Fired Beckman: Illinois made 'rush to judgment'

ESPN.com | August 29, 2015

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Tim Beckman out at Illinois

ESPN college football analysts Danny Kanell and Ron Gilmore react to Illinois' sudden firing of head coach Tim Beckman amid allegations of misconduct.

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Just one week before their season opener, the Illinois Fighting Illini have fired football coach Tim Beckman amid allegations of influencing medical decisions and pressuring players to play hurt, athletic director Mike Thomas announced Friday.