FOOTBALL: Tired defense can't hold Northern Illinois rushing attack
By David Polaski / November 6, 2014The more Northern Illinois ran, the more exhausted Ball State’s defense became. During the Cardinals 35-21 loss to the Huskies, Northern Illinois amassed 283 rushing yards, most coming in the second half. With the rush defense growing weary, Ball State lost control of the game. “We played extremely well defensively until the very end, when we got worn down,” Ball State head coach Pete Lembo said.