Video: Illinois head coach Lovie Smith on preparing for year 2

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Illinois head football coach Lovie Smith talks to reporters on Big Ten media day. | Elan Kane/Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois head football coach Lovie Smith talked to reporters on Big Ten media day about his expectations this season, why he’s optimistic in his second year coaching the team and starting quarterback Chayce Crouch.

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