(02-05-2019 01:39 PM)pvk75 Wrote:  Matt Ference, stellar punter, is back, but I see only John Richardson, R-Fr., listed as kicker. Andrew Gantz is done. Am I missing someone, or is Northern going to put Richardson up front? I thought that's why Gantz was brought in. Correct me if getting another K is not some kind of priority. Or can Ference and Richardson back up each other?

I’m honestly not sure what this is asking? Gantz graduated. Usually, teams only have one kicker and punter.

Richardson’s kickoffs in Boca weren’t exactly inspiring.

Walker will be outstanding. Minimum All-Mac in the next 2 years. OLine? Nervous based on losing 3 and one being a pro, but we have some talent here.

(02-05-2019 02:36 PM)NIU05 Wrote:  Walker will be outstanding. Minimum All-Mac in the next 2 years. OLine? Nervous based on losing 3 and one being a pro, but we have some talent here.

I have to say I did not watch the Oline rotation as much this year. In years past, we always seemed to have 8 lineman that played and rotated in. They did not play equal but some got decent playing time.

(02-05-2019 01:43 PM)7 Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 01:39 PM)pvk75 Wrote:  Matt Ference, stellar punter, is back, but I see only John Richardson, R-Fr., listed as kicker. Andrew Gantz is done. Am I missing someone, or is Northern going to put Richardson up front? I thought that's why Gantz was brought in. Correct me if getting another K is not some kind of priority. Or can Ference and Richardson back up each other?

I’m honestly not sure what this is asking? Gantz graduated. Usually, teams only have one kicker and punter.

Richardson’s kickoffs in Boca weren’t exactly inspiring.

I saw Ference and Richardson listed and just wondered if there is/need another. I thought that's why Gantz was brought in. Not exactly a genius when it comes to the current team makeup. Thanks.

I bet they’ll have another walk-on kicker and/or punter, but I wouldn’t expect much more than that

(02-05-2019 12:47 PM)Chicago_sportsfan Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 12:38 PM)StevenNIU Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 08:10 AM)NiuFootballfan Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 07:38 AM)JB04 Wrote:  Does Drake Davis have to sit a year? I think he is a walk on at Ill and if he’s not on scholarship do transfer rule apply?

Yes; D1 -> D1 = Required to sit out (unless you're a graduate).

Seems to me that this would be a perfect situation to appeal to the NCAA. Doesn't seem fair that he wasn't receiving the financial benefit of being on scholarship but he still has to still out a year after transferring. He should be considered a true free agent.

He’s good to go!

Who cares. If that kid gets playing time we're screwed. Only guy I want to see less than shitders

(02-05-2019 03:25 PM)NIUfrank Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 12:47 PM)Chicago_sportsfan Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 12:38 PM)StevenNIU Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 08:10 AM)NiuFootballfan Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 07:38 AM)JB04 Wrote:  Does Drake Davis have to sit a year? I think he is a walk on at Ill and if he’s not on scholarship do transfer rule apply?

Yes; D1 -> D1 = Required to sit out (unless you're a graduate).

Seems to me that this would be a perfect situation to appeal to the NCAA. Doesn't seem fair that he wasn't receiving the financial benefit of being on scholarship but he still has to still out a year after transferring. He should be considered a true free agent.

He’s good to go!

Who cares. If that kid gets playing time we're screwed. Only guy I want to see less than shitders

Don’t sugar coat it Frank.Tell us how you really feel.

(02-05-2019 11:41 AM)NIU007 Wrote:  I wonder if they'll have an actual spring game this year.

The team health was good last year so you might consider that Carey's plan to keep the best players playing worked out. Plus I don't remember any player getting a serious injury in the "spring" game.

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Does Hayden Sak have a shot at the NFL as a long snapper?

(02-05-2019 01:39 PM)pvk75 Wrote:  Matt Ference, stellar punter, is back, but I see only John Richardson, R-Fr., listed as kicker. Andrew Gantz is done. Am I missing someone, or is Northern going to put Richardson up front? I thought that's why Gantz was brought in. Correct me if getting another K is not some kind of priority. Or can Ference and Richardson back up each other?

I thought Gantz had only last year remaining. His college ball is over.

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(02-05-2019 05:20 PM)huskie1stdown Wrote:  Does Hayden Sak have a shot at the NFL as a long snapper?

Not if last year is his ceiling.

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Thanks the details on the new guys. Seems like some snuck on the team with little fanfare or announcements.

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(02-05-2019 05:21 PM)Teamduh Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 05:20 PM)huskie1stdown Wrote:  Does Hayden Sak have a shot at the NFL as a long snapper?

Not if last year is his ceiling.

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He sucked last year. Cost us a couple times. No NFL for him.

(02-05-2019 08:10 AM)NiuFootballfan Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 07:38 AM)JB04 Wrote:  Does Drake Davis have to sit a year? I think he is a walk on at Ill and if he’s not on scholarship do transfer rule apply?

Yes; D1 -> D1 = Required to sit out (unless you're a graduate).

Seems to me that this would be a perfect situation to appeal to the NCAA. Doesn't seem fair that he wasn't receiving the financial benefit of being on scholarship but he still has to still out a year after transferring. He should be considered a true free agent.

(02-05-2019 05:32 PM)StevenNIU Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 08:10 AM)NiuFootballfan Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 07:38 AM)JB04 Wrote:  Does Drake Davis have to sit a year? I think he is a walk on at Ill and if he’s not on scholarship do transfer rule apply?

Yes; D1 -> D1 = Required to sit out (unless you're a graduate).

Seems to me that this would be a perfect situation to appeal to the NCAA. Doesn't seem fair that he wasn't receiving the financial benefit of being on scholarship but he still has to still out a year after transferring. He should be considered a true free agent.

Why so excited about a former walkon with little recruitment stars or experience? Not like Kelly Bryant just transferred to NIU.

I say show up for the spring practices and decide for yourself then.

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(02-05-2019 05:17 PM)Teamduh Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 11:41 AM)NIU007 Wrote:  I wonder if they'll have an actual spring game this year.

The team health was good last year so you might consider that Carey's plan to keep the best players playing worked out. Plus I don't remember any player getting a serious injury in the "spring" game.

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Did they have an actual spring game last year? I had the impression they really didn't. And I agree that I don't remember any serious injuries in the spring game so I wondered why Carey stopped having it.

(02-05-2019 01:33 PM)thxjoenovak Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 12:47 PM)Chicago_sportsfan Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 12:38 PM)StevenNIU Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 08:10 AM)NiuFootballfan Wrote:  

(02-05-2019 07:38 AM)JB04 Wrote:  Does Drake Davis have to sit a year? I think he is a walk on at Ill and if he’s not on scholarship do transfer rule apply?

Yes; D1 -> D1 = Required to sit out (unless you're a graduate).

Seems to me that this would be a perfect situation to appeal to the NCAA. Doesn't seem fair that he wasn't receiving the financial benefit of being on scholarship but he still has to still out a year after transferring. He should be considered a true free agent.

He’s good to go!

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