Northern Illinois Huskies 2010 Season Preview/Prediction
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MAC Conference Football Previews: Northern Illinois
Head Coach: Jerry Kill
2009 Record: 7-6
Northern Illinois Gambling Odds from Sportsbook.com to win BCS: (Field To Win Odds) 25/1
In terms of upside, the Northern Illinois Huskies look like one of the MAC’s more intriguing picks this season. They play excellent defense and have an offense with plenty of potential.
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Could they win the conference this year?
Team Strengths:
Northern Illinois’ defense was tops in the MAC a year ago. Safety Tracy Wilson is a powerhouse at safety; he loves to throw himself into the middle to stop the run and actually led the Huskies in tackles with 93 last season. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
It does hurt that Northern Illinois lost its other big playmaker, defensive end Jake Coffman, but the Huskies have plenty of other solid contributors on “D.”
Offensively, the Huskies aren’t an elite squad, but there’s a chance they could become one at least in the MAC this season. Senior halfback Chad Spann is a dynamic player; he averaged 5.8 yards per carry last season en route to 1,038 yards and 19 touchdowns. If quarterback Chandler Harnish can elevate his play, Northern Illinois could become unstoppable in the MAC.
He suffered a major knee injury last season but was reasonably effective when he did play, tossing 11 touchdown passes versus six picks.
Team Weaknesses:
The Huskies don’t have many glaring weaknesses. Ultimately, everything comes down to Harnish’s health. He’s nowhere near a safe bet to play every game and if his knee implodes, opposing defenses will stack the box against Spann and shut down the Huskies’ offense.
Harnish also may not have an elite receiving option this season. Landon Cox has the physical tools but hasn’t put it all together yet.
Northern Illinois 2010-2011 Football Predictions: 9-4
A bold prediction indeed. But I see so much upside with this team. We already know their defense and running game are great; if Harnish stays healthy, the sky’s the limit for the Huskies in the MAC.
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