INDIANAPOLIS — OK, I’ll admit it’s a little strange going to the Illinois football website and seeing Jim Leonhard’s picture next to his bio. There’s no way a Big Ten rival was going to use a photo of Leonhard in University of Wisconsin gear so, voila, some photoshopping was done and there’s the new “senior football analyst” in a navy hoodie and Fighting Illini hat complete with a Nike swoosh.
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Wisconsin football fans question Jim Leonhard's move
Leonhard settling?
Analyst jobs are great holding places for HC roles but I would have thought Jim would have picked a better program and coach from which to jump.
— Ben Deutsch ⛳️ (@KOnocomment) July 25, 2023
Placeholder?
Massive step down in terms of role and school. Hoping he gets a much better job next year.
— Dan Schumacher, MD, PhD (he/him/his) (@DrDanSchumacher) July 25, 2023
Wishful thinking
Seems like a temporary move to get back in the game to jump to a head coaching gig next season. Either way, wish him the best. Still hope we beat ‘em just the same.
— Badger Steve 🧀🍺🦌 (@UW_Steve) July 25, 2023
Indifferent
I like who we have in charge. I believe he was offered a chance to stay in some role. His call. It doesn't bother me
— Tom Neises (@NeisesTom) July 25, 2023
Sloppy seconds?
No matter how much it bothers you, you don’t really get to control who your ex dates.
— Marcus Bickford (@M_Danger_Bick) July 25, 2023
famILLy recipe
They should be fav to win the west. Bielema’s cooking in Champaign and using Alvarez’s recipe. They bring back 10 starters and a highly rated transfer qb. Leonard, Henry, Fenelus and Jamison are a heck of a staff.
— Tailchaser5000 (@tailchaser5000) July 25, 2023
Ope
I pay no attention to what Illinois football does.
— In Development 🕶️ (@j__1252) July 25, 2023
How low can you go?
It's a little pathetic, tbh.
— Sconnie Bison (@MarkSch38519675) July 25, 2023
High IQ?
Bert Brilliance
— RW (@rockwestfall711) July 25, 2023
Why not now?
Setting himself up for that NW job
— FICKELL/ LONGO 2024 (@beersandtaco) July 25, 2023
Rough lunch
Or - Not great, Bob.gif pic.twitter.com/nmmkUhBdG6
— Andrew Miller (@heyapm) July 25, 2023
Looking ahead?
Leonhard will move in behind Harbaugh as soon as Michigan fires him😂
— Tom Klecker (@Kfkxt01) July 25, 2023
Packers miss out
good for Jim. Classy guy. He'll be back. He's young, he's talented, he's a leader of men. Hope he doesn't stay there long. TBH, I was hoping Gute would offer him an "analyst" job with the Packers. If they didn't at least offer, that's a miss on their part.
— The Sproles (@SprolesThe) July 25, 2023
All that matters?
Happy for him
— Matty Ice *Lets ride’ (@McChicken32) July 25, 2023
