11 Facts About Lou Tepper

Lou Tepper was born on September 7,1945 and is a former American football coach.

Lou Tepper graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education in 1967.

Lou Tepper was named the head coach at the University of Illinois in the 1991 season.

Lou Tepper authored a book, Complete Linebacking, to teach his style of defensive play for the linebacker position.

Lou Tepper was the first Illinois coach since Robert Zuppke to win or tie both of his first two meetings against Michigan.

Lou Tepper was involved in a series of controversial moves associated with the recruitment of blue-chip quarterback Chris Redman in 1994 and 1995.

Lou Tepper ignited a controversy when he unexpectedly fired Landry the day after Redman signed his letter of commitment.

Lou Tepper denied any attempt to deceive Redman about Landry's future at Illinois and eventually released Redman from his commitment.

Lou Tepper hired former Ball State head coach and veteran Big Ten assistant Paul Schudel as Landry's replacement.

Lou Tepper's teams were unable to match the moderate success the Illini had enjoyed under Mackovic and Mike White, and the Illini got progressively worse over his tenure.

Lou Tepper later said that he had forgiven Illinois for firing him.