Trying to avoid the wrath of the Missouri Valley Football Conference office, Brock Spack and Daniel Sobkowicz chose their words carefully after Illinois State’s controversial loss to Southern Illinois.
Michael Jackson couldn’t have danced around the questions more delicately or skillfully.
The scene was Hancock Stadium on Saturday and ISU’s conference opener. After looking overmatched the first half, the Redbirds had regrouped, rallied and had a remarkable comeback win in their sights.
On third and 8 from the SIU 13-yard line, ISU quarterback Zack Annexstad eyed Daniel Sobkowicz in the right corner of the end zone.