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...
The trend of Norwegian athletes coming to play at NIU began in 1982 when NIU men's soccer recruited Johan Bergseth.Bergseth is a Norway native. In 1981 Bergseth transferred to Forest View High School in Arlington Heights as an senior foreign exchange...
While NIU women's basketball was busy substituting reserve players Saturday, Eastern Michigan decided to keep one of its starters on the court.Eagles senior guard Tavelyn James was busy running off screens and trying to find open looks, searching for...
Every once in awhile, an athlete comes along that's so polarizing, he is always the topic of discussion.Jeremy Lin has become just that.About two months ago, he was a free agent and clueless if his NBA dream would become reality.Now he's been receiving...
Thanks to the NBA lockout, this year's season was shortened from the regular 82 games to 66.Teams, like the Chicago Bulls, are facing more injuries and fatigue as they have to play as many as five games in a week, and sometimes even three games in a row.Derrick...
Xavier Silas always seemed destined for success.If you call success the NBA Developmental League, then he's achieved it.Yes, the Silas of the surplus Twitter followers and never-ending NBA dreams now toils away under the radar on the Philadelphia 76ers'...
Since it's Valentine's Day, it's time to show some love to NIU athletics.Specifically, I'll be shedding some affection for the Huskies' basketball teams.Here's some love for NIU hoops... 1) Kathi Bennett/Amanda Corral/Claire Jakubicek Mad props to Bennett,...
Now that the NFL season ended with the New York Giants and Eli Manning winning the Super Bowl, Eli's older brother, Peyton has a uncertain future.Should he stay or leave the Indianapolis Colts?If you're Colts owner Jim Irsay, the answer is let him go.We...
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,...
Building a basketball program is like building a brick house, or any kind of house for that matter.Each building needs pieces to help construct it to make it stable.The NIU women's basketball program is building its infrastructure to make the program...
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....
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...
