They're a program on their way back. We have to run the football and create more holes for (running back Jameson) Humphries.

We knew that if we could stop them from running the football, we would be successful.

I know Western Illinois football is known for being hard-nosed and running the ball. I know I can step in and do what it takes.

A linebacker's job is to knock out running backs, to knock out receivers, to chase the football,

Ben West did a tremendous job running the football -- hanging onto the football under those conditions.

Reggie certainly had a fantastic game throwing and running the football and really only played 2 1/2 quarters to accomplish all of that.