The mood was festive as we neared kickoff at Guarantee Rate Field. The announcers were playing in the bullpen, and talking about the grounds and baseball. It betrayed the intensity of the football game that was about to be played.
The Rockets knew they were 0 for 6 against the Huskies since 2010. NIU knew they were a better team than their crap record. Both had something to prove.
The Huskies were going to have to do it without starting quarterback Anthony Maddie. He was a late scratch for the game. Ryan Graham stepped in, and completed his first pass on a 3rd and 7 play.