The offensive line needs help. Special teams is a concern. There is a major question mark at quarterback. About a dozen players quit in the off-season and several freshmen showed up out of shape. And the season begins Aug. 31 in College Park, Md. Is there anything that new Northern Illinois coach Joe Novak doesn’t need to rebuild, regroup or rearrange this year?
Yes. Senior Charles Talley, who is already third on the Huskies’ all-time season rushing list with 1,540 yards just last season. But everything else is up in the air for the Huskies.
Juniors Brandon Barker and Kenny Williams are fighting for the quarterback position. Both have seen only limited playing time.
With just nine seniors back and several starting spots open, the Huskies will have to get their act together fast. After opening the season at Maryland, two weeks later they travel to Penn State.