Well if Illinois wasn't happy enough with the hiring of Lovie Smith. Check out who he has hired and who he is reported to be chatting to. This is a ton of NFL talent that recruits will love and should add some spice to a program that desperately needs it.
Head Coach: Lovie Smith
Offensive Coordinator: Garrick McGee - Louisville
Defensive Coordinator: Hardy Nickerson - 49ers
Offensive Line Coach: Luke Butkus - Jags
Wide Receivers Coach: Andrew Hayes-Stoker - Colts
Defensive Line Coach: Mike Phair (Returning)
It's been reported that they are talking to Mike Sherman too. Yes that Mike Sherman. The new AD isn't messing around.
They have a number of positions still to fill and I'm sure each coach will have some kind of connection to the NFL.
Head Coach: Lovie Smith
Offensive Coordinator: Garrick McGee - Louisville
Defensive Coordinator: Hardy Nickerson - 49ers
Offensive Line Coach: Luke Butkus - Jags
Wide Receivers Coach: Andrew Hayes-Stoker - Colts
Defensive Line Coach: Mike Phair (Returning)
It's been reported that they are talking to Mike Sherman too. Yes that Mike Sherman. The new AD isn't messing around.
They have a number of positions still to fill and I'm sure each coach will have some kind of connection to the NFL.
