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Brad Bower, who started four games for Illinois as a freshman in 2004, is returning to Champaign as Ohio University’s backup quarterback. The former Hinsdale Central star has played in five of the Bobcats’ six games, completing 12 of 26 passes for 126 yards with three interceptions. “He has the ability to develop into a very good quarterback for us,” Ohio coach Frank Solich said. “He studies the game . . . he has a great attitude and his work ethic is good.” . . . Ohio’s starting quarterback, senior Austen Everson, is 82 for 140 for 802 yards and five touchdowns.
