UNI football offense a strength headed into spring practice

ear in and year out, anyone who pays attention to the Panthers knows defense is his major focus, while the offense takes some time to get up to speed. But there’s a unique characteristic to this team as it gets rolling into spring practice.

There’s no quarterback battle — that job belongs squarely to Aaron Bailey. There’s no running back battle — that job belongs to Tyvis Smith. The offensive line has size and experience, and is healthy, with the return of Cal Twait from injury and Robert Rathje there as the guiding voice.

Both to Farley’s pleasure and relief, he won’t have to spend maj