Whitman didn't comment on specific candidates, but was very confident in telling Illini nation "we have a plan"
Hours after announcing the dismissal of Bill Cubit as head football coach, athletic director Josh Whitman continued his eventful first day in office with a press conference to explain and take questions about the bold move.
A confident Whitman proclaimed Saturday's move as the first step toward building a championship standard at Illinois. He was critical of the two-year contract Cubit signed less than four months ago, saying he wanted the chance to sign someone to a longer deal to ensure stability and continuity going forward.