Illinois players react to Lovie Smith hire
Many Illinois fans were wondering about how players would react to the new head coach hire.
Needless to say, after Illinois hired Lovie Smith on Monday, the reaction was a positive one. Smith already had a chance to meet with his new team:
No surprise here: @IlliniFootball players approve of Lovie Smith's hire. (via @IlliniFootball) https://t.co/ciYJTg4RXz
— Brent Yarina (@BTNBrentYarina) March 7, 2016
Here are the best Illinois player reactions from the hiring of the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers/Chicago Bears coach:
Grew up watching Coach Smith and the Bears. Going to be a great opportunity and experience to play for him. #ILL
— Rob Bain (@HouseOfBain_) March 7, 2016
Excited to see the influence Lovie will have but very grateful for Coach Cubit and the way he handled a hostile situation #Illini #WeWillWin
— Leslie Poole (@lpoole31) March 7, 2016
Amazing coach. Big day for Illini Nation #WeWillWin ?? https://t.co/XxZYu2GWJz
— Alex Mussat (@TaSSuM_XeLA) March 7, 2016
Big moves! Time to get after it! #WeWillWin pic.twitter.com/w0exMX38vY
— Jeff George (@jgeorgeqb) March 7, 2016
LETS GOOOOOO!!! How about that to start the week?! #WEWILLWIN
— Chayce Crouch (@teccrouch7) March 7, 2016
I guess you could say it's a Lovie Day
— Leek (@M_Turner11) March 7, 2016
Great day to be ILLINI! Welcome to the family Lovie Smith!! ????
— Caleb Isaiah Day (@IsaiahDay7) March 7, 2016
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— Stanley Green JR. (@Stantheanimal) March 7, 2016
— Cameron Watkins (@SpeedCamXXXI) March 7, 2016
— DMose__24 (@DMosely24) March 7, 2016
Welcome to the illini family Lovie Smith!!! #WeWillWin
— Dawuane Smoot (@BigSmoot_91) March 7, 2016
#WeWillWin pic.twitter.com/oeAw5seTw2
— KE'SHAWN VAUGHN (@SpeedKe5) March 7, 2016