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By Howard Packowitz
NORMAL – Illinois State University head football coach Brock Spack has fired three assistant coaches, including the team’s two offensive coordinators, for not meeting the team’s expectations on offense.
In a news release, Spack said co-offensive coordinators Billy Dicken and Dan Clark, and wide receivers coach Kane Keirnan won’t back back next year.
The Redbirds were 6-5 this season, missed the NCAA playoffs, and finished in a 3-way tie for 5th place in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.
Spack said in a statement that “production on the offensive side of the ball the past two seasons has not met our expectations here at Illinois State.”
Spack thanked Dicken, Clark, and Keirnan for their commitment to the student-athletes and dedication to the program.
Spack declined further comment on the coaching shakeup.
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