The News-Gazette · Mar 6, 2016
Dudek, Mosely, Spencer react to Cubit's firing
PODCAST: Josh Whitman talks Cubit firing» moreIllini athletic director Josh Whitman talks to the media about the firing of football coach Bill Cubit on 3-5-16.CHAMPAIGN — Illinois football players were notified this morning of a team meeting set for 2 p.m.
Darius Mosely wondered if it might be “Unofficial” related, and that someone on the team might have gotten in trouble.
Mikey Dudek thought it might be the team’s first opportunity to meet with new athletic director Josh Whitman. He was right. Just not for the right reason.
The real reason — that Whitman had fired coach Bill Cubit — came as a total surprise.