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Illinois Football Head Coach Lovie Smith Relieved of Duties After 5 Seasons, School Announces
Lovie Smith’s tenure in Champaign has come to an end, as University of Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman announced Sunday that the coach has been relieved of his duties. The school made the announcement just before noon Sunday, saying that Smith will not coach the team’s final game of the season later this week. ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg and Stadium’s...
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Illinois Football Coach Lovie Smith Shaves Iconic Beard, Causing Sadness on Social Media
The University of Illinois football team had some big wins during the 2019 season, but even though the squad is currently in its offseason, there is a sad loss to report. In a picture posted by the team’s official Twitter account, head coach Lovie Smith appears to be missing something important – his signature beard: Understandably, many Illini football fans…
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Nagy Named NFL Coach of the Year by AP
In his first season as Chicago Bears coach, Matt Nagy has won the league’s top honor for his profession.
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Lovie Smith Signs 2-Year Contract Extension at Illinois
Illinois extended the contract of coach Lovie Smith for two years through 2023 after the Illini finished his third season with four victories.
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Maryland Throttles Illinois in First Meeting Between Schools
Javon Leake rushed for three touchdowns and scored on a 97-yard kickoff return, Kasim Hill had the best passing game of his career and Maryland rolled past Illinois 63-33 Saturday.
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A.J. Bush Rushes for Pair of Touchdowns in Illinois Win
Quarterback AJ Bush ran for 116 yards and two touchdowns and threw for another in his return to the lineup as Illinois used a big ground game to beat Rutgers 38-17 Saturday, sending the Scarlet Knights to their fifth straight loss.
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Lovie Smith Sports New Beard at U of I Basketball Game
It’s the offseason for University of Illinois head coach Lovie Smith, and he’s taking advantage of it by trying out a new look.
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John Fox Headed for Bears' Record Books for Wrong Reasons
The Chicago Bears are in the midst of a long rebuilding process, but if head coach John Fox doesn’t start winning some games, he could end up in the record books for all the wrong reasons.
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Illinois Picks Up Win After Late Scare vs. Ball State
The thwack echoed through the stadium after the ball smacked Jamal Milan’s right arm. If he was feeling sore, it was a small price to pay for preserving a win.
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University of Illinois to Hold Open Football Tryouts
If you’ve ever dreamed of suiting up for the University of Illinois football team, head coach Lovie Smith is giving you your chance.
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Lovie Smith Discusses Players Kneeling During Anthem
One of the biggest controversies in the NFL revolves around the decision of players to sit or kneel during the National Anthem, and University of Illinois head coach Lovie Smith weighed in on that situation during a recent interview.
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Bond Set at $150,000 for U of I Football Players Charged With Robbery
Three football players at the University of Illinois have been charged with burglary and robbery charges in connection with an incident at a university residence hall Wednesday.
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Three U of I Football Players Arraigned on Robbery Charges
Three University of Illinois football players have been arraigned on charges of armed robbery and burglary after being arrested following a break-in on Wednesday morning on campus.
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Three U of I Football Players Arrested in Connection With Alleged Robbery
Three football players at the University of Illinois have been arrested and are expected to be charged in connection with an alleged robbery at a school residence hall on Wednesday morning.