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Illinois head coach candidates Greg Schiano, P.J. Fleck, Bill Cubit all intertwined, tied to Rutgers

PISCATAWAY – When Rutgers and Illinois square off for the first time as Big Ten rivals in October 2016, it is possible that a former Scarlet Knights coach will be stalking the opposing sideline.

Actually, it is possible three times over.

Following the firing last week of Tim Beckman amid allegations of influencing medical decisions and pressuring players to play hurt, Illinois named Bill Cubit as its interim head coach. Athletic director Mike Thomas said that Cubit will be considered for the full-time job if he is interested.

Could ex #RFootball coaches Greg Schiano or P.