New England Patriots defensive line coach Bret Bielema (Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports)
The NY Giants lost a position coach, when linebackers coach Brett Bielema was hired as Illinois head coach Saturday
NY Giants linebackers coach Brett Bielema was hired by the University of Illinois to replace former head coach Lovie Smith, the university announced Saturday.
Bielema had interviewed for several positions since being hired by NY Giants head coach Joe Judge last winter, clearly eyeing a head coaching opportunity. He lands in the Big Ten, and takes over a program that finished just 2-5 this season.