Twitter: Illinois football family reacts to Lovie Smith hiring

Lovie Smith was announced as the new Illinois football coach early Monday morning, and soon after the head coach was introduced to his new players.

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Let's just say, as expected, the players approve of the hiring of a former NFL coach who led the hometown Chicago Bears to Super Bowl XLI.

The Illini gave Smith a standing ovation at his introduction in the team room.

Watch the reception in the video above.

Also, check out some of the Twitter reaction from the Illinois football family below.

What a Lovely day ????

— Mike Dudek (@MDFlash_7) March 7, 2016

Big moves! Time to get after it! #WeWillWin pic.twitter.com/w0exMX38vY

— Jeff George Jr (@jgeorgeqb) March 7, 2016

?So now who's REALLY "Chicago Big Ten's Team?" Lol What a day to be an #Illini !

— Coach (@SuccessfulJu1ce) March 7, 2016

LOVE IT! @IlliniFootball I L L #WeWillWin https://t.co/LI9oee2Nvs

— . (@CoreyLiuget) March 7, 2016

Congrats to coach smith on becoming @IlliniFootball football!! Good man for the job ??????

— Akeem Spence (@AkeemSpence) March 7, 2016

Let's go Illini Nation !! LOVIE SMITH! #WEWILLWIN @IlliniFootball back on the map ! pic.twitter.com/RU7HAy6j0T

— Vontae Davis (@vontaedavis) March 7, 2016

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Speaking of Illinois football family tweets, if you missed it, former head coach Bill Cubit sent out a classy tweet.

Thanks to all who have been reaching out. Our family appreciates all your kindness

— Bill Cubit (@CoachCubit) March 6, 2016