Bloomington Pantagraph: Cubit has a tough task ahead of him with Illini
When he was given a two-year contract as Illinois’ head football coach on Nov. 28, Bill Cubit didn’t need to be told he was entering a tenuous period in the program’s history.
Surely, he knew.
But for him, the joy of the moment overshadowed the eerie reality of it all.
Illinoishomepage: Illini walk-on enjoying the ride
Ask John Groce what it takes to play for him and he’ll tell you three things; you have to rebound, defend and take care of the ball.