Huskies confident in strong defense

James Krause | Northern Star Since their loss in the Quick Lane Bowl in December, the NIU football team has had their eyes set on the new season.

Football felt like it was just around the corner July 18 at Ditka’s Restaurant in Chicago, where members of the media got to talk to several NIU players and coaches before the season’s beginning.

The Huskies have a lot to be confident about going into the season, especially starting quarterback, redshirt sophomore Marcus Childers.

After a rotation of starters over the past two seasons due to injury, Childers was thrown into the starting job early last year and quickly grew into the role. With 1,674 yards and 16 touchdown passes, Childers was voted…