gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Nov 27, 2011 11:25am
No surprise, it's just a matter of time until it's official IMO: http://www.footballrumormill.com/2011/11/27/illinois-fires-ron-zook-sunseri-wilson-early-names/
Leaders division will have at least three new coaches next year (OSU, PSU, Illinois). Be interesting to see who the Illini go with.
Leaders division will have at least three new coaches next year (OSU, PSU, Illinois). Be interesting to see who the Illini go with.
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bigkahuna
Posts: 4,454
Nov 27, 2011 11:30am
As you said, this is not surprising at all.
If they would have went 9-3 this year, then he'd still be around. However, going 6-0 then ending 0-6 just won't cut it.
If they would have went 9-3 this year, then he'd still be around. However, going 6-0 then ending 0-6 just won't cut it.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Nov 27, 2011 11:31am
They quit on him. They got handled by Minny yesterday.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Nov 27, 2011 11:49am
This was a well deserved firing. It's about time.
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Nov 27, 2011 12:41pm
Probably a year or two too late... but at least they finally pulled the trigger.
dwccrew
Posts: 7,817
Nov 27, 2011 2:16pm
Question is where does Zook go from here? He isn't a head coach, should be an assistant somewhere.
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bigkahuna
Posts: 4,454
Nov 27, 2011 3:14pm
I think a 3rd tier AQ School would. Ole Miss? Washington State? Somewhere like that would because it would actually be a slight improvement to go 6-6/7-5 every year.ccrunner609;989400 wrote:There is no way a BCS conference school would hire him.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Nov 27, 2011 3:24pm
Butch Davis would be a good fit for Illinois, but I don't know if any school would touch him right now.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Nov 27, 2011 3:25pm
What about leach at Illinois?
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 27, 2011 5:32pm
He'll find a job in the SEC where you don't have to play by the rules.
shook_17
Posts: 3,023
Nov 27, 2011 5:34pm
about time
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Nov 27, 2011 5:50pm
sleeper;989789 wrote:He'll find a job in the SEC where you don't have to play by the rules.
He's already been there, done that and failed.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Nov 27, 2011 7:24pm
Turner Gill got sacked by Kansas too. Turns out that maybe going 20-30 in the MAC doesn't qualify you for a BCS job.
Kansas would be a great fit for Leach in my opinion.
Kansas would be a great fit for Leach in my opinion.
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bigkahuna
Posts: 4,454
Nov 27, 2011 7:31pm
This or Illinois like someone else said.Mulva;990003 wrote:Turner Gill got sacked by Kansas too. Turns out that maybe going 20-30 in the MAC doesn't qualify you for a BCS job.
Kansas would be a great fit for Leach in my opinion.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 27, 2011 7:51pm
His recruits that he gathered sans ethics won a couple of championships.LJ;989811 wrote:He's already been there, done that and failed.
OneBuckeye
Posts: 5,888
Nov 30, 2011 3:23pm
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Job Details - Head Varsity Coach, Football (A1100510)
Title: Head Varsity Coach, Football (A1100510) Job Code: Category: Academic Professional Location: College Name or Administrative Unit: Contact Name: Harletta Hamilton Opened Date: November 29, 2011 Close Date: December 6, 2011 Desired Start Date: Short Description: N/A College Name or Administrative Unit: DIA Duties: Qualifications: Degree Desired: Minimum Years Experience: Desired Years Experience: Salary Type: Salary Lowerbound: Salary Upperbound: Shift: Shift Hours: Hire Type: External Position Description:
Head Varsity Coach - Football
10 month, 100% Academic Professional Appointment
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- Recruitment of qualified student-athletes.
- Preparation and administration of all budget expenditures as related to operation of the sport.
- Establish the goals for the sport program.
- Selection, training and supervision of all Assistant Coaches and non-professional staff.
- Administration of all travel and scheduling arrangements.
- Participation in fundraising events, promotions and marketing opportunities associated with the sport.
- Produce a quality team capable of representative win-loss record as determined by University Administration.
- Possess public speaking skills essential for promotion of athletic program.
- Represent the University at national, state, and local professional organization events.
- This is a full-time academic professional appointment.
Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of five years coaching experience required; Division I level preferred. Knowledge of, and compliance with, specific NCAA, Big Ten Conference and institutional rules that relate to this position is required.
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gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Dec 6, 2011 5:10pm
Kevin Sumlin to Illinois? CBSChicago.com sports blogger says he hears it's imminent: http://twitter.com/#!/wischlist/status/144168868653445120
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Dec 6, 2011 7:27pm
Would be a great hire for the Illini.
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dave
Posts: 4,558
Dec 6, 2011 7:43pm
Surprised he wouldn't wait for a better spot.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Dec 6, 2011 7:45pm
Props to Illinois if they pull that off
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Dec 6, 2011 7:51pm
I dunno, I think he can win immediately at Illinois. It's not really a rebuilding situation, just a "need better coaching" situation.dave;1004834 wrote:Surprised he wouldn't wait for a better spot.
Little Danny
Posts: 4,288
Dec 6, 2011 8:15pm
Sumlin had the chance for better gigs (Texas A&M, Arizona State). He is from Indianapolis--- maybe he just wanted to come back close to home.
dazedconfused
Posts: 2,662
Dec 6, 2011 10:40pm
feldman said the sumlin to illinois rumor wasn't true