Bill Cubit Fired

Bill Cubit dismissed as U of I football coach (fightingillini.com)

Statement from @IlliniAD on dismissal of Bill Cubit at #Illini football coach. pic.twitter.com/DlIMpq8Umi

— Illini Football (@IlliniFootball) March 5, 2016

Bill Cubit will be paid about $985,000 buyout

Ryan Cubit will be paid $361,000 buyout

— Jeremy Werner (@JWernerScout) March 5, 2016

Illinois spring football, slated to start March 11, is delayed until new football coach is in in place. #Illini

— Shannon Ryan (@sryantribune) March 5, 2016