Will Leitch Discusses Deadspin’s Downfall
The founding editor of the influential website talks about its long rise and rapid demise.
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Columnist Leitch Weighs In On The Lovie Smith Hype
This week’s hiring of Lovie Smith as the 25th football coach in Illini history has generated huge interest among fans and sportswriters. U of I graduate Will Leitch falls into both those categories. In a column this week for Sports On Earth, the Mattoon native recalls another optimistic time for Illini football, more than 25 years ago.
Will Leitch Dives Into Politics
The founding editor of Deadspin made his name writing about sports, but has turned to politics in time for the 2016 presidential election. Will Leitch stopped by the WILL studios to talk with Brian Moline.