Current and former Illinois players took to Twitter to share their reaction to head coach Tim Beckman's firing.
I appreciate all the support I have received. Huge step in bettering athletics and in helping us prevent future wrongdoings. #Illini
— Simon Cvijanović (@IlliniSi) August 28, 2015
I am calling for a meeting with the University of Illinois, the Big Ten, and the NCAA to address the lack of student athlete protection.
— Simon Cvijanović (@IlliniSi) August 28, 2015
They didn't wanna believe us tho!
— Michael Buchanan (@MikeBuke99) August 28, 2015
Will always have the utmost respect for Coach Beckman for giving me an opportunity that no one else did.
— Mikey Dudek (@MDFlash_7) August 28, 2015
Illinois just got better !!!#illini.
— Akeem spence (@AkeemSpence) August 28, 2015
We are still going to be successful this season. No matter the circumstances… It's us vs. everybody #ILL
— Tre Watson (@ILL_Tre33) August 28, 2015
We just gotta fight #Illiniarmy
— CR13 (@SirClutch97) August 28, 2015
This is just going to make what we accomplish this season that much sweeter. Great opportunity before us. #ILL
— Rob Bain (@HouseOfBain_) August 28, 2015