Just for context , Vince Ille once worked in "Compliance" at the University of Illinois. While there , he hired Jackie Thurnes. Vince eventually wound up at unx while Thurnes took a gig at...wait for it...here it comes...the NCAA. The ENFORCEMENT arm of the NCAA too. Correspondence has shown that both have been in constant contact since all this started. A cynical man MIGHT look at that relationship as being a bit too cozy. Keep in mind that former unx football player/alum Marcus Wilson used to work in a similar position at the NCAA too. Had the State fans not outted 'im , HE woulda been investigating his alma mater. He certainly had his paws on it at one time. Anyway , the Ille/Thurnes relationship begs the question. Did unx hire Ille BECAUSE of Thurnes position? Woulda been a nice little factoid for Vince to put on his resume when applying at unx: "I hired a current enforcement officer at the NCAA and we remain close friends to this day." wink wink. We've all watched how Indy had to be dragged BACK to unx to investigate obvious violations. Did this relationship ever play a role? Certainly couldn't have hurt....