Texans Hire Former Bears And Illini Coach Lovie Smith As Defensive Coordinator
Smith, who will also hold the title of associate head coach, coached at Illinois from 2016 until he was fired in December. He coached the Bears from 2004-12.
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Houston Texans Add Lovie Smith As Defensive Coordinator
The Houston Texans have hired former Bears and Illini coach Lovie Smith as defensive coordinator, one of many new additions to first-year coach David Culley's staff.
Illinois Hires Bret Bielema As Head Football Coach, Replacing Lovie Smith
Bret Bielema, who led Wisconsin to three Rose Bowls before a disappointing run at Arkansas, is returning to the Big Ten and his home state to coach Illinois.
Illini Head Coach Lovie Smith Out After Five Seasons
After five seasons, University of Illinois football Head Coach Lovie Smith has been relieved of his duties, Director of Athletics Josh Whitman announced Sunday.
After Starting QB Brandon Peters Tests Positive For COVID-19 And Is Pulled, Quarterback-Depleted Illini Fall To Purdue
COVID-19 left the Illini scrambling on Saturday before they went on to fall to Purdue with a decimated lineup.
Purdue Wary Of Illini As Boilermakers Try To Go 2-0
"Friday night's game … was a disappointing game," Smith said. "Normally, you get to the first game and truly see where you are and as I said we are not as far along as I hoped we'd be. But we still have time to get better. We watched the video with our team and now we're moving on to Purdue."
Mikal Smith, Son Of Lovie Smith, Accused Of Sex Trafficking And Money Laundering
Mikal Smith, the son of Illini football coach and former Chicago Bears Head Lovie Smith, is facing sex trafficking and money laundering charges.
Bears Great Brian Urlacher Still Deciding Presenter For Hall Of Fame Induction
Coach Lovie Smith is a candidate to present Urlacher.
No Doubt For Lovie Smith: Brian Urlacher Belongs In Hall Of Fame
Smith lauded Urlacher for his talents, intelligence and humble demeanor as a star linebacker for his Bears.
Bears Great Devin Hester Officially Announces Retirement
Hester finishes with an NFL record of 20 career return touchdowns, including 19 with the Bears.
Illinois Hoping To Get Back Old Mike Dudek After 2 ACL Tears
Dudek set school freshman records with 1,038 receiving yards and 76 catches in 2014.
For Your Enjoyment, Lovie Smith Talks Bears Quarterbacks
Smith coached Mike Glennon in Tampa Bay and praised his leadership.
3 Illini Football Players Accused Of Burglary Are Off The Team
Coach Lovie Smith on Wednesday dismissed freshman tight end Zarrian Holcombe and offensive linemen Darta Lee and Howard Watkins.
Lovie Smith's Culture Change At Illinois A Work In Progress
The Illini are looking to improve on a 3-9 mark in Smith's debut season.
Lovie Smith Reflects On Devin Hester's Career: 'First-Ballot Hall Of Fame'
"Devin Hester is a Hall of Famer," Smith says. "I can't wait to go and watch him get inducted."
A Decade Later, Lovie Smith Savors 'Special' Bears Team
The Bears won the NFC Championship 10 years ago Saturday.
Lovie Smith Doesn't Have Time For Questions About Whether He's Being Too Easy On His Illini
Smith's Illini are off to a 1-4 start.
Illinois Trustees Approve Lovie Smith's 6-Year, $21-Million Deal
They approved initial terms for Smith after he was hired in March that were backloaded to pay him $10 million in salary over his final two years
Like His NFL Teams, Lovie Smith's Illini Count On Defense To Win
Smith's best Chicago Bears defenses were creators of chaos — picking off passes, forcing fumbles and scoring points.
Unlike Most Schools, Illinois Banks On Lovie Smith's NFL Approach
Smith insists that coaching college football at Illinois hasn't been much different than what he grew accustomed to as coach of the Bears and Buccaneers.
Gruen: Little Learned At Media Days, But Lovie Smith Flashes His Polish, Doesn't Embarrass Illini
There's a more capable face leading the Illinois program now.
Listen: The Starting Lineup With Chris Emma -- Episode 1
A new audio feature with Chris Emma, debuting with Lovie Smith, Danny Trevathan and White Sox Dave.
Lovie Smith's Contract Approved By Illinois Trustees, Could Pay Him Up To $29M With Incentives
Smith will be paid a $1 million bonus if he remains at Illinois for three seasons and again if he stays all six seasons.
Report: Lovie Smith, Illinois Tab Louisville's Garrick McGee As New Offensive Coordinator
Smith recruited McGee to Arizona State in the early 1990s.
Baffoe: Lovie Smith At Least Brings Interest To Illini Football
Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman isn't messing around anymore.
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Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
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