“As an Illinois graduate and former player, George will always be a part of the Illini famILLy. We wish him, his wife Heather, and boys Roman and Maverick the best. When George made the decision, we immediately started the process to identify the best staff to develop and recruit our Illini student-athletes. The position is a coveted opportunity that received immediate interest from coaches around the NFL and college football. As with any transition, we are excited for the opportunity to improve our program. I-L-L”