I've been gone for a minute but I return with a quick look at the disappointing news:
Shaun Livingston commits to Duke:
I blame coach Weber. So does Livingston who flat out says, "I didn't have a good relationship with Coach Weber." Now just for the sake of could have been should have been lets looks at what our starting lineup would be next year if Coach Self were still around:
G Brown
G Livingston*
F Head/Randle
F Villeneuva
C Aaron Spears
* - Deron Williams leaves for the NBA after a breakout year
Weber has to prove himself and he has to do it soon. The players don't like him, the recruits don't like him, the fans aren't sure. He has to win this year and not be a boner during press conferences (like he was when he was introduced as coach). If not then he will be gone in 5 years and 28 year old rising assistant coach Sean Harrington will be the youngest new coach in the history of the Illini.
Coming soon:
A Big 10 Preview
