NORMAL — Jake Schoonover, a seven-year member of the Illinois State football team's defensive coaching staff, has resigned and Brian Hendricks has been hired as the Redbird defensive line coach.
"I absolutely love Illinois State. I love the town, I love the school," said Schoonover. "I've been here longer than anywhere in my life. But it was time to move on and look elsewhere."
Schoonover, who said he turned in his resignation earlier this month, has served as ISU's linebackers coach and also was the special teams coordinator the past five seasons.
"We wish him well.