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‘91 U.S. Open course, weather hinder golfers

By Eric Burt | September 14, 1988

NIU men's golf coach Jack Pheanis returned from Minneapolis "pleased with a number of things." His team had just finished eighth at the 13-team University of Minnesota Invitational, and he had gotten a good look at his five qualifiers. "I like to think...

Huskies to battle No. 2

By Bob Regan | September 14, 1988

NIU will be on the road tonight battling Indiana University, but do not expect any free throws, jump shots or slam dunks in this game. The IU soccer team will host coach Willy Roy's Huskies in a 7:30 match in Bloomington. The game can be seen Thursday...

Foley takes game beyond the backs

By Dave Elsesser | September 14, 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...

Indiana Invitational boasts Huskie tennis individuals

September 12, 1988

While the U.S. Open was continuing its action, Indiana hosted its own tennis tournament which proved to be prosperous for certain individuals on the Huskie team. Sophomore Kathi Kennedy was the only NIU player to go through the weekend undefeated at her...

Field hockey sweeps out east coast with four wins

September 12, 1988

NIU's field hockey squad left the east coast clean over the weekend after a three-day, four match sweep. The Huskies' winning ways began on Friday by defeating American University 5-0. On Saturday, Richmond and Loyola College fell prey to the Huskies...

Darby makes debut as Huskie Running Man

By Tom Clegg | September 12, 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...

Kansas State and Mississippi invade DeKalb

By Mike Morris | September 9, 1988

The Kansas State Wildcats and the Mississippi Lady Rebels will invade DeKalb to participate in the NIU Triangular volleyball tournament this weekend. And NIU head volleyball coach Pete Waite put his Huskies through a rigorous four-hour practice Thursday...

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

By Bob Regan | September 8, 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...

Field hockey drops match to the ‘Cats

September 8, 1988

NIU's field hockey squad lost a 3-0 decision to the Northwestern Wildcats Wednesday afternoon at Dyche Stadium. The Huskies slate fell to 1-2 while the 'Cats made it their season-opening victory, for a 1-0 record. NU's Antoinette Lucas started things...

NIU football coaches, this one’s for you

September 2, 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...

NIU tennis teams predict successful fall campaigns

By Jim Engineer | September 2, 1988

NIU men's tennis coach Carl Neufeld, and women's coach Patty Groth both predict a successful season for Huskie tennis. The men's team returns this year led by junior Steve Wiere. As a freshman, Wiere qualified for the NCAA tournament and filled the number...

Writers’ crystal ball shows 8-3 season

By Tom Clegg and Dave Elsesser | September 2, 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,...