They got a dollar a day to eat on and drove their own cars to away games. NKU now has four full scholarships to spread among its players, though most of its league rivals have eight or more. Now you sit here with 12,000 students. In 29 seasons, what sticks with Aker aren't the wins or losses. It's the relationships.
Former players are the program's most generous supporters, financially and otherwise.
It's nice when they come over to see you. That makes the career worthwhile. The Cincinnati Enquirer , a Gannett Co. Inc. newspaper.