Joe Boozell | NCAA.com | August 11, 2016 Tillman attends Illini practice with Lovie Smith Share Lovie Smith and Charles Tillman share fond memories together in the state of Illinois. Tillman, a former Chicago Bears cornerback, was a staple of Lovie Smith’s defense during his NFL stint. Tillman and Smith spent nine years together in the Windy City, reaching the Super Bowl in 2007. Tillman visited his ex-coach at Illinois practice on Tuesday: Peanut sighting at today's practice. #Illini #WeWillWin pic.twitter.com/hNvrXClxAW — Illini Football (@IlliniFootball) August 9, 2016 Legends. #Illini #WeWillWin pic.twitter.com/G70ZWuFFBz — Illini Football (@IlliniFootball) August 9, 2016 Master of the "ball punch," Tillman forced 44 fumbles in the NFL and is the Bears’ all-time leader in interceptions. Perhaps he can inspire the Illinois defense to force a few more turnovers in 2016. UPDATE: A few days later, the Illini are practicing what Peanut preached. Watch below as Illinois defenders try their hand at the move that made Tillman an NFL great: @peanuttillman #Illini #WeWillWin pic.twitter.com/xhCSnBRgIf — Illini Football (@IlliniFootball) August 11, 2016 Opposing running backs and receivers: beware. Finalists for 2021 Naismith Men's Player of the Year announced Cunningham, Dosunmu, Garza and Kispert named finalists for the 2021 Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy READ MORE President Barack Obama's 2021 NCAA tournament bracket Former President Barack Obama's 2021 NCAA tournament bracket has four No. 1 seeds in the Final Four and seven double-digit seeds winning in the first round. READ MORE The NCAA tournament bracket picks to make if you feel like throwing caution to the wind Here's how to fill out your NCAA bracket if you're feeling bold and want to get an edge based on the trends we're seeing in picks so far. READ MORE