Disch Spurns USF; Will Stay at Illinois

Illinois co-defensive coordinator Dan Disch has turned down an offer to become the defensive coordinator at South Florida. The former Jacksonville, Fla., high school coach, who has deep recruiting ties in that area, told Illinois coach Ron Zook on Wednesday morning that he is staying with the program. “I’m glad that Dan Disch has decided to stay at Illinois,” Zook said. “He’s been with this staff from the beginning and has been a huge part of the success we’ve been able to build here. This was a great opportunity for him, but he felt loyal to this university, the program and the players.” – Journal-Standard