(03-05-2019 05:35 PM)Trekker41 Wrote:  It's rather incredible the amount of support and hype he's generated in such a short period of time. The real test will be on the football field but the momentum is certainly on the rapid rise. You also get the sense that he's not looking at this position as just a stepping stone. I believe he wants to emulate Joe Novak to go down as an NIU coach legend.

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Well put. Hope you are right and I believe you are.

GO HUSKIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(02-09-2019 04:57 PM)bikechuck Wrote:  

(02-09-2019 01:22 PM)NIU1981 Wrote:  I think there's cause for optimism in the passing game for several reasons. As far as receivers go, Tears looks ready to break out, Tyrice Richie will help immediately, last year's freshmen have a year under their belts and a new crop of exciting freshmen arrives this summer. The guys who graduated, although they played hard and we appreciate their efforts, were average. The receiver corps has a chance to be a lot better than last year. We also have three tight ends in Daniel Crawford, Mitch Brinkman and Corey Lersch who can get downfield and catch the ball. At QB this is the year that Childers either gets consistent or gets replaced. There's a lot to like with Childers and I'm pulling for him. He's tough, can extend plays with his feet and never complains when he's getting killed in the backfield (see UAB game). But now is the time for him to take the next step. We have other options available and this coaching staff does not have the investment in Childers that the previous one did. I have to believe that if he's having one of those games where they go three and out nine straight times this staff will give someone else a shot. So one way or another we should see improvement there. This team has everything it needs to compete for a MAC championship, let's get it.

Childers has mastered the bounce pass.

Dude. I get it. I was hoping Childers was an average or better MAC qb but he wasn't. And I'm hoping he improves tremendously. But what good does your comment do? We are all on the positive side of things with the new season and coach. No need to bring us down.

If not Childers then who would you play?

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(03-05-2019 05:49 PM)pantone1935 Wrote:  

(03-05-2019 05:35 PM)Trekker41 Wrote:  It's rather incredible the amount of support and hype he's generated in such a short period of time. The real test will be on the football field but the momentum is certainly on the rapid rise. You also get the sense that he's not looking at this position as just a stepping stone. I believe he wants to emulate Joe Novak to go down as an NIU coach legend.

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Well put. Hope you are right and I believe you are.

GO HUSKIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

+1

81 - Pro coaching helps most in passing game. I agree with you we will see dramatic improvement there. Just improve the route running, got so sick of rounded routes last year that would be huge. Identify the D for QB will increase confidence. We missed that QB coach who left us early in the Carey years and was a Kill carryover. If players are willing to take to the new coaches we will see improvement there.

(03-05-2019 06:57 PM)Teamduh Wrote:  If not Childers then who would you play?

#TeamJiya

(03-05-2019 07:18 PM)NorthCoast Wrote:  

(03-05-2019 06:57 PM)Teamduh Wrote:  If not Childers then who would you play?

#TeamJiya

+1
I'd like to see what he can bring.

I think -- no, hope -- the spring game April 20 will be one of the best attended in a long time. If this board is any indication, the excitement and anticipation meters will be off the charts. Plus, some things will be indicated and some will be revealed. Plenty to talk about 'tween then and Aug. 31.

(03-07-2019 01:59 PM)pvk75 Wrote:  I think -- no, hope -- the spring game April 20 will be one of the best attended in a long time. If this board is any indication, the excitement and anticipation meters will be off the charts. Plus, some things will be indicated and some will be revealed. Plenty to talk about 'tween then and Aug. 31.

I will be on a flight to Mexico. Sun and fun. will check in for commentary.

(03-07-2019 02:42 PM)klake87 Wrote:  

(03-07-2019 01:59 PM)pvk75 Wrote:  I think -- no, hope -- the spring game April 20 will be one of the best attended in a long time. If this board is any indication, the excitement and anticipation meters will be off the charts. Plus, some things will be indicated and some will be revealed. Plenty to talk about 'tween then and Aug. 31.

I will be on a flight to Mexico. Sun and fun. will check in for commentary.

I have some connections with the Mexican government. For security purposes, I will inform them that you are coming and to lock up all liquor.

(03-07-2019 02:55 PM)Dog Fan Wrote:  

(03-07-2019 02:42 PM)klake87 Wrote:  

(03-07-2019 01:59 PM)pvk75 Wrote:  I think -- no, hope -- the spring game April 20 will be one of the best attended in a long time. If this board is any indication, the excitement and anticipation meters will be off the charts. Plus, some things will be indicated and some will be revealed. Plenty to talk about 'tween then and Aug. 31.

I will be on a flight to Mexico. Sun and fun. will check in for commentary.

I have some connections with the Mexican government. For security purposes, I will inform them that you are coming and to lock up all liquor.

I drink less and less each year. Don't recover like I use to.. Although they do have top shelf Tequila...

(03-05-2019 06:57 PM)Teamduh Wrote:  Dude. I get it. I was hoping Childers was an average or better MAC qb but he wasn't. And I'm hoping he improves tremendously. But what good does your comment do? We are all on the positive side of things with the new season and coach. No need to bring us down.

If not Childers then who would you play?

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I am not close enough to the program to know if we have a better option though I do hope that we do. Childers does seem like a fine person and a fierce competitor so I wish him nothing but the best. He just has not shown the ability to play consistently well at this level. Perhaps he will improve with our new coaching staff.

(03-07-2019 02:55 PM)Dog Fan Wrote:  

(03-07-2019 02:42 PM)klake87 Wrote:  

(03-07-2019 01:59 PM)pvk75 Wrote:  I think -- no, hope -- the spring game April 20 will be one of the best attended in a long time. If this board is any indication, the excitement and anticipation meters will be off the charts. Plus, some things will be indicated and some will be revealed. Plenty to talk about 'tween then and Aug. 31.

I will be on a flight to Mexico. Sun and fun. will check in for commentary.

I have some connections with the Mexican government. For security purposes, I will inform them that you are coming and to lock up all liquor.

Your Mexican counterpart, Fanatico del Perro?

(03-07-2019 05:06 PM)randyfensfanclub1 Wrote:  

(03-07-2019 02:55 PM)Dog Fan Wrote:  

(03-07-2019 02:42 PM)klake87 Wrote:  

(03-07-2019 01:59 PM)pvk75 Wrote:  I think -- no, hope -- the spring game April 20 will be one of the best attended in a long time. If this board is any indication, the excitement and anticipation meters will be off the charts. Plus, some things will be indicated and some will be revealed. Plenty to talk about 'tween then and Aug. 31.

I will be on a flight to Mexico. Sun and fun. will check in for commentary.

I have some connections with the Mexican government. For security purposes, I will inform them that you are coming and to lock up all liquor.

Your Mexican counterpart, Fanatico del Perro?

The only "connection" Dog Fan has is to his couch.

(03-07-2019 01:29 PM)O____dad Wrote:  

(03-05-2019 07:18 PM)NorthCoast Wrote:  

(03-05-2019 06:57 PM)Teamduh Wrote:  If not Childers then who would you play?

#TeamJiya

+1
I'd like to see what he can bring.

Yes, last year he surprised with his arm strength as he was either the strongest or right there with Childers. I'm hoping he bulked up a bit as he seemed slim. He is not the tallest of QBs. He will be interesting to watch this spring.


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Coach Hammock will be profiled on WGN News/Sports Instant Replay show beginning @ 9:40pm tonight (Sunday).

Just saw that Coach Thomas Hammock will be on Instant Replay on WGN tonight.

Show runs from 9:40pm - 10pm on Chicago's channel 9.

GO HUSKIES!

Nothing new but great NIU pr.

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(03-08-2019 08:18 AM)klake87 Wrote:  

(03-07-2019 05:06 PM)randyfensfanclub1 Wrote:  

(03-07-2019 02:55 PM)Dog Fan Wrote:  

(03-07-2019 02:42 PM)klake87 Wrote:  

(03-07-2019 01:59 PM)pvk75 Wrote:  I think -- no, hope -- the spring game April 20 will be one of the best attended in a long time. If this board is any indication, the excitement and anticipation meters will be off the charts. Plus, some things will be indicated and some will be revealed. Plenty to talk about 'tween then and Aug. 31.

I will be on a flight to Mexico. Sun and fun. will check in for commentary.

I have some connections with the Mexican government. For security purposes, I will inform them that you are coming and to lock up all liquor.

Your Mexican counterpart, Fanatico del Perro?

The only "connection" Dog Fan has is to his couch.

Maybe he is referring to The Frito Bandito

(03-10-2019 09:28 PM)NorthCoast Wrote:  Just saw that Coach Thomas Hammock will be on Instant Replay on WGN tonight.

Show runs from 9:40pm - 10pm on Chicago's channel 9.

GO HUSKIES!

I watched it. He comes across as a very nice man.
I think we will recruit better if he can talk to the parents.

(03-07-2019 02:42 PM)klake87 Wrote:  

(03-07-2019 01:59 PM)pvk75 Wrote:  I think -- no, hope -- the spring game April 20 will be one of the best attended in a long time. If this board is any indication, the excitement and anticipation meters will be off the charts. Plus, some things will be indicated and some will be revealed. Plenty to talk about 'tween then and Aug. 31.

I will be on a flight to Mexico. Sun and fun. will check in for commentary.

Mexico in August...holy s,hit