It had been a long time, a decade to be exact, since a Ball State player had returned an interception for a touchdown. Not since Charlie Todd against Liberty in 2010 had the Cardinals taken a pick the other way to the house.
It nearly happened last year, but Tyler 'Red' Potts' pick-six against Fordham was called back for a penalty. It finally happened, and stood, last week against Northern Illinois. And it happened when the Cardinals truly needed it.
Northern Illinois was leading 14-7 in the second quarter and driving for more at the BSU 35-yard line.