Tim Beckman's contract approved - 2 trustees vote no on Beckman over race

Two UI trustees vote against contract for head football coach Tim Beckman, citing UI's failure to seriously consider African-American coach.
jawurth

U. of Ill. trustee Lawrence Oliver II votes against #Illini coach Tim Beckman, notes that univ. has never hired black head FB or hoops coach
U of Ill. trustee James Montgomery joins Lawrence Oliver in voting against contract for #Illini football coach Tim Beckman.
DavidMercerAP