Michigan Loses Staffer To Illinois, Bielema

Michigan football Director of Operation Mark Taurisani has taken a new job with Illinois. Taurisani, who worked with new Illini coach Bret Bielema at Arkansas, is now the Assistant AD and Chief of Staff.

Welcome to the #Illini, Assistant AD/Chief of Staff @MarkTaurisani!

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— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) January 4, 2021

Illinois also hired former Michigan Strength and Conditioning Assistant Tank Wright to head that for their program.