Illinois head coach Tim Beckman fired for forcing players to play through injury

Bill Cubit named interim coach for 2015 season

During a preliminary briefing from the external reviewers, Thomas said he learned of efforts to deter injury reporting and influence medical decisions that pressured players to avoid or postpone medical treatment and continue playing despite injuries. He also said in some instances student-athletes were treated inappropriately with respect to whether they could remain on scholarship during the spring semester of their senior year if they weren't on the team.

Personally, I don't think there's much more to add. This is pretty crappy coaching, and it certainly merits dismissal. Conflicted in how to feel for their players, as now they won't have to deal with this, but on the other hand, their entire season essentially blows up with a week before the opening game.

As they say, the offseason needs to end soon.