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All content by CHRIS DERTZ

The Rant: Too much Woozy, not enough Boozy

By Chris Dertz
May 8, 2011

The Rant: Corruption in Chicago

By Chris Dertz
April 21, 2011

The Rant: We hardly knew ‘Rie

By Chris Dertz
April 7, 2011
Thorium is a great alternative energy source

Thorium is a great alternative energy source

By Chris Dertz
April 4, 2011

Dear NCAA: VCU is not your banner for Tourney expansion

By Chris Dertz
April 3, 2011
Brad Dieckhaus (left) just won the MAC championship at 184 pounds.

Dieckhaus shouldn’t have had opportunity to win MAC

By Chris Dertz
March 8, 2011

“Didn’t you get the memo?”

By Chris Dertz
March 7, 2011

Commentary: NIU can make the tourney in the MAC

By Chris Dertz
February 7, 2011

Inside game was key to Akron’s dominance over NIU

By Chris Dertz
February 6, 2011

The Rant: Jones-Drew doesn’t apologize

By Chris Dertz
February 2, 2011

Gymnastics faces tough road test

By Chris Dertz
January 27, 2011

Sports Faceoff: NFC Championship game

By Jimmy Johnson and Chris Dertz
January 20, 2011

Column: Kill’s departure a classless gesture

By Chris Dertz
December 6, 2010
Rashawn Melvin (11) dives for a tipped pass by Tyrone Clark (36). The tipped pass was caught by Miami (OH) to complete a 4th and 20 Friday night during the MAC Championship.

Huskies heartbroken after MAC Championship lost

By Chris Dertz
December 5, 2010

Officials, players react to Kill’s decision to leave NIU

By Chris Dertz
December 5, 2010

The blitz that broke a season

By Chris Dertz
December 5, 2010
Jake Coffman lines up at the start of a play earlier this season. The Huskies are getting ready to battle Miami (OH) in the MAC Championship game in Detroit.

Huskies battle for the MAC Championship

By Chris Dertz
December 2, 2010

Zach Miller signing to NIU basketball gives NIU a passing threat

By Chris Dertz
November 29, 2010

RANT: TCU bucks Broncos

By Chris Dertz
November 29, 2010
Landon Cox enters the final regular season game Friday with 28 catches for 362 yards and three touchdowns.

NIU football looks for momentum

By Chris Dertz
November 22, 2010
Harnish and another NIU teammate celebrates a touchdown in a game earlier this season.

Is this the best football team ever at NIU?

By Chris Dertz
November 21, 2010
Northern Illinois running back Chad Spann rushed for three touchdowns in the Huskies 65-30 win over Toledo on Nov. 9.

NIU football takes on Ball State with chance to clinch MAC West title

By Chris Dertz
November 18, 2010
Miami Heat forward LeBron James argues after he was called for fouling Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday in Miami. The Celtics defeated the Heat 112-107.

The Rant: LeBron James is in a class of his own

By Chris Dertz
November 15, 2010
Freshman Nate Rucker (right) goes up to score in Saturdays exhibition victory.

Wildcats nip Huskies at home in men’s basketball opener, 97-78

By Chris Dertz
November 14, 2010

Men’s basketball suffers exhibition loss

By Chris Dertz
November 13, 2010

Michael Patton confident NIU will gel

By Chris Dertz
November 11, 2010

The Rant: A new year kicks off for college basketball

By Chris Dertz
November 10, 2010

NIU football is class of the MAC

By Chris Dertz
November 10, 2010
NIU wideout Nathan Palmer hauls a touchdown reception against Toledo on Tuesday night.

NIU football blasts Toledo Rockets

By Chris Dertz
November 9, 2010

Commentary: There’s no reason to miss the football game

By Chris Dertz
November 8, 2010
NIU quarterback Chandler Harnish has his work cut out for him while facing NIUs rival the Toledo Rockets.

Huskies take on rival Toledo, possible MAC West crown on the line

By Chris Dertz
November 8, 2010
NIU senior guard Xavier Silas dribbles during practice Wednesday.

Men’s basketball depends on seniors for leadership

By Chris Dertz
November 4, 2010
NIU senior guard Xavier Silas dribbles during practice Wednesday.

Silas improves skills, believes Huskies are poised for success

By Chris Dertz
November 3, 2010
NIU mens basketball head coach Ricardo Patton addresses the media during the teams media day, Wednesday.

Huskies relying on new faces to rebound from last season

By Chris Dertz
November 3, 2010

The Rant: Ducks fly together

By Chris Dertz
November 1, 2010

Huskies set to take on Western Michigan

By Chris Dertz
October 28, 2010
NBA commissioner David Stern announces that Newark Prudential Center has been selected to host the 2011 NBA Draft.

The Rant: Bring on “The Boss”

By Chris Dertz
October 27, 2010
NIU running back Jasmin Hopkins attended Fort Scott Community College, which is located in Kansas.

Kill’s Kansas ties open recruiting pipeline

By Chris Dertz
October 27, 2010

The Rant: All hail Paul the magical Octopus

By Chris Dertz
October 26, 2010

Possible loss of July recruiting a bad idea

By Chris Dertz
October 26, 2010

The Rant: Iverson talking about Turkey

By Chris Dertz
October 26, 2010

Fantasy Football: Time to step up your game

By Chris Dertz
October 21, 2010

The Rant: Grandpa Favre might need to run from more than just defenders

By Chris Dertz
October 20, 2010

No need to panic

By Chris Dertz
October 17, 2010

Field position set up NIU for the win

By Chris Dertz
October 17, 2010

Pittsburg, Miami primed for big week

By Chris Dertz
October 14, 2010

Key players: Buffalo QB Jerry Davis, NIU C Scott Wedige

By Chris Dertz
October 13, 2010
This Oct. 3, 2010, file photo shows San Diego Chargers Shawne Merriman on the sidelines before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in San Diego. Merrimans career with the Chargers is over. Once one of the most-feared players in the NFL, Merriman has been dogged by injuries the last three seasons. (AP Photo)

The Rant: Shawne Merriman on his way out

By Chris Dertz
October 13, 2010

The Rant: reflect on Bobby Cox’s career

By Chris Dertz
October 12, 2010
Chandler Harnish has faced many injuries and health problems in his college career.

The roller coaster ride of Harnish’s health

By Chris Dertz
October 12, 2010

Midseason grades: NIU makes the honor roll

By Chris Dertz, Jimmy Johnson, and Jerry Burnes
October 12, 2010

NIU football team looks poised to take MAC

By Chris Dertz
October 10, 2010
NIU quarterback Chandler Harnish scrambles as Jason Schepler (87) runs a route in Saturdays 31-17 victory over Temple.

Third-down success key to NIU win

By Chris Dertz
October 10, 2010

Both NIU teams deserve your time this weekend

By Chris Dertz
October 7, 2010
NIU running back Chad Spann evades Minnesota defenders in the Huskies 34-23 victory.

Running back combos set stage for MAC battle

By Chris Dertz
October 7, 2010
Minnesota Vikings new wide receiver Randy Moss makes a catch during NFL football practice, Thursday in Eden Prairie, Minn. Moss was traded Wednesday to the Vikings by the New England Patriots.

Moss shakes up NFC North

By Chris Dertz
October 7, 2010

Faceoff: How far can the Blackhawks go?

By Korey Peterson and Chris Dertz
October 6, 2010
Despite is size, JUCO transfer Jasmin Hopkins has made a career out of proving doubters wrong.

Hopkins measuring up

By Chris Dertz
October 5, 2010
Boise State fans Gretchen and Dan Simpson, from Tucson, Ariz., cheer during an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, in Las Cruces, N.M. (AP Photo/Victor Calzada)

RANT: Boise State likely to be left out by BCS again

By Chris Dertz
October 4, 2010

Don’t fear the bye week, plan ahead

By Chris Dertz
September 30, 2010
NIU running back Chad Spann ran for 125 yards and two touchdowns against Akron last season.

NIU football team prepares for MAC opener

By Chris Dertz
September 30, 2010

Bye bye, Blackhawks

By Chris Dertz
September 27, 2010

NIU’s special teams requires improvement

By Chris Dertz
September 26, 2010

The results of beating Minnesota

By Chris Dertz
September 26, 2010

Rushing yards propelled Huskies to win

By Chris Dertz
September 26, 2010
Chad Spann had a career night, rushing for 223 yards.

Spann has career game at Minnesota

By Chris Dertz
September 26, 2010

Fantasy Football: Time for roster moves

By Chris Dertz
September 23, 2010

Edwards blows at more than football

By Chris Dertz
September 22, 2010

NIU Volleyball deserves attention

By Chris Dertz
September 20, 2010

Kill made right call on two-point conversion

By Chris Dertz
September 19, 2010

Leshoure and Scheelhaase lead Illini to victory

By Chris Dertz
September 19, 2010
Top 3 Fantasy Footbal weekend pickups

Top 3 Fantasy Footbal weekend pickups

By Chris Dertz
September 16, 2010

Breaking down the Fighting Illini

By Chris Dertz and Jimmy Johnson
September 15, 2010

Bush tries to right his wrongs

By Chris Dertz
September 14, 2010

Three low-effort tips for fantasy success

By Chris Dertz
September 9, 2010
Breaking down the Sioux

Breaking down the Sioux

By Chris Dertz
September 8, 2010

Lost: NIU’s defensive pressure

By Chris Dertz
September 6, 2010

Special teams kick Huskies while they are down in Ames

By Chris Dertz
September 6, 2010
NIU running back Chad Spann is swarmed by Iowa State defenders during the Huskies 27-10 loss Thursday night.

Slow start, turnovers put Huskies in early hole against potent ISU offense

By Chris Dertz
September 6, 2010
Names are now featured on the back of players jerseys.

Jerseys should remain nameless

By Chris Dertz
September 6, 2010
NIU quarterback DeMarcus Grady slides after running the ball in the second half of the Huskies 27-10 loss to Iowa State.

Costly turnovers lead to NIU loss

By Chris Dertz
September 2, 2010

Iowa State breakdown

By Chris Dertz and Jimmy Johnson
August 31, 2010

Tuesday Commentary: Kill’s recruiting is becoming NIU’s new tradition

By Chris Dertz
August 30, 2010
Landon Cox leads a young receiving group for the Huskies to look toward this year.

NIU offensive breakdown

By Chris Dertz
August 29, 2010

Draft strategy for fantasy football

By Chris Dertz
August 26, 2010

McGlaughlin ready to get new season underway

By Chris Dertz
August 25, 2010

The Rant: Don’t criticize Furyk

By Chris Dertz
August 25, 2010
New NIU running back Cameron Bell (center) has been impressive during practices.

Plenty of reasons for the Huskies to succeed or fail

By Chris Dertz
August 25, 2010

Linebacker Kube ready to help lead on defense

By Chris Dertz
August 23, 2010

Selig statue should baffle everyone

By Chris Dertz
August 23, 2010
Chad Spann will lead the NIU running backs into the 2010 season. Spann rushed for 1,038 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2009.

Running backs power NIU football

By Chris Dertz
August 23, 2010

NIU sports ’08-’09 accomplishments

By CHRIS DERTZ
April 30, 2009

Huskies upset Ball State to grab the no.3 seed in the conference tournament

By CHRIS DERTZ
April 23, 2009

NIU Athletics Department’s Challenge of Champions gets intense

By CHRIS DERTZ
April 22, 2009

Kube, Hanson lead deep linebacker position

By CHRIS DERTZ
April 8, 2009

Struggles continue for both tennis teams

By CHRIS DERTZ
April 8, 2009

Final Four: Key to MSU’s 10-foot game

By CHRIS DERTZ
April 3, 2009

Gooden improves team design with promising new freshmen

By CHRIS DERTZ
March 31, 2009

Men’s tennis beaten by unexpected move at Carbondale

By CHRIS DERTZ
March 30, 2009

Men’s tennis hopes to gain momentum with its final non-conference match-up this weekend

By CHRIS DERTZ
March 27, 2009
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