The Champaign Room · Dec 18, 2018
TCR One-on-One: Former Illini Bill Cole
TCR’s relationship with Illinois legend Bill Cole started when our Mark Schaer wrote a ‘Remember Him?’ about Cole back in June.
Nearly seven months later, Schaer talked to Cole because why not?
The Champaign Room: How would you describe your four years at Illinois?
Bill Cole: It was kind of like a dream come true. I was a legacy. My dad played football there, and I grew up going to football and basketball games. My sister was a couple years older than me, and she was already there when I was recruited. When I committed to play, the basketball team was number one in the country and kicking ass. It was like getting to commit to my dream school.