(Urbana-cf)-- The Illini Football team saw a lot of action yesterday afternoon with players deciding to return, commitments, and coaches returning. Cory Patterson who was the wide receivers coach last season will stay on Bret Bielema’s staff as running backs coach. Defensive lineman Jamal Woods elected to return next season, and Bielema has signed two players. Calvin “CJ” Hart transferred from North Carolina State. Hart is a middle linebacker who has tallied 54 tackles in two seasons. Josh McCray committed to the U of I yesterday on Twitter. McCary is a 6’ 2’ 215 pound Running back from Alabama.
(WPXN-cf)-- A wide receiver has won the Heisman Trophy for the first time since 1991. Alabama’s DeVonta Smith was this year’s winner. Smith scored 22 touchdowns this season.
(WPXN-cf)-- Ahead of the College Football Championship game, Ohio State has announced positive COVID tests. Ohio State Athletic Director said “We are on track to play, we are going to follow the same protocol as we have all season.” The National Championship game is still on schedule to be played next Monday.
(WPXN-cf)-- The semi finalists for the 2021 NFL Hall of Fame Class have been released. The ballot is led by Calvin “Megatron” Johnson, Peyton Manning, and Charles Woodsen.
Big Ten Basketball Tonight:
#16 Minnesota @ #10 Michigan
