Michigan Staffer Reportedly Targeted By New Illini Coach Bret Bielema

Michigan Strength and Conditioning Coordinator Ben Herbert is reportedly being targetted by new Illinois coach Bret Bielema to join him in Champaign.

NEWS: Bret Bielema targeting Michigan strength coach Ben Herbert for Illinois staff; Three #Illini assistants given chance to interview w/ new coordinator hires https://t.co/FVxYgFVPtQ @si_ncaafb@SInow @chengelis @IllinoisOnBTN @HowardGriffith @StripSackLunch @lolowithrow pic.twitter.com/J06df9Sauj

— Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) December 22, 2020

Bielema and Herbert worked together at Arkansas so there is a connection.