LittleHurt05 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Mar 23, 2012 -> 04:52 PM) Don't know much about Steven's last year, but any particular reason why they were so much worse? Players leaving? I don't follow them enough, but I kept hearing the experts this year talking about how loaded Butler was gonna be next season, FWIW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Mar 23, 2012 -> 10:52 PM) Some random Illini board I was reading had a guy that found a plane going from Indy to Willard, speculating that Stevens is on it. Don't know much about Steven's last year, but any particular reason why they were so much worse? Players leaving? The plane stuff is a long running message joke for coaching searches of any kind. But yeah, it landed like an hour ago and is coming back tonight. And because, yeah, Howard and Mack were gone. Mack to the NBA. Edited March 23, 2012 by Buehrle>Wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Mar 23, 2012 -> 05:01 PM) The plane stuff is a long running message joke for coaching searches of any kind. But yeah, it landed like an hour ago and is coming back tonight. And because, yeah, Howard and Mack were gone. Mack to the NBA. I found it quite hilarious which is why I posted it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Stevens denies any contact. However he was drawing with chalk with his daughter. Maybe he was drawing big block I's and replicas of the Assembly Hall roof. Stay tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Mar 23, 2012 -> 06:07 PM) Stevens denies any contact. However he was drawing with chalk with his daughter. Maybe he was drawing big block I's and replicas of the Assembly Hall roof. Stay tuned. Why would anyone do that to their driveway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 They should go after Jankovich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He_Gawn Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Just don't see Stevens at Illinois as a good fit. Can't see him pulling talent away from Indiana, and I also can't see him pulling in the guys from the CPL. Regardless, he's one of the best coaches in the game. We'll see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 QUOTE (Brian @ Mar 23, 2012 -> 06:22 PM) They should go after Jankovich That's enough from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 QUOTE (Brian @ Mar 23, 2012 -> 06:22 PM) They should go after Jankovich Although I hear Chris Lowery is available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Looks like the Frank Martin train might be headed to South Carolina.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 If we want the logic that the new coach has to have "been there" before, then Stevens is probably as good as it gets with two Nat'l Championship appearances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn12 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Mar 23, 2012 -> 09:04 PM) Looks like the Frank Martin train might be headed to South Carolina.... Thats what we're hoping, at least. We'll see if we're just being played for a KSU raise, or what, soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Mar 23, 2012 -> 08:04 PM) Looks like the Frank Martin train might be headed to South Carolina.... Why in the world would you want to go from K-State to South Carolina? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 A very convincing article for Reggie Theus to Illinois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Mar 24, 2012 -> 06:25 PM) A very convincing article for Reggie Theus to Illinois I think Jerry Sloan would be rolling around laughing when the subject of Reggie and defense came up. I really wonder what his Chicago connections are these days. He was traded by the Bulls 28 years ago. He also doesn't seem like a guy that would enjoy Champaign for very long, but he still might be a decent coach, but I think it would be short term. If he were successful, IMO he'd look to get back into the NBA or a more urban location. Something fun, Reggie dated Michael Jordan's ex-wife before Michael met her. Michael was even more intense than usual when he played against ready and with Reggie's reluctance to play defense anyway, MJ used to come up huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn12 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Mar 24, 2012 -> 07:21 PM) Why in the world would you want to go from K-State to South Carolina? Lots of it. And the fact that it gets him closer to his stomping grounds in Miami. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 The thought was that he was unhappy with the A.D. at K State. I really don't think he'd consider South Carolina otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Mar 24, 2012 -> 06:25 PM) A very convincing article for Reggie Theus to Illinois I just don't want him, look at how many jobs he has been reported to not get, he went after many jobs at worse programs and didn't get the job, so why would he get it here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Brad Stevens rumors heating up again. Supposedly he wants the same $$$ package that was offered to Shaka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Mar 25, 2012 -> 06:00 PM) Brad Stevens rumors heating up again. Supposedly he wants the same $$$ package that was offered to Shaka. 1) he's just backing his buddy Groce, or 2) he's playing Butler for more money like Shaka did. I refuse to get sucked into this story until it's out that he's agreed to be the coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Illinois is strongly considering Ohio's John Groce Ohio University's John Groce has emerged as a legitimate candidate to replace Bruce Weber at Illinois. Sources told CBSSports.com that Groce, who led the Bobcats to the Sweet 16 this season, has been contacted by the Illini -- via a third-party -- and has expressed interest in the position. VCU coach Shaka Smart was Mike Thomas' first choice, but Smart spurned the Illini last week. Thomas then, through search firm Parker Executive Search firm, reached out to Butler's Brad Stevens to gauge his interest. Stevens also declined. Now Groce, who has led Ohio to a pair of NCAA tournament appearances in his four-year tenure at Ohio, has emerged. Groce was best-known for being the lead recruiter and landing Greg Oden and Mike Conley when he was an assistant for Thad Matta at Ohio State. Groce, 40, also worked with Matta and Butler and Xavier. He has a 85-56 mark at Ohio, including 70-39 in the past three years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Not sure how I feel about Groce. Good coach but not a big splash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I hate this. We're going to settle...AGAIN. What about Buzz? What about Martin? What about Grant? Jeez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 (edited) Brad Stevens says no. Found this tweet interesting. Gary Parrish@GaryParrishCBS I'm told Brad Stevens' coaching friends advised him against the Illinois job -- basically said, "That's not the job for you." Edited March 26, 2012 by LittleHurt05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Nothing against the U of I job cause it is a great job but it only makes sense for him to leave Butler for his absolute dream job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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