Northern Illinois Big 12 East football preview capsules

Updated: March 22, 2011 4:28PM

Northern Illinois Big 12 East

Outlook: Coaches seem to see Kaneland as the favorite, but don't count out Morris and Sycamore from making serious runs.

Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr.

OT Matt Anzelc, Yorkville 6-6 275 Sr.

QB Ryan Bartels, Sycamore 6-3 190 Jr.

FB Josh Bernardin, Rochelle 6-0 195 Sr.

QB Joe Camiliere, Kaneland 5-11 185 Sr.

RB Blake Serpa, Kaneland 6-3 230 Sr.

Quote: ‘‘Who knows who could win the conference this season? You look up and down the conference, and it's wide open.'' -DeKalb coach Marty Sanders

Did you know? Yorkville offensive lineman Matt Anzelc has received interest from Big Ten schools Illinois, Iowa and Purdue.

Predicted finish: Kaneland, Morris, Sycamore, DeKalb, Rochelle, Yorkville

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