A soccer goalie's major contribution to his team is preventing the opposition from scoring, usually. NIU goalie Markus Roy was perfect as he recorded a 2-0 shutout against Bradley (1-2) in Sunday afternoon's season opener at NIU. But unlike any previous...

The first half of Saturday night's NIU season opener against Eastern Illinois was filled with mistakes by the Huskies on both sides of the ball. The second half wasn't. The NIU offense, ineffective in the first quarter, started clicking when quarterback...

When the whistle is blown at Huskie Soccer Field this Sunday at 1 p.m., the team that rocked last season's Big Central Soccer Conference Tournament Championship with a first place finish will be back to take on a new and more challenging task. However,...

I don't like to make predictions," said NIU soccer coach Willy Roy. "Too many things can happen." Roy and the Huskies are about to begin a new season in a new conference, the Mid-Continent Conference, with the idea of not looking past any opponents. Although...

Look for an anxious Huskie football team at their season opener this Saturday (Sept. 1), when they host the Eastern Illinois Panthers for a 6:35 p.m. kickoff. "We're at the point where we're tired of practicing against each other," said quarterback coach...

This is a success story. The entire 1989 football season was a success and things are expected to be even better for the1990 Huskies. The ultimate success last season was named Stacy Robinson. Everyone knows what he did. But 6-0, 211-pound junior fullback...

When the Huskies storm the field Saturday night at the "Dog House" against Eastern Illinois, it may be the start of NIU's most prolific football season in its history. Among the record 52 lettermen returning from last year's 9-2 season is the "Sauce"...

Most of the publicity NIU football generated during and after last season centered on the offensive side of the ball. The defense wasn't ignored, but quarterback Stacey Robinson captured most of the press. The defense ranked 29th in the nation in rushing...

Last year in Don Heinrich's College Football preview, NIU was demoted to Division I-AA. Ivan Maisel wrote an article on how he would realign the world of college football. "Is there any sense in Akron, Cincinnati, Rutgers and Northern Illinois, all with...

"Young" would probably be the best way of describing the Eastern Illinois football squad which will open its season this Saturday night against NIU. The Panther's starting quarterback, Kip Hennelly, is a redshirt freshman. Their offensive line lost all...

Home sweet home takes on a new meaning for NIU athletes, coaches and fans, who will find their "homes" have been remodeled or newly constructed. It's all a part of NIU's renovation and expansion of athletic facilities. The first two of four phases in...

Red may be the most fitting color for NIU's newest football recruits. Head coach Jerry Pettibone has the luxury of 52 returning lettermen and expectations are high. So where does this leave the freshmen? In the red—as in red-shirt. "The final decision...