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In a game of slightly less than biblical proportions, David beat Goliath Saturday

September 18, 1988

Thanks to a 31-yard field goal by 5-foot-9 sophomore John Ivanic, the NIU football team took a 19-17 decision from the Wisconsin Badgers before a crowd of 46,869 in Madison. It marked the first time in 14 tries the Huskies had defeated a Big Ten Conference...

Huskies, Ivanic stun Wisconsin

By Tom Clegg | September 18, 1988

In a game of slightly less than biblical proportions, David beat Goliath Saturday. Thanks to a 31-yard field goal by 5-foot-9 sophomore John Ivanic, the NIU football team took a 19-17 decision from the Wisconsin Badgers before a crowd of 46,869 in Madison....

Huskies hope history doesn’t repeat

By Tom Clegg | September 15, 1988

Football coaches never take too much stock in statistics, especially when they favor the other guy. And it's a good thing, too, or else the NIU coaches would have very little reason to believe the Huskies could beat the University of Wisconsin Saturday....

Foley takes game beyond the backs

By Dave Elsesser | September 13, 1988

NIU right defensive end Phil Foley fits the mold of the prototype NFL right-side pass rusher in that he uses both speed and power to get to the quarterback. And while the 6-foot-2, 207-pound senior doesn't compare size-wise with a Richard Dent or a Chris...

Darby makes debut as Huskie Running Man

By Tom Clegg | September 11, 1988

Who was that guy playing quarterback for NIU Saturday night? He's James Darby, the Huskie football team's answer to the "Running Man." Darby got the start when doctors advised NIU coaches that Marshall Taylor's jaw, injured last week, could be injured...

NIU grabs a victory on the road by beating the Loyola Ramblers

By Bob Regan | September 7, 1988

Victory on the road was attainable for the NIU soccer team last night as the Huskies defeated Loyola University 4-1 in Chicago. The game was the Huskies second of the fall schedule and allowed the team to make up for the season-opening loss to Southern...

Writers’ crystal ball shows 8-3 season

By Tom Clegg and Dave Elsesser | September 1, 1988

Here's how we see the 1988 Huskie football season. Akron, Sept. 3 (Home)—The Zips upset NIU 27-21 in 1987. Coach Gerry Faust has a huge offensive line, but Huskies don't figure to lose two straight at home to Zips. Pick_ NIU by 6 Middle Tennessee State,...

NIU coeds highlight football recruits’ visits

By Chris Sigley | September 1, 1988

Suited in shoulder pads and a helmet, his 6-foot-2, 220-pound rugged, muscular body portrays a fearless human being with a killer instinct. Yet inside he is very apprehensive. As a high school senior wanting to play college football, he must start from...

Huskies yearn for national exposure

By Dave Elsesser | September 1, 1988

Everywhere you look, in every college football preview magazine around, it says the same thing. The fate of the 1988 NIU football team is in the hands of quarterback Marshall Taylor. How he goes, the Huskies go. Stop Taylor, and you've stopped NIU. Right?...

NIU football coaches, this one’s for you

September 1, 1988

Without the leadership of the coaches, the football squad could not function. Here's to the Huskie staff. Jerry Pettibone—The NIU head boss enters his fourth season at the Huskie helm, which might prove to be his most successful ever. The 49-year-old...

Zielinski adds strength to NIU athletic program

By Tom Clegg | August 31, 1988

NIU athletics took a big step out of the Dark Ages this year with the hiring of Huskie almnus Jim Zielinski as the school's first strength coach. Actually, "Zee's" status is that of an acting coach, but the 5-foot-11 (he claims 6-foot even), 242-pound...

Browns picked No. 1 in Super Bowl voting

By Tom Clegg | August 30, 1988

Don't look now but the Star Sports staff is at it again—sticking its proverbial neck out again and publishing its annual NFL predictions.

And what do you know, the only thing anyone agrees upon is that the Browns—or Dawgs as they are affectionately called in Cleveland—will take the AFC Central. Paws down.

The 49ers' No. 2 QB, Steve Young, will finally get the recognition he deserves when he replaces the soon-to-be injured Joe Montana early in the season and leads San Francisco to a division championship.

Unfortunately for the 49ers, they will not reach the Super Bowl. Philadelphia, behind defensive terror Reggie White and QB Randall Cunningham, will be the NFC representative.

The Vikings will take the NFC Central and the Bears and Washington will be mere Wild Cards.

In the AFC, look for Cleveland's Bernie Kosar to sidearm his team to the Super Bowl, though Elway & Co. will put up another good fight. The Miami Dolphins will stun everyone by getting to the AFC finals, but that's where their season will end.

Philadelphia will barely beat the Browns for their second Super Bowl when White sacks Kosar for a fourth-quarter safety.

First of all, Chicago will scrap its way to the top of the NFC Central by defeating teams during the final minutes of the game. Minnesota will come close, but settle for a Wild Card.

The New Orleans Saints will suprise the NFC West, and all of America can watch Tom Benson dance up and down the sideline spinning his umbrella to a New Orleans beat.

Unfortunately, the Redskins will take the honors in the East. However, someone will have to tell Dexter Manley to keep his nose clean. San Francisco will lose some close games during the season, but with a Wild Card, go on to capture the NFC title.

In the AFC, Cleveland will try not to fumble away another post-season after finishing first in the Central Division.

Seattle, will squeak ahead of Denver, a Wild Card.

The AFC East will witness a rising star, Cornelius Bennett, as the Buffalo Bills move to the top. By the way, does Jim Kelly look like he's too old to play football?

Cleveland will meet Seattle, win, and face the 49ers in the Superbowl. The NFL champion—the Cleveland Browns.

One last question, who are the other teams in the NFC Central?

Sorry, Mr. Regan, but the big bad Minnesota Vikings will unseat our beloved Bears in the NFC Central.

With the NFL's finest defense, a ground game that led the NFL in non-strike games last year and Anthony Carter catching passes, the Vikes will gladly take the eight automatic wins they get in the division. The Bears, with their six byes, will make excuses and settle for a Wild Card.

In the NFC West the 49ers have Jerry (Minute) Rice and Roger Craig. That's enough.

Out East, the Skins' Doug Williams will regain consciousness, realize that he's no better than your average Bob Avellini and lead his team to a Wild Card as the Giants win the division.

Bernie Kosar and his Browns will again win the AFC Central and again go about 14-2 and not get any national coverage.

The Broncos, who would go 0-16 without John Elway, will win the AFC West and division mates Oakl, er, Los Angeles and Seattle will follow with the Wild Things. Buffalo will win the most boring division, the AFC East.

Look for Minnesota to edge Cleveland in Super Yawn XXIII.

It must be football season again, as I almost got creamed by some sports information director in a hot red sports car. If I get reamed for my picks, may I never do this again.

Anyone who has enough will power to diet like "The Fridge" did (I'm jealous) deserves a ring, or a second ring for that matter. But it just won't be the same without No. 34.

Chicago, that's the ticket. Elway and McMahon battle to the death, Elway is buried.

The Redskins have plenty of talent coming in from last season, with Doug Williams and Jay Schroeder at the QB spots plus defense standouts Dave Butz and Charles Mann, for a NFC East title. I agree with my colleague, Dave, that the Vikings can't be held down in the Central division. Too many are comparing the ‘85 Bears to this year's squad. C'mon—get real. With Gault and Marshall gone and Otis out for the season, no chance.

The Saints may be young, but I think they're ready to capture a title. Of course I can't leave out the 49ers or the Giants as wild card possibilities, but neither will make it any further. As for the AFC, in the East, gotta go with the Colts. Eric Dickerson—what else do ya need. The Central, without a doubt will be dominated by the Browns. I know everyone is sick of Bernie Kosar, but he will get the job done. Broncos rule the West, but Cleveland will go all the way to Joe Robbie Stadium (uck), defeating the Redskins.