Carifio: Vibe check from NIU coach Rob Harley strong, but nothing else to go on as spring football starts
By Eddie Carifio
Published on March 31, 2026.
Rob Harley, the interim head coach of Northern Union University (NIU), has been tasked with making a promising start to spring football season with no rosters, vague answers, and closed practices for the start of the spring. Despite this, Harley expressed uncertainty about how the team will look, focusing instead on vibes and vagaries. Only one practice, the spring showcase, will be fully open. Harley also commented on the transition from Thomas Hammock to Tony Petersen, who has been brought in as offensive coordinator for the Huskies. The team's goal is to have all 15 practices and have the right depth for the fall set.
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