Lovie Smith
American football coach and former player
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| January 8 2023 | Lovie Smith was fired as head coach of the Houston Texans after the team went 3–13–1 in the 2022 season, losing the opportunity for the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. |
| January 8 2023 | Lovie Smith was fired as head coach of the Houston Texans after the team went 3–13–1 in the 2022 season, losing the opportunity for the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. |
| February 7 2022 | Smith was promoted to head coach of the Houston Texans, after previously interviewing for the position in December 2013. |
| February 7 2022 | Smith was promoted to head coach of the Houston Texans, after previously interviewing for the position in December 2013. |
| March 10 2021 | Lovie Smith was hired by the Houston Texans as their associate head coach and defensive coordinator under head coach David Culley, marking his return to the NFL since 2015. |
| March 10 2021 | Lovie Smith was hired by the Houston Texans as their associate head coach and defensive coordinator under head coach David Culley, marking his return to the NFL since 2015. |
| December 13 2020 | Fired as head coach of the University of Illinois after a 2-5 start to the season, concluding his five-year stint with an overall record of 17-39, including a 10-33 record in Big Ten Conference play. |
| December 13 2020 | Fired as head coach of the University of Illinois after a 2-5 start to the season, concluding his five-year stint with an overall record of 17-39, including a 10-33 record in Big Ten Conference play. |
| October 19 2019 | Led the Fighting Illini to a significant 24-23 upset victory over then #6 ranked Wisconsin, marking the most important win during his tenure. |
| October 19 2019 | Led the Fighting Illini to a significant 24-23 upset victory over then #6 ranked Wisconsin, marking the most important win during his tenure. |
| September 2016 | University's board of trustees approved Smith's contract, restructuring $2 million of his salary to be paid in earlier years and including up to $8 million in potential performance bonuses. |
| September 2016 | University's board of trustees approved Smith's contract, restructuring $2 million of his salary to be paid in earlier years and including up to $8 million in potential performance bonuses. |
| March 7 2016 | Lovie Smith was named head coach of the University of Illinois, signing a six-year contract worth $21 million. The hiring immediately sparked significant interest, with over 2,000 new season tickets and 400 new student season tickets sold within 48 hours. |
| March 7 2016 | Lovie Smith was named head coach of the University of Illinois, signing a six-year contract worth $21 million. The hiring immediately sparked significant interest, with over 2,000 new season tickets and 400 new student season tickets sold within 48 hours. |
| January 6 2016 | Smith was fired from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after two seasons, concluding with an overall record of 8-24, including a 6-10 record in his final season. |
| January 6 2016 | Smith was fired from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after two seasons, concluding with an overall record of 8-24, including a 6-10 record in his final season. |
| January 7 2014 | Lovie Smith was hired as the 10th head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, aiming to establish a relentless, hard, and physical brand of football for the franchise. |
| January 7 2014 | Lovie Smith was hired as the 10th head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, aiming to establish a relentless, hard, and physical brand of football for the franchise. |
| 2012 | Smith was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame alongside other notable sports figures including Bubba Smith, Dave Parks, Andre Ware, Mack Brown, and Fred Couples. |
| 2012 | Smith was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame alongside other notable sports figures including Bubba Smith, Dave Parks, Andre Ware, Mack Brown, and Fred Couples. |
| December 31 2012 | Fired as head coach of the Chicago Bears after nine years of service, three playoff appearances, one Coach of the Year award, and one Super Bowl appearance. |
| December 31 2012 | Fired as head coach of the Chicago Bears after nine years of service, three playoff appearances, one Coach of the Year award, and one Super Bowl appearance. |
| 2010 | Finished the season 11-5 and first in the NFC North, but lost to the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game. |
| 2010 | Finished the season 11-5 and first in the NFC North, but lost to the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game. |
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