Belief can only take a team so far

Northwestern football started a new tradition this year when playing at the new Ryan Field.

Every game, in between the third and fourth quarters, Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” blares on the Ryan Field loud speakers, while the tune’s encouraging lyrics flash in bold white letters on the jumbotron.

Although this tradition takes place only at Northwestern’s home in Evanston, the reality is that the San Francisco band’s rhythmic mantra embodies this team all the time, no matter where it is.

“We don’t need any more motivation as a team,” Northwestern quarterback Nicco Marchiol, who has started the last two weeks in place of an injured Aidan Chiles, said postgame after NU’s 28-19 loss to Ohio…