University of Illinois football players, students and fans are supporting the Illinois football program using the hashtag #ProudIllini on Twitter.
Illinois players (current and former) responding today on Twitter in support of program, Beckman. Using #ProudIllini
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) May 14, 2015
The support is coming after allegations that Illinois head coach Tim Beckman pressured players to return from injuries before fully healthy.
Ex-Illini player Simon Cvijanovic hits Tim Beckman with abuse allegationsFormer and current players responded on Twitter to the allegations.
Would not be the man I am today without lessons learned inside Memorial Stadium and for the coaches who taught them to me #ProudIllini
— Jack Cornell (@JackCornell73) May 14, 2015
This Illini staff gave me an opportunity to play B1G Football and I will forever be thankful for that. #ProudIllini
— Chayce Crouch (@ccrouch07) May 14, 2015
Cubit challenged me and believed in me when most didn't. Learned more about myself than I did the game of football from him #ProudIllini
— Reilly O'Toole (@ReillyOT4) May 14, 2015
Coach Cubit calls me everyday to see how my recovery is going. Can't thank the entire staff enough for all they've done for me. #ProudIllini
— Dre Brown (@coachdrebrown) May 14, 2015
This staff has given me my only opportunity to play in the B1G! #ProudIllini
— Taylor White (@illini35) May 14, 2015
