...Stephens Field at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium prior to the Navy Midshipmen game against the Ball State Cardinals in Annapolis, MD. The Cardinals defeated the Midshipmen 34-31 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Ron Scheffler...

...Jammie Kirlew #57 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates on the field during the game against the Ball State Cardinals at Memorial Stadium November 3, 2007 in Bloomington, Indiana

...Hiller #3 of the Western Michigan Broncos passes the ball during the MAC game against the Ball State Cardinals at Scheumann Stadium on November 25, 2008 in Muncie, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images...

January 6, 2009; Mobile, AL, USA; Ball State Cardinals head coach Stan Parrish during the first half of the 2009 GMAC Bowl against the Tulsa...

Nov 25, 2008; Muncie, IN, USA; Ball State Cardinals wide receiver Dante Love (third from left) who suffered a career ending spinal cord injury earlier...

...Head coach Turner Gill of the Buffalo Bulls talks with Drew Willy #16 while playing the Ball State Cardinals in the MAC Championship game on December 5, 2008 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan

DETROIT - DECEMBER 05: Drew Willy #16 of the Buffalo Bulls throws a pass while playing the Ball State Cardinals during the second quarter of the MAC Championship game on December 5, 2008 at Ford Field...

...20. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-US PRESSWIRE DETROIT - DECEMBER 05: Nate Davis #13 of the Ball State Cardinals reacts after fumbling the ball that was returned 92 yards for a touchdown by the Buffalo...

...Turner Gill congratulates his players during the fourth quarter of the MAC conference championship against the Ball State Cardinals at Ford Field. Buffalo beat Ball State 42-24

DETROIT - DECEMBER 05: Nate Davis #13 of the Ball State Cardinals is hit on the goal line by Josh Thomas #15, Mike Newton #30 and Justin Winters...

MUNCIE, IN - NOVEMBER 25: Nate Davis #13 of the Ball State Cardinals throws a pass during the Mid-American Conference (MAC) game against the Western Michigan Broncos at...

Nov 25, 2008; Muncie, IN, USA; Ball State Cardinals celebrate a perfect 12-0 regular season by raising their helmets after defeating the Western Michigan...

MUNCIE, IN - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Brady Hoke of the Ball State Cardinals stands on the field during the Mid-American Conference (MAC) game against the Western Michigan Broncos...

Nov 25, 2008; Muncie, IN, USA; Ball State Cardinals quarterback (13) Nate Davis throws a pass against the Western Michigan Broncos at Scheumann Stadium

MUNCIE, IN - OCTOBER 25: Quarterback Nate Davis #13 of the Ball State Cardinals runs with the ball against the Eastern Michigan Eagles on October 25, 2008 at Scheumann Stadium...