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

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

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.