys have been dishing out. Get some fucking perspective. You have none.
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Again, you lack any perspective. Robb literally accused me of being an angry alcoholic and a bad father. Until 3 minutes ago, when did I ever insult someone like that? You’re a prick. Just own it.
I think you need to call 800 Cry Baby....
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That was done in connection with the Bobby Hull discussion....
I’m aware. Hull was a pretty bad dude as well. Honestly it’s pretty bad when your own kids would piss on your grave.
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I “dumped” her. But you make up your own facts. On a daily basis.
Yes, dimwit and disphit really “compares” with highly personal insults you guys have been dishing out. Get some fucking perspective. You have none.
Hopefully you won't be driving angry when driving for the Uber.
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That was done in connection with the Bobby Hull discussion....
You love Bobby Hull. You must be an abusive racist. Should we ask your wife? See how this game is played?
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I “dumped” her. But you make up your own facts. On a daily basis.
That's completely believable.
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Hopefully you won't be driving angry when driving for the Uber.
You think you’re being cute and clever, but in reality, you’re just being a prick.
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You love Bobby Hull. You must be an abusive racist. Should we ask your wife? See how this game is played?
Ok. Go ahead.
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I think you need to call 800 Cry Baby....
At least use some original material. You’re shitting yourself here tonight.
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You think you’re being cute and clever, but in reality, you’re just being a prick.
800 Cry Baby was the number Custard was supposed to call?
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800 Cry Baby was the number Custard was supposed to call?
Yours is 1-800-fuck-you
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Yours is 1-800-fuck-you
Annoyed tonight?
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Was more your politics.
That’s a real well-adjusted response. Don’t like someone’s politics? Repeatedly accuse them of molesting their daughter.
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Annoyed tonight?
A little. Not having a great day. Thanks for your “concern.”
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I'm not crying, just dishing out as good as I'm getting it. You can't handle it, Snowflake34. You never could.
Again, about the worst I ever gave you was “dipshit.” Sorry you’re so sensitive.
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That’s a real well-adjusted response. Don’t like someone’s politics? Repeatedly accuse them of molesting their daughter.
It still amazes me why anyone here gives a shit what anyone else here, on this largely anonymous message board, says about them.
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Again, about the worst I ever gave you was “dipshit.” Sorry you’re so sensitive.
I don't take it personally. You do. Obviously.
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I don't take it personally. You do. Obviously.
I think you do, because you’ve really ramped it up the last couple of months.
Over what? An argument over quarterback play? We used to get along great.
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I don't take it personally. You do. Obviously.
And again. I’m the only one whose personal information and personal life gets talked about here. No one took your real name and drew a penis to your mouth on your picture. But you did get called a dimwit a few times so I sympathize with you.
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Except for Dom. But he’s a unique case. You basically even said that.
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It still amazes me why anyone here gives a shit what anyone else here, on this largely anonymous message board, says about them.
You’re anonymous. I’m not.
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I think you do, because you’ve really ramped it up the last couple of months.
Over what? An argument over quarterback play? We used to get along great.
You were being an idiot about it and I pushed back.
You are wound way too tight. It is as if your identity here is tied into your real life identity. I don't get why you are so upset by what a guy called ThePAMan (who has an avatar with Stalin's face on Bobby Hull's body for crying out loud) and a guy called Jobu says. That's on you. And Judge Judy too to be honest.
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You were being an idiot about it and I pushed back.
Lol wut
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And again. I’m the only one whose personal information and personal life gets talked about here. No one took your real name and drew a penis to your mouth on your picture. But you did get called a dimwit a few times so I sympathize with you.
Why would you care about the over the top crap anyone here says? Are any of your family or friends reading this board? Seriously.
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You were being an idiot about it and I pushed back.
You are wound way too tight. It is as if your identity here is tied into your real life identity. I don't get why you are so upset by what a guy called ThePAMan (who has an avatar with Stalin's face on Bobby Hull's body for crying out loud) and a guy called Jobu says. That's on you. And Judge Judy too to be honest.
Easy to say when your name, likeness, and personal information haven’t been shared and made fun of here.
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Easy to say when your name, likeness, and personal information haven’t been shared and made fun of here.
Who reads this board that it matters?
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Why would you care about the over the top crap anyone here says? Are any of your family or friends reading this board? Seriously.
Why would you badger me about what my ex thinks of me? What is the point of that? Is that “good natured fun” or even “fun” to you?
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Who reads this board that it matters?
No one. But I’d like to think that although we don’t always see eye to eye there’s at least some sort of camaraderie here. There’s no respect. I like to think of this as a bar where we talk shit to our friends. Not a place we viciously tear each other a part for sport. YMMV
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Why would you badger me about what my ex thinks of me? What is the point of that? Is that “good natured fun” or even “fun” to you?
You have sat here for 2 days trying to push buttons and then you get mad when someone successfully turns the tables on you? Hmmm.
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You have sat here for 2 days trying to push buttons and then you get mad when someone successfully turns the tables on you? Hmmm.
Again, I never badgered you about what your ex thinks of you. Again, you have a total lack of perspective. My mults are designed to be funny. I’m not trying to be malicious. You are.
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Again, I never badgered you about what your ex thinks of you. Again, you have a total lack of perspective. My mults are designed to be funny. I’m not trying to be malicious. You are.
He should think on his sins.
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JFC take it to the Tempo, et al. vs PAMan thread!
https://illinihq2.com/index.php/topic,774.0.html
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ThePAThey is now a football season ticket reservationist for the upcoming season.
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ThePAThey is now a football season ticket reservationist for the upcoming season.
These are some damn good prices they currently have!
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These are some damn good prices they currently have!
Yep, they sucked me in. Again.
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That Ark thread doesn’t read that badly. Not as bad as I expected anyways. Even with Bielema’s alleged off field issues I’m super relieved it wasn’t LL.
Despite not doing great in the buzz saw of the SEC West, he is local and has proven high level success in the B1G West. I think a sober and motivated Bret Bielema could establish a relatively high floor for the program.
That said, I don’t find this to be an inspiring hire whatsoever. I hope he can manage to put together a good staff. If we are paying Bret 4.2 million a year I have to assume we will be competitive with staff salaries as well.
I think the salve I’m going to keep putting on this is “Came up under Barry Alvarez, went to three consecutive Rose Bowls as HC with his own players, recruited and coached Russell Wilson, and also coached under Bill Belichick.”
Lance Leipold looking a lot better right now, Custard.
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ThePAThey is now a football season ticket reservationist for the upcoming season.
What was I thinking?
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Lance Leipold looking a lot better right now, Custard.
Even Missouri (whose D coordinator we poached) is ranked and doing better than we are…
And Maryland (whose coach used to coach here) is undefeated and up on O$U currently…
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My theory is Whitman hired Bielema to make Underwood seem more likable.
In all honesty though, Bielema is probably as good as he could do if you’re looking to field a decent team tho.
Behind the Curve here ...
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Bielema sucks cock. RIP Jobu.
The Jobu versus Beach Bum in this thread was entertaining.
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Nice try.
I've maintained all along that Lovie helped with a culture change and that players started looking at C-U.
Coaching them up appeared to be an after thought. That's a recipe for failure.
Keep reaching tho.
Mn AOTC on this one.
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Holy fuck. Read a few of the initial pages. There's a whole lotta people on the wrong side of this one. Awesome!
Unsure whether these type takes starting on page 12 have aged as well as the original takes....
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The original post did not age well.
Serve up my crow. I was wrong. I am happy with this hire
Hmmmm
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Front page takes not looking as bad now after the last 2 weeks of shit.
Always... you know the rest ..
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Of course. But we didn't know at the beginning of the season just how bad the B1G West is or how bad MSU would be. Or that it would all be there for the taking. The past 2 weeks this team has reverted back to "Illinois" football with bad coaching, bad execution, undisciplined play, stupid play, bad line play, etc etc. So disappointing.
And it has continued into 2023....
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Behind the curve (again).
Tempo wrong again....
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Hahaha. Time will tell.
Rinse Repeat....
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AOTC?
(https://i.postimg.cc/5tQvkMVr/A4-FE3393-5-A79-4432-8-B76-32-FA15756-BE5.png) (https://postimg.cc/PLhPP9Nb)
No, you weren't.
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PAMan apparently likes to cry about my use of insults (which are generally limited to disphit or dimwit). I’ve never come close to saying anything as awful as he REPEATEDLY said to you. He and Jobu are just assholes. And probably abusive (see I can just pull shit out of my ass, too).
Tempo on a roll with the mults....
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Was good to read a thread in the days where threads were derailed by The COVID instead of Justin Fields
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Breal (where ever he is, probably dead) appears to have been AOTC
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Breal (where ever he is, probably dead) appears to have been AOTC
Jobu probably still hopes he is getting buttfucked in prison.
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Behind the Curve here ...
He’s still about the best this program can do. Lol
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I love how the PAMan narrative machine is not only constantly churning out narratives, but incredibly fluid as well.
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He’s still about the best this program can do. Lol
You do not think they could have hired Leipold?
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I love how the PAMan narrative machine is not only constantly churning out narratives, but incredibly fluid as well.
Consistently, instead of always, trust content from ThePATheyMan?
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Consistently, instead of always, trust content from ThePATheyMan?
Perhaps. Is it a slam dunk he’s better than Bielema? I think that’s far from a given.
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Perhaps. Is it a slam dunk he’s better than Bielema? I think that’s far from a given.
Kansas seems to be doing better despite it's starting QB being injured quite a bit last and this year.
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Kansas seems to be doing better despite it's starting QB being injured quite a bit last and this year.
I know you’re the ultimate “What have you done for me lately (preferably last game)” fan, but are we sure he’s actually better?
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I know you’re the ultimate “What have you done for me lately (preferably last game)” fan, but are we sure he’s actually better?
Well, if you recall, Kansas beat Illinois' ass this year pretty handily. So there is that. Kansas did lose to Texas last week. Their QB was out. They are beating up on Gus Malzhan today with the QB still out. They seem to be doing ok despite losing their QB for the last half of last year and I think he has played half the games so far this year. I guess Illinois tired him out.
In case you missed it, as a Carlos Zambrano once said "Weze stink."
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Well, if you recall, Kansas beat Illinois' ass this year pretty handily. So there is that. Kansas did lose to Texas last week. Their QB was out. They are beating up on Gus Malzhan today with the QB still out. They seem to be doing ok despite losing their QB for the last half of last year and I think he has played half the games so far this year. I guess Illinois tired him out.
In case you missed it, as a Carlos Zambrano once said "Weze stink."
Yep. That is one game.
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Yep. That is one game.
Uh, no, it isn't. They've been far more competitive despite losing their major weapon for large parts of the last 2 seasons. You do not appear to watch college football, which is fine. But why would you believe Bielema is doing better so far?
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Illinois was better last year and then lost a lot more?
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Uh, no, it isn't. They've been far more competitive despite losing their major weapon for large parts of the last 2 seasons. You do not appear to watch college football, which is fine. But why would you believe Bielema is doing better so far?
Sure, based on a very small sample size. His overall conference record is 5-15. I remember when ND gave Charlie Weiss a huge 10 year extension.
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Illinois was better last year and then lost a lot more?
Kansas played the last half of the season with a backup, but ok (despite the poor November for Illinois).
Kansas did have 9 guys returning on offense this year.
So who is doing the better job? Seems like Leipold is building in year 3, and not relying on his predecessors leftovers, compared to the absolute shit we have seen this year?
I'll take Leipold in this race right now.
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Sure, based on a very small sample size. His overall conference record is 5-15. I remember when ND gave Charlie Weiss a huge 10 year extension.
They are both in year 3 at the current programs. Guenther Jr could have hired Leipold. We are comparing the current trajectories. Apples to apples.
Are you going to claim Kansas was in better shape than Illinois, even with Lovie, when Leipold was hired by Kansas?
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I just think it’s a bit premature to say one is definitively better than the other.
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I just think it’s a bit premature to say one is definitively better than the other.
Well, you do think the jury is still out on Eberlose....
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Well, you do think the jury is still out on Eberlose....
He’s probably cooked. The Denver game probably did him in. They do have a weak schedule the next 5 or so games, though.
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He’s probably cooked. The Denver game probably did him in. They do have a weak schedule the next 5 or so games, though.
Never underestimate Bear Stupidity, Tempo.
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I will say that 3 days ago I considered Flus 100% cooked. I will also say that the energy and enthusiasm for a team that had lost 14 straight was pretty remarkable. I think the narrative that he’d lost the lockerrom might have been premature. He definitely lost the media. If they can get that secondary healthy, beat a beatable Minnesota and Vegas at home, who knows? Then it’s on to the Chargers, who play one score games with everyone.
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I will say that 3 days ago I considered Flus 100% cooked. I will also say that the energy and enthusiasm for a team that had lost 14 straight was pretty remarkable. I think the narrative that he’d lost the lockerrom might have been premature. He definitely lost the media. If they can get that secondary healthy, beat a beatable Minnesota and Vegas at home, who knows? Then it’s on to the Chargers, who play one score games with everyone.
You know this is coming....
So you think he is cooked, but it wouldn't surprise you if he wasn't?
Please note that I am typing this with a smile on my face and not with malice. Too much angst going on to fight about this stuff today.
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I felt 3 days ago he was pretty much cooked. Now, not quite as sure. He probably should be, because they can probably do better. But if they play as hard the next few weeks as they did against Washington I could see them creeping back to something near .500, then who knows. I’d inwere betting I’d say he’s gone.
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I’m not trying to be Captain Hot Take. I’m just telling you what I think in real time.
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I’m not trying to be Captain Hot Take. I’m just telling you what I think in real time.
I know you are.
2 concerns: Easier schedule may "mask" things. Impacts Eberlose and Fields analysis. Let's say Fields does what he did in 1st half against Denver and Washington against the weaker part of the schedule, but then struggles against good defenses. Chance Bear decides to keep him and mess up the draft. You already see Judge Judy here saying things like this re Fields.
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Yeah. If you have the number 1 pick, you HAVE to pick Caleb Williams. Regardless, right?!
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I find it very unlikely they will have the #1 pick. He says he’s only playing for about 6 teams, anyway. The Bears aren’t on the list. Could be a bluff, but I don’t think the Bears will have the #1 pick regardless (check that, unless it’s Carolina’s pick).
I don’t draft Williams if Fields plays the rest of the year they way he has the last two weeks. You could get a Herschel Walker trade like haul for that pick. The Bears aren’t drafting #1 anyway (unless it’s the Carolina pick).
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You’d actually get better picks than the Walker trade, but the impact that trade on your franchise could be enormous; much like it was to the 90s Cowboys.
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I find it very unlikely they will have the #1 pick. He says he’s only playing for about 6 teams, anyway. The Bears aren’t on the list. Could be a bluff, but I don’t think the Bears will have the #1 pick regardless (check that, unless it’s Carolina’s pick).
I don’t draft Williams if Fields plays the rest of the year they way he has the last two weeks. You could get a Herschel Walker trade like haul for that pick. The Bears aren’t drafting #1 anyway (unless it’s the Carolina pick).
If the Bear has the pick, he is coming to Chicago. Don't over think this.
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Louisville 25 guys from portal and kicks ND ass. Illinois, nah, we don't need that many guys from the portal, we'd rather get our shit pushed in by Purdue and Nebraska.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/10/8/23908640/illinois-bret-bielema-notre-dame-marcus-freeman-college-football
The Illini have gone so far in the wrong direction, it’s fair to ask if the program is in any better condition midway through Bret Bielema’s third season than it was on Lovie Smith’s last day.
Steve Greenberg = The PATheyMan is a match?
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/10/8/23908640/illinois-bret-bielema-notre-dame-marcus-freeman-college-football
The Illini have gone so far in the wrong direction, it’s fair to ask if the program is in any better condition midway through Bret Bielema’s third season than it was on Lovie Smith’s last day.
Steve Greenberg = The PATheyMan is a match?
In the last 2.5 years the Illini have won the Big Ten in basketball twice, had a 1 seed in the tourney, and played in a January bowl game.
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In the last 2.5 years the Illini have won the Big Ten in basketball twice, had a 1 seed in the tourney, and played in a January bowl game.
What have you done for me this year, though?
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Already having recruits back out and reopen their recruitments…
https://x.com/pyfromcaleb/status/1711206556136616324?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
All that momentum from last year is GONE…
It is going to be very hard to get that back, if they ever do with this coaching staff…
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Not ideal
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Bielema’s still a good dude, though right?
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people saying they'd rather have Lovie back
ummm
Lovie had 22 losses of over 20 points in 39 losses
Brett has had 3 in 19
We are in a better place
I do not want Lovie back. This is looking very Lovie-ish and it did not have to.
We shall see over the next 2 weeks. llini Maryland and Wisconsin have a chance to be really ugly.
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Already having recruits back out and reopen their recruitments…
https://x.com/pyfromcaleb/status/1711206556136616324?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
All that momentum from last year is GONE…
It is going to be very hard to get that back, if they ever do with this coaching staff…
Apparently he is not a relative of Custard.
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Bielema’s still a good dude, though right?
Appears he is too nice, in some respects.
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yes it is certainly shocking that a team that lost 10 players to the NFL is struggling the year after !!!!!!
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yes it is certainly shocking that a team that lost 10 players to the NFL is struggling the year after !!!!!!
Oh brother. This is year 3. Just like for Fields. Fields is actually doing better in year 3 than Bielema. That is how bad it is.
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Oh brother. This is year 3. Just like for Fields. Fields is actually doing better in year 3 than Bielema. That is how bad it is.
oh yeah I forgot we are Alabama and we just reload with some more 5 stars, how stupid of me
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Oh brother. This is year 3. Just like for Fields. Fields is actually doing better in year 3 than Bielema. That is how bad it is.
Lol
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oh yeah I forgot we are Alabama and we just reload with some more 5 stars, how stupid of me
PAMan is the ultimate what have you done for me lately (preferably last week)? fan.
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PAMan is the ultimate what have you done for me lately (preferably last week)? fan.
True, I would be too if I had limited time left on this earth as well I guess ;D
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oh yeah I forgot we are Alabama and we just reload with some more 5 stars, how stupid of me
Illinois could at least look competent, but outgunned," in year 3 instead of looking completely incompetent. Apparently too much to ask for according to Custard and you.
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PAMan is the ultimate what have you done for me lately (preferably last week)? fan.
The Bigotry of Low Expectations appears to permeate every aspect of your life.
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True, I would be too if I had limited time left on this earth as well I guess ;D
Goddamn right.... 8)
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https://www.thechampaignroom.com/2023/10/12/23899711/illinois-football-and-the-art-of-the-pyramid-illini-bielema-bret-winning-josh-whitman-ron-zook
Thoughts, Custard?
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https://www.thechampaignroom.com/2023/10/12/23899711/illinois-football-and-the-art-of-the-pyramid-illini-bielema-bret-winning-josh-whitman-ron-zook
Thoughts, Custard?
Yeah this is very interesting to me and the $1,000,000 question…
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https://www.thechampaignroom.com/2023/10/12/23899711/illinois-football-and-the-art-of-the-pyramid-illini-bielema-bret-winning-josh-whitman-ron-zook
Thoughts, Custard?
gotta be the illuminati?
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https://www.thechampaignroom.com/2023/10/12/23899711/illinois-football-and-the-art-of-the-pyramid-illini-bielema-bret-winning-josh-whitman-ron-zook
Thoughts, Custard?
Don’t think what’s happening in 2023 has much to do with the decline of Mike White (NCAA problems) or Ron Turner (stopped recruiting) etc etc.
Zook actually rebounded and his last two years were somewhat successful by our pitiful standards.
Illinois doesn’t have sustained success because it’s pretty damn rare for a bottom feeder football program to have sustained success. We are playing at a distinct disadvantage to many of our peers from a prestige/money/facilities/recent success standpoint.
Also, I think Jim Calhoun said it takes five years for a ReliaQuest Bowl game appearance to pay off.
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If only Illinois could tank for draft picks...
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If only Illinois could tank for draft picks...
we would be as good as the team from up north at that!
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If only Illinois could tank for draft picks...
If only you had some originality.
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Don’t think what’s happening in 2023 has much to do with the decline of Mike White (NCAA problems) or Ron Turner (stopped recruiting) etc etc.
Zook actually rebounded and his last two years were somewhat successful by our pitiful standards.
Illinois doesn’t have sustained success because it’s pretty damn rare for a bottom feeder football program to have sustained success. We are playing at a distinct disadvantage to many of our peers from a prestige/money/facilities/recent success standpoint.
Also, I think Jim Calhoun said it takes five years for a ReliaQuest Bowl game appearance to pay off.
In the last 2.5 years the Illini have won the Big Ten in basketball twice, had a 1 seed in the tourney, and played in a January bowl game.
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Don’t think what’s happening in 2023 has much to do with the decline of Mike White (NCAA problems) or Ron Turner (stopped recruiting) etc etc.
“Ohio State has never produced a good NFL quarterback.” - ThePAMan
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In the last 2.5 years the Illini have won the Big Ten in basketball twice, had a 1 seed in the tourney, and played in a January bowl game.
And it’s all pyramid from there…
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we would be as good as the team from up north at that!
I love how everyone here thinks tanking for one season means immediate dividends the following year. Very realistic expectations!
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In the last 2.5 years the Illini have won the Big Ten in basketball twice, had a 1 seed in the tourney, and played in a January bowl game.
If only you had some originality.
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If only you had some originality.
The internet never forgets.
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The internet never forgets.
True. How is the Uber CEO doing? Has he responded to you?
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Just for the record, I'm not trying to pick fights. Seems like Tempo is on the rag again.
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True. How is the Uber CEO doing? Has he responded to you?
Seriously, you can’t help yourself can you.
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Just for the record, I'm not trying to pick fights. Seems like Tempo is on the rag again.
You literally started with the first insult.
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Actually, you took the first two digs. When I hadn’t engaged you at all.
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“Ohio State has never produced a good NFL quarterback.” - ThePAMan
True. Stroud may be breaking the mold.
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If only you had some originality.
That's funny, Jobu.
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And it’s all pyramid from there…
For 40 fucking years.....
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That's funny, Jobu.
The difference is I’m using an insult only I’ve used. He used one that’s been recycled by others 30x.
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You literally started with the first insult.
Eh. I was just fucking around. Stop being a pussy.
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The difference is I’m using an insult only I’ve used. He used one that’s been recycled by others 30x.
Jesus. You seriously need to lighten up.
Better yet, maybe I'll just stay gone. God damn.
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The difference is I’m using an insult only I’ve used. He used one that’s been recycled by others 30x.
That makes it original?
You have used that one quite a bit.
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Eh. I was just fucking around. Stop being a pussy.
Yeah, that’s always your defense. Again, you threw the first two jabs then escalated when I responded. It’s how it always goes down.
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That makes it original?
You have used that one quite a bit.
It’s my bit. I can use it as much as I want.
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Yeah, that’s always your defense. Again, you threw the first two jabs then escalated when I responded. It’s how it always goes down.
I seriously wasn't trying to piss you off. When I said "if only the Illini could tank for draft picks", that had nothing to do with you. I really wish they could tank for draft picks.
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Yeah, that’s always your defense. Again, you threw the first two jabs then escalated when I responded. It’s how it always goes down.
So, what other "jab" did you take offense with? Because, I really wasn't trying to go after you.
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It’s my bit. I can use it as much as I want.
No one disputing that. Just any claim that it is "original" at this point.
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The Uber one, yeah...but that was after you were being pissy.
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I seriously wasn't trying to piss you off. When I said "if only the Illini could tank for draft picks", that had nothing to do with you. I really wish they could tank for draft picks.
Of course it had something to do with me. I’m constantly mocked here for backing the tank. Guys like PAMan, Mn, and Custard have been very vocal in their criticism of the tank. I find it hard to believe it wasn’t a jab at me. But whatevs.
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No one disputing that. Just any claim that it is "original" at this point.
It’s still got a lotta life. And will have for awhile I think. At least 3 to 5 years.
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Of course it had something to do with me. I’m constantly mocked here for backing the tank. Guys like PAMan, Mn, and Custard have been very vocal in their criticism of the tank. I find it hard to believe it wasn’t a jab at me. But whatevs.
It absolutely wasn't a jab at you. It had nothing to do with you. Whether you believe that or not, doesn't matter.
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I honestly don't know why Tempo is so pissed at me. I don't care all that much, but I don't really feel like I did anything to justify vitriol.
I don't know guys.
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I honestly don't know why Tempo is so pissed at me. I don't care all that much, but I don't really feel like I did anything to justify vitriol.
I don't know guys.
I’m not trying to escalate things here, but:
The tank comment would certainly be something I am associated with, since I’m perhaps the only vocal supporter of the tank.
“I’m glad Tempo found Reddit, so I can ignore that too,” is definitely a jab at me.
And again, you came in unprovoked. But whatever. I’m not going to argue about it. Just pointing out that you initiated the back and forth. Again.
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For 40 fucking years.....
We appear to be the lost pyramid…
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I’m not trying to escalate things here, but:
The tank comment would certainly be something I am associated with, since I’m perhaps the only vocal supporter of the tank.
“I’m glad Tempo found Reddit, so I can ignore that too,” is definitely a jab at me.
And again, you came in unprovoked. But whatever. I’m not going to argue about it. Just pointing out that you initiated the back and forth. Again.
The Reddit line was pretty good. Not as good as QAnon's line about you chopping off your dick, but...
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I’m not trying to escalate things here, but:
The tank comment would certainly be something I am associated with, since I’m perhaps the only vocal supporter of the tank.
“I’m glad Tempo found Reddit, so I can ignore that too,” is definitely a jab at me.
And again, you came in unprovoked. But whatever. I’m not going to argue about it. Just pointing out that you initiated the back and forth. Again.
You took that as a jab? Ok. I have made reference to ignoring your links before. We've laughed it off. This was just another one of those. I really didn't mean to offend you.
Sorry, man.
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We appear to be the lost pyramid…
Judge Judy: Egyptologist. Who knew?
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Judge Judy: Egyptologist. Who knew?
Robb inspired me before his fat ass appeared to have died…
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Welp....I guess Leipold bombed his interview last night 😦
I don’t really have words for this one. Captain Culture just hired a notorious drunken asshole hated by everyone in his path. This is an incredibly bizarre hire
(https://i.ibb.co/c2yRVYy/IMG-2913.png) (https://ibb.co/WBH7jVH)
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Yet somehow 1-4 in the worst Power 5 Conference Division in college football this year.
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(https://i.ibb.co/c2yRVYy/IMG-2913.png) (https://ibb.co/WBH7jVH)
Lol that picture of becktard was my avatar for a while
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Just fired two assistants today. Buh and Fenelus. Two of his closest friends. I love that he isn’t afraid to make decisions like that…
https://x.com/jwerner247/status/1745605038343368779?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
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Just fired two assistants today. Buh and Fenelus. Two of his closest friends. I love that he isn’t afraid to make decisions like that…
https://x.com/jwerner247/status/1745605038343368779?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
Why wait until now?
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Why wait until now?
1. A replacement became available.
2. After some recruits were signed.
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There's more Matt Taibbi today on Hamilton68 and the RuSsIAn bOtS created by the Alliance for Securing Democracy.
20.“I also have been very frustrated in not calling out Hamilton 68 more publicly, but understand we have to play a longer game here,” wrote Carlos Monje, the future senior advisor to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
19.“We have to be careful in how much we push back on ASD publicly,” said future White House and NSC spokesperson Emily Horne.
RuSsIA is a security threat. Carry on.
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I am a fan of Brett BUT the 1 bad loss a year is a issue right now
I think he will get it solved
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A couple of portal signees, a left tackle and CUSA 1st team wide receiver.
(https://i.ibb.co/jvc5rmkY/Screenshot-20260111-073843-Chrome.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gM57RNZ8)
(https://i.ibb.co/mrcNLFV3/Screenshot-20260111-073933-Chrome.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vCjX7v6S)
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So I sees we are building the world's largest video screen in Gies Memorial Stadium instead of using the money to pay players. Tough to play football without a DL, but based on the portal exits so far, sure looks like we will try it next year. Deep down, Bert can't be happy as Cignetti reloads using Mark Cuban's money.
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Report: Aaron Henry leaving Illinois for Notre Dame
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Wow
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Discher to tOSU as STC
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Report: Aaron Henry leaving Illinois for Notre Dame
You can be sure Bielema orchestrated that. Henry wouldn’t leave to be “co” coordinator and not calling plays. Now let’s get a damn good D coordinator!
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The timing seems strange but good luck to Aaron Henry.
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Top programs are poaching our assistants ;)
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The timing seems strange but good luck to Aaron Henry.
I think Bielema waited to make sure he found Henry a nice landing spot to let him save face. Also I think Bielema already knows who he’s hiring as D coordinator already or he wouldn’t have made the move. Good for all parties involved…
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Wouldn’t he have fired and hired a new coordinator by now if he was going to? Why wait till spring? You only get what’s left.
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https://x.com/gourdiereport/status/2019222213975506980?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
Big changes. Sounds like a coach coaching in the Super Bowl…
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https://x.com/gourdiereport/status/2019222213975506980?s=46&t=nLWTarDKWNHMqYhTVD-LQQ
Big changes. Sounds like a coach coaching in the Super Bowl…
Likely someone from the Seahawks perhaps Kirk Olivadotti, Leslie Frazier?
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Likely someone from the Seahawks perhaps Kirk Olivadotti, Leslie Frazier?
Think Kevin Richardson. I don’t think Frazier would since he’s basically the Assistant Head Coach for an NFL team in the Super Bowl, but man that’d be a helluva pull if he did…
https://www.patriots.com/team/coaches-roster/kevin-richardson
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I don't have a clue but I would think that we're looking at a position coach wanting a DC position on the resume.
Maybe someone who's been here before and played under Bielema ? But has he called plays ?
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Zak Kuhr
From the Wiki,
Although Kuhr was primarily an offensive coach in his collegiate career, Vrabel hired him as a defensive coach to help defensive players prepare for college-style offensive schemes that were becoming popular in the NFL.
https://www.youtube.com/live/U6ddnA7-57c?si=RgB63AxsUnhw9Pey
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interesting, I was thinking the seahawks because they play that style of defense mentioned in the tweet at times
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The new tight ends coach
https://share.google/sxFBVMyAuRxBqLI4O
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New DC.
https://fightingillini.com/news/2026/2/9/football-bobby-hauck-named-illinois-defensive-coordinator.aspx
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New DC.
https://fightingillini.com/news/2026/2/9/football-bobby-hauck-named-illinois-defensive-coordinator.aspx
Not sure what to make of it other than....incredible past records, great achievements on those levels, didn't want to ever be a HC again. The defensive rankings totally makes this an outstanding hire imo. Whitman again strikes GOLD I think.
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Not sure what to make of it other than....incredible past records, great achievements on those levels, didn't want to ever be a HC again. The defensive rankings totally makes this an outstanding hire imo. Whitman again strikes GOLD I think.
Kinda how I feel…
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great hire
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Not ever being a defensive coordinator before is kind of concerning, especially with implementing a whole new 3-3-5 system, but I’ll trust Bielema…
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Not ever being a defensive coordinator before is kind of concerning, especially with implementing a whole new 3-3-5 system, but I’ll trust Bielema…
And he's 60 and quit as a head coach because he didn't want to recruit or something?
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The defenses at Montana haven't been that good the last 2 years but I'm just looking at yards and touchdowns allowed. The defense was ranked 50th, giving up 50 tds, in FCS last year in scoring defense. 3 teams were next at 41. 9 tds is quite a disparity.
Montana has been a good FCS program for a while and my first thought was a good hire.
But yep, no DC experience seems odd and saying the announcement would be after the Super Bowl also seems odd if you're going to sign a guy from an FCS school.
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It’s about the Jimmy’s and Joe’s, not the X’s and O’s.
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How many games did Montana play?
He didn't have specific DC experience but he installed his defense at Montana. He learned the 3-3-5 from Rocky Long at SDSU when he was ST and associate HC there. All of his non HC experience has been ST and defense.
Bret Underwood had a verbal commitment from a plan A, who backed out. Bobby Hauk Hauck is plan B..
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Damn, Underwood got his meat hooks in all kinds of sports down there.
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Damn, Underwood got his meat hooks in all kinds of sports down there.
Maybe Tyler can be OC for the football team too.
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The TE Kaden Feagin era is here
https://x.com/glenn_kinley/status/2022044449476632933
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The TE Kaden Feagin era is here
https://x.com/glenn_kinley/status/2022044449476632933
Interesting. Can he block?
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The TE Kaden Feagin era is here
https://x.com/glenn_kinley/status/2022044449476632933
I like it.
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Interesting. Can he block?
Hopefully someone can teach him. His slow first, second and third steps out of the backfield really limited him against anything other than a really tired and undersized defensive line.
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The TE Kaden Feagin era is here
https://x.com/glenn_kinley/status/2022044449476632933
Interesting. Hopefuuly it works out well for him and Anderson.
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We've got us a couple of new coaches
https://fightingillini.com/news/2026/2/13/football-roger-cooper-named-illinois-inside-linebackers-coach.aspx
https://fightingillini.com/news/2026/2/13/football-ronnie-bradford-named-illinois-secondary-coach.aspx
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"These are good dudes in this program."
https://youtu.be/ATNGmqHUEIo