one week before the season starts. This affects us how? Illinois is Monken's home and he has family there. Illinois knows about him and considered him before they hired Beckman. I know, way to early. But if Monk turns this thing around, do not be surprised if Illinois doesn't come sniffing their native son. Just saying. Beckman makes 1.8 million per year, He and the wife are provided cars, membership to Champaign country club,