The University of Illinois just made it official — Lovie Smith has been hired as the next head football coach of the Fighting Illini. The announcement comes just two days after former coach Bill Cubit was dismissed by new Athletic Director Josh Whitman. Imagine Lovie Smith sitting in a living room explaining to a prospective … Read more
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh McCown (12) slaps hands with head coach Lovie Smith after scoring against the St. Louis Rams during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack). Instead of a bump up, he was pushed overboard in Chicago by head coach … Read more
Lovie Smith will be the new coach in Tampa, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The sides are finalizing a multiyear deal. Smith, the former Chicago Bears coach, was the leading The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be bringing Lovie Smith on as their head coach, … Read more
Sports Xchange8:47 p.m. CST, January 1, 2014 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wasted little time replacing Greg Schiano, agreeing to terms with Lovie Smith on Wednesday to become their next head coach, according to The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be bringing Lovie Smith on as their head coach, according to reports, and the most recent coach … Read more
The Buccaneers have hired former Bears head coach Lovie Smith in hopes of making their way back to the postseason. Lovie Smith has reached an agreement to become the next head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, sources told ESPN. The former Chicago Bears coach will replace the ousted Greg Schiano on a four-year deal, … Read more