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Today β€” 16 December 2025Main stream

Remembering Mike White: Illini football coach helped Illini own the 80s

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Former Illinois football coach Mike White died on Sunday at the age of 89.

WCIA 3 Sports Director Glenn Kinley spoke with Mike’s son Chris White, who was a stellar kicker for the Illini. David Williams, an All-American wide receiver under Coach White in Champaign also weighed in and shared stories. Plus, longtime Illini sports reporter Loren Tate helped look back on the impact White left on the Illinois football program and surrounding communities.

Watch the video of White’s tribute from Monday’s WCIA 3 News at 10 above, and click here for more info.

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