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Bielema Hired by Illinois

Bielema Hired by Illinois

Hail Mary - Bielema Surprises Illini Nation - The hiring of Bret Bielema was another surprise to Illini fans. The rumor mill had Illini Athletic Director Josh Whitman landing on “his guy” Lance Leipold of Buffalo. Across the media and behind the scenes, the sources were in unison that Leipold would be announced Saturday. But Saturday morning arrived only to provide a shock heard around the Illini Nation as former Badger and Razorback head coach Bret Bielema was returning to college football as the newest Fighting Illini head football coach. Since 2018, Bielema has been working with the Patriots and the Giants in the NFL. 

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