New U Of I Athletic Director Started Tenure With Big Changes

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New U Of I Athletic Director Started Tenure With Big Changes

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University of Illinois’ new athletic director Josh Whitman has been open about wanting to turn the school’s football program around. He started by firing coach Bill Cubit and hiring former Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith. 

Cheryl Raye Stout talks to Whitman about that move, and what other expectations he has for sports at the university.