4 days ago · Story Links. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Three-time Super Bowl champion and three-time Big Ten champion running back James White was named the Illinois football program's assistant running backs coach, head coach Bret Bielema announced. White, who played for Bielema at Wisconsin, enters the coaching profession following an eight-year NFL playing career with the New England Patriots.

2 days ago · A former member of the New England Patriots is joining the collegiate ranks as a coach.. Patriots legend James White was named the assistant running backs coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini. This was confirmed in an announcement from the University of Illinois.. There is plenty of knowledge for the three-time Super Bowl champion running back to pass on to the next generation of players.

4 days ago · Illinois football welcomed the newest addition to its coaching staff, James White, as the assistant running backs coach.. White is familiar with the Big Ten environment as a former Wisconsin Badger.During his time as a Badger, White was coached by none other than current Illini head coach Bret Bielema.He was the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2010 and was a two-time second-team All-Big Ten ...

Three-time Super Bowl champion and three-time Big Ten champion running back James White is in his first season as the Illinois football program's assistant running backs coach in 2025.

3 days ago · Former Badgers great James White, the sweet-footed running back who went on to win three Super Bowls, will have a place on an enemy sideline in 2025. ... Illinois, which finished No. 16 in the ...

3 days ago · The Illinois football team added former NFL running back James White to its coaching staff as assistant running backs coach, the school announced Thursday.. White, 33, played eight seasons in the ...

3 days ago · The Illinois Fighting Illini coaching staff is looking more and more like the Wisconsin Badgers. On Thursday, Wisconsin legend and three-time Super Bowl champion running back James White was named Illinois' assistant running backs coach. White played for the Badgers for three years from 2010-12 under Bret Bielema — Illinois’ current head coach.

CHAMPAIGN — Illinois has hired James White as assistant running backs coach, the program announced on Thursday. White reunites with Illinois head coach Bret Bielema, who coached White in college ...

4 days ago · How the New England Patriots plan to build a winning roster this offseason 08:17. Former New England Patriots running back James White is joining the coaching ranks in college football.

3 days ago · White is set to join an Illinois program that has made significant strides in recent years. The Fighting Illini posted a record of 10-3 last season, including 6-3 in the Big Ten. Advertisement