[daneblazer]

Illinois has fired HC Tim Beckman


A statement released by the school gave specifics, most of which revolved around Beckman's treatment of injured athletes. In part, it read: "During a preliminary briefing from the external reviewers, [athletic director Mike Thomas] said he learned of efforts to deter injury reporting and influence medical decisions that pressured players to avoid or postpone medical treatment and continue playing despite injuries." Because Beckman has been fired for cause, he will not be paid the remaining $3.1 million left on the final two years of his contract. He closes out his tenure with the Illini with a 4-20 record in the Big Ten and a 12-25 overall record. Offensive coordinator Bill Cubit will serve as interim coach for the 2015 season. Illinois opens the season against Kent State next Friday.

[jjgold]

They are garbage anyway

Its a non college and non story

[unluckysob]

broke my arm in HS---told coach I needed to go to doctor---He said "you better not let him put it in a cast"---played last 3 games with broke arm.

[teaserpleaser]

Zook was the best that school will probably ever have ...he could recruit.

[Mr KLC]

I remember a day when this program was actually relevant.

[daneblazer]

Somewhere Kurt Kittner is sad

[actiondan]

Somewhere brandon lloyd is sad

[recon1]

The further pussification of Americans.

Dick Butkus would laugh at these little pussy ass players running to admin over sprained fingers.

[jtoler]

Wonder if they sought out a reason to not pay him.

[newguy]

The further pussification of Americans.

Dick Butkus would laugh at these little pussy ass players running to admin over sprained fingers.

Agree but also why all these players from his era are putting guns to their heads. They do need to do something......

[pavyracer]

Illinois had a football coach? Could be the worst team in college football.

[d2bets]

I remember a day when this program was actually relevant.

If you're talking about football, you must be really old.

[d2bets]

Illinois had a football coach? Could be the worst team in college football.

OK Illinois football sucks, but that's a pretty silly statement. Illinois a 14 point fave over Kent State -- is Kent State better than them?

[jjgold]

How can even take Illinois in any game laying points?

[d2bets]

Illinois had a football coach? Could be the worst team in college football.

The "worst team in football" leads 38-0 at the half.