Crandall Head leaves Illini

"We are disappointed with Crandall's decision not to continue his career at Illinois, but ultimately we want what is best for him," Weber said. "We have developed and maintained a close relationship with Crandall and his family through the years and will always support them. We wish Crandall all the best and hope he is successful in the next chapter of his career."

"I still have love for my teammates and coaches and wish them the best, but I've come to the decision that I need to make a fresh start," Head said. "I want to thank the program and fans for the all the support they gave me during my time in Champaign."

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