2007 Navy vs.orthern Illinois

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<p>*Veteran coach nears end of stellar career *</p>

<p>[Novak</a> with Northern Illinois for long haul - Navy Sports - (HometownAnnapolis.com)](<a href=“Real Estate – Capital Gazette”>Real Estate – Capital Gazette)</p>

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There’s a retirement home in the St. James Plantation community of Southport, N.C., waiting for Joe Novak. The choice is up to Novak when he wants to take up permanent residence there.</p>

<p>With what Novak has accomplished during his 12-year tenure as head coach at Northern Illinois, he has earned him that right. He’s 62 years old and has made it known the end of the road is near. Athletic director Dr. Jim Phillips has said publicly that he will let Novak make the call on whether to step down this season, next season or later…

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