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Earlier this afternoon, a gunman opened fire in a lecture hall on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. Early reports indicate that the gunman is dead and 15 to 18 people were injured — I don’t know the extent of the injuries.
The Chicago Tribune’s website has information here. The NIU campus alert is here.
Good thoughts to everyone at NIU.
My favorite potential NFL draftee is Garrett Wolfe, running back from Northern Illinois University. You might know about Garrett Wolfe, but if you don’t, here’s the scoop.
Check out little #1 in this video from last season’s NIU/Ohio State game:
As you might know, that game sucked. On a positive note, Wolfe had 171 rushing yards and 114 receiving yards (285 total yards) — against Ohio State or, um, The Ohio State University (I hate that).
The only downside is his size — Wolfe is 5′ 7 1/2″ and weighs in at 186 pounds; he was the smallest running back at this year’s NFL combine. He’s a speedy little guy, though, and I think he can make it in the NFL.
Links:
Watch Wolfe
Garrett Wolfe NIU player page
NFL prospect profile
NFL Draft Scout
Sun Times article
