blog posts Illini Wrestling Coach Jim Heffernan announces retirement Apr 9, 2021 9:15 am by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsAthletics Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Jim Heffernan, who helped lead the U of I wrestling program to 13 Top-10 finishes at the NCAA Championships, announced his retirement today after 12 years as head coach and 29 years overall with the Illini wrestling program. Share on Facebook Tweet Email