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Jack Marks

August 24, 2011

Marks spent most of the 2010 season as the second team tight end for the Huskies. The redshirt senior be this year's top tight end after he received a scholarship from head coach Dave Doeren before spring practices began earlier this year.Outlook: The...

NIU running back Cameron Bell breaks off a long run against Minnesota

Cameron Bell

August 24, 2011

Rugby starts season with alumni weekend and hockey adds a second team

By Ed Rietveld | August 23, 2011

Men's rugby ready to start season After going 6-0 last year in regular season play and 1-1 in the playoffs, the NIU men's rugby team is ready to start its 2011 season.The Huskies return 12 of 15 players from last season, giving them a chance for another...

NIU club notes

By Ed Rietveld | August 23, 2011

Men's rugby ready to start season After going 6-0 last year in regular season play and 1-1 in the playoffs, the NIU men's rugby team is ready to start its 2011 season.The Huskies return 12 of 15 players from last season, giving them a chance for another...

Roy Williams is stuck in a dream, within a dream…within a dream

By Jimmy Johnson | August 23, 2011

Does Roy Williams have a never-ending case of being atrocious at football?The Chicago Bears' offseason addition has looked sluggish and careless through the first two preseason games.I'm not one to harp on players throughout the course of the exhibition...

Which side is stronger for the NIU football team: offense or defense?

By Tony Osborne & Brian Belford | August 23, 2011

Tony Osborne: Alright, Bri-guy, I was thinking about the little debate we were having at practice the other day. I've had a lot of time to ponder it, and think about what you said, and there is no doubt in my mind that the offense will be the strongest...

NIU football breakdown: wide receivers

By Eli Gehn | August 23, 2011

DeKALB | The wide receiver position for the NIU football team is stacked with of plenty playmakers.The only player who isn't returning is Landon Cox, who is on the Cincinnati Bengals roster.The Huskies' receivers are expected to be the deepest set in...

Mike Quade is in over his hairless head

August 22, 2011

What exactly goes on in Mike Quade's bald, shiny noggin?The Chicago Cubs manager has been in scalding water all season due to his poor decision making.Quade's latest debacle comes from his choice to sit shortstop Starlin Castro for Monday's game against...

Throw it down, big man - With the Huskie football season starting in just under two weeks, the Northern Star takes a closer look at this year's group of gunslingers

Throw it down, big man – With the Huskie football season starting in just under two weeks, the Northern Star takes a closer look at this year’s group of gunslingers

By Eli Gehn | August 21, 2011

If there was one position the NIU football team doesn't need to have worries about, it's the quarterback position. Last year, Chandler Harnish helped the Huskies offense by leading them to 11 wins and a uDrove Humantarian Bowl win over Fresno State. This...

It’s about Fukudome time.

By Brian Thomas | August 21, 2011

The Chicago Cubs finally made the move last week to fire Jim Hendry, who had been their general manager since 2002. All I can say is it's about time. Although the Cubs finally made the right move and did what clearly needed to be done, they still waited...

Delegal, Schiller look to lead linebackers

By Tony Osborne | August 21, 2011

DeKALB | With the absence of the three starting linebackers from 2010, a few seniors have stepped up to fill the positions for the 2011 football season.Former Huskie linebacker Alex Kube graduated, Tyrone Clark is sitting out the year due to personal...

Erik Anderson | Northern Star James Stevenson (10) preforms
thriller on the field against Matt Bennet (5) of Olivet Nazarene
University on Saturday August 13. Huskies won 1-0.

Men’s soccer team gives Huskies a win over Michigan State

By Brian Thomas | August 21, 2011

DeKALB | The NIU men's soccer team wrapped up its preseason play with a win on Saturday against No. 19 Michigan State in Indianapolis, going 3-0 in exhibition play. The Huskies won the game 2-1, getting two goals from freshman Isaac Kannah, scoring one...