Tim Brewster didn't really have much to be proud of in his first season as the head coach at Minnesota. The Gophers went 1-11 (0-8 Big Ten), and even lost to Football Championship Subdivision North Dakota State. The team's only victory of the season came...

Editors Note: All references to players, coaches and announcers in this article are completely fictional and do no represent the real actions or expressions of these individuals. ESPN college game day announcer Lee Corso put on the Golden Gophers helmet...

Fall is approaching and it is finally time for kick off, but not for the Huskie football team. The NIU women's soccer team opens its 2008 campaign with a four-team tournament at the new Northern Illinois Track and Field/Soccer Complex this weekend. NIU...

As the NIU football team prepares to open the 2008 season with new head coach Jerry Kill, some Huskie fans may be wondering how they'll get to Minnesota for the game. Students shouldn't expect any university-sponsored option, though, as NIU has no plans...

Before the Republican National Convention starts Sept. 1, Minneapolis will host another red visitor. On Aug. 30, NIU (0-0) will start its first football season under head coach Jerry Kill against Minnesota (0-0). The 6 p.m. kickoff can be seen on The...

Andrea Bradley: Wow, that number 51 is really good, he keeps sacking the quarterback. What's his name again? And why isn't it on the back of his jersey? It's time for change. Let's become more like the NCAA champion Florida Gators and add our players'...

After a surprising 2007 season the NIU men's rugby team is ready to make a run at the conference crown. The team went 3-2 in the conference last season, winning all home conference games. "We want to finish at the top, hopefully first, or second," president...

Coming into summer practices NIU football head coach Jerry Kill said only one player was guaranteed a starting spot - defensive end Larry English. On Tuesday, Kill released his first two-deep depth chart of the season, answering who will fill the other...

The NIU football team will be traveling to play Minnesota this Saturday and now is the time to pick up tickets. "There are still plenty of tickets available for this weekend's season opener," said Eric Schultz, associate director of the ticket office....

Hello Huskies! On behalf of the student-athletes, coaches and staff of the Northern Illinois Athletic Department, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2008-2009 academic year. I am your new Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics, having...

This year, the Huskie football season may seem somewhat different from the past few seasons. NIU was once one of the top teams in the MAC and played in bowl games. However, the Joe Novak era is over and NIU welcomes a brand new head coach, Jerry Kill,...

On Dec. 13, 2007 the Huskie had their first official meeting with new football coach Jerry Kill. If you consider that meeting as "the first date" between the pair, then Aug. 30, will be the wedding date for the Huskies and Kill. Thousands will fill the...