Tennessee Tech vs Northern Illinois (Sep 06, 2003)


 

Scoring Summary

 
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Tennessee Tech vs Northern Illinois (Sep 06, 2003 at DeKalb, IL)

Tennessee Tech (0-2) vs. Northern Illinois (2-0)

Date: Sep 06, 2003 • Site: DeKalb, IL  • Stadium: NIU's Huskie Stadium •  Attendance: 18123

Score by Quarters  Score 
Tennessee Tech   7  3  0  7  17 
Northern Illinois   14  7  14  7  42 

SCORING SUMMARY   TTU -NIU  
1st  06:09  TTU   THOMISON, Anton 73 yd pass from CRAFT, Robert (FOSTER, Josh kick) 
         1 play, 73 yards, TOP 0:11  7 - 0 
  03:32  NIU   HURD, Sam 47 yd pass from HALDI, Josh (AZAR, Steve kick) 
         6 plays, 80 yards, TOP 2:37  7 - 7 
  01:07  NIU   TURNER, Michael 1 yd run (AZAR, Steve kick) 
         4 plays, 50 yards, TOP 1:20  7 - 14 
2nd  10:08  TTU   FOSTER, Josh 39 yd field goal 
         16 plays, 63 yards, TOP 5:59  10 - 14 
  01:47  NIU   SHELDON, Dan 44 yd pass from HALDI, Josh (AZAR, Steve kick) 
         2 plays, 60 yards, TOP 0:17  10 - 21 
3rd  04:49  NIU   FRANCIS, Devron 0 yd blocked punt return (AZAR, Steve kick) 
           10 - 28 
  02:40  NIU   TURNER, Michael 10 yd run (AZAR, Steve kick) 
         2 plays, 24 yards, TOP 0:28  10 - 35 
4th  13:50  TTU   LEE, Derek 23 yd pass from CRAFT, Robert (FOSTER, Josh kick) 
         4 plays, 40 yards, TOP 1:47  17 - 35 
  10:49  NIU   HURD, Sam 2 yd pass from HALDI, Josh (AZAR, Steve kick) 
         8 plays, 45 yards, TOP 3:01  17 - 42 

Kickoff time: 12:05 pm • End of Game: 3:08 pm  • Total elapsed time: 3:03
Referee: Nick Define  •  Umpire: Anthony Smith  •  Linesman: Jeff Szink  •  Line judge: Rich Fetchiet  •  Back judge: Craig Griffith  •  Field judge: Rich Grube  •  Side judge: J. Visingardi  •  Scorer: Robert Hester  • 
Temperature: 73  • Wind: W 9 mph  • Weather: Sunny skies
NIU now 2-0 for the first time since 1988.
 

Team Statistics

 
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Tennessee Tech vs Northern Illinois (Sep 06, 2003 at DeKalb, IL)

 Team Totals  TTU  NIU 
FIRST DOWNS  18  19 
   Rushing  10 
   Passing  10 
   Penalty 
NET YARDS RUSHING  92  160 
   Rushing Attempts  34  40 
   Average Per Rush  2.7  4.0 
   Rushing Touchdowns 
   Yards Gained Rushing  121  179 
   Yards Lost Rushing  29  19 
NET YARDS PASSING  353  261 
   Completions-Attempts-Int  23-42-2  18-29-0 
   Average Per Attempt  8.4  9.0 
   Average Per Completion  15.3  14.5 
   Passing Touchdowns 
TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS  445  421 
   Total offense plays  76  69 
   Average Gain Per Play  5.9  6.1 
Fumbles: Number-Lost  2-1  1-1 
Penalties: Number-Yards  8-65  6-50 
PUNTS-YARDS  7-266  8-339 
   Average Yards Per Punt  38.0  42.4 
   Net Yards Per Punt  23.4  34.8 
   Inside 20 
   50+ Yards 
   Touchbacks 
   Fair catch 
KICKOFFS-YARDS  4-245  7-439 
   Average Yards Per Kickoff  61.2  62.7 
   Net Yards Per Kickoff  46.0  58.1 
   Touchbacks 
Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD  2-1-0  5-102-1 
   Average Per Return  0.5  20.4 
Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD  3-32-0  2-61-0 
   Average Per Return  10.7  30.5 
Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD  0-0-0  2--2-0 
Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD  0-0-0  0-0-0 
Miscellaneous Yards 
Possession Time  30:55  29:05 
   1st Quarter  3:23  11:37 
   2nd Quarter  8:59  6:01 
   3rd Quarter  9:42  5:18 
   4th Quarter  8:51  6:09 
Third-Down Conversions  7 of 19  5 of 14 
Fourth-Down Conversions  0 of 1  0 of 0 
Red-Zone Scores-Chances  1-3  3-3 
Sacks By: Number-Yards  1-8  1-4 
PAT Kicks  2-2  6-6 
Field Goals  1-2  0-1 
 

Individual Statistics

 
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Tennessee Tech vs Northern Illinois (Sep 06, 2003 at DeKalb, IL)

Tennessee Tech
  
Northern Illinois
RUSHING  No.  Gain  Loss  Net  TD  Lg  Avg. 
WHITE, Derek   29  29  27  9.7 
BALLARD, Jason   13  35  28  2.2 
ASH, Anthony   23  23  12  5.8 
MOHN, Darrius   13  12  13  6.0 
LEE, Derek   3.0 
MCMAHAN, David   1.0 
BONNER, Trey   15  16  -1  -0.1 
TEAM   -1  -1.0 
CRAFT, Robert   -2  -1.0 
Totals...  34  121  29  92  27  2.7 
  
RUSHING  No.  Gain  Loss  Net  TD  Lg  Avg. 
TURNER, Michael  27  139  134  17  5.0 
HARRIS, A.J.   14  14  4.7 
DAVIS, Adrian   12  10  2.5 
FLECK, P.J.   9.0 
GILBERT, Ryan   -2  -2.0 
HALDI, Josh   10  -5  -1.2 
Totals...  40  179  19  160  17  4.0 
  
  
  
 
PASSING  Cmp-Att-Int  Yds  TD  Long  Sack 
CRAFT, Robert   20-35-2  324  78 
MOHN, Darrius   3-6-0  29  17 
LEE, Derek   0-1-0 
Totals...  23-42-2  353  78 
  
PASSING  Cmp-Att-Int  Yds  TD  Long  Sack 
HALDI, Josh   17-27-0  252  47 
GILBERT, Ryan   1-2-0 
Totals...  18-29-0  261  47 
  
 
RECEIVING  No.  Yds  TD  Lg 
CARTER, Antonio  85  39 
LEE, Derek   43  23 
THOMISON, Anton  156  78 
MELTON, Craig   20  14 
HIXON, Drew   11 
BONNER, Trey   17  17 
BALLARD, Jason   12  12 
FULLERTON, Beau 
SANDERS, Darren 
Totals...  23  353  78 
  
RECEIVING  No.  Yds  TD  Lg 
FLECK, P.J.   45  24 
SHELDON, Dan   73  44 
HURD, Sam   57  47 
HARRIS, A.J.   10 
POWERS, Shatone  38  38 
TURNER, Michael  22  22 
PUGH, Turner   11  11 
CARTER, Jarret  
Totals...  18  261  47 
  
 
PUNTING  No.  Yds  Avg  Long  In20  TB 
CUMMINGS, Chris  266  44.3  50 
TEAM   0.0 
Totals...  266  38.0  50 
  
PUNTING  No.  Yds  Avg  Long  In20  TB 
GALLAGHER, A.   339  42.4  60 
Totals...  339  42.4  60 
  
 
   Punts  Kickoffs  Intercept 
ALL RETURNS  No  Yds  Lg  No  Yds  Lg  No  Yds  Lg 
CARTER, Antonio  22  13 
ROBINSON, James  10  10 
SEALIE, Ontarri 
Totals...  32  13 
  
  
  
  
   Punts  Kickoffs  Intercept 
ALL RETURNS  No  Yds  Lg  No  Yds  Lg  No  Yds  Lg 
SHELDON, Dan   82  37 
TURNER, Michael  37  37 
DREW, Randee   24  24  -2 
FRANCIS, Devron 
LEE, Rob  
SMITH, Ray   20 
Totals...  102  37  61  37  -2 
 
ALL PURPOSE  Rush  Rcv  KR  PR  IR  Total 
THOMISON, Anton  156  156 
CARTER, Antonio  85  22  107 
LEE, Derek   43  46 
BALLARD, Jason   28  12  40 
WHITE, Derek   29  29 
ASH, Anthony   23  23 
MELTON, Craig   20  20 
BONNER, Trey   -1  17  16 
MOHN, Darrius   12  12 
ROBINSON, James  10  11 
HIXON, Drew   11  11 
FULLERTON, Beau 
SANDERS, Darren 
MCMAHAN, David  
TEAM   -1  -1 
CRAFT, Robert   -2  -2 
Totals...  92  353  32  478 
  
ALL PURPOSE  Rush  Rcv  KR  PR  IR  Total 
TURNER, Michael  134  22  37  193 
SHELDON, Dan   73  82  155 
HURD, Sam   57  57 
FLECK, P.J.   45  54 
POWERS, Shatone  38  38 
DREW, Randee   24  -2  22 
HARRIS, A.J.   14  20 
SMITH, Ray   20  20 
PUGH, Turner   11  11 
DAVIS, Adrian   10  10 
CARTER, Jarret  
GILBERT, Ryan   -2  -2 
HALDI, Josh   -5  -5 
Totals...  160  261  61  102  -2  582 
  
  
  
 
FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS 
FOSTER, Josh  2nd  10:08  39 yards  Good 
FOSTER, Josh  2nd  06:23  37 yards  Missed 
  
FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS 
AZAR, Steve  1st  06:20  44 yards  Missed 
  
 
KICKOFFS  No.  Yds  TB  OB  Avg. 
FOSTER, Josh   245  61.2 
  
KICKOFFS  No.  Yds  TB  OB  Avg. 
AZAR, Steve   439  62.7 
 
FUMBLES: Tennessee Tech-LEE, Derek 1-1; BONNER, Trey 1-0. Northern Illinois-PUGH, Turner 1-1.
 

Drive Chart

 
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Tennessee Tech vs Northern Illinois (Sep 06, 2003 at DeKalb, IL)

   Drive Started  Drive Ended  Consumed    
Team  Qtr  Spot  Time  Obtained  Spot  Time     How Lost  Pl-Yds  TOP  RZ 
TTU   1st  T10  08:56  Punt  T19  07:56     Punt  3-9  1:00    
TTU   1st  T27  06:20  Missed FG  N00  06:09  TOUCHDOWN  1-73  0:11    
TTU   1st  T13  03:32  Kickoff  T15  02:27     Punt  3-2  1:05    
TTU   1st  T15  01:07  Kickoff  N22  10:08  FIELD GOAL  16-63  5:59 
TTU   2nd  T20  08:07  Punt  N21  06:23     Missed FG  5-59  1:44 
TTU   2nd  T20  03:02  Punt  T22  02:04     Interception  3-2  0:58    
TTU   2nd  T20  01:47  Kickoff  T29  00:48     Punt  3-9  0:59    
TTU   2nd  T09  00:26  Punt  T08  15:00     End of half  1--1  0:26    
TTU   3rd  T20  15:00  Kickoff  T45  12:36     Punt  6-25  2:24    
TTU   3rd  T28  10:39  Punt  N02  08:05     Interception  7-70  2:34 
TTU   3rd  T12  06:18  Punt  T20  04:49     Punt  3-8  1:29    
TTU   3rd  T20  04:49  Kickoff  T24  03:08     Downs  4-4  1:41    
TTU   3rd  T20  02:40  Kickoff  T20  01:43     Punt  3-0  0:57    
TTU   3rd  N40  00:37  Fumble  N00  13:50  TOUCHDOWN  4-40  1:47    
TTU   4th  T20  10:49  Kickoff  T47  06:24     Fumble  8-27  4:25    
TTU   4th  T20  04:40  Punt  T32  03:13     Punt  4-12  1:27    
TTU   4th  T18  01:49  Punt  T41  00:00     End of half  4-23  1:49    
  
NIU   1st  N20  15:00  Kickoff  T37  08:56     Punt  13-43  6:04    
NIU   1st  N47  07:56  Punt  T27  06:20     Missed FG  6-26  1:36    
NIU   1st  N20  06:09  Kickoff  T00  03:32  TOUCHDOWN  6-80  2:37    
NIU   1st  N50  02:27  Punt  T00  01:07  TOUCHDOWN  4-50  1:20 
NIU   2nd  N36  10:08  Kickoff  N40  08:07     Punt  3-4  2:01    
NIU   2nd  N21  06:23  Missed FG  T48  03:02     Punt  7-31  3:21    
NIU   2nd  N40  02:04  Interception  T00  01:47  TOUCHDOWN  2-60  0:17    
NIU   2nd  T48  00:48  Punt  T48  00:26     Punt  3-0  0:22    
NIU   3rd  N45  12:36  Punt  N41  10:39     Punt  3--4  1:57    
NIU   3rd  N20  08:05  Interception  N50  06:18     Punt  4-30  1:47    
NIU   3rd  T00  04:49  Punt  T00  04:49  TOUCHDOWN  0-0  0:00    
NIU   3rd  T24  03:08  Downs  T00  02:40  TOUCHDOWN  2-24  0:28 
NIU   3rd  N42  01:43  Punt  N40  00:37     Fumble  3--2  1:06    
NIU   4th  T45  13:50  Kickoff  T00  10:49  TOUCHDOWN  8-45  3:01 
NIU   4th  T47  06:24  Fumble  T40  04:40     Punt  3-7  1:44    
NIU   4th  N20  03:13  Punt  N27  01:49     Punt  3-7  1:24    

   1st  2nd  3rd  4th     1st  2nd       
Tennessee Tech   Qtr  Qtr  Qtr  Qtr     Half  Half     Total 
Time of possession   03:23   08:59   09:42   08:51      12:22   18:33      30:55  
3rd Down Conversions   0/2   2/6   2/6   3/5      2/8   5/11      7/19  
Average field position  T16   T17   T26   T19      T16   T24      T20  
4th Down Conversions   0/0   0/0   0/1   0/0      0/0   0/1      0/1  
  
   1st  2nd  3rd  4th     1st  2nd       
Northern Illinois   Qtr  Qtr  Qtr  Qtr     Half  Half     Total 
Time of possession   11:37   06:01   05:18   06:09      17:38   11:27      29:05  
3rd Down Conversions   3/5   0/3   0/2   2/4      3/8   2/6      5/14  
Average field position  N34   N37   N45   N42      N35   N44      N39  
4th Down Conversions   0/0   0/0   0/0   0/0      0/0   0/0      0/0  

Drive Chart (By Quarter)

   Drive Started  Drive Ended  Consumed    
Team  Qtr  Spot  Time  Obtained  Spot  Time     How Lost  Pl-Yds  TOP  RZ 
NIU   1st  N20  15:00  Kickoff  T37  08:56     Punt  13-43  6:04    
TTU   1st  T10  08:56  Punt  T19  07:56     Punt  3-9  1:00    
NIU   1st  N47  07:56  Punt  T27  06:20     Missed FG  6-26  1:36    
TTU   1st  T27  06:20  Missed FG  N00  06:09  TOUCHDOWN  1-73  0:11    
NIU   1st  N20  06:09  Kickoff  T00  03:32  TOUCHDOWN  6-80  2:37    
TTU   1st  T13  03:32  Kickoff  T15  02:27     Punt  3-2  1:05    
NIU   1st  N50  02:27  Punt  T00  01:07  TOUCHDOWN  4-50  1:20 
TTU   1st  T15  01:07  Kickoff  N22  10:08  FIELD GOAL  16-63  5:59 
NIU   2nd  N36  10:08  Kickoff  N40  08:07     Punt  3-4  2:01    
  
TTU   2nd  T20  08:07  Punt  N21  06:23     Missed FG  5-59  1:44 
NIU   2nd  N21  06:23  Missed FG  T48  03:02     Punt  7-31  3:21    
TTU   2nd  T20  03:02  Punt  T22  02:04     Interception  3-2  0:58    
NIU   2nd  N40  02:04  Interception  T00  01:47  TOUCHDOWN  2-60  0:17    
TTU   2nd  T20  01:47  Kickoff  T29  00:48     Punt  3-9  0:59    
NIU   2nd  T48  00:48  Punt  T48  00:26     Punt  3-0  0:22    
TTU   2nd  T09  00:26  Punt  T08  15:00     End of half  1--1  0:26    
TTU   3rd  T20  15:00  Kickoff  T45  12:36     Punt  6-25  2:24    
  
NIU   3rd  N45  12:36  Punt  N41  10:39     Punt  3--4  1:57    
TTU   3rd  T28  10:39  Punt  N02  08:05     Interception  7-70  2:34 
NIU   3rd  N20  08:05  Interception  N50  06:18     Punt  4-30  1:47    
TTU   3rd  T12  06:18  Punt  T20  04:49     Punt  3-8  1:29    
NIU   3rd  T00  04:49  Punt  T00  04:49  TOUCHDOWN  0-0  0:00    
TTU   3rd  T20  04:49  Kickoff  T24  03:08     Downs  4-4  1:41    
NIU   3rd  T24  03:08  Downs  T00  02:40  TOUCHDOWN  2-24  0:28 
TTU   3rd  T20  02:40  Kickoff  T20  01:43     Punt  3-0  0:57    
NIU   3rd  N42  01:43  Punt  N40  00:37     Fumble  3--2  1:06    
TTU   3rd  N40  00:37  Fumble  N00  13:50  TOUCHDOWN  4-40  1:47    
NIU   4th  T45  13:50  Kickoff  T00  10:49  TOUCHDOWN  8-45  3:01 
  
TTU   4th  T20  10:49  Kickoff  T47  06:24     Fumble  8-27  4:25    
NIU   4th  T47  06:24  Fumble  T40  04:40     Punt  3-7  1:44    
TTU   4th  T20  04:40  Punt  T32  03:13     Punt  4-12  1:27    
NIU   4th  N20  03:13  Punt  N27  01:49     Punt  3-7  1:24    
TTU   4th  T18  01:49  Punt  T41  00:00     End of half  4-23  1:49    
 

Defensive Statistics

 
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Tennessee Tech vs Northern Illinois (Sep 06, 2003 at DeKalb, IL)

##  Tennessee Tech   Solo  Ast  Total  TFL/Yds  FF  FR-Yds  Int-Yds  BrUp  Blkd  Sack/Yds  QBH 
11  MCMAHAN, David   .   .   .   .  
38  WENTZEL, Daniel  2/3   1-0   .   .  
16  SHELBY, Brandon  4/15   .   .   1/8  
30  FIELDS, Brandon  .   .   .   .  
22  ROBINSON, James  .   .   .   .  
48  VAVRA, Brett   .   .   .   .  
65  SHARIF, Yusuf   1/1   .   .   .  
9   HUNNICUTT, Greg  1/2   .   .   .  
6   KYLES, Perry   .   .   .   .  
95  HARRIS, Maurice  .   .   .   .  
42  JAMES, Anthony   .   .   .   .  
59  SIMONTON, Craig  .   .   .   .  
52  HARRISON, Tommy  .   .   .   .  
96  TAYLOR, Deon   1/0   .   .   .  
58  FOSTER, Kewon   .   .   .   .  
21  BURTON, Michael  .   .   .   .  
93  SWIFT, Keith   .   .   .   .  
8   FOSTER, Josh   .   .   .   .  
5   LEE, Derek   .   .   .   .  
TM  TEAM   .   .   .   .  
82  MCNEAL, Brent   .   .   .   .  
35  BORUM, Justin   .   .   .   .  
77  SHEALEY, Tay   1/1   .   .   .  
##  Northern Illinois   Solo  Ast  Total  TFL/Yds  FF  FR-Yds  Int-Yds  BrUp  Blkd  Sack/Yds  QBH 
9   HICKENBOTTOM,L.  .   .   .   .  
27  LEE, Rob   .   .   1-0   .  
47  LEE, Javan   .   .   .   .  
18  DREW, Randee   2/3   .   1--2  .  
91  COOKSEY,Leonard  .   .   .   .  
45  DUFFY, Nick   1/2   .   .   .  
56  MOORE, Travis   2/6   .   .   1/4  
21  GRANT, Akil   .   .   .   .  
22  HAWKINS, Jason   .   .   .   .  
55  REYNOLDS,Vinson  1/2   .   .   .  
23  FRANCIS, Devron  .   .   .   .  
99  FRANK, Jason   .   .   .   .  
38  ATKINSON, Brian  .   .   .   .  
12  HANSBRO, Adriel  .   .   .   .  
48  SMITH, Ray   .   .   .   .  
31  WOODS, Kevin   .   .   .   .  
85  HUTTON, Jason   1/1   .   .   .  
41  WATSON, Marlon   .   .   .   .  
42  HILBY, Joseph   .   .   .   .  
35  UTSCHIG, Dustin  .   .   .   .  
50  STROTHMAN, K.   1/2   .   .   .  
96  HOLMAN, Quince   .   1-0   .   .  
 

Participation Report

 
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Tennessee Tech vs Northern Illinois (Sep 06, 2003 at DeKalb, IL)

Tennessee Tech  
Pos  ##  Offense 
QB   10  CRAFT, Robert  
TB   20  BALLARD, Jason  
FB   29  SANDERS, Darren 
WR   19  THOMISON, Anton 
WR   5   LEE, Derek  
TE   84  FULLERTON, Beau 
LT   68  OMIYALE, Frank  
LG   56  SHURETTE, Burt  
C   74  KALE, Al  
RG   67  RIVERS, Kyle  
RT   75  MCDONALD, Jerem 
  
Tennessee Tech  
Pos  ##  Defense 
LE   65  SHARIF, Yusuf  
LT   96  TAYLOR, Deon  
RT   77  SHEALEY, Tay  
RE   95  HARRIS, Maurice 
SLB   9   HUNNICUTT, Greg 
MLB   52  HARRISON, Tommy 
WLB   38  WENTZEL, Daniel 
LCB   30  FIELDS, Brandon 
RCB   22  ROBINSON, James 
ROV   16  SHELBY, Brandon 
FS   11  MCMAHAN, David  
  
Northern Illinois  
Pos  ##  Offense 
QB   10  HALDI, Josh  
TB   32  TURNER, Michael 
Q-B   1   PERRY, Keith  
SE   82  FLECK, P.J.  
FLK   5   SHELDON, Dan  
TE   89  CIESLAK, Brad  
LT   62  FREE, Doug  
LG   61  ROGERS, Matt  
C   63  GHILANI, Todd  
RG   68  EBENHOCH, Jake  
RT   66  VERSTRAETE,Jake 
  
Northern Illinois  
Pos  ##  Defense 
LE   55  REYNOLDS,Vinson 
DT   90  WILSON, Martin  
NT   91  COOKSEY,Leonard 
RE   56  MOORE, Travis  
SLB   38  ATKINSON, Brian 
MLB   45  DUFFY, Nick  
WLB   47  LEE, Javan  
WSCB  18  DREW, Randee  
SSCB  27  LEE, Rob  
SS   21  GRANT, Akil  
FS   9   HICKENBOTTOM,L. 

Tennessee Tech: 6-KYLES, Perry, 7-HIXON, Drew, 8-FOSTER, Josh, 12-MOHN, Darrius, 13-SEALIE, Ontarri, 18-CARTER, Antonio, 21-BURTON, Michael, 25-ASH, Anthony, 31-BAKER, Colton, 32-BONNER, Trey, 33-WHITE, Derek, 35-BORUM, Justin, 42-JAMES, Anthony, 44-GASTON, Michael, 45-CUMMINGS, Chris, 48-VAVRA, Brett, 50-FORREST, Johnat, 54-WATERS, Brandon, 55-FOSTER, Aaron, 58-FOSTER, Kewon, 59-SIMONTON, Craig, 66-STICE, Eddie, 70-HAYES, Jermaine, 76-SHERRILL, Shaun, 82-MCNEAL, Brent, 83-HUGGINS, Kevin, 85-MELTON, Craig, 87-WILKS, Logan, 93-SWIFT, Keith, 98-WALTERS, Rob.

Northern Illinois: 6-GILBERT, Ryan, 7-McDERMOTT,David, 11-HANSBRO, Alvah, 12-HANSBRO, Adriel, 13-AZAR, Steve, 14-CARTER, Jarret, 15-TAYLOR, Gerard, 22-HAWKINS, Jason, 23-FRANCIS, Devron, 24-HARRIS, A.J., 26-GALLAGHER, A., 31-WOODS, Kevin, 34-WEST, Ken, 35-UTSCHIG, Dustin, 36-SPACUCELLO, A., 39-DAVIS, Adrian, 41-WATSON, Marlon, 42-HILBY, Joseph, 48-SMITH, Ray, 49-BENSON, Brad, 50-STROTHMAN, K., 64-SCHROEDER,Shaun, 65-VAN ACKER,Brian, 79-LUECK, Ben, 80-RALEIGH, Pat, 83-POWERS, Shatone, 84-HURD, Sam, 85-HUTTON, Jason, 87-ANDERSON, Aaron, 88-PUGH, Turner, 96-HOLMAN, Quince, 98-PITTMAN, Eric, 99-FRANK, Jason.
 

Box Score

 
Box Score (Final)
Tennessee Tech vs Northern Illinois (Sep 06, 2003 at DeKalb, IL)

Score by Quarters     1  2  3  4   Score
-----------------    -- -- -- --   -----
Tennessee Tech......  7  3  0  7  - 17       Record: (0-2)
Northern Illinois... 14  7 14  7  - 42       Record: (2-0)



Scoring Summary:
1st 06:09 TTU - THOMISON, Anton 73 yd pass from CRAFT, Robert (FOSTER, Josh kick), 1-73 0:11, TTU 7 - NIU 0
    03:32 NIU - HURD, Sam 47 yd pass from HALDI, Josh (AZAR, Steve kick), 6-80 2:37, TTU 7 - NIU 7
    01:07 NIU - TURNER, Michael 1 yd run (AZAR, Steve kick), 4-50 1:20, TTU 7 - NIU 14
2nd 10:08 TTU - FOSTER, Josh 39 yd field goal, 16-63 5:59, TTU 10 - NIU 14
    01:47 NIU - SHELDON, Dan 44 yd pass from HALDI, Josh (AZAR, Steve kick), 2-60 0:17, TTU 10 - NIU 21
3rd 04:49 NIU - FRANCIS, Devron 0 yd blocked punt return (AZAR, Steve kick), , TTU 10 - NIU 28
    02:40 NIU - TURNER, Michael 10 yd run (AZAR, Steve kick), 2-24 0:28, TTU 10 - NIU 35
4th 13:50 TTU - LEE, Derek 23 yd pass from CRAFT, Robert (FOSTER, Josh kick), 4-40 1:47, TTU 17 - NIU 35
    10:49 NIU - HURD, Sam 2 yd pass from HALDI, Josh (AZAR, Steve kick), 8-45 3:01, TTU 17 - NIU 42



                                    TTU      NIU
FIRST DOWNS...................       18       19
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)............    34-92   40-160
PASSING YDS (NET).............      353      261
Passes Att-Comp-Int...........  42-23-2  29-18-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS.....   76-445   69-421
Fumble Returns-Yards..........      0-0      0-0
Punt Returns-Yards............      2-1    5-102
Kickoff Returns-Yards.........     3-32     2-61
Interception Returns-Yards....      0-0     2--2
Punts (Number-Avg)............   7-38.0   8-42.4
Fumbles-Lost..................      2-1      1-1
Penalties-Yards...............     8-65     6-50
Possession Time...............    30:55    29:05
Third-Down Conversions........  7 of 19  5 of 14
Fourth-Down Conversions.......   0 of 1   0 of 0
Red-Zone Scores-Chances.......      1-3      3-3
Sacks By: Number-Yards........      1-8      1-4


RUSHING: Tennessee Tech-WHITE, Derek 3-29; BALLARD, Jason 13-28; ASH,
Anthony 4-23; MOHN, Darrius 2-12; LEE, Derek 1-3; MCMAHAN, David 1-1; BONNER,
Trey 7-minus 1; TEAM 1-minus 1; CRAFT, Robert 2-minus 2. Northern
Illinois-TURNER, Michael 27-134; HARRIS, A.J. 3-14; DAVIS, Adrian 4-10; FLECK,
P.J. 1-9; GILBERT, Ryan 1-minus 2; HALDI, Josh 4-minus 5.

PASSING: Tennessee Tech-CRAFT, Robert 20-35-2-324; MOHN, Darrius
3-6-0-29; LEE, Derek 0-1-0-0. Northern Illinois-HALDI, Josh 17-27-0-252;
GILBERT, Ryan 1-2-0-9.

RECEIVING: Tennessee Tech-CARTER, Antonio 8-85; LEE, Derek 4-43;
THOMISON, Anton 3-156; MELTON, Craig 2-20; HIXON, Drew 2-11; BONNER, Trey 1-17;
BALLARD, Jason 1-12; FULLERTON, Beau 1-7; SANDERS, Darren 1-2. Northern
Illinois-FLECK, P.J. 5-45; SHELDON, Dan 3-73; HURD, Sam 3-57; HARRIS, A.J. 3-6;
POWERS, Shatone 1-38; TURNER, Michael 1-22; PUGH, Turner 1-11; CARTER, Jarret
1-9.

INTERCEPTIONS: Tennessee Tech-None. Northern Illinois-LEE, Rob 1-0; DREW,
Randee 1-minus 2.

FUMBLES: Tennessee Tech-LEE, Derek 1-1; BONNER, Trey 1-0. Northern
Illinois-PUGH, Turner 1-1.

Stadium: NIU's Huskie Stadium  Attendance: 18123
Kickoff time: 12:05 pm  End of Game: 3:08 pm   Total elapsed time: 3:03
Officials: Referee: Nick Define; Umpire: Anthony Smith; Linesman: Jeff Szink;
Line judge: Rich Fetchiet; Back judge: Craig Griffith; Field judge: Rich Grube;
Side judge: J. Visingardi; Scorer: Robert Hester;
Temperature: 73        Wind: W 9 mph   Weather: Sunny skies

NIU now 2-0 for the first time since 1988.


Tennessee Tech vs Northern Illinois (Sep 06, 2003 at DeKalb, IL) SACKS (UA-A): Tennessee Tech-SHELBY, Brandon 1-0. Northern Illinois-MOORE, Travis 1-0. TACKLES (UA-A): Tennessee Tech-MCMAHAN, David 7-1; WENTZEL, Daniel 6-2; SHELBY, Brandon 5-3; FIELDS, Brandon 4-3; ROBINSON, James 5-0; VAVRA, Brett 2-2; SHARIF, Yusuf 0-4; HUNNICUTT, Greg 2-1; HARRIS, Maurice 1-2; KYLES, Perry 1-2; JAMES, Anthony 1-1; SIMONTON, Craig 1-1; HARRISON, Tommy 1-1; TAYLOR, Deon 0-2; FOSTER, Kewon 1-0; BORUM, Justin 1-0; MCNEAL, Brent 1-0; SWIFT, Keith 1-0; FOSTER, Josh 1-0; BURTON, Michael 1-0; TEAM 1-0; LEE, Derek 1-0; SHEALEY, Tay 0-1. Northern Illinois-HICKENBOTTOM,L. 6-1; LEE, Rob 6-1; LEE, Javan 3-4; DREW, Randee 4-2; COOKSEY,Leonard 4-1; DUFFY, Nick 3-2; MOORE, Travis 1-4; GRANT, Akil 3-1; HAWKINS, Jason 2-1; REYNOLDS,Vinson 2-1; FRANCIS, Devron 1-2; FRANK, Jason 2-0; ATKINSON, Brian 2-0; HANSBRO, Adriel 1-1; SMITH, Ray 0-2; HUTTON, Jason 1-0; WOODS, Kevin 1-0; WATSON, Marlon 1-0; HILBY, Joseph 1-0; STROTHMAN, K. 0-1; HOLMAN, Quince 0-1; UTSCHIG, Dustin 0-1. Game Starters: Tennessee Tech POS ## OFFENSE QB 10 CRAFT, Robert TB 20 BALLARD, Jason FB 29 SANDERS, Darren WR 19 THOMISON, Anton WR 5 LEE, Derek TE 84 FULLERTON, Beau LT 68 OMIYALE, Frank LG 56 SHURETTE, Burt C 74 KALE, Al RG 67 RIVERS, Kyle RT 75 MCDONALD, Jerem POS ## DEFENSE LE 65 SHARIF, Yusuf LT 96 TAYLOR, Deon RT 77 SHEALEY, Tay RE 95 HARRIS, Maurice SLB 9 HUNNICUTT, Greg MLB 52 HARRISON, Tommy WLB 38 WENTZEL, Daniel LCB 30 FIELDS, Brandon RCB 22 ROBINSON, James ROV 16 SHELBY, Brandon FS 11 MCMAHAN, David Northern Illinois POS ## OFFENSE QB 10 HALDI, Josh TB 32 TURNER, Michael Q-B 1 PERRY, Keith SE 82 FLECK, P.J. FLK 5 SHELDON, Dan TE 89 CIESLAK, Brad LT 62 FREE, Doug LG 61 ROGERS, Matt C 63 GHILANI, Todd RG 68 EBENHOCH, Jake RT 66 VERSTRAETE,Jake POS ## DEFENSE LE 55 REYNOLDS,Vinson DT 90 WILSON, Martin NT 91 COOKSEY,Leonard RE 56 MOORE, Travis SLB 38 ATKINSON, Brian MLB 45 DUFFY, Nick WLB 47 LEE, Javan WSCB 18 DREW, Randee SSCB 27 LEE, Rob SS 21 GRANT, Akil FS 9 HICKENBOTTOM,L. Player participation: Tennessee Tech: 6-KYLES, Perry, 7-HIXON, Drew, 8-FOSTER, Josh, 12-MOHN, Darrius, 13-SEALIE, Ontarri, 18-CARTER, Antonio, 21-BURTON, Michael, 25-ASH, Anthony, 31-BAKER, Colton, 32-BONNER, Trey, 33-WHITE, Derek, 35-BORUM, Justin, 42-JAMES, Anthony, 44-GASTON, Michael, 45-CUMMINGS, Chris, 48-VAVRA, Brett, 50-FORREST, Johnat, 54-WATERS, Brandon, 55-FOSTER, Aaron, 58-FOSTER, Kewon, 59-SIMONTON, Craig, 66-STICE, Eddie, 70-HAYES, Jermaine, 76-SHERRILL, Shaun, 82-MCNEAL, Brent, 83-HUGGINS, Kevin, 85-MELTON, Craig, 87-WILKS, Logan, 93-SWIFT, Keith, 98-WALTERS, Rob. Northern Illinois: 6-GILBERT, Ryan, 7-McDERMOTT,David, 11-HANSBRO, Alvah, 12-HANSBRO, Adriel, 13-AZAR, Steve, 14-CARTER, Jarret, 15-TAYLOR, Gerard, 22-HAWKINS, Jason, 23-FRANCIS, Devron, 24-HARRIS, A.J., 26-GALLAGHER, A., 31-WOODS, Kevin, 34-WEST, Ken, 35-UTSCHIG, Dustin, 36-SPACUCELLO, A., 39-DAVIS, Adrian, 41-WATSON, Marlon, 42-HILBY, Joseph, 48-SMITH, Ray, 49-BENSON, Brad, 50-STROTHMAN, K., 64-SCHROEDER,Shaun, 65-VAN ACKER,Brian, 79-LUECK, Ben, 80-RALEIGH, Pat, 83-POWERS, Shatone, 84-HURD, Sam, 85-HUTTON, Jason, 87-ANDERSON, Aaron, 88-PUGH, Turner, 96-HOLMAN, Quince, 98-PITTMAN, Eric, 99-FRANK, Jason.
 

Play-by-Play Summary

 
Play-by-Play Summary
The Automated ScoreBook
Tennessee Tech vs Northern Illinois (Sep 06, 2003 at DeKalb, IL)

1st Quarter

TTU captains: Jason Ballard (20), James Robinson (22).
NIU captains: Randee Drew (18), Akil Grant (21), Michael Turner (32),
Nick Duffy (45), P.J. Fleck (82).
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Tennessee Tech wins the toss and defers its option to the 2nd half.
NIU elects to receive, with Tennessee Tech defending the south goal.
(Scoreboard is at the south end of Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium.)
Ttu 1-10at Ttu35TTU ball on TTU35.
FOSTER, Josh kickoff 65 yards to the NIU0, touchback.
Niu 1-10at Niu20TURNER, Michael rush up middle for loss of 2 yards to the NIU18 (WENTZEL, Daniel).
Niu 2-12at Niu18TURNER, Michael rush over left end for 17 yards to the NIU35, 1ST DOWN NIU, out-of-bounds (MCMAHAN, David).
Niu 1-10at Niu35HALDI, Josh screen pass complete to HARRIS, A.J. for 2 yards to the NIU37 (SHELBY, Brandon).
Niu 2-8at Niu37HALDI, Josh SIDR pass complete to HURD, Sam for 8 yards to the NIU45, 1ST DOWN NIU (ROBINSON, James).
Niu 1-10at Niu45FLECK, P.J. rush over right end for 9 yards to the TTU46 (WENTZEL, Daniel).
Niu 2-1at Ttu46PENALTY NIU false start 5 yards to the NIU49.
Niu 2-6at Niu49TURNER, Michael rush over right end for 5 yards to the TTU46 (FIELDS, Brandon).
Niu 3-1at Ttu46TURNER, Michael rush over right guard for 2 yards to the TTU44, 1ST DOWN NIU (;FIELDS, Brandon;HUNNICUTT, Greg).
Niu 1-10at Ttu44TURNER, Michael rush over left guard for 2 yards to the TTU42 (WENTZEL, Daniel).
Niu 2-8at Ttu42HALDI, Josh crossing pass complete to FLECK, P.J. for 7 yards to the TTU35, out-of-bounds (ROBINSON, James).
Niu 3-1at Ttu35HALDI, Josh rush quarterback sneak for 1 yard to the TTU34, 1ST DOWN NIU (TEAM).
Niu 1-10at Ttu34HALDI, Josh deep pass incomplete to HURD, Sam, PENALTY NIU holding 10 yards to the TTU44, NO PLAY.
Niu 1-20at Ttu44TURNER, Michael rush draw play for 3 yards to the TTU41 (SWIFT, Keith).
Niu 2-17at Ttu41HALDI, Josh rush SCRR for 4 yards to the TTU37 (JAMES, Anthony).
Niu 3-13at Ttu37HALDI, Josh deep pass incomplete to HURD, Sam.
Niu 4-13at Ttu37GALLAGHER, A. punt 27 yards to the TTU10, fair catch by ROBINSON, James.
Drive: 13 plays, 43 yards, TOP 06:04
Ttu 1-10at Ttu10TENNESSEE TECH drive start at 08:56.
Ttu 1-10at Ttu10CRAFT, Robert slant pass incomplete to THOMISON, Anton (DREW, Randee).
Ttu 2-10at Ttu10CRAFT, Robert screen pass complete to CARTER, Antonio for 7 yards to the TTU17, out-of-bounds (HICKENBOTTOM,L.).
Ttu 3-3at Ttu17CRAFT, Robert SIDL pass complete to SANDERS, Darren for 2 yards to the TTU19 (DREW, Randee).
Ttu 4-1at Ttu19CUMMINGS, Chris punt 50 yards to the NIU31, SHELDON, Dan return 16 yards to the NIU47 (MCMAHAN, David).
Drive: 3 plays, 9 yards, TOP 01:00
Niu 1-10at Niu47NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 07:56.
Niu 1-10at Niu47TURNER, Michael rush over right end for 10 yards to the TTU43, 1ST DOWN NIU (WENTZEL, Daniel).
Niu 1-10at Ttu43TURNER, Michael rush over left end for 10 yards to the TTU33, 1ST DOWN NIU (;MCMAHAN, David;KYLES, Perry).
Niu 1-10at Ttu33TURNER, Michael rush over right end for 6 yards to the TTU27 (FIELDS, Brandon).
Niu 2-4at Ttu27HALDI, Josh SIDR pass incomplete.
Yusuf Sharif (#65) with the pressure on the last play.
Niu 3-4at Ttu27HALDI, Josh SIDL pass incomplete to POWERS, Shatone.
Niu 4-4at Ttu27AZAR, Steve field goal attempt from 44 MISSED - wide left, spot at TTU27, clock 06:20.
Drive: 6 plays, 26 yards, TOP 01:47
Ttu 1-10at Ttu27CRAFT, Robert deep pass complete to THOMISON, Anton for 73 yards to the NIU0, 1ST DOWN TTU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:09.
FOSTER, Josh kick attempt good.
Tennessee Tech 7, Northern Illinois 0
Drive: 1 plays, 73 yards, TOP 00:00
FOSTER, Josh kickoff 65 yards to the NIU0, touchback.
Niu 1-10at Niu20NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 06:09.
Niu 1-10at Niu20TURNER, Michael rush over left end for no gain to the NIU20 (;HARRIS, Maurice;SHARIF, Yusuf).
Niu 2-10at Niu20TURNER, Michael rush over left end for 6 yards to the NIU26 (;HARRIS, Maurice;SHELBY, Brandon).
Turner now with 3,442 career rushing yards, passing Adam Dach (3,438
yards from 1988-91).
Niu 3-4at Niu26HALDI, Josh middle pass complete to SHELDON, Dan for 13 yards to the NIU39, 1ST DOWN NIU (ROBINSON, James).
Niu 1-10at Niu39HARRIS, A.J. rush over right tackle for 5 yards to the NIU44 (;FIELDS, Brandon;VAVRA, Brett).
Niu 2-5at Niu44HARRIS, A.J. rush over right end for 9 yards to the TTU47, 1ST DOWN NIU (;KYLES, Perry;SHARIF, Yusuf).
NIU's Aaron Anderson (#87) shaken up on the previous play.
Niu 1-10at Ttu47HALDI, Josh deep pass complete to HURD, Sam for 47 yards to the TTU0, 1ST DOWN NIU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 03:32.
AZAR, Steve kick attempt good.
Tennessee Tech 7, Northern Illinois 7
Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, TOP 02:37
AZAR, Steve kickoff 65 yards to the TTU0, CARTER, Antonio return 13 yards to the TTU13 (;LEE, Javan;UTSCHIG, Dustin).
Ttu 1-10at Ttu13TENNESSEE TECH drive start at 03:32.
Ttu 1-10at Ttu13LEE, Derek deep pass incomplete to CARTER, Antonio, dropped pass.
Ttu 2-10at Ttu13BALLARD, Jason rush up middle for 2 yards to the TTU15 (DUFFY, Nick).
Ttu 3-8at Ttu15CRAFT, Robert slant pass incomplete.
Rob Lee (#27) applies the pressure on the quarterback.
Ttu 4-8at Ttu15CUMMINGS, Chris punt 47 yards to the NIU38, SHELDON, Dan return 12 yards to the 50 yardline (MCNEAL, Brent).
Drive: 3 plays, 2 yards, TOP 01:05
Niu 1-10at Niu50NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 02:27.
Niu 1-10at Niu50TURNER, Michael rush over right end for 8 yards to the TTU42 (MCMAHAN, David).
Niu 2-2at Ttu42TURNER, Michael rush over right guard for 3 yards to the TTU39, 1ST DOWN NIU (FOSTER, Kewon).
Niu 1-10at Ttu39HALDI, Josh deep pass complete to POWERS, Shatone for 38 yards to the TTU1, 1ST DOWN NIU.
Niu 1-Gat Ttu01TURNER, Michael rush over right tackle for 1 yard to the TTU0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:07.
AZAR, Steve kick attempt good.
Northern Illinois 14, Tennessee Tech 7
Drive: 4 plays, 50 yards, TOP 01:20
AZAR, Steve kickoff 59 yards to the TTU6, CARTER, Antonio return 9 yards to the TTU15 (HILBY, Joseph).
Ttu 1-10at Ttu15TENNESSEE TECH drive start at 01:07.
Ttu 1-10at Ttu15CRAFT, Robert middle pass complete to FULLERTON, Beau for 7 yards to the TTU22 (LEE, Rob).
Ttu 2-3at Ttu22BALLARD, Jason rush over right guard for 9 yards to the TTU31, 1ST DOWN TTU (LEE, Rob).
Drive: 2 plays, 16 yards, TOP 05:59
Northern Illinois 14, Tennessee Tech 7
2nd Quarter

Ttu 1-10at Ttu31Start of 2nd quarter, clock 15:00.
Ttu 1-10at Ttu31CRAFT, Robert screen pass complete to HIXON, Drew for 5 yards to the TTU36 (ATKINSON, Brian).
Ttu 2-5at Ttu36BALLARD, Jason rush PITR for 1 yard to the TTU37 (;DUFFY, Nick;HOLMAN, Quince).
Ttu 3-4at Ttu37CRAFT, Robert slant pass complete to MELTON, Craig for 6 yards to the TTU43, 1ST DOWN TTU (GRANT, Akil).
Ttu 1-10at Ttu43CRAFT, Robert screen pass complete to THOMISON, Anton for 5 yards to the TTU48 (LEE, Rob).
Ttu 2-5at Ttu48BALLARD, Jason rush up middle for 2 yards to the 50 yardline (LEE, Rob).
Ttu 3-3at Ttu50Timeout Tennessee Tech, clock 12:41.
Ttu 3-3at Ttu50BALLARD, Jason rush up middle for 5 yards to the NIU45, 1ST DOWN TTU (DUFFY, Nick).
Ttu 1-10at Niu45CRAFT, Robert SIDR pass complete to CARTER, Antonio for 9 yards to the NIU36, out-of-bounds (HICKENBOTTOM,L.).
Ttu 2-1at Niu36BALLARD, Jason rush up middle for 2 yards to the NIU34, 1ST DOWN TTU (DUFFY, Nick).
Ttu 1-10at Niu34CRAFT, Robert SIDL pass complete to CARTER, Antonio for loss of 1 yard to the NIU35 (DREW, Randee).
Ttu 2-11at Niu35CRAFT, Robert screen pass complete to CARTER, Antonio for 17 yards to the NIU18, 1ST DOWN TTU, out-of-bounds (;DREW, Randee;GRANT, Akil).
Ttu 1-10at Niu18CRAFT, Robert middle pass incomplete to FULLERTON, Beau (STROTHMAN, K.).
Ttu 2-10at Niu18CRAFT, Robert middle pass incomplete to CARTER, Antonio.
Ttu 3-10at Niu18CRAFT, Robert sacked for loss of 4 yards to the NIU22 (MOORE, Travis).
Ttu 4-14at Niu22FOSTER, Josh field goal attempt from 39 GOOD, clock 10:08.
Northern Illinois 14, Tennessee Tech 10
Drive: 16 plays, 63 yards, TOP 05:59
FOSTER, Josh kickoff 53 yards to the NIU12, DREW, Randee return 24 yards to the NIU36, out-of-bounds (FOSTER, Josh).
Niu 1-10at Niu36NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 10:08.
Niu 1-10at Niu36TURNER, Michael rush over left guard for 4 yards to the NIU40.
Niu 2-6at Niu40TURNER, Michael rush up middle for 5 yards to the NIU45 (VAVRA, Brett).
Niu 3-1at Niu45Timeout Northern Illinois, clock 08:51.
Niu 3-1at Niu45PENALTY NIU false start 5 yards to the NIU40.
Niu 3-6at Niu40HALDI, Josh SIDL pass complete to FLECK, P.J. for 5 yards to the NIU45, out-of-bounds (MCMAHAN, David).
Niu 4-1at Niu45PENALTY NIU false start 5 yards to the NIU40.
Niu 4-6at Niu40GALLAGHER, A. punt 60 yards to the TTU0, touchback.
Drive: 3 plays, 4 yards, TOP 02:01
Ttu 1-10at Ttu20TENNESSEE TECH drive start at 08:07.
Ttu 1-10at Ttu20PENALTY TTU false start 5 yards to the TTU15.
Ttu 1-15at Ttu15CRAFT, Robert slant pass complete to THOMISON, Anton for 78 yards to the NIU7, 1ST DOWN TTU (LEE, Javan).
Ttu 1-Gat Niu07BONNER, Trey rush over left tackle for 3 yards to the NIU4 (GRANT, Akil).
Ttu 2-Gat Niu04BONNER, Trey rush OPTL for loss of 4 yards to the NIU8, fumble by BONNER, Trey recovered by TTU BONNER, Trey at NIU16, PENALTY TTU illegal formation declined.
Ttu 3-Gat Niu16CRAFT, Robert SIDL pass incomplete to LEE, Derek.
Ttu 4-Gat Niu16PENALTY TTU false start 5 yards to the NIU21.
Ttu 4-Gat Niu21FOSTER, Josh field goal attempt from 37 MISSED - wide left, spot at NIU21, clock 06:23.
Drive: 5 plays, 59 yards, TOP 05:05
Niu 1-10at Niu21TURNER, Michael rush over left end for 6 yards to the NIU27 (HARRIS, Maurice).
Niu 2-4at Niu27TURNER, Michael rush over right tackle for 4 yards to the NIU31, 1ST DOWN NIU (HUNNICUTT, Greg).
Niu 1-10at Niu31TURNER, Michael rush over right end for loss of 2 yards to the NIU29 (;SHARIF, Yusuf;SHEALEY, Tay).
Niu 2-12at Niu29HALDI, Josh middle pass incomplete to FLECK, P.J..
Niu 3-12at Niu29HALDI, Josh SIDL pass incomplete to FLECK, P.J., PENALTY TTU pass interference 15 yards to the NIU44, 1ST DOWN NIU, NO PLAY.
Niu 1-10at Niu44HALDI, Josh rush SCRM for loss of 2 yards to the NIU42 (;WENTZEL, Daniel;SHELBY, Brandon).
Niu 2-12at Niu42HALDI, Josh screen pass complete to HARRIS, A.J. for 10 yards to the TTU48 (VAVRA, Brett).
Niu 3-2at Ttu48HALDI, Josh SIDR pass incomplete to SHELDON, Dan.
Niu 4-2at Ttu48GALLAGHER, A. punt 48 yards to the TTU0, touchback.
Drive: 7 plays, 31 yards, TOP 00:00
Ttu 1-10at Ttu20TENNESSEE TECH drive start at 03:02.
Ttu 1-10at Ttu20BALLARD, Jason rush over left end for 2 yards to the TTU22 (COOKSEY,Leonard).
Ttu 2-8at Ttu22CRAFT, Robert SIDL pass incomplete to CARTER, Antonio (FRANK, Jason).
Ttu 3-8at Ttu22CRAFT, Robert deep pass intercepted by DREW, Randee at the NIU42, DREW, Randee return -2 yards to the NIU40, out-of-bounds (LEE, Derek).
Drive: 3 plays, 2 yards, TOP 00:58
Niu 1-10at Niu40NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 02:04.
Niu 1-10at Niu40HALDI, Josh slant pass complete to SHELDON, Dan for 16 yards to the TTU44, 1ST DOWN NIU (FIELDS, Brandon).
Niu 1-10at Ttu44HALDI, Josh SIDL pass complete to SHELDON, Dan for 44 yards to the TTU0, 1ST DOWN NIU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:47.
AZAR, Steve kick attempt good.
Northern Illinois 21, Tennessee Tech 10
Drive: 2 plays, 60 yards, TOP 00:17
AZAR, Steve kickoff 65 yards to the TTU0, touchback.
Ttu 1-10at Ttu20TENNESSEE TECH drive start at 01:47.
Ttu 1-10at Ttu20BALLARD, Jason rush over right guard for loss of 2 yards to the TTU18 (REYNOLDS,Vinson).
Ttu 2-12at Ttu18BALLARD, Jason rush over left guard for 3 yards to the TTU21 (HICKENBOTTOM,L.).
Ttu 3-9at Ttu21Timeout Northern Illinois, clock 01:04.
Ttu 3-9at Ttu21CRAFT, Robert middle pass complete to LEE, Derek for 8 yards to the TTU29 (LEE, Rob), timeout Northern Illinois, clock 00:56.
Ttu 4-1at Ttu29CUMMINGS, Chris punt 36 yards to the NIU35, SHELDON, Dan return 17 yards to the TTU48 (MCMAHAN, David).
Drive: 3 plays, 9 yards, TOP 00:59
Niu 1-10at Ttu48NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 00:48.
Niu 1-10at Ttu48HALDI, Josh SIDL pass incomplete to HURD, Sam.
Niu 2-10at Ttu48HALDI, Josh middle pass incomplete to FLECK, P.J..
Niu 3-10at Ttu48HALDI, Josh SIDL pass incomplete to TURNER, Michael.
Deon Taylor (#96) hits Haldi on the release.
Niu 4-10at Ttu48GALLAGHER, A. punt 39 yards to the TTU9, downed.
Drive: 3 plays, 0 yards, TOP 00:22
Ttu 1-10at Ttu09TENNESSEE TECH drive start at 00:26.
Ttu 1-10at Ttu09TEAM rush QBK for loss of 1 yard to the TTU8.
Previous play -- Craft takes a knee to run out the clock.
Ttu 2-11at Ttu08End of half, clock 00:00.
Drive: 1 plays, minus 1 yards, TOP 00:26
Northern Illinois 21, Tennessee Tech 10
3rd Quarter

Ttu 2-11at Ttu08Start of 3rd quarter, clock 15:00, NIU ball on NIU35.
Drive: 1 plays, minus 1 yards, TOP 00:26
AZAR, Steve kickoff 65 yards to the TTU0, touchback.
Ttu 1-10at Ttu20TENNESSEE TECH drive start at 15:00.
Ttu 1-10at Ttu20LEE, Derek rush PITL for 3 yards to the TTU23 (;LEE, Javan;LEE, Rob).
Ttu 2-7at Ttu23BALLARD, Jason rush over left guard for no gain to the TTU23 (ATKINSON, Brian).
Ttu 3-7at Ttu23CRAFT, Robert middle pass complete to BALLARD, Jason for 12 yards to the TTU35, 1ST DOWN TTU (;MOORE, Travis;HICKENBOTTOM,L.).
Ttu 1-10at Ttu35Timeout Tennessee Tech, clock 13:44.
Ttu 1-10at Ttu35ASH, Anthony rush over right end for 1 yard to the TTU36, out-of-bounds (DUFFY, Nick), PENALTY TTU holding 10 yards to the TTU25, NO PLAY, PENALTY NIU personal foul 15 yards to the TTU40, 1ST DOWN TTU, NO PLAY.
Ttu 1-10at Ttu40CRAFT, Robert SIDL pass incomplete to LEE, Derek.
Ttu 2-10at Ttu40CRAFT, Robert SIDL pass complete to CARTER, Antonio for 5 yards to the TTU45 (HICKENBOTTOM,L.).
Ttu 3-5at Ttu45CRAFT, Robert middle pass incomplete to HUGGINS, Kevin (DUFFY, Nick).
Ttu 4-5at Ttu45CUMMINGS, Chris punt 47 yards to the NIU8, SHELDON, Dan return 37 yards to the NIU45 (SIMONTON, Craig), PENALTY TTU illegal formation declined.
Drive: 6 plays, 25 yards, TOP 02:24
Niu 1-10at Niu45NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 12:36.
Niu 1-10at Niu45TURNER, Michael rush over right tackle for loss of 1 yard to the NIU44 (;SHELBY, Brandon;TAYLOR, Deon).
Niu 2-11at Niu44HALDI, Josh SIDL pass complete to FLECK, P.J. for 5 yards to the NIU49 (ROBINSON, James).
Niu 3-6at Niu49HALDI, Josh sacked for loss of 8 yards to the NIU41 (SHELBY, Brandon).
Niu 4-14at Niu41GALLAGHER, A. punt 32 yards to the TTU27, ROBINSON, James return 1 yards to the TTU28 (DREW, Randee).
Drive: 3 plays, minus 4 yards, TOP 01:57
Ttu 1-10at Ttu28TENNESSEE TECH drive start at 10:39.
Ttu 1-10at Ttu28PENALTY TTU false start 5 yards to the TTU23.
Ttu 1-15at Ttu23CRAFT, Robert middle pass incomplete to CARTER, Antonio (DREW, Randee).
Ttu 2-15at Ttu23CRAFT, Robert deep pass complete to CARTER, Antonio for 39 yards to the NIU38, 1ST DOWN TTU (HICKENBOTTOM,L.).
Ttu 1-10at Niu38CRAFT, Robert SIDL pass complete to HIXON, Drew for 6 yards to the NIU32, out-of-bounds (LEE, Javan).
Ttu 2-4at Niu32CRAFT, Robert SIDL pass complete to CARTER, Antonio for 3 yards to the NIU29 (DREW, Randee).
NIU's Randee Drew (#18) shaken up on the previous play.
Ttu 3-1at Niu29WHITE, Derek rush up middle for 27 yards to the NIU2, 1ST DOWN TTU (HANSBRO, Adriel).
Ttu 1-Gat Niu02WHITE, Derek rush up middle for no gain to the NIU2 (LEE, Javan).
Ttu 2-Gat Niu02CRAFT, Robert SIDR pass intercepted by LEE, Rob at the NIU0, LEE, Rob return 0 yards to the NIU0, touchback.
Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, TOP 02:34
Niu 1-10at Niu20NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 08:05.
Akil Grant with the heavy pressure on the interception.
Niu 1-10at Niu20HALDI, Josh middle pass complete to TURNER, Michael for 22 yards to the NIU42, 1ST DOWN NIU, out-of-bounds (HARRISON, Tommy).
Niu 1-10at Niu42TURNER, Michael rush over right end for 4 yards to the NIU46 (;WENTZEL, Daniel;SHARIF, Yusuf).
Niu 2-6at Niu46HALDI, Josh SIDL pass complete to FLECK, P.J. for 4 yards to the 50 yardline (MCMAHAN, David).
Niu 3-2at Niu50HALDI, Josh deep pass incomplete to FLECK, P.J. (ROBINSON, James).
Niu 4-2at Niu50GALLAGHER, A. punt 38 yards to the TTU12, fair catch by ROBINSON, James.
Drive: 4 plays, 30 yards, TOP 01:47
Ttu 1-10at Ttu12TENNESSEE TECH drive start at 06:18.
Ttu 1-10at Ttu12WHITE, Derek rush up middle for 2 yards to the TTU14 (;LEE, Javan;REYNOLDS,Vinson).
Ttu 2-8at Ttu14CRAFT, Robert middle pass incomplete to CARTER, Antonio, PENALTY TTU illegal motion declined.
Ttu 3-8at Ttu14CRAFT, Robert screen pass complete to CARTER, Antonio for 6 yards to the TTU20 (;LEE, Javan;MOORE, Travis).
Ttu 4-2at Ttu20TEAM punt BLOCKED, recovered by NIU FRANCIS, Devron at TTU0, FRANCIS, Devron for no gain to the TTU0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 04:49 (blocked by SMITH, Ray).
Drive: 3 plays, 8 yards, TOP 01:29
AZAR, Steve kick attempt good.
Northern Illinois 28, Tennessee Tech 10
AZAR, Steve kickoff 65 yards to the TTU0, touchback.
Ttu 1-10at Ttu20TENNESSEE TECH drive start at 04:49.
Ttu 1-10at Ttu20BALLARD, Jason rush over right tackle for 8 yards to the TTU28 (;COOKSEY,Leonard;MOORE, Travis).
Ttu 2-2at Ttu28CRAFT, Robert screen pass incomplete to LEE, Derek.
Ttu 3-2at Ttu28BALLARD, Jason rush over right tackle for loss of 5 yards to the TTU23 (;DUFFY, Nick;MOORE, Travis).
Ttu 4-7at Ttu23MCMAHAN, David rush over right end for 1 yard to the TTU24 (GRANT, Akil).
Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, TOP 01:41
Niu 1-10at Ttu24NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 03:08.
Niu 1-10at Ttu24TURNER, Michael rush over right tackle for 14 yards to the TTU10, 1ST DOWN NIU (;VAVRA, Brett;JAMES, Anthony).
Turner's 13th career 100-yard game
Niu 1-Gat Ttu10TURNER, Michael rush over left end for 10 yards to the TTU0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 02:40.
AZAR, Steve kick attempt good.
Northern Illinois 35, Tennessee Tech 10
Drive: 2 plays, 24 yards, TOP 00:28
AZAR, Steve kickoff 65 yards to the TTU0, touchback.
Ttu 1-10at Ttu20TENNESSEE TECH drive start at 02:40.
Ttu 1-10at Ttu20PENALTY TTU false start 5 yards to the TTU15.
Ttu 1-15at Ttu15BONNER, Trey rush over right guard for 5 yards to the TTU20 (COOKSEY,Leonard).
Ttu 2-10at Ttu20CRAFT, Robert SIDL pass incomplete to SANDERS, Darren (DREW, Randee).
Ttu 3-10at Ttu20CRAFT, Robert SIDL pass incomplete to LEE, Derek.
Ttu 4-10at Ttu20CUMMINGS, Chris punt 38 yards to the NIU42, downed.
Drive: 3 plays, 0 yards, TOP 00:57
Niu 1-10at Niu42NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 01:43.
Niu 1-10at Niu42DAVIS, Adrian rush up middle for 3 yards to the NIU45 (WENTZEL, Daniel), PENALTY NIU holding 10 yards to the NIU35.
Niu 1-17at Niu351st and 17.
Niu 1-17at Niu35HALDI, Josh SIDL pass complete to HARRIS, A.J. for loss of 6 yards to the NIU29 (SHELBY, Brandon).
Niu 2-23at Niu29HALDI, Josh middle pass complete to PUGH, Turner for 11 yards to the NIU40, fumble forced by SHELBY, Brandon, fumble by PUGH, Turner recovered by TTU WENTZEL, Daniel at NIU40.
Drive: 3 plays, minus 2 yards, TOP 01:06
Ttu 1-10at Niu40TENNESSEE TECH drive start at 00:37.
Ttu 1-10at Niu40CRAFT, Robert rush SCRR for 2 yards to the NIU38 (HAWKINS, Jason).
Drive: 1 plays, 2 yards, TOP 01:47
Northern Illinois 35, Tennessee Tech 10
4th Quarter

Ttu 2-8at Niu38Start of 4th quarter, clock 15:00.
Ttu 2-8at Niu38BALLARD, Jason rush over right guard for 1 yard to the NIU37 (REYNOLDS,Vinson).
Ttu 3-7at Niu37CRAFT, Robert middle pass complete to MELTON, Craig for 14 yards to the NIU23, 1ST DOWN TTU (LEE, Rob).
Ttu 1-10at Niu23Timeout Northern Illinois, clock 13:56.
Ttu 1-10at Niu23CRAFT, Robert SIDR pass complete to LEE, Derek for 23 yards to the NIU0, 1ST DOWN TTU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 13:50.
FOSTER, Josh kick attempt good.
Northern Illinois 35, Tennessee Tech 17
Drive: 4 plays, 40 yards, TOP 01:47
FOSTER, Josh kickoff 62 yards to the NIU3, TURNER, Michael return 37 yards to the NIU40 (ROBINSON, James), PENALTY TTU face mask 15 yards to the TTU45, 1st and 10, NIU ball on TTU45.
Niu 1-10at Ttu45NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 13:50.
Niu 1-10at Ttu45HALDI, Josh deep pass incomplete to SHELDON, Dan.
Niu 2-10at Ttu45TURNER, Michael rush over right tackle for 2 yards to the TTU43 (WENTZEL, Daniel).
Niu 3-8at Ttu43HALDI, Josh SIDL pass complete to FLECK, P.J. for 24 yards to the TTU19, 1ST DOWN NIU, out-of-bounds (BORUM, Justin).
Niu 1-10at Ttu19HARRIS, A.J. rush over right tackle for no gain to the TTU19 (;HARRISON, Tommy;TAYLOR, Deon).
Niu 2-10at Ttu19TURNER, Michael rush over left tackle for 14 yards to the TTU5, 1ST DOWN NIU (SHELBY, Brandon).
Turner now with 3,514 yards, passing Allen Ross (3,500 from 1977-80)
for second place on the NIU all-time rushing list.
Niu 1-Gat Ttu05TURNER, Michael rush up middle for 2 yards to the TTU3 (MCMAHAN, David).
Niu 2-Gat Ttu03TURNER, Michael rush up middle for 1 yard to the TTU2 (;SIMONTON, Craig;FIELDS, Brandon).
Niu 3-Gat Ttu02HALDI, Josh SIDL pass complete to HURD, Sam for 2 yards to the TTU0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:49.
AZAR, Steve kick attempt good.
Northern Illinois 42, Tennessee Tech 17
Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, TOP 03:01
AZAR, Steve kickoff 55 yards to the TTU10, ROBINSON, James return 10 yards to the TTU20 (HAWKINS, Jason).
Ttu 1-10at Ttu20TENNESSEE TECH drive start at 10:49.
Ttu 1-10at Ttu20BONNER, Trey rush over right end for 2 yards to the TTU22 (FRANK, Jason).
Darrius Mohn (#12) starts the series at QB for the Golden Eagles.
Ttu 2-8at Ttu22BONNER, Trey rush over right guard for 3 yards to the TTU25 (COOKSEY,Leonard).
Ttu 3-5at Ttu25MOHN, Darrius middle pass complete to LEE, Derek for 8 yards to the TTU33, 1ST DOWN TTU.
Ttu 1-10at Ttu33Timeout Tennessee Tech, clock 08:52.
Ttu 1-10at Ttu33BONNER, Trey rush over left guard for 2 yards to the TTU35 (COOKSEY,Leonard).
Ttu 2-8at Ttu35MOHN, Darrius SIDL pass complete to BONNER, Trey for 17 yards to the NIU48, 1ST DOWN TTU (;HANSBRO, Adriel;FRANCIS, Devron).
Ttu 1-10at Niu48MOHN, Darrius SIDR pass incomplete to CARTER, Antonio (DREW, Randee).
Ttu 2-10at Niu48BONNER, Trey rush PITR for loss of 4 yards to the TTU48 (;DREW, Randee;STROTHMAN, K.).
Ttu 3-14at Ttu48PENALTY TTU false start 5 yards to the TTU43.
Ttu 3-19at Ttu43MOHN, Darrius SIDL pass complete to LEE, Derek for 9 yards to the NIU48, fumble forced by HICKENBOTTOM,L., fumble by LEE, Derek recovered by NIU HOLMAN, Quince at TTU47.
Drive: 8 plays, 27 yards, TOP 04:25
Niu 1-10at Ttu47NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 06:24.
Ryan Gilbert (#6) in at quarterback for the Huskies.
Niu 1-10at Ttu47DAVIS, Adrian rush over right end for 8 yards to the TTU39 (KYLES, Perry).
Niu 2-2at Ttu39DAVIS, Adrian rush over left end for 1 yard to the TTU38 (FIELDS, Brandon).
Niu 3-1at Ttu38DAVIS, Adrian rush over right end for loss of 2 yards to the TTU40 (HUNNICUTT, Greg).
Niu 4-3at Ttu40GALLAGHER, A. punt 40 yards to the TTU0, touchback.
Drive: 3 plays, 7 yards, TOP 01:44
Ttu 1-10at Ttu20TENNESSEE TECH drive start at 04:40.
Ttu 1-10at Ttu20MOHN, Darrius rush OPTR for 13 yards to the TTU33, 1ST DOWN TTU (FRANK, Jason).
Ttu 1-10at Ttu33MOHN, Darrius SIDR pass incomplete.
Eric Pittman (#98) on the QB pressure on the last play.
Ttu 2-10at Ttu33MOHN, Darrius SIDR pass incomplete to LEE, Derek.
Ttu 3-10at Ttu33MOHN, Darrius rush SCRL for loss of 1 yard to the TTU32 (HUTTON, Jason).
Ttu 4-11at Ttu32CUMMINGS, Chris punt 48 yards to the NIU20, out-of-bounds.
Drive: 4 plays, 12 yards, TOP 01:27
Niu 1-10at Niu20NORTHERN ILLINOIS drive start at 03:13.
Niu 1-10at Niu20GILBERT, Ryan rush QBK for loss of 2 yards to the NIU18.
Previous play - Gilbert stumbles pulling away from center.
Niu 2-12at Niu18GILBERT, Ryan SIDL pass incomplete to McDERMOTT,David.
Niu 3-12at Niu18GILBERT, Ryan middle pass complete to CARTER, Jarret for 9 yards to the NIU27 (BURTON, Michael).
Niu 4-3at Niu27GALLAGHER, A. punt 55 yards to the TTU18, SEALIE, Ontarri return 0 yards to the TTU18 (WOODS, Kevin).
Drive: 3 plays, 7 yards, TOP 01:24
Ttu 1-10at Ttu18TENNESSEE TECH drive start at 01:49.
Ttu 1-10at Ttu18ASH, Anthony rush over right guard for 3 yards to the TTU21 (;SMITH, Ray;HAWKINS, Jason).
Ttu 2-7at Ttu21ASH, Anthony rush over left tackle for 6 yards to the TTU27 (WATSON, Marlon).
Ttu 3-1at Ttu27ASH, Anthony rush over right guard for 2 yards to the TTU29, 1ST DOWN TTU (FRANCIS, Devron).
Ttu 1-10at Ttu29ASH, Anthony rush over left end for 12 yards to the TTU41, 1ST DOWN TTU (;SMITH, Ray;FRANCIS, Devron).
Ttu 1-10at Ttu41End of game, clock 00:00.
Drive: 4 plays, 23 yards, TOP 01:49
FINAL SCORE
Northern Illinois 42, Tennessee Tech 17