http://www.reviewjournal.com/columns-blo...onsistency

That hasn’t stopped the public research university in DeKalb, Ill., 65 miles from Chicago and offering a population of near 45,000, from producing a football program that is the standard which all teams from nonpower conferences should emulate.

That has won 48 games the past four-plus seasons and has current winning streaks of 25 regular-season games and 16 straight in opposing stadiums.

That two years ago advanced to the Bowl Championship Series postseason gala and played Florida State in the Orange Bowl.

(09-10-2014 08:24 PM)BobL Wrote:  http://www.reviewjournal.com/columns-blo...onsistency

That hasn’t stopped the public research university in DeKalb, Ill., 65 miles from Chicago and offering a population of near 45,000, from producing a football program that is the standard which all teams from nonpower conferences should emulate.

That has won 48 games the past four-plus seasons and has current winning streaks of 25 regular-season games and 16 straight in opposing stadiums.

That two years ago advanced to the Bowl Championship Series postseason gala and played Florida State in the Orange Bowl.

Outstanding read, well done

"they’ve had continuity on their coaching staff."
Yeah going on the 2nd year now.

I like the fact that we're finally getting respect around the country but I don't think you can compare our winning streak to Oregon or Alabama. They have a much tougher SOS.

(09-11-2014 02:47 PM)HuskieBowWow Wrote:  "they’ve had continuity on their coaching staff."
Yeah going on the 2nd year now.

I like the fact that we're finally getting respect around the country but I don't think you can compare our winning streak to Oregon or Alabama. They have a much tougher SOS.

Yea, it's kinda funny, though I appreciate the comparison I almost cringe when I read that. Still it's pretty rare that a MAC team would have a streak like that because there's usually too much parity in the MAC, nobody stays on top for very long.

Great read. Better than any Chicago writer. I love the comments. Bet the house.