It can happen.....

With ‘tender love and care,’ Mike Neu built Ball State football into a MAC champion https://t.co/NX2Y3uGyrM via @TheStarPress

— Jordan Guskey (@JordanGuskey) December 19, 2020

Ball State head coach Mike Neu: "2017 was really ugly for us as a program, a lot of lopsided losses. But we just continued to preach hard work. There are no shortcuts to success and if you believe it, you can accomplish anything in your life."

— Hustle Belt (@HustleBelt) December 19, 2020

Mike Neu on Ball State's patience on sticking with him: "They certainly did not have to stick with me. There were probably some in our community thinking, 'OK. I'm not sure if he can get it done.' We showed progress every year, but it was great to put it all together."

— Hustle Belt (@HustleBelt) December 19, 2020