Zook on the hot seat in 2010? Duh.
PennLive.com’s Jared Shanker breaks down the head coaches on the hot seat in the Big 10 this coming season. Topping the list? None other than Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Ron Zook:
“When the University of Florida replaced legendary coach Steve Spurrier with Zook, one question was raised throughout the country: Who the heck is Ron Zook? Despite a number of great recruiting classes (which would help him land the job at Illinois) Zook was fired after three seasons before becoming the coach at Illinois before the 2005 season. Zook continued to reel in elite recruits at Illinois such as Juice Williams and Arrelious Benn, but with the exception of 2007, on-field results never came. Entering his sixth season at the helm of the Fighting Illini, Zook owns a 21-39 record and has just 12 wins in the conference. The talent level in Champaign has dropped significantly, and it’s unlikely Zook could survive another disappointing season. Anything short of a bowl appearance and the Illini will be looking for a new coach. Even a bowl might not save Zook.”
Sunday, July 4, 2010 at 11:59 am by Raj Sethi
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