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Lovie does it (and hires coaches, too)

Lovie Smith has filled a crucial spot on his coaching staff, according to reports.

Illinois is hiring Louisville's Garrick McGee as offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach, a source told ESPN.... https://t.co/N1Cdd4sNqn

— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) March 9, 2016

During his introductory news conference on Monday, Lovie Smith admitted he wasn't on Twitter but was open to joining the social media craze.

That happened just after 5:30 p.m. Tuesday when the new UI coach posted a video @LovieSmith.

"I told you I'd be on Twitter and here I am," he said.