Keith Gilmore Is New D-Line Coach

Congrats to Keith Gilmore, the new Illini D-Line coach. The Illini will need improvements on the D-Line next season so I hope Coach Gilmore can get the job done.

Some things about Coach Gilmore's career that jump out at me:

- he has a BS in Recreation Management at Michigan St.;

- coached under Brian Kelley at Cincy that past few seasons, including in some big games, like this year Orange Bowl;

- got his start at Wayne St. coaching linebackers and running backs;

- worked at Howard in Washington D.C. from 2002-2005 as assistant head coach/defensive coordinator.

In short, there's nothing that really jumps out at me about Gilmore's background. He seems like a solid coach who has worked his way up the ladder, earning his keep at each rung. He'll probably coach well and, if he can recruit, could be a stellar hire by the Zooker, as per the Zooker's usual practice.