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..

 

[Zippy87]

Does anyone know if Ladd, Christion, and Jones are still committed? 

[Zippy87]

Starting to come together...two spots left I believe? 

 

White/MMK

Halligan/Henderson

Burton/Barre

Head/Wilson

Staveskie/Perkins

 

Edited 59 minutes ago by Zippy87

[Let'sGoZips94]

14 minutes ago, Zippy87 said:

Starting to cone together...two spots left I believe? 

 

White/MMK

Halligan/Henderson

Burton/Barre

Head/Wilson

Staveskie/Perkins

 

 

The combos here are a little off I'd imagine and I wouldn't rule out any of the freshman from an impact role until we hear that they're definitely redshirting.

 

This roster will be competitive with the top half of the MAC. I'd imagine the next 2 additions put us at the top. 

[kreed5120]

25 minutes ago, Zippy87 said:

Starting to cone together...two spots left I believe? 

 

White/MMK

Halligan/Henderson

Burton/Barre

Head/Wilson

Staveskie/Perkins

 

 

I would guess Wilson would start over Head.

 

Burton/Barre/MMK probably will be a position battle.

 

I would prefer if we can add another SF/PF, but I would guess Henderson as of now is primary backup for White while also playing a few minutes at SF.

[Zippy87]

18 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

The combos here are a little off I'd imagine and I wouldn't rule out any of the freshman from an impact role until we hear that they're definitely redshirting.

 

This roster will be competitive with the top half of the MAC. I'd imagine the next 2 additions put us at the top. 

 

9 minutes ago, kreed5120 said:

 

I would guess Wilson would start over Head.

 

Burton/Barre/MMK probably will be a position battle.

 

I would prefer if we can add another SF/PF, but I would guess Henderson as of now is primary backup for White while also playing a few minutes at SF.

 

This is probably the hardest team in recent memory to project because there's so many players that we just don't know what we will get. The only things I'm confident in are that Steveskie will start, and that one of Burton/Barre will start (unless we add another big!).