Defensive backs coach Donnie Abraham left the Illinois program to spend more time with family and watch his son play football for his final year in high school. This is a move by Abraham that I respect. Nothing comes over family.
But, the big question still remained; who was taking over for Abraham as the coach of the defensive backs? There was some speculation on who the replacement might be. Even former Chicago Bears defensive back Charles “Peanut” Tillman had his name thrown out there.
Illinois ended up making a move on Monday in regards to the defensive backs coaching position.