The Dustin Ford Era

[Let'sGoZips94]

42 minutes ago, zippy5 said:

Hoping he takes the Jimmy Conyers leap this year 

 

Wouldn't be surprised if he pushes for All MAC in some regard. Honorable Mention, Defensive Team, etc. He has the head on his shoulders to achieve whatever he wants.

[ewbrooman1]

2 hours ago, zippy5 said:

Hoping he takes the Jimmy Conyers leap this year 

It would be nice if he develops at least a semblance of an offensive game.

[Blue & Gold]

Article by Terry Pluto

[kreed5120]

5 hours ago, Blue & Gold said:

Article by Terry Pluto

 

Thanks for sharing. It sounds like Ford signed a 5 year deal at $500K/yr. That's $350k less than what Groce was making, plus we received a $350K buyout from Groce leaving. Hopefully that money was mostly reinvested in the program. Whether it be assistant coach salaries, revenue share, travel, etc.

[akzipper]

1 hour ago, kreed5120 said:

 

Thanks for sharing. It sounds like Ford signed a 5 year deal at $500K/yr. That's $350k less than what Groce was making, plus we received a $350K buyout from Groce leaving. Hopefully that money was mostly reinvested in the program. Whether it be assistant coach salaries, revenue share, travel, etc.

 

$350k after 5 years to put towards a new arena. That should cover most of it. 

[Illini Zip]

1 hour ago, akzipper said:

 

$350k after 5 years to put towards a new arena. That should cover most of it. 

That might be enough to cover the architectural drawings and permits. Maybe. 

[ZippyRulz]

3 hours ago, kreed5120 said:

 

Thanks for sharing. It sounds like Ford signed a 5 year deal at $500K/yr. That's $350k less than what Groce was making, plus we received a $350K buyout from Groce leaving. Hopefully that money was mostly reinvested in the program. Whether it be assistant coach salaries, revenue share, travel, etc.

 

I guess DF can be credited for some fundraising indirectly..