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Brown takes reins a No. 1 receiver

By Brian Earle | November 4, 2013

After the graduation of one of the best wide receivers in NIU history, it’s been Da’Ron Brown who has stepped up for football.Brown takes over for wide out Martel Moore, who finished his career No. 2 in receiving yards and touchdown receptions with...

Intramural football team reaches nationals

By James Cantagallo | November 4, 2013

The intramural flag football champion won its regional tournament and is headed to nationals.NIU Full Package won the men’s independent flag football league. The team won the campus championship on Oct. 23, 21-20, versus SAE Purple, which got it an...

Sophomore Desroy Maxwell (37) carries the ball down field during Saturday's game against Massachusetts. NIU won 63-19.

Football dominates UMass

By Frank Gogola | November 3, 2013

Football (9-0, 5-0 MAC) scored at will Saturday as it flattened the Massachusetts Minutemen (1-8, 1-4 MAC), 63-19, at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass.The Huskies’ ninth victory of the season extended their road winning streak to 14 games, their regular-season...

Lynch leading by example for football

By Brian Earle | November 3, 2013

Week in and week out redshirt senior quarterback Jordan Lynch seems to set a new record or a new career high.It was no different for Lynch in the Huskies’ Saturday 63-19 thrashing over Massachusetts in Foxboro. Two weeks after setting an NCAA record...

Equestrian Club to host only home show

By James Cantagallo | October 30, 2013

It’s not every day the Equestrian Club gets to ride in front of its family and friends, but this weekend will be its time to shine.The Huskies will host their one home show of the year at 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday at Foxcreek Stable in Wauconda.“It...

Football ready for UMass

By Brian Earle | October 30, 2013

Only one time in NIU’s history has football started its season 9-0. The Huskies will look to accomplish that feat when it takes on Massachusetts at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Gillette Stadium.The No. 17 Huskies (8-0, 4-0 MAC) will also put a number of streaks...

Breaking Down Massachusetts

By Frank Gogola | October 30, 2013

After posting a season-high 59 points against the Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-7, 0-4 MAC), football (8-0, 4-0 MAC) travels to Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass., to square off against the Massachusetts Minutemen (1-7, 1-3 MAC) 11 a.m. Saturday. The last...

Heisman talks well deserved for Lynch

By Brian Earle | October 28, 2013

The Heisman talks for redshirt senior quarterback Jordan Lynch are hotter than ever following his dominating, record-setting performances in his last two games.Two weeks ago against Central Michigan in Mount Pleasant, Lynch set the NCCA record for the...

Freshman linebacker Jamaal Payton (33) takes down the Eagles' ball carrier Saturday against Eastern Michigan.

Payton brings old school spirit

By Frank Gogola | October 28, 2013

Despite being one of the youngest players on the football team, Jamaal Payton goes by the nickname “Pops” because of his maturity and old-school spirit.The 18-year-old true freshman outside linebacker has proven he’s capable of making an impact...

Football defense owns EMU

By Frank Gogola | October 27, 2013

On a day when the offense stole the show with 658 yards of offense and 59 points, No. 17 football’s (8-0, 4-0 MAC) defense played arguably its best half of football this season in the first half.In the 59-20 win against the Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-7,...

Football dominates Eastern Michigan

By Brian Earle | October 27, 2013

No. 17 football posted its highest point total of the season Saturday with its dominating 59-20 victory over Eastern Michigan at Huskie Stadium.With the win, the Huskies (8-0, 4-0 MAC) won their 24th consecutive home game at Huskie Stadium and increased...

Quarterback Jordan Lynch scans and prepares to launch the ball downfield during Saturday's game against Central Michigan.

Huskies hope for at-home improvement

By Frank Gogola | October 24, 2013

With the Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-6, 0-3 MAC) coming into town 2:30 p.m. Saturday, football (7-0, 3-0 MAC) has a good chance to dominate at home for the first time this season.The No. 18 Huskies have not played particularly well at home this season,...