DeKALB — In his first tweet following his team handling Akron 49-0 Saturday, Head Coach Thomas Hammock captioned a video of first-year linebacker Nick Rattin's interception return touchdown.
Walk on success stories. This was a great one to be apart of right @PhelpsDLCoach. He was our honorary captain last week.#TheHardWay pic.twitter.com/NOvlwLmIRQ
— Thomas Hammock (@NIUCoachHammock) October 28, 2019
Rattin and redshirt sophomore Vinny Labus have taken starting jobs after multiple injuries to starters and the suspension of junior linebacker Jordan Cole.
Rattin tied with sophomore cornerback Devin Haney for a team-high five tackles, while also returning an interception for a 31 yard touchdown in the late stages of the Huskies' win over the Zips.