1) Marcus Childers is the starting quarterback for the Northern Illinois University Huskies football team who play in the Mid-American Conference.
2) Marcus was selected as the MAC Freshman of the Year in 2017 by league coaches.
3) Marcus Childers attended Adairsville High School in Adairsville, Georgia where he passed for more than 1,000 yards and ran for over 1,500 yards in two seasons as starting quarterback. Marcus also led the Adairsville Tigers to the most points in a season in school history with 499 points in 12 games.
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J: What other sports did you play besides football in high school?
Marcus Childers: I played everything. Basketball, baseball, track. I just wanted to show coaches that I was versatile.
J's Follow Up: He's so good at football because he played all those sports in high school.
D: Who is the toughest college team you have played so far?
Marcus Childers: Probably Duke to open up last season but I would say Toledo is a close second.
J's Follow Up: I think Duke and Toledo are both really good. I think Toledo will probably the hardest game this year too but Utah and Iowa are good.
D: What is your favorite vegetable?
Marcus Childers: Broccoli.
D's Follow Up: Broccoli is my second favorite veggie behind carrots. Almost all players say they love broccoli.
On Saturday, August 4th, the boys and I made our way back to Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium in Dekalb for NIU's family day and the first practice of summer camp. While at camp, the boys and I hoped to go face to face with our favorite college QB who runs the show for our favorite college football team, the NIU Huskies.
Photo credit Kurt Steiss/ The Toledo Blade
We waited in line in hopes to talk to Marcus, take a photo, and J and D were hoping he would sign the cleats that they had just purchased at the first ever NIU gear sale. The cleats are just like the ones that the Huskies wear during practice or on game days. Sure enough, the boys were able to get up close and personal with the redshirt sophomore QB who will help lead the Huskies into Kinnick Stadium to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes to kick off the 2018 season. Marcus was friendly, signed their cleats, and happy to answer their questions. They talked about him all the way home.
It feels like we've waited forever for football to be back and we are so excited that the day has finally arrived. We look forward to cheering Marcus Childers and his teammates on and we hope they can knock off the Hawkeyes from the Big Ten in their season opener. We'll see Marcus in person next week at Huskie Stadium as our Huskies battle Utah in the home opener. These Huskie Pup Club members will hope to high five Marcus before the game and I'm sure they'll be on the lookout for him after the game to say hi. Thanks to Marcus for the cool experience and we wish him a great season ahead!
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