This has to be the one of the most unknown to me Illini squads since the days of their probation

Well, you missed a hell of an Andy Kauffman buzzer-beater against Iowa.

I can't remember who threw the in-bounds pass, but that really made the play. He had that big goof Acie Earl all up in his face.

Well, you missed a hell of an Andy Kauffman buzzer-beater against Iowa.

did they give him four other shots before he made it?

did they give him four other shots before he made it?

This registered sex offender I regularly converse with on the internet just said something really stupid

I have MANY years of experience in trying to appreciate steaming piles of dogshit.

Groce can't coach and he hasn't really lived up to his recruiting reputation. He will be fired after this season. Probably lose his top recruit for it, but what does it matter at that point.

The question becomes, who can you replace him with? Whitman went for a big splash with Lovie (good or bad). Will he do that with Groce's replacement, too? Can he?

CBS) After five underwhelming seasons, Illinois coach John Groce’s time is done in Champaign.

The university has fired Groce, it announced Saturday. The decision comes on the heels of Groce’s Illini failing to make the NCAA Tournament for four straight seasons now.

“I want to thank John Groce and his staff for their tireless efforts over these past five years,” Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman said in a statement. “In many ways, John is a model leader. He exudes optimism and tackles every day with unbelievable energy. He has the highest integrity. He has been an active presence in our community and a strong public ambassador for Illinois Basketball. Most importantly, he loves his players unconditionally and helps them develop into young men prepared for the next stages of their lives. Our student-athletes are having a positive experience, achieving record heights in the classroom, and leaving campus as proud graduates with bright futures.

I have MANY years of experience in trying to appreciate steaming piles of dogshit.

But unfortunately, his teams sucked. He couldn't recruit, and he was a horrible in-game coach. The last AD was a dumbass for hiring him. I will try to do better, but now nobody wants the fucking job.

Still, I couldn't let this dumbass continue to be around here."

Groce can't coach and he hasn't really lived up to his recruiting reputation. He will be fired after this season. Probably lose his top recruit for it, but what does it matter at that point.

The question becomes, who can you replace him with? Whitman went for a big splash with Lovie (good or bad). Will he do that with Groce's replacement, too? Can he?