STLtoday: Illini linebackers will have to learn on the job
Based on cool responses to inquiries about player improvement and injuries, Illini football coach Lovie Smith is unlikely to be sharing many behind-the-scenes secrets.
Smith begs off of injury questions, on Tuesday saying, “I learned a long time ago ‘doctor’ isn’t in front of my name,” as an excuse for not giving specifics on Mike Dudek’s new knee injury.
Smith is hardly unique among coaches who prefer not to offer details on the injury front. Most coaches are cautious in that regard.