Illinois selects Tepper as head football coach

CHAMPAIGN Illinois defensive coordinator Lou Tepper, who spent 25years as an assistant, was named head coach of the Illini today.

"I am delighted that we have been able to move so quickly withthe appointment of Lou Tepper. . .," said UI Chancellor Morton Weir."He is a man of integrity, with a strong orientation toward theacademic success of student athletes."

"I'm excited," said Tepper, after he interviewed with theAthletic Board on Thursday. "This is certainly something I havelonged for and prepared for a long time."

Weir named Tepper interim football coach Thursday when JohnMackovic resigned as coach and athletic director to become head coachat Texas. …