Did Hauck have the Illinois job when he announced his retirement?

[HelenaHandBasket]

Yes, he already interviewed and accepted before he resigned

I believe this to be accurate. Heard it happened last weekend.

 

[GriznMN]

Yes, he already interviewed and accepted before he resigned

He didn't resign

 

[AZhoopsMTfootballfan]

I also don't believe BH was going to take it or even offered the job until this last weekend. I had heard that there was a verbal agreement with another coach that fell through.

Same thing I heard and the coach whose verbal agreement fell through is an assistant with the Seahawks.

 

[GriznMN]

I believe this to be accurate. Heard it happened last weekend.

Last weekend was Feb. 7 and 8. Bobby retired Feb. 4

 

[AZhoopsMTfootballfan]

Last weekend was Feb. 7 and 8. Bobby retired Feb. 4

He meant to say inaccurate

 

[AZhoopsMTfootballfan]

Chris Partridge was their top choice who backed out over the weekend which led Bielema to call Hauck after Hauck retired. These things move quickly.

 

[GriznMN]

Has anyone had a chance to see the number of coaches and support staff on the football staff at Illinois?

 

[grizpaws]

I am pretty sure this sued thing is a big nothing burger.

I agree. He was under contract as the head coach. He resigned his position. He then took a job as an assistant coach. I don't see any breach of contract.

 

[CDAGRIZ]

Exactly. Plus he gets sued if he doesnt retire first. He may still get sued according to Schmidt.

Lordy.

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

Alright, want to clarify after hearing a bit more. Sounds like BH was leaning towards retiring prior to any of the Illinois stuff. Guy withdrew from the Illini DC job and they touched base with BH to see if he might be interested. Sounds like Bielema and BH are fairly decent friends and have had discussions previously about the state of college football. BH didn't officially interview until after he resigned/retired.

 

[bigkid]

Generally Illinois has higher property taxes, higher income taxes, a state sales tax of 6.25% . I haven’t calculated any numbers but after taxes and general cost of living had Bobby met all his incentives the income gap probably shrinks considerably. Bobby won 1 Big Sky Championship while 2.0 was in effect. His defenses were less than stellar. Other than 2023 we accepted mediocrity.
Moving along…

 

[catgrizfan]

Generally Illinois has higher property taxes, higher income taxes, a state sales tax of 6.25% . I haven’t calculated any numbers but after taxes and general cost of living had Bobby met all his incentives the income gap probably shrinks considerably. Bobby won 1 Big Sky Championship while 2.0 was in effect. His defenses were less than stellar. Other than 2023 we accepted mediocrity.
Moving along…

I bet you are fun at parties.

 

[bigkid]

I bet you are fun at parties.

My tailgates are fantastic. Always something new with exceptional drinks-both mixed and growlers of beer. Our shish kabobs are second to none and homecoming jambalaya is fantastic. And my smoked prime rib making French dip sandwiches is a favorite. I just have no problem with Hauck leaving. Doesn’t bother me one bit.

 

[Allezchat]

My tailgates are fantastic. Always something new with exceptional drinks-both mixed and growlers of beer. Our shish kabobs are second to none and homecoming jambalaya is fantastic. And my smoked prime rib making French dip sandwiches is a favorite. I just have no problem with Hauck leaving. Doesn’t bother me one bit.

Sounds like i need an invite to your tailgate.... lol

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

My tailgates are fantastic. Always something new with exceptional drinks-both mixed and growlers of beer. Our shish kabobs are second to none and homecoming jambalaya is fantastic. And my smoked prime rib making French dip sandwiches is a favorite. I just have no problem with Hauck leaving. Doesn’t bother me one bit.

You seem giddy even.

 

[GriznMN]

I'm hearing that Bobby has at least one very large expense this summer that may have played into his decision.

 

[NDSUSR]

Of course he did.

 

[AZhoopsMTfootballfan]

Of course he did.

No they had a verbal agreement with another coach until after the Super Bowl. Sunday evening/Monday morning would have been when Hauck was offered the DC opportunity at Illinois, which is many days after his retirement from Montana.

 

[CDAGRIZ]

Sounds like i need an invite to your tailgate.... lol

As if his f’in tailgate is any sort of big thing. You should see my f’in tailgate man. When I was back in Seattle, I had the goddamn Spoonman from the Soundgarden videos coming to my shit. I’m talking 6 grills burning at all times. Tiki torches, 3 whole pigs, shitloads of macaroni and cheeses, baked potatoes, collard greens, a horse, f’in Puerto Rican chicks showing their [assets] off everywhere. They were amazing. My tailgates smoke his stupid little dumb back lot principal-having tailgate shit.

 

[Sport]

In the final analysis, who gives a f _ _ k! Bobby Hauck is gone, wish him luck and be done with it. Move on to the next chapter.