I don't think a job like Illinois is realistic at this point.

However, as we saw with Geno Ford's move, the better MAC coaches can get 50%-100% salary raises just going to other mid-major shools. 

That's the bigger concern for me.  Groce leaving for someplace like Bradley.

During the last tOSU game the announcers were talking about how Wichita State's coach might be in very high demand and Illinois would be one of the premier jobs more than likely open. 

I love Coach Groce and think he could do well at a big program...I also think he could impress in interviews for bigger jobs.  But he really has to do something better in the regular season than hover around .500 in the MAC before programs like Illinois can rationalize taking a look at him.  If we catch fire here I could see it, but if we continue losing on the road and finish 9-7, I don't think anybody big comes calling unless maybe we make a significant March run.

The more likely scenario is a better season next year, maybe like 13-3 or something and a solid trip to the tourney followed by Groce geting hired away.  My hope is that whenever it happens, Jeff Boals is still in the market for a head coaching job.

No

I personally don't think Stevens would leave Indy but his name waas one of the ones tossed around....and you never know how much money the Big televenormore will throw at the problem. Champaign aint too far from Indy so as much as I dismissed the thought....money talks.