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Minnesota falls to NIU’s running game

By Jimmy Johnson | September 26, 2010

MINNEAPOLIS | When NIU  fell to Minnesota two seasons ago, a new chapter of Huskie football began. Head coach Jerry Kill and quarterback Chandler Harnish were making their NIU debuts. But Saturday night wasn’t a rerun of that 2008 match up as the Huskies...

Chandler Harnish throws a pass to receiver Martel Moore.

NIU takes down Minnesota

By Jimmy Johnson | September 26, 2010

MINNEAPOLIS | Add Minnesota to NIU's Big 10 victims.Senior running back Chad Spann ran for 223 of NIU's 297 rushing yards as the Huskies (2-2) took down their second Big 10 opponent for the second straight season, which is the program's third victory...

Chad Spann had a career night, rushing for 223 yards.

Spann has career game at Minnesota

By Chris Dertz | September 26, 2010

MINNEAPOLIS | There is an identity to Big Ten football that calls for smash mouth running and solid defense. NIU's running backs were completely ineffective last week against Illinois, but had a sensational bounce-back game Saturday night in a 34-23 win...

Former NIU defensive end Larry English pursues Minnesota quarterback Adam Weber in the teams 2008 meeting.

NIU returns to Minnesota 2 years after nearly upsetting the Golden Gophers

By Jerry Burnes | September 24, 2010

In the last game before Mid-American Conference play opens up, the Northern Illinois Huskies take on a second straight Big Ten opponent, the Minnesota Golden Gophers. NIU (1-2) is coming off a 28-22 loss at Illinois, while Minnesota (1-2) suffered a 32-21...

5 minutes with Quarterback Chandler Harnish

By Northern Star Staff | September 24, 2010

When NIU travels to Minnesota this Saturday, it marks a return to the place where Huskie quarterback Chandler Harnish made his impressive debut. Harnish took some time to talk to the Northern Star about making the trip back up to Minneapolis, how the...

Huskie volleyball ready to take on MAC

By Katie Leb | September 23, 2010

After 15 matches of non-conference play, Huskie volleyball is ready to begin playing MAC opponents. The Huskies (14-1) will begin conference play with three matches at home, beginning tonight against Ball State (10-2). In preseason rankings, the Huskies...

NIU women’s soccer faces MAC opponents

By Andrew Singer | September 23, 2010

After a month of sampling other conferences, the NIU women's soccer team is ready to break the seal on MAC play this weekend. With a 4-3-0 record outside the conference, NIU head coach Carrie Barker is eager to see what her group can do against MAC opponents....

Waterskiing outlasts summer

By Korey Peterson | September 23, 2010

Summer may be ending, but the water skiing season doesn't have to just yet. The NIU waterski and wakeboard team still has at least one more tournament to compete in during the fall season. While the club does have a competitive team, it is open to all...

Key Players: MarQueis Gray, Offensive line

By Jerry Burnes | September 22, 2010

Minnesota-WR/QB MarQueis Gray NIU's defense had its hands full with Illinois' Nathan Scheelhaase last week and could face a similar quarterback this Saturday. MarQueis Gray, listed as Minnesota's backup quarterback, mainly splits out to wide receiver....

Breaking down the Golden Gophers

By Jimmy Johnson | September 22, 2010

Offense Quarterback: Senior signal caller Adam Weber has played every snap in all of the Golden Gopher's three games, completing close to 60 percent of his passes with five scores through the air. The 6'3" quarterback had success in Minnesota's 31-27...

NIU kicker Mike Cklamovski appears to have edge to start Saturday in Minnesota.

NIU kicking game struggles

By Jimmy Johnson | September 22, 2010

NIU head coach Jerry Kill joked earlier this season that even he could line up and connect on a field goal attempt from a respectable distance. Yet, the kicking woes that the Huskies have endured are certainly no laughing matter. "We've struggled to put...

Sible embraces leadership role

By Korey Peterson | September 22, 2010

Being on top is always a nice feeling. After scoring four goals in the NIU hockey home opener, junior center Mike Sible sits among the league leaders for goals in the American Collegiate Hockey Association. After leading the team in that category last...

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