(12-01-2018 08:43 AM)HawaiiToNIU Wrote:  I'm so incredibly thankful of this team and university.  I have been ecstatic since the end of the fourth quarter.  These boys and everyone involved in that program, busted their ass since day one, and now they are here. 

I have such a huge personal connection with this program, as they epitomize the heart and soul of every NIU student and alumni.  We've always played the role of an underdog, many of us are from blue collar families, or many of us are the first in our families to go to college.  Heck, most of the time, people from bigger schools don't even give us the light of day.  But it doesn't matter if it's in the office or on the football field, we don't back down to anyone and give it 110%.  You always have to bring your A game when a Huskie is in the room.

Now specifically for the players.  These kids are the most humble, down to earth group and I am incredibly thankful of the culture they are a part of.  Whether that be the winning or the entire attitude of The Hard Way.  After the game, many of the players took the time to shake hands with the fans, take photos and chit chat with them.  They're big enough to play with the big boys, but not too big to be there for the fans.

For all of these reasons, I'm thankful.  I thankful to be sharing this forum of passionate fans.  For all the good and all the bad.  DeKalb, Illinois is always going to be a place I called home for 5 years.  NIU is always going to be my favorite sports team.

GOOOOOOO HUSKIES!!!!