Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock’s cheeks were soaked with some of the happiest tears of his life. He was drenched in the overwhelming joy of leading his alma mater to the biggest win in school history.
His nose was running as the pride overcame him. It wasn’t pretty, but it was beautiful.
It was college football.
“All these guys that have been with our program, been through the ups and downs and to continue to fight. It’s like they my kids. I’m happy for the adversity. The push through no matter the situation,” he said. “I just couldn’t be more proud.”
“THEY BELIEVED.”
Northern Illinois HC Thomas Hammock spoke from the heart
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