Joe Novak
Joe Novak
Joe Novakis a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Northern Illinois University from 1996 to 2007, compiling a record of 63–76...
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Our biggest question mark might be our interior offensive line. We also have to get the linebackers sorted out. Decide who will step in at wide receiver, and the quarterback situation will work itself out. In my opinion, we have two really good ones (senior Phil Horvath and sophomore Dan Nicholson) who could both be considered starters.
area believe chicago factor people recent winning
Sure, winning is important. Recruits want to go where they know they can win. For some out-of-state recruits, it was a factor in their decision. I believe people in the Chicago area and in-state know what we've done in recent years.
fingers personally sticky
I personally thought he had sticky fingers when I was around him.
coaching extremely good group pleased staff team
That's a real good group of captains. I know the coaching staff and the team are extremely pleased with that foursome.
best player taking talked talking
He's really important to our defense. I talked about shoring up our defense, but you are talking about taking our best player out of there.
almost kids
He almost makes the kids feel like they were there.
guys last looking seven tomorrow
For the last seven weeks, our guys have been out looking at juniors. Tomorrow we'll have our first meeting.
exciting kids ohio open state tremendous year
How exciting for our kids it will be to open the year at Ohio State and play at Iowa. Those are tremendous opportunities for our program.
carry game hope load
I hope we don't have to have Garrett carry it 35 times a game. He may have a game or two where he does, but I'd like to take the load off him a little bit.
actively discussion engaged kids
He always has kids actively engaged in debates, discussion and projects.