SportsDecember 5, 2003
Illinois fires its defensive coordinator
The AssociatedPress CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois defensive coordinator Mike Cassity was fired, less than two weeks after the Illini finished a 1-11 season, its worst since 1997. Illinois was last in the conference against the run, allowing almost five yards per carry and 223 yards per game. Only seven teams in the nation were worse...
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois defensive coordinator Mike Cassity was fired, less than two weeks after the Illini finished a 1-11 season, its worst since 1997.
Illinois was last in the conference against the run, allowing almost five yards per carry and 223 yards per game. Only seven teams in the nation were worse.
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