The News-Gazette · Mar 9, 2016
Lovie does it (and hires coaches, too)
Lovie Smith has filled a crucial spot on his coaching staff, according to reports.
Illinois is hiring Louisville's Garrick McGee as offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach, a source told ESPN.... https://t.co/N1Cdd4sNqn
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) March 9, 2016
During his introductory news conference on Monday, Lovie Smith admitted he wasn't on Twitter but was open to joining the social media craze.
That happened just after 5:30 p.m. Tuesday when the new UI coach posted a video @LovieSmith.
"I told you I'd be on Twitter and here I am," he said.
UI athletic director Josh Whitman quickly challenged his big-time hire: first one to 20,000 followers wins.