It’s happening a little earlier than usual, and these are two programs headed in drastically different directions. But the cozy, comfortable blanket of hate feels as good as it ever has. It’s Bronze Stalk Week in Muncie.
The Ball State Cardinals (3-1) will host the Northern Illinois Huskies (0-4) in the MAC West’s annual installment of the Battle for the Bronze Stalk Saturday afternoon. This rivalry has been overwhelmingly one-sided since its inception.
Ball State claimed the trophy first, blowing out the Huskies 45-14 in 2008. Since then, the Bronze Stalk has taken up residency in DeKalb.