After the announcement that Illinois football head coach Tim Beckman was dismissed from his position, current and former Illini football players began sharing their reactions on Twitter.
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Part of the reason for Beckman’s release was allegedly because he deterred injury reporting and influenced players to avoid or postpone medical treatment.
Below, take a look at some of the players’ reactions.
Illinois just got better !!!#illini.
— Akeem Spence (@AkeemSpence) August 28, 2015
We are still going to be successful this season. No matter the circumstances... It's us vs. everybody #ILL
— Tre Watson Sr. (@MDQue_33) August 28, 2015
We just gotta fight #Illiniarmy
— Caleb Reams (@SirClutch97) August 28, 2015
Illinois hosts Kent State for its first game of the college football season on Friday, Sept. 4.