Late links: Harnish steps in as NIU's new leader

March 25, 2009 5:15 PM

Posted by ESPN.com's Graham Watson

Some late links to quench your thirst for news around the Independents and Others...

• Now that Larry English has left Northern Illinois, quarterback Chandler Harnish has taken the leadership reins of the team.

• BYU announced earlier this week that it was canceling its spring game, but Darnell Dickson of the Daily Herald writes that players don't think it's that big of a deal.

• Colorado State opens spring practice looking for a new quarterback and coach Steve Fairchild won't even name a frontrunner.

• Utah State students want their sports, voting for a $130 increase in annual student fees to support the university's athletics programs.

• Florida Atlantic open spring ball looking for answers after losing eight starters on defense.

• Tulsa coach Todd Graham was impressed with all three of his quarterbacks that are vying for the starting job.

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