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The Big 10 with Jeff D'Alessio, June 5, 2016

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We know that he'll make $21 million over six years, is living in downtown Champaign and will coach his first game on Sept. 3.

For more on the BMOC of Campustown, we asked 10 folks from Lovie Smith's past to tell us their best story about the UI's new football coach.

LYNDA CHILDRESS

Former mayor of Big Sandy, Texas

"Our signs here say 'Welcome to Big Sandy, Crossroads of East Texas, Home of Lovie Smith.' This is where Lovie got his name, from his aunt, who just knew he was going to be a girl.