MUNCIE, Ind. — Ball State continues to predict a Mid-American Conference Championship appearance on schedules and in team meetings. And #TBTM (Take Back The MAC) is thrown around on Twitter with an admirable level of confidence.
This is what coach Mike Neu, who can't wait to get last year behind him, wants out of the Cardinals. He wants them hungry. So he took their numbers away.
Next year, jersey Nos. 1-9 will be awarded based on performance in winter conditioning, spring practice and the classroom. It's a detailed system led by strength coach Ben Armer meant to motivate.