may happen. A few years ago, Bud Foster was mentioned as head coach at an ACC school. He turned it down. However, he let people know of places he would be a head coach, and suprisingly, Illinois was on the list.
He is one of the most respected coaches in all of college football. Yes, he's a bit older, and Va Tech hasn't torn it up lately, but that is more on Beamer. The money people at Va Tech are making it clear that they want Foster as head coach, but I believe the AD is looking for a clean break.
A few years ago, Miami(Fla) let him know they wanted him as head coach. There have been a host of other big time programs that have inquired, but he remained loyal to VT and privately said there were only certain schools he would be head coach at. I recall his positive on illinois was the upside potential of the program, which he viewed as significant, and he has familiarity with the area.
Now there are reports, and a confirmation from VT people, that he is a candidate at Illinois. I don't know exactly what that means other than Bill Cubit is gone Sunday.
He would give us instant respect around the country, and the guy can coach. If he ends up here, it will be a great day for this school.
He is one of the most respected coaches in all of college football. Yes, he's a bit older, and Va Tech hasn't torn it up lately, but that is more on Beamer. The money people at Va Tech are making it clear that they want Foster as head coach, but I believe the AD is looking for a clean break.
A few years ago, Miami(Fla) let him know they wanted him as head coach. There have been a host of other big time programs that have inquired, but he remained loyal to VT and privately said there were only certain schools he would be head coach at. I recall his positive on illinois was the upside potential of the program, which he viewed as significant, and he has familiarity with the area.
Now there are reports, and a confirmation from VT people, that he is a candidate at Illinois. I don't know exactly what that means other than Bill Cubit is gone Sunday.
He would give us instant respect around the country, and the guy can coach. If he ends up here, it will be a great day for this school.
