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Eyeing a ‘big-time breakout,’ Ben Stille details four-year progression as Senior Day looms | Football



“Sizewise, too, I was trying to put on a ton of weight from that redshirt freshman to redshirt sophomore year. I was able to put it on, but it was tough to hang on to throughout the season. So I really needed two offseasons to be able to get it on and hold it on like I’ve been able to these last couple of years.”

When defensive coordinator Erik Chinander and company first watched Stille’s film upon arriving at NU at the end of 2017, Stille had already played a little bit of both defensive line and outside linebacker.

“He’s done a really good job of developing his body and developing his skill set,” Chinander said. “I really, truly believe that his best football has been played in the last few games and he’s going to continue to get better. Like I said, I hope we get him back for another year because I think he’s on the verge of having a big-time breakout here.”

Stille’s development ranges far beyond the football field, too. On Thursday, he was named Academic All-Big Ten for the fourth time in his college career. He’s already graduated with a degree in nutrition and health sciences, and is working on a master’s degree in academic administration. This summer, he spoke up on matters of racial injustice, participating in a rally put on by the Minority Student-Athlete Collective. He’s held film sessions with younger teammates such as Casey Rogers and Ty Robinson, both of whom said Stille is a part of why they’ve played well early in their careers.



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