The two are good friends and it bothered him to see one of his peers let go .
Holtmann was especially upset about the firing March 11 of Illini coachJohn Groce , who compiled a 95 - 75 record in five seasons .
The two are good friends and it bothered Holtmann to see one of Holtmann 's peers let go .
Holtmann was especially upset about the firing March 11 of Illini coachJohn Groce , who compiled a 95 - 75 record in five seasons .