BTN analyst Howard Griffith seems to be a pretty big fan of Illinois' decision to hire Lovie Smith. The former Fighting Illini standout recently had a lengthy Q&A with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner, and he stated that the move brings "instant consistency and credibility" to the program.
Howard Griffith: "You have to have patience"
BTN analyst on Lovie #illini expectations, recruiting & son's transferhttps://t.co/WeG7DnrCnX — Jeremy Werner (@JWernerScout) July 23, 2016The two also touched on topics such as Smith's recruiting efforts and the recent diversification taking place at the University.