The Orlando Sentinel is counting down the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams (minus the four new teams to FBS in 2012) and the Northern Illinois University ranked No. 64 on their countdown. The defending Mid-American Conference champion Huskies were the highest rated team from the MAC West Division and the second highest MAC team in the poll. The only other conference school that hasn't been ranked is the school NIU beat to win its first MAC title since 1983, Ohio.
When you get to the strengths portion of the review, there is a reference to a Jordan Ward that will lead the way for the secondary. No, NIU did not sign a new player. The Sentinel was referring to Jimmie Ward.
Northern Illinois University fans that purchased tickets for Soldier Field Showdown III, your tickets are in the mail! Keep an eye out for them in the coming days. If Huskie fans also bought a parking pass for the game, it will be included with your tickets.
For those of that have yet to purchase tickets, there is still time. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster by calling 1-800-745-3000 or online at Ticketmaster.com.
Huskie fans in attendance at tomorrow's White Sox game with the Seattle Mariners may hear a familiar voice over the public address system. Northern Illinois University head football coach Dave Doeren will on hand at U.S. Cellular Field tomorrow to give the call to Play Ball!
