Huskie tales: Thunderstruck

They brought out the Thunder Stix last week for homecoming at Huskie Stadium and coach Jerry Kill is a big fan. Earlier in the week he remembered how tough it made it on his SIU team when it played in DeKalb in 2004.

"(Today's 3 p.m.) game (vs. Bowling Green) is very, very important for the Huskies," said Kill. "We need to keep that enthusiasm going. The noise really bothered Toledo and led to some (illegal procedure) penalties. Home field is great.

"It's been loud. It's been exciting. It's been great to see.

"We've got to bring 'em out again. I'll buy the Thunder stix."