Really, Groce instead of Lou!
Hands down? By what metric do you rate Lou above Harry? Harry had a better winning % (.678 vs. .654), more B10 titles (4-1) and more final fours (3-1). Harry coached Illinois for 20 years vs. Lou's 21.Lou is the best we have had hands now.
Hands down? By what metric do you rate Lou above Harry? Harry had a better winning % (.678 vs. .654), more B10 titles (4-1) and more final fours (3-1). Harry coached Illinois for 20 years vs. Lou's 21.
No problem. This is a good place to share information.My apologies. Didn't quite go back that far...didn't mean to offend you
No problem. This is a good place to share information.
Your profile pic looks like Harv Schmidt. Harv played on some very strong teams under Harry.Harry and Lou are big reasons Illinois is #11(12?) of all-time top college basketball programs.
Side note, Harry was a phenomenal coach at Champaign high school prior to the Illini years.
Your profile pic looks like Harv Schmidt. Harv played on some very strong teams under Harry.
Sadly, we've moved down that list in recent years. 14th now.Harry and Lou are big reasons Illinois is #11(12?) of all-time top college basketball programs.
Side note, Harry was a phenomenal coach at Champaign high school prior to the Illini years.
That's changing. I picked Underwood because I believe that when he retires he will be known as Illinois greatest basketball coach.Sadly, we've moved down that list in recent years. 14th now.
That
That's changing. I picked Underwood because I believe that when he retires he will be known as Illinois greatest basketball coach.