For possibly the last time in their career, NIU football players like Tim McCarthy, Larry English, Marcus Perez and 17 other seniors will adorn a Huskie jersey. NIU will finish its regular season at 6 p.m. tonight as it hosts Navy. The game will be televised...

In college football, the top running backs usually average 5-6 yards per carry. The nation's leading rusher, Iowa's Shonn Greene, averages 6.2. The leading rusher in the MAC, Ball State's MiQuale Lewis, is currently at 5.9. But as far as yards per carry...

It was a frigid night at Huskie Stadium, as NIU controlled its own bowl destiny against the Navy Midshipmen. I was actually quite surprised to see the kind of fan support that was present. Nevermind that the Huskies were competing for a bowl bid. I honestly...

With its victory over Kent State Tuesday night, NIU became bowl-eligible with six victories on the season. However, six wins won't get the Huskies into a bowl game this year. In order to go bowling next month, NIU will need to beat Navy Tuesday night,...

It was a must-win game for NIU, and the Huskies were able to keep their bowl hopes alive. Chandler Harnish's team-high of 117 rushing yards during a snowstorm in Kent, Ohio Tuesday night helped NIU to a 42-14 victory over Kent State. Harnish was also...

The term "must-win game" is thrown around a lot. But, realistically, NIU (5-5, 4-3 MAC) must win this game against Kent State if it wants to stay in contention for a bowl game. Should they lose, the Huskies most likely will stay home this bowl season....

Mel Brooks may have said it best in Spaceballs: "Merchandising, merchandising." Prior to the 2003 football season, NIU merchandising was on the "not hot" fashion list - even for students. "When we were losing, no one wore gear," said former head coach...

Quarterback â€" Dan LeFevour is the star of the Chippewa offense. The junior has thrown for 1,619 yards with 11 touchdowns and three interceptions in seven games this season. LeFevour is also a threat on the ground, with 329 yards rushing. The Downers...

Defensive Line He's the last player in the Central Michigan media guide, but defensive end Frank Zombo is leading the Chippewas quarterback attack. The redshirt junior has 7.5 sacks, tying him for first in the MAC. The number also ranks Zombo No. 16 in...

Since he took over as Central Michigan's starting quarterback in 2006, Dan LeFevour has been one of the top quarterbacks in the MAC. In the 2006 season opener against Boston College, LeFevour entered the game on the third play from scrimmage after starter...

There are only two teams remaining with undefeated MAC records. Last week, NIU lost to one of those two teams in Ball State. Tonight, the Huskies will try to beat the other as they host Central Michigan at 7 p.m. The game will be televised nationally...

President-elect Barack Obama made a lot of promises this campaign season. He's outlined his plans for the economy and bringing peace to the Middle East. There is one proposal, however, that he has yet to elaborate on. That is, of course, the promise he...