It's no secret that the University of Illinois has been searching for a new athletic director, and the hiring process is expected to conclude this week. Illinois basketball legend Dee Brown penned the following open letter to Illini fans, where he addressed low morale and frustrations while advocating for patience.
February 7, 2016
I'm no stranger to tough times. Growing up on the West Side of Chicago, I had to learn early to stay positive and use the challenges I faced every day as motivation to succeed.
When the chance to advance to the NCAA Final Four in 2005 was on the line, and we were down 15 to Arizona with 3:57 on the clock, I knew what had to happen.