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One of the main things coaches take into consideration is financial ability of the institution.
Illinois is nowhere to be found on that list either.20. Oklahoma St. EXPENSES: $5,658,993REVENUE: $12,262,241PROFIT: $6,603,248
19.Washington EXPENSES: $5,702,562REVENUE: $10,474,040PROFIT: $4,771,478
18. Maryland EXPENSES: $6,062,659REVENUE: $10,965,638PROFIT: $4,902,979
17. Texas A&M EXPENSES: $6,340,072REVENUE: $9,786,655PROFIT: $3,446,583
16. Wisconsin EXPENSES: $6,394,547REVENUE: $16,353,313PROFIT: $9,958,766
15. North Carolina EXPENSES: $6,510,942REVENUE: $19,672,012PROFIT: $13,161,070
14. UCLA EXPENSES: $6,702,818REVENUE: $11,621,364PROFIT: $4,918,546
13. Alabama EXPENSES: $6,819,080REVENUE: $11,016,184PROFIT: $4,197,104
12. Tennessee EXPENSES: $6,863,233REVENUE: $13,785,893PROFIT: $6,922,660
11. Arizona EXPENSES: $6,918,239REVENUE: $21,209,980PROFIT: $14,291,741
10. Pittsburgh
EXPENSES: $7,181,490
REVENUE: $13,574,317
PROFIT: $6,392,827
9. Syracuse
EXPENSES: $7,532,455
REVENUE: $19,017,231
PROFIT: $11,484,776
8. Indiana
EXPENSES: $7,945,102
REVENUE: $17,804,586
PROFIT: $9,859,484
7. Texas
EXPENSES: $8,195,360
REVENUE: $16,437,705
PROFIT: $8,242,345
6. Michigan St.
EXPENSES: $9,263,945
REVENUE: $16,479,208
PROFIT: $7,215,263
5. Arkansas
EXPENSES: $9,548,135
REVENUE: $14,608,513
PROFIT: $5,060,378
4. Marquette
EXPENSES: $10,348,303
REVENUE: $15,568,569
PROFIT: $5,220,266
3. Kentucky
EXPENSES: $12,355,375
REVENUE: $18,557,243
PROFIT: $6,201,868
2. Louisville
EXPENSES: $13,336,649
REVENUE: $40,887,938
PROFIT: $27,551,289
1. Duke
EXPENSES: $13,819,529REVENUE: $28,917,329PROFIT: $15,097,800
The above article/list was written in 2008, which is much closer to your infamous runner up. At that point, it had Illinois at 23... I cannot believe it has moved up since.
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The main thing coaches usually look for is what they're going to be paid. Shaka turned down atleast $2.5 million a year for 6 years. Illinois also promised an upgrade to the facilities was on it's way. I highly doubt Shaka took into consideration the financial ability of the institution. It's not like his check was going to bounce. The dude is just happy where he is right now. Only one player from this years team won't be back. I'm sure he thinks he can make another run next year.Comment -
Illinois was 6th here.
They are sliding obviously because Weber has taken away excitement from the program.
When a coach is considering going into a new program, they should obviously take into account that they should be able to end a slide if they do their job.Comment -
That is the thing people don't understand. I remember back in 2004-2005-2006 walking into Assembly Hall for a big game, the environment was as good as any.
Now, with Weber's horrible recruiting for those 3-4 years and his horrible coaching with this current squad has really killed the atmosphere. The fans aren't as into it, there aren't sell outs like there used to be, etc.
As a new coach, you obviously take into account what Illinois CAN become... not what they are currently.Comment -
I saw 13 on Forbes most recently, the link you posted is ancient - has Arizona at 4, when they're really around 7 or 8.
The info I provided was a synopsis from the businessofcollegesports.com
Do you know if the Illinois Athletic Department is self-sustaining, or is it dependent on tax payers?Comment -
Two Final Fours since '52? No titles? ONE runner-up? Illinois is not a clear-cut Top 20 basketball program.Comment -
That list was off the top of my head, but since you insist...
Illinois - 0 Nat Titles, 1 Runner Up, 5 F4, 9 E8, 11 S16
Utah - 1 Nat Title, 1 Runner Up, 4 F4, 5 E8, 15 S16
Oklahoma St - 2 Nat Titles, 0 Runner Up, 6 F4, 11 E8, 14? S16
Arkansas - 1 Nat Title, 1 Runner Up, 6 F4, 10 E8, 10+ S16
Did you even look into this before spouting out this ignorant babble? Illinois is in no shape, way, or form a clear-cut more elite program than any of these programs. I honestly hope you are not the age/have the academia you claim to have, because you act and have the brain power that I would expect more from a teenager than a mid 20s man.Comment -
You're a complete moron. On the one hand, you want to talk about ancient history, and on the other hand you want to focus on the extreme short term (like 4-5 years)
Pick one.
Since I've been alive, Illinois has been a top 10-15 program. Since the 3 point shot was put into place, Illinois has been a top 10-15 program.
If you really put Utah, Oklahoma State, or Arkansas above Illinois going forward, then you should direct your petty insults at yourself.Comment -
2. Louisville
EXPENSES: $13,336,649
REVENUE: $40,887,938
PROFIT: $27,551,289
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the choice is clear, Illini fans: Carmody.Comment -
How about Lorezno Romar? Don't know if he has a lot of Chicago ties, but seems like he brings an exciting brand of basketball and is a quality guy.Comment -
PickWAD, you may be the most homer, biased guy on this forum.
Please just keep on spewing this comedy.
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Illinois is a top 20 job. That isn't in dispute. Some people say top 15, I've heard top 10. I'd put it in the 10-15 range.
That being said, it isn't an easy job. There are a lot of things a new coach has to fix and not everyone wants to work hard or risk failure.Comment -
if your parents got married in illinois and divorced in indiana. are they still brother and sister.Comment
