How much of a distraction was it for the program when all those former Illini players spoke up about Coach Beckman's disciplinary style? Without getting into the validity of the rumors, is this a do-or-die year for this coaching staff or is hot seat talk premature?
The allegations were a huge distraction. Simon Cvijanovic's Twitter rant came out of nowhere and, of course, the athletic department didn't exactly do a great job addressing the situation. With that said, the current players and their families certainly grouped together on social media to give the coaching staff support.