CHAMPAIGN — When he first came to town in 2002, Justin Spring figured it would be a short stay.
Four years of gymnastics at Illinois. Pick up an engineering degree (more on that later). Move on to the next stage of his life.
"This was just a college," Spring said. "It was going to be an amazing college experience."
Well, plans change. It's 2019, and Spring is finishing his 10th season as Illini men's gymnastics coach.
"I had no idea my time here was going to be extended for the reasons it was," Spring said.