Illinois football fans still talk about the spark Mike White brought to Champaign in the 1980s. White didn’t just coach games—he transformed the Illini into Big Ten champs, introduced a high-flying offense, and made Saturdays at Memorial Stadium genuinely exciting again. His 1983 team did what no other Illinois squad has done: beat every Big Ten rival in a single season. Players like Dave Wilson, Tony Eason, and David Williams thrived under his leadership. As we remember White, what’s your favorite memory from his era? How do you think his bold style shaped Illini football today? #Sports #Football #IllinoisFootball