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Sun-Times Sports Columnist Rick Morrissey

By Cumulus Media Mar 8, 2016 | 9:56 AM

Lovie Smith is returning to the state of Illinois, joining the Fighting Illini as their new coach. Illinois announced that it has given Smith a six-year, $21 million deal to run its football program. It will be Smith’s first head-coaching job at the college level. Chicago Sun-Times Sports Columnist Rick Morrissey joined John with reaction to Lovie’s return to the state.