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Illinois hires Houston Texans assistant Bob Ligashesky as Special Teams Coordinator, Tight Ends Coach

Lovie Smith has found his new Special Teams Coordinator. Fighting Illini football just announced the addition former Houston Texans Special Teams Coordinator Bob Ligashesky to the coaching staff. Ligashesky, who will fill a similar role at Illinois, has 31 years of coaching experience (19 years at the collegiate level and 12 in NFL).

Lovie has his Special Teams Coordinator & TE coach " https://t.co/fQbIO2vLaf

Welcome to the #Illini! pic.twitter.com/VLOn9vxX3d — Illini Football (@IlliniFootball) March 16, 2016

"Bob Ligashesky has been one of the outstanding special teams coaches in the nation for many years.