DeKALB – Northern Illinois’ theme of the week heading into Saturday’s game at Army is discipline. Huskies football coach Dave Doeren said it’s a word players will see around the Yordon Center all week.

Going up against the Black Knights’ triple option, defensive players have to show discipline when watching out for the fullback dive, quarterback keeper or option pitch. There’s also the rare chance Black Knights quarterback Trent Steelman throws the ball.

“They’re the Army,” Doeren said at Tuesday’s news conference. “How do you beat the Army if you’re not disciplined? That’s the key – you have to be.”