With new coordinators, comes a new attitude at Illinois

That’s one reason Illinois’ new defensive coordinator, Vic Koenning, went ballistic last week when one of his defenders launched into a one-man gyration during a scrimmage. Since then, both Koenning and new offensive coordinator Paul Petrino have made it clear they will not tolerate attention-getting celebrations that fly in the face of what they want to be team success in a team game that includes team celebrations done in an appropriate way. When it first became a spring practice issue on Saturday, coach Ron Zook addressed it by saying, “You want the enthusiasm and you want them to be all fired up, but celebrate with your teammates.” Then Zook added, “I don’t worry about it too much in the spring.” – Herald-Review

Ron Zook hires Paul Petrino as OC at Illinois

Well placed sources at Illinois tell Football Rumor Mill that Ron Zook has hired Arkansas OC Paul Petrino for the same position at Illinois…

More to come…

Sources: Petrino Likely New WKU Coach

Sources at Western Kentucky tell Football Rumor Mill that Arkansas OC Paul Petrino is the clear leader to take over the Hilltopper football program.

The brother of Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino, Paul has an impressive resume with stops all across the country.

Barring any last-minute snags, the Hilltoppers are expected to offer the job in the near future.