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Freshman business major Matt Cavanaugh of AKL (left), battles
junior management major Kyle O'Connor of Sigma Nu (right) at the
Chick Evans field house Tuesday night.

Hampton says ‘increase in participation in intramural sports’

By Sean Anderson | February 21, 2012

The majority of intramural sports being offered at the NIU Recreational Center have seen an increase in participation, said Rhonda Hampton, assistant director of intramural sports and sport clubs. Hampton said there have been increases in basketball,...

Since you’ve already paid for NIU tickets, you might as well go to games

By Brian Belford | February 21, 2012

As an NIU student, there are a lot of things to pay for.The biggest of these, of course, is tuition.According to NIU's bursar tuition estimator, an average, 12 credit hour student pays an estimated yearly tuition of $10,661.68.This grand total includes...

Mitchell Johnson (left), 13, and Bud Weinstock, 66, of Sycamore,
pose for a picture with NIU championship trophies before the men's
basketball game Wednesday night at the Convocation Center. NIU
Media Services took pictures of the fans and later posted them
online for fans to download.

Fans celebrate NIU fall sports season

By James Cantagallo | February 19, 2012

Fans of all ages came out to celebrate one the most successful NIU fall sports season in recent history Wednesday prior to the men's basketball game at the Convocation Center.The football teams' MAC Championship and GoDaddy.com Bowl trophies were on display....

Dunbar hired as NIU’s offensive coordinator

By Northern Star Staff | February 8, 2012

Mike Dunbar will join NIU football as offensive coordinator, head coach Dave Doeren said in a press release Wednesday. The decision to hire Dunbar came less than a week after P.J. Fleck abruptly stepped down one day after getting hired as the Huskies'...

The Rant – Enjoy your retirement, Ricky Williams

By Jimmy Johnson | February 7, 2012

A friend of mine once called Ricky Williams "The Greatest Player in Sports Entertainment."Well football friends the Williams' show has come to an end.The once beard coated faced running back announced his retirement Tuesday from the NFL.And this time,...

Face-off: The outlook of NIU baseball and softball

By Brian Belford and Tony Osborne | February 7, 2012

Brian Belford: It's cold outside Tony, and with football completely over, the only sports that may be on people's minds are basketball and hockey. However, NIU baseball and softball are getting into gear. In fact, they've already been practicing outside....

The Rant- Goodell’s good move would be to squash the Pro Bowl

By Jimmy Johnson | February 6, 2012

Roger Goodell frequently strikes out with NFL players and fans.Often, the NFL's commissioner is the subject of displeased Tweets or comments from players questioning his judgement, and boos from spectators in the stands.But, it sounds like good ol' Roger...

Fleck resigns as Huskies' offensive coordinator

Fleck resigns as Huskies’ offensive coordinator

By Northern Star Staff | February 5, 2012

There will be no second NIU homecoming for P.J. Fleck.One day after accepting the offensive coordinator for the Huskies, Fleck resigned to take a position as wide receivers coach with the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Fleck will rejoin new head coach Greg...

P.J. Fleck resigns from offensive coordinator position

By Northern Star Staff | February 3, 2012

UPDATE: P.J. Fleck resigned from his position as NIU football's offensive coordinator, head coach Dave Doeren announced Friday.   While one two-time former NIU football offensive coordinator departs, another former Huskies coach comes in to replace him.Huskies'...

Erik Anderson | Northern Star

Offutt, Bobcats roll over NIU

By Brian Belford | February 2, 2012

No one at the Convocation Center was really in a joking mood after NIU's 67-58 loss to Ohio.Except for head coach Mark Montgomery."Well, on national signing day we signed a 6'7'', 300 pound ... no I'm joking. That's football," Montgomery said.It's hard...

NIU head coach Dave Doeren details the 2012 recuriting class as
part of National Signing Day Wednesday afternoon. The Huskies inked
31 recruits including 16 from Illinois.

Doeren lands 31 new recruits for NIU football team

By Eli Gehn | February 1, 2012

Thirty-one new faces will join the NIU football come fall 2012.Huskies coach Dave Doeren received 23 national letters of intent wednesday, along with eight walk-ons. Out of the 31 recruits, 16 of them will be from Illinois."I think that's a drastic change...

Patriots beat Giants… not really

By Eli Gehn | February 1, 2012

Editor's note: This is a recap of a simulation run on the vidego game Madden NFL 2012. None of the people, quotes, or events specified in this story actually happened. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick have done it once again.The New England Patriots defeated...