Northern Illinois coach Rob Harley on his sudden promotion in February, his path to DeKalb, building connections at NIU and operating with a long-term mindset despite the interim tag:
The Big Ten council of presidents and chancellors has approved a 5-year contract extension for Commissioner Tony Petitti. His contract now runs through June 2033. Indiana President Pamela Whitten said Petitti has provided "outstanding vision" through "extremely turbulent times."
The Big Ten officially announces its rule to ban pro football players or players who didn’t withdraw from the NFL draft from returning to play for conference institutions:
Was out at NIU practice this morning to speak with interim coach Rob Harley and the team wrapped up by exchanging songs with members of the marching band and also got a visit and speech from 98-year-old Bob Heimerdinger, the first Huskie to have his jersey retired: