The new linebackers coach is a lifetime Illinois fan. Tim McGarigle’s dad (Bill) and sister (Cara) went to school in Champaign-Urbana. When Bill Cubit called and asked him to join his staff, McGarigle didn’t hesitate. Staff writer Bob Asmussen sat down with McGarigle at the Illinois football office:
Same opening question for everybody: Do you want to be Illinois AD?
I want to be the linebacker coach at Illinois. I want to work for Coach Cubit and coach the linebackers. That’s where I want to be. I’m happy to be where I’m at right now.