ntertaining, yes. Surprising, no. NIU’s come-from-behind victory over Wake Forest was enough to beat the Deacs, but far from impressive. While everyone - outside of DeKalb - considered Wake a favorite by at least a touchdown, was it wrong to think NIU...

Good things come to those who wait. And wait. And wait. The NIU football team learned this Thursday night as it beat Wake Forest 42-41 in front of 19,653 fans at Huskie Stadium. The Huskies trailed the length of the game before kicker Steve Azar nailed...

Six years and many hard times have passed for NIU football coach Joe Novak in DeKalb, but this year marks the team’s pinnacle since his arrival. Five years ago, Novak anxiously awaited the start of his second season as NIU’s head football coach. He...

Can $36 million buy fans? That will be the big question hovering over NIU with the addition of the Convocation Center. For now, everyone can only speculate what will take place, but come Nov. 22 when the women’s basketball team opens the Convocation...

At 6-foot-3, 250 pounds, NIU heavyweight wrestler Jon Lovrich is one of the biggest guys on the team. What role could a guy that size have on a wrestling team? "Big guys tend to lead because no one wants to mess with them," NIU wrestling coach Dave Grant...

Every once in a while, you can't help but be left speechless. As surprising as it sounds to all you opinionated people, it actually can happen. One of these instances could have happened Tuesday. While sitting in the newsroom, I was asked to write a story...

For the first time in over three years, NIU will see a different quarterback under center. With Chris Finlen's eligibility expired, the NIU football team will have a three-man race for the starting quarterback position heading into next season and there...

Earning respect does not come easy in college football. After Monday's All-MAC selections were announced by commissioner Rick Cryst, NIU is well on its way to gaining some. The Huskies placed seven players on the team, tying Toledo and Western Michigan...

Cheers were let out as the NIU volleyball team found out where it was headed in the NCAA Tournament Monday. It did not take long into the NCAA selection show, as the Huskies were announced only four matches into the show, heading to No. 17 Northern Iowa...

Every once in a while a player comes to a school with a natural ability to lead. When NIU football's Larry Williams came to DeKalb, the Huskies got one of those players. "I've got to be a leader," Williams said. "I've got to be the guy to let the team...

Saturday's football game against Wake Forest marked the end of an era for NIU football. Quarterback Chris Finlen concluded his career as Huskies' captain with a 38-35 loss to Wake Forest. But before his career ended, Finlen engineered a valiant second...

Sometimes reality is harsh. The NIU football team currently sits with a 6-4 record and is eligible to receive a bowl bid. Next week's foe, Wake Forest, is not bowl-eligible. With a win on Saturday, Wake Forest would reach the minimum number of games needed...