STEVE ADDAZIO: I think everybody is well aware of how Northern Illinois played Ohio State, what a quality football program they are year in, year out. They're physically tough. They have a veteran quarterback. They have a really strong, great defense with seven returning starters. They pose a lot of problems for us. It will be a big game here in Boston.
We're working real hard on the continuation of developing our football team. We came off a tough game. Our defense played very, very well. Our offense was inconsistent. I think we've grown in special teams. I thought our team played phyiscally tough and physically hard.