Dana Dimel, Illinois assistant and former head coach, dies at 62

Illinois assistant football coach dies

Illinois assistant coach Dana Dimel, who was an All-American offensive tackle for Kansas State and later became the head coach at Wyoming, Houston and UTEP, died Tuesday. He was 62.

Dana Dimel, longtime college football coach, dead at 62

Longtime coach Dana Dimel led three different college football programs during his standout career. He most recently assisted the Fighting Illini's offense.

“RIP”: 49ers Star Mourns Tragic Loss of Rob Gronkowski’s Former Coach

The NFL community has suffered a devastating loss. On December 3rd, at the age of 62, former UTEP football coach Dana Dimel passed away in his sleep. Everyone was taken aback when the news of his passing became public. NFL legends, players, and fans have all expressed their sympathies on his demise. One of Dimel’s former prominent students has also expressed sympathies. Surprisingly enough, this student is Rob Gronkowski. The former tight end to…

Cowboy State Daily | “Larger Than Life”: Former UW Football Coach Dana Dimel Dies At 62

Former University of Wyoming football coach Dana Dimel was a popular figure while coaching the Pokes from 1997-1999. He died Tuesday at the age of 62.

Dana Dimel, longtime college football coach, dies at 62

A longtime offensive coordinator under Bill Snyder at his alma mater Kansas State, Dana Dimel served this past season as an assistant at Illinois.

Illinois assistant football coach Dana Dimel dies at age 62

Illinois assistant coach Dana Dimel, who was an All-American offensive tackle for Kansas State and later became the head coach at Wyoming, Houston and UTEP, died Tuesday. He was 62.Dimel's wife, Julie, and children Winston and Josey announced his death in a statement. No cause was given."Today is a difficult day for college football and our Illini family," said Illinois coach Bret Bielema, who had hired Dimel as a senior offensive assistant this…