#NORTH MAC FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 2016 MAC#
In 2012, the team that won the MAC and reached the Orange Bowl was nearly as good: 42nd in Off.The Huskies were simply better than anyone else at high-tempo #MACtion. Both the 20 teams finished in the top 45 in S&P+ the 2011 team ranked 21st in Off. The first two teams in this six-year run were awesome.For the last few years, teams like Toledo and WMU have made the West the far stronger division in the conference, but no matter who else looks good, NIU ends up playing in Detroit. Northern Illinois has won six consecutive MAC West titles. Sometimes you just have to keep the streak going and hope you find your rhythm again. But the point is this: You don't always get to look your best during a streak. The 2004 champion, the last of the three-year streak, lost four games and barely got by 11-seed UCSB in the Sweet 16. The first team in this four-year streak lost four regular season games before catching fire. The 1975 champion, Wooden's last, lost by 22 points at Washington late in the season and reached the finals only after beating Montana by three and surviving two overtime contests. The 1970 champion lost at Oregon, then lost at home to USC late in the regular season. The 1969 champion barely eked by Drake in the national semifinals. Wooden's 1965 champion began with a 27-point loss to Illinois.
With experience, a solid MAC schedule, and (in theory) better injury luck, the Huskies might have the team to make it seven straight.įor both, the streaks included less-than-perfect teams. Summary: Despite extreme quarterback injury issues, NIU won its sixth consecutive MAC West title in 2015. It's the biggest rivalry in the MAC and will play an obvious role in the West race. The short version (Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports)ĥ-year recruiting ranking: 122 (12 in MAC)īiggest strength: Whoever the QB is will have a big, seasoned receiving corps at his disposal.īiggest question mark: After injuries wrecked the QBs last year, will NIU have one who is both healthy and effective?īiggest 2016 game: Toledo (Nov.
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