COACH: Lou Tepper. 1993 RECORD: 5-6, 5-3 Big Ten. STARTERS RETURNING: 19; offense 8, defense 11. PLAYERS TO WATCH: QB Johnny Johnson, RB Ty Douthard, LBs DanaHoward, John Holecek, Simeon Rice, Kevin Hardy. BEST NEWCOMERS: C Chris Koerwitz, OT Ken Blackman, RB RobertHolcombe, RB George McDonald. IT'S GOOD NEWS IF: Johnny Johnson can duplicate his best games oflast season - and eliminate his worst. IT'S BAD NEWS IF: The Illini have trouble seizing the moment atcritical junctures, as they did last year. OUTLOOK: A sixth bowl trip in seven years looks likely. But theIllini seem more likely to be spoilers in the Rose Bowl chase. QUICK STAT: Northwestern (4.3 yards per offensive play) …
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