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Ryan Walters Named Illinois Defensive Coordinator
"Illinois Football Coach Bret Bielema announced today the addition of Ryan Walters as the Fighting Illini Defensive Coordinator. One of the nation's top young coaches, Walters comes to Illinois following six seasons at Missouri, including three years as the Tigers' defensive coordinator and two years as co-defensive coordinator."
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"Illinois Football Coach Bret Bielema announced today the addition of Ryan Walters as the Fighting Illini Defensive Coordinator. One of the nation's top young coaches, Walters comes to Illinois following six seasons at Missouri, including three years as the Tigers' defensive coordinator and two years as co-defensive coordinator."
Ryan Walters Named Illinois Defensive Coordinator - University of Illinois Athletics
One of the nation's top young coaches, Walters comes to Illinois following six seasons at Missouri, including three years as the Tigers' defensive coordinator and
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