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All content by JERRY BURNES

Wildcats tame Huskies

By Jerry Burnes
May 1, 2012

Controversy still surrounds Guillen, Marlins

By Jerry Burnes
April 15, 2012

Tebow’s latest religious gimmicks are over the top

By Jerry Burnes
April 9, 2012
Return to the field

Return to the field

By Jerry Burnes
March 28, 2012
Northern Star File Photo

Doeren: Butler will return this season

By Jerry Burnes
March 26, 2012

Huskies show their stuff at NIU Pro Day

By Jerry Burnes
March 18, 2012

Palmer shines at NIU’s Pro Day

By Jerry Burnes
March 9, 2012

Huskies win on Senior Night

By Jerry Burnes
February 29, 2012
NIU student Alyssa Witherby, junior communications major, takes notes prior to her Communications 356 class in Cole Hall.

Returning to Cole Hall

By Jerry Burnes
January 17, 2012

Delegal has Hurricane connection

By Jerry Burnes
November 27, 2011

Apple products used often by women’s tennis

By Jerry Burnes
November 10, 2011

Cubs fans should be cautious of warm, fuzzy feelings

By Jerry Burnes
October 14, 2011
Northern Illinois quarterback Chandler Harnish (12) gets past Kansas safety Bradley McDougald, right, for a touchdown in the first half.

Kansas scores in final seconds, edges NIU 45-42

By Jerry Burnes
September 10, 2011

Jimmie Ward won’t stop, can’t stop blocking punts

By Jerry Burnes
September 5, 2011
Jack McCullough sits in the back of a Ford Expedition as he is transported from Seattle to the DeKalb County Jail.

1957 killing suspect transported to DeKalb County

By Associated Press and Jerry Burnes
July 27, 2011
NIU linebacker Jordan Delegal participates in the DeKalb Bengals youth football camp Thursday night at the old DeKalb High School.

NIU football players spend some time with local youth football camp

By Jerry Burnes
July 19, 2011

Don’t blame the jury; Anthony verdict is fair

By Jerry Burnes
July 12, 2011

NCAA needs to focus on crime, not extra benefits

By Jerry Burnes
June 27, 2011

Full-ride student-athlete scholarships may not be as full as they seem

By Jerry Burnes
June 10, 2011
Football player shot; 2 students charged with attempted murder

Football player shot; 2 students charged with attempted murder

By Jessica Wells, Danny Ciamprone, and Jerry Burnes
April 6, 2011
NIU linebacker Devon Butler readies himself for a drill in Tuesdays inaugural spring football practice.

Huskies football kicks off spring practices

By Jerry Burnes
March 22, 2011

The Rant: Jay Quitter

By Jerry Burnes
January 23, 2011
Dave Doeren answers questions at Mondays press conference.

Commentary: Doeren the right man for the job

By Jerry Burnes
December 13, 2010
Former NIU running back Garrett Wolfe (center) poses for a photo while on the field during NIUs victory over Toledo on Tuesday evening.

NIU Alumnus Garrett Wolfe returns to Huskie Stadium

By Jerry Burnes
November 10, 2010
Clay Campbell is a republican candidate for states attorney.

Clay Campbell voted new state’s attorney

By Jerry Burnes and Lauren Stott
November 3, 2010
Roy Halladay is reason enough to turn on the MLB Playoffs

The Rant: Time to tune into America’s real pastime

By Jerry Burnes
October 14, 2010

Midseason grades: NIU makes the honor roll

By Chris Dertz, Jimmy Johnson, and Jerry Burnes
October 12, 2010
NIU wide receiver Landon Cox makes a catch in NIUs win over Temple Saturday.

Huskies ground Owls

By Jerry Burnes
October 10, 2010
Nathan Palmer celebrates after scoring the game winning touchdown in the third quarter of NIUs 31-17 victory over Temple Saturday afternoon.

Huskies ground Owls, 31-17

By Jerry Burnes
October 9, 2010

Key players: Temple’s Matt Brown, Bernard Pierce; NIU’s Chad Spann

By Jerry Burnes
October 6, 2010
Freshman volleyball player Justine Schepler, pictured, and her brother, junior football player Jason Schepler, try to support each other as much as possible as NIU athletes.

From the same pack

By Jerry Burnes
October 5, 2010
NIU punter Josh Wilber kicks during the Huskies game against University of Illinois.

Wilber gives NIU a special edge

By Jerry Burnes
October 4, 2010

NIU football zips past Akron in blowout fashion

By Jerry Burnes
October 3, 2010

Key players: Akron’s Jeremy LaFrance, NIU’s Tommy Davis

By Jerry Burnes
September 29, 2010

Lowering ticket prices only fix for mediocre results

By Jerry Burnes
September 27, 2010
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

Key Players: MarQueis Gray, Offensive line

By Jerry Burnes
September 22, 2010
NIU football head coach Jerry Kill talks to another coach during the season opener against Iowa State Sept. 2.

Kill discusses hospitalization

By Jerry Burnes
September 21, 2010
Chandler Harnish is brought down by Martez Wilson (2) and Justin Staples (54) during the Huskies 28-22 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday.

Huskies fall short to Fighting Illini

By Jerry Burnes
September 19, 2010
Jasmin Hopkins throws a 19-yard halfback pass for a touchdown to wide receiver Landon Cox in the fourth quarter to pull NIU with two of Illinois at 21-19. The pass was setup by a Chandler Harnish 47-yard run.

Huskies fall to Illinois 28-22

By Jerry Burnes
September 18, 2010

NIU football team set to fight Illini

By Jerry Burnes
September 16, 2010
Key players: Martez Wilson and Chandler Harnish

Key players: Martez Wilson and Chandler Harnish

By Jerry Burnes and Jimmy Johnson
September 15, 2010
NIU football head coach Jerry Kill talks to another coach during the season opener against Iowa State Sept. 2.

Kill still in fair condition

By Jerry Burnes
September 14, 2010

RANT: Bear’s cheap win

By Jerry Burnes
September 12, 2010

NIU’s quarterback situation

By Jerry Burnes
September 12, 2010

NIU football found their swagger against North Dakota

By Jerry Burnes
September 12, 2010
NIU running back Chad Spann broke off a 79-yard touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage in Saturdays 23-17 win.

Huskies defeat North Dakota 23-17

By Jerry Burnes
September 11, 2010

Krause relishing opportunity to rejoin Huskies after missing 2009 season

By Jerry Burnes
September 8, 2010

A look around the Mac West

By Jerry Burnes
September 8, 2010
NIU head coach Jerry Kill has not announced who will start at quarterback tonight: Chandler Harnish (pictured) or DeMarcus Grady.

A storm is brewing: NIU set to open season against Cyclones

By Jerry Burnes
September 1, 2010
NIU linebacker Alex Kube tackles a Purdue player during a game last season. The senior has been named a captain for the 2010 season.

Kill announces captains for 2010 season

By Jerry Burnes
August 30, 2010

The Rant: Frank Thomas deserves all the praise he gets

By Jerry Burnes
August 30, 2010
Victor E. performs during a football game last season.

Victor E. Huskie getting makeover

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

NIU defensive breakdown

By Jerry Burnes
August 29, 2010

NIU’s Grady worries less about technique; more about timing

By Jerry Burnes
August 25, 2010

The Rant: Just focus on your spokesman job, Sammy

By Jerry Burnes
August 24, 2010

5 things learned from NIU camp

By Jerry Burnes
August 23, 2010

Kill, coaching staff focus on recruiting speed after Independence Bowl loss

By Jerry Burnes
August 23, 2010

NIU football not the only show in town

By Jerry Burnes
August 23, 2010

A look back from sports editor Jerry Burnes

By JERRY BURNES
May 4, 2009

Larry English hopes to help bolts from new position

By JERRY BURNES
May 4, 2009

Larry English surprises fans with No. 16 pick for San Diego Chargers

By JERRY BURNES
April 27, 2009

Chargers look to enhance pass rushing for defense through English

By JERRY BURNES
April 27, 2009

Larry English leaves behind impressive legacy at NIU

By JERRY BURNES
April 27, 2009

English to find home by NFL Draft today

By JERRY BURNES
April 24, 2009

Sausages, Cheez-its and Wrigleyville

By JERRY BURNES
April 15, 2009

Larry English stays cool as the NFL Draft approaches

By JERRY BURNES
April 13, 2009

After slowly chipping away at lead, Northwestern defeats NIU

By JERRY BURNES
April 9, 2009

Experienced players foster hope for next year’s football season

By JERRY BURNES
April 6, 2009

Bears general manager puts an end to question at QB spot, more answers needed

By JERRY BURNES
April 3, 2009

English expected to be highest draft pick in NIU history

By JERRY BURNES
March 30, 2009

English and other seniors to make their case as NIU hosts Pro Day

By JERRY BURNES
March 27, 2009

NIU enters MAC Championship on winning momentum

By JERRY BURNES
March 20, 2009

Huskies send seniors out in style on Senior Night with comeback victory

By JERRY BURNES
March 2, 2009

NFL teams are searching for the ever-efficient hybrid linebacker

By JERRY BURNES
February 26, 2009

Woods will win and continue to win this season

By JERRY BURNES
February 25, 2009

Women’s soccer team adds nine recruits

By JERRY BURNES
February 19, 2009

Hopes rise as the baseball season begins

By JERRY BURNES
February 16, 2009

Huskie fight song has new meaning after shootings

By JERRY BURNES
February 12, 2009

A-Rod’s publicist succeeds, but fails fans

By JERRY BURNES
February 11, 2009

A-Rod’s alleged steriod use makes fans feel betrayed

By JERRY BURNES
February 9, 2009

Brady’s backup receives large sum for possibly very little field time

By JERRY BURNES
February 9, 2009

The Rant: National Signing Day

By JERRY BURNES
February 5, 2009

DeKalb-Sycamore game packed Convo

By JERRY BURNES and SEAMUS BRENNAN
February 4, 2009

Anderson, Landers suspensions lifted

By JERRY BURNES
February 3, 2009

NIU wide receiver a role model for all

By JERRY BURNES
January 14, 2009

Huskies season offers different opinions

By JERRY BURNES and MIKE BUDA
December 2, 2008

Hockey Club earns split in weekend showcase

By JERRY BURNES
November 25, 2008

Equestrian maintains region lead

By JERRY BURNES
November 20, 2008

A hard-nosed player

By JERRY BURNES
November 13, 2008

Five Minutes With NIU paintball club president Dave Moore

By JERRY BURNES
November 12, 2008

Paintball ranked No. 3 in nation; Hockey falls to Missouri State

By JERRY BURNES
November 11, 2008

Hockey splits weekend games against E. Illinois

By JERRY BURNES
November 7, 2008

Huskie News and Notes

By JERRY BURNES
November 5, 2008

Miami takes down Huskies in five sets

By JERRY BURNES
November 3, 2008

Men’s soccer loses to Duke 3-1 on Sunday

By JERRY BURNES
November 3, 2008

Huskies fall to Wisconsin 1-0

By JERRY BURNES
October 30, 2008

Point/Counterpoint: Mid-majors in the BCS

By JERRY BURNES and CHRIS DERTZ
October 30, 2008

NIU’s Ryan Dertinger moves from battle field to rugby field

By JERRY BURNES
October 29, 2008

Club briefs: NIU Hockey rebounds with wins over weekend

By JERRY BURNES
October 28, 2008
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