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Red Black Football Podcast (Week 10 @ Kent State w/ J.J. Lippe)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 10 @ Kent State w/ J.J. Lippe)

By Northern Star Staff | November 1, 2021

With the arrival of November comes the return of midweek MACtion. The Huskies open their midweek schedule with a bang as they meet the Kent State Golden Flashes in a battle of divisional leaders at Dix Stadium. With the extra time to prepare, how will...

Red Black Football Podcast (Bye Week Special w/ Thomas Hammock)

Red Black Football Podcast (Bye Week Special w/ Thomas Hammock)

By Northern Star Staff | October 27, 2021

The Huskies came back from down 28-10 in the first half to knock off the Central Michigan Chippewas 39-38. NIU was propelled to 4-0 in Mid-American Conference play with a great performance by Rocky Lombardi, another prolific rushing game and a late field...

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 8 @ CMU w/ Michael Kennedy)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 8 @ CMU w/ Michael Kennedy)

By Northern Star Staff | October 20, 2021

A 210-yard rushing performance by Jay Ducker and a 100-yard kick return touchdown by Trayvon Rudolph helped lift the Huskies past the Bowling Green Falcons 34-26 at Huskie Stadium. The victory brings NIU's winning streak to four and their record remains...

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 7 vs. Bowling Green w/ Brayden Patton)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 7 vs. Bowling Green w/ Brayden Patton)

By Northern Star Staff | October 13, 2021

A program-record five field goals by kicker John Richardson helped lift the Huskies past the Toledo Rockets 22-20 in a road win Saturday. At the season's halfway point, NIU sits 4-2 and in sole possession of first place in the Mid-American Conference...

Ruff Talk Ep. 5// Ryan Swan joins the crew

By Northern Star Staff | October 8, 2021

NIU men's soccer coach Ryan Swan joins the show to talk about his team's hot start, facing a tough team this weekend and best goal celebration. The crew talks Facebook, women in Kabul and we finish with Mt. Rushmore of Holiday food and drinks

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 6 @ Toledo w/ Tristen Tewes)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 6 @ Toledo w/ Tristen Tewes)

By Northern Star Staff | October 6, 2021

The Huskies battled through a long weather delay and a long list of injuries to win their conference opener against the Eastern Michigan Eagles last Saturday. With their 3-2 record, NIU heads on the road to meet another Mid-American Conference powerhouse...

Ruff Talk EP. 4: Coach Thomas Hammock

October 1, 2021

The crew is back as NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock joins the show to talk Huskie football, a Boneyard win and parking at Fatty's. The crew gets into the nitty-gritty about R Kelly, cat yoga and Homecoming Week.

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 4 vs EMU w/ Dillon Thomas)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 4 vs EMU w/ Dillon Thomas)

By Northern Star Staff | September 29, 2021

The NIU Huskies moved to 2-2 on the season with an impressive victory 41-14 against the University of Maine last week. Junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi had three rushing touchdowns and the defense shut out the Black Bears in the second half. The homecoming...

Ruff Talk: Episode 3

By Northern Star Staff | September 26, 2021

The crew is back for the third installment of Ruff Talk. The team talks about the Gabby Petito story, IOS 15, parking on campus and the red carpet outfits from the MET and Emmy's. Northern Star faculty adviser Shelley Hendricks joins the show to talk...

Ruff Talk Ep. 2 : Controlled Chaos

By Northern Star Staff | September 23, 2021

Noah, Ally, Davione and the rest of the crew tackle mental health in school, swollen testicles and of course an insatiable love for Thai food. The team makes their case for the best dining hall food inventions. Don’t miss it.

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 4 vs Maine w/ Clint Ratkovich)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 4 vs Maine w/ Clint Ratkovich)

By Northern Star Staff | September 22, 2021

The Huskies were outmatch against the highly-touted Michigan Wolverines, and the scoreboard showed it at the end of four quarters. NIU lost 63-10 after allowing eight rushing touchdowns and failing to produce anything consistent on offense. What can NIU...

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 3 at Michigan w/ Rocky Lombardi)

Red Black Football Podcast (Week 3 at Michigan w/ Rocky Lombardi)

By Northern Star Staff | September 15, 2021

After trailing by as many as 26 points, NIU had a potential program-record comeback denied in the last two minutes by the Wyoming Cowboys in a 50-43 loss. Thomas Hammock's team once again showed toughness and heart that won over fans at Huskie Stadium's...

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