Illinois announced two more hires to Bret Bielema’s initial coaching staff on Sunday.
Bielema said Ben Miller will be Illinois’ tight ends coach, moving to Champaign after 14 seasons on the staff at Air Force. Miller spent the 2006 season as the offensive GA at Illinois under Ron Zook and spent the last 10 as Air Force’s special teams coordinator.
“I’m beyond excited to be at Illinois and part of Coach Bielema’s staff,” Miller said in a statement. “This is an exciting time for Illini football. I am impressed with Coach Bielema’s philosophy and vision. Illinois has definitely hired the right head football coach with a proven track record in the Big Ten.