Beware! This Is What Coaching Illinois Can Do To a Man

Illinois hired former NFL coach Lovie Smith to much fanfare three years ago. He is 5-19 in his first two seasons.

Entering his third year, I'm worried for this man's health as it appears the Illinois coaching job has the same corrosive effect on person's appearance as the American presidency.

Here's the full interview, for those wondering about the state of Illini football:

.@LovieSmith dropped some football wisdom here, but the real star of this interview is the @IlliniFootball head coach's beard.

Sorry, @JLeman47. pic.twitter.com/Jv5JHMQ3FM

— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) April 8, 2018

Unfortunately, the only way Ohio State will see this majestic beard in person will be if the Illini and Buckeyes meet in the Big Ten title game.