Sunday, May 31, 2009

Guenther on Derrick Rose: "Basketball has issues."

Great analysis, Ron! Why not call Derrick an "idiot" like you did Warren Carter. How about addressing the issues around UI football? You know, like getting 7 home games, keeping players out of trouble, etc?

Friday, May 29, 2009

Fire President White

President White, a Michigan man, has made a mockery of the University. First, he didn't lift a finger to stop the scalping of Chief Illiniwek. Now, he is going to correct the "clout" policy of admissions. What a joke? Did someone offer Ron Guenther a game in Detroit in exchange for letting an unqualified applicant enroll?

Thursday, May 28, 2009

What is the deal with UI Sports on Chicago Radio?


My recollection is that the WIND deal expired after this season. Are the Illini going to be stuck on that weak-signal station again? LIBERALS HATE IT!


Meantime, NIU is on the Score. And for all you yambags who keep telling us WSCR is not an option, you must be crying tears on behalf of Jim Turpin.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Sportswriter Questions New Contract for Weber

And he's from a town south of Interstate 80! Naturally, this guy, who makes excellent points, is not from East Central Illinois.

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Another Illinois Football Player Arrested


I have lost track of the number of Illinois football players arrested since last season (and I am not even counting McPhearson and Jody Ellis getting arrested for burglary back in 2006). This time, it is backup offensive lineman Mike Garrity getting charged with felony assault. This kind of misconduct would be more tolerable if Illinois was actually going to bowl games on a regular basis, not to mention having a seventh home game. Great job Mike! Now Illinois is on the board in the infamous Fulmer Cup standings!

Friday, May 15, 2009

OUTRAGE! Bruce Weber to Get Pay Raise!


Two seasons ago, Weber "led" Illinois basketball to the most losses in school history. This season, the team performed much better (NCAA tournament) that ended with a thud with our mid-major coach being thoroughly outcoached by a rookie mid-major coach.


Now, Ron Guenther, BEST AD IN THE COUNTRY!!!!, is giving Weber a pay raise? Here is the agenda item from the UI Trustees. Further, according to this article, Weber's pay raise is a whopping 50%!!!! Why is Ron Guenther awarding a mediocre performance? Why is he extending this guy's contract to 2015?


For all you zealots, where would Weber be going if he didn't get this pay raise and contract extension after his performance the last two seasons? Answer: NOWHERE.
Hey Ron Guenther! How about spending this money instead to get a 7th home football game?

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Times Are Tough

Fewer Meet and Greets this year. Why not have two in Chicagoland instead of one? The DIA could have one in Chicago and one in the suburbs. As it is, the DIA is having just one, in Oak Brook. Must be that bias against all things north of Interstate 80.