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See you in another life when we are both cats

By Jimmy Johnson
May 6, 2012
Northern Star File Photo

Story of the year for NIU sports

By Jimmy Johnson
May 6, 2012
Northern Star File Photo

No. 2 story of the year: Departure of Lauren Wickinski, Claire Jakubicek

By Jimmy Johnson and Mike Romor
May 6, 2012

No. 1 for top 10 NIU athletes: Chandler Harnish

By Jimmy Johnson
May 6, 2012
Better late than never: Harnish drafted as Mr. Irrelevant

Better late than never: Harnish drafted as Mr. Irrelevant

By Jimmy Johnson
April 29, 2012

Thibodeau’s explanation is all bull

By Jimmy Johnson
April 29, 2012

The Rant: Phil Emery is working football magic

By Jimmy Johnson
April 24, 2012

Lynch, Red team shine at spring football exhibition

By Jimmy Johnson
April 22, 2012
Jordan Lynch runs with the ol pigskin at a spring practice for the NIU football team in Huskie Stadium Monday afternoon.

No more waiting for Lynch

By Jimmy Johnson
April 16, 2012
Northern Star File Photo

Compher, Peters support Doeren extension

By Jimmy Johnson
April 10, 2012

The Rant: Ripping into Rip

By Jimmy Johnson
April 4, 2012

Players leaving NIU raises major concerns

By Jimmy Johnson
April 3, 2012

Jakubicek plans to transfer out of NIU

By Jimmy Johnson
April 3, 2012

Lynch, offensive line, Butler, Clark will have spotlight during spring practices

By Jimmy Johnson
March 27, 2012
Ohio head coach John Groce directs his team during the first half of an NCAA tournament Midwest Regional college basketball game against North Carolina, Friday, March 23, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

U of I isn’t the destination it’s being made out to be

By Jimmy Johnson
March 26, 2012

Roger that, Mr. Goodell

By Jimmy Johnson
March 21, 2012

The Rant: Lucas is balling out of his mind

By Jimmy Johnson
March 20, 2012
Bass still enrolled at NIU, on football team

Bass still enrolled at NIU, on football team

By Jimmy Johnson
March 20, 2012
FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2010 file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) greets Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) at an NFL game, in Denver.  (AP Photo/Greg Trott) MANDATORY CREDIT MAGS OUT TV OUT

The Rant: Peyton Manning should have signed with the Niners

By Jimmy Johnson
March 19, 2012

Toldeo defeats women’s hoops 72-62

By Jimmy Johnson
March 8, 2012
 

Compher applauds Montgomery’s first year as coach

By Jimmy Johnson
March 6, 2012
Northern Star File Photo - NIU Athletic Director Jeff Compher takes the podium at the NIU Basketball Media Day last fall.

Compher discusses Toler, Wicinski scholarships

By Jimmy Johnson
March 5, 2012

Track club eager to take on competition

By Jimmy Johnson
February 29, 2012
Northern Star File Photo NIU quarterback Chandler Harnish scrambles from Badger linebacker Ethan Armstrong.

Harnish shows skills at NFL Combine

By Jimmy Johnson
February 27, 2012

NIU men’s, women’s basketball get some love on Valentine’s Day

By Jimmy Johnson
February 13, 2012

The Rant – Enjoy your retirement, Ricky Williams

By Jimmy Johnson
February 7, 2012

The Rant- Goodell’s good move would be to squash the Pro Bowl

By Jimmy Johnson
February 6, 2012

Point, Counterpoint: Do you think Facebook ruins 10-year reunions

By Kyla Gardner, Dan Martynowicz, and Jimmy Johnson
January 25, 2012

No reason to complain about Super Bowl match-up

By Jimmy Johnson
January 23, 2012

Winning in the MAC has its consequences

By Jimmy Johnson
January 19, 2012
Northern Star file photo

Harnish named MAC MVP

By Jimmy Johnson
December 1, 2011

MAC title wait could be over for NIU

By Jimmy Johnson
November 30, 2011

Penn State made the right decision

By Jimmy Johnson
November 10, 2011

Keeping up with a NBA dud and a Kardashian wacko

By Jimmy Johnson
November 2, 2011

Facebook: NIU basketball

By Brian Thomas and Jimmy Johnson
October 24, 2011

It’s time to pay Forte, Jerry Angelo

By Jimmy Johnson
October 24, 2011

My NBA nightmare is coming true

By Jimmy Johnson
October 21, 2011

Konerko as Sox Skipper? No way.

By Jimmy Johnson
October 11, 2011

Pick up your ticket, head to Huskie Stadium

By Jimmy Johnson
October 9, 2011

Epstein should be Cubs next GM

By Jimmy Johnson
October 3, 2011
FILE - This Aug. 9, 2011 file photo shows Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen watching during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, in Baltimore. Guillens website said hes joining the Florida Marlins, but the post was soon taken down. The post quoted Guillen as saying he was thrilled to join the Marlins and couldnt wait to get started. The post went up Monday night, Sept. 26, 2011, then was removed a short time later and replaced by a blog that discussed Guillens departure from the Chicago White Sox while making no mention of the Marlins. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Ozzie shouldn’t be only one to lose job.

By Jimmy Johnson
September 27, 2011

Playing Cal Poly could help propel NIU forward

By Jimmy Johnson
September 21, 2011

Badgers thrash Huskies 49-7

By Jimmy Johnson
September 17, 2011

NIU will need to make it rain versus Wisconsin

By Jimmy Johnson
September 15, 2011

Women’s golf places fourth at Green Bay Invite

By Jimmy Johnson
September 14, 2011

Fitzpatrick has a cannon of a brain

By Jimmy Johnson
September 14, 2011

The Rant

By Jimmy Johnson
September 12, 2011
FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2011 file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) gets tackled by Chicago Bears defenders Julius Peppers (90) and Henry Melton (69) just as he released the ball during an NFL football game in Chicago. The Bears won 30-12. The Bears couldnt have asked for much more from their defense after a convincing victory in their season-opener. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Will Bears make you happy or let you down?

By Jimmy Johnson
September 12, 2011

Lance Briggs wants to ride the money train

By Jimmy Johnson
September 7, 2011

Football Recap from sports editor Jimmy Johnson

By Jimmy Johnson
September 5, 2011

NIU’s offense set on lightspeed against Army

By Jimmy Johnson
September 3, 2011

Summitt, Tennessee need to part

By Jimmy Johnson
August 25, 2011

Roy Williams needs to snap out of it

By Jimmy Johnson
August 23, 2011

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

By Jimmy Johnson
August 23, 2011
A tree branch breaks and lands on top of a garage after a severe thunderstorm Monday morning. The storm, along with high winds, left 11,700 people in DeKalb County without electricity for the majority of the day.

Storm brings down the house: Severe weather, high winds leave 11,700 DeKalb County residents without electricity

By Jimmy Johnson
July 13, 2011

Viciedo could be the missing piece to the Sox lineup

By Jimmy Johnson
July 12, 2011

Fire chief says “culmination of minor issues” causes building condemnation

By Jimmy Johnson
June 16, 2011

Top 10 Huskies of the Year: #3 Chandler Harnish

By Jimmy Johnson
May 5, 2011

Womble’s last chance

By Jimmy Johnson
May 5, 2011

Jamal Womble gets a chance to run with the Huskies

By Jimmy Johnson
May 3, 2011

Top 10 Huskies: #9 Marke Freeman

By Jimmy Johnson
May 1, 2011

The Rant: Give Cutler and Cavallari a reality TV show

By Jimmy Johnson
April 27, 2011
NIU baseball coaches camaraderie goes back 20 years

NIU baseball coaches’ camaraderie goes back 20 years

By Jimmy Johnson
April 27, 2011

5 Minutes With…Scott Wedige

By Jimmy Johnson
April 19, 2011
Alex Kube (37) impressed the Chicago Bears with his speed in a recent workout.

Kube works out for Bears, impresses with speed

By Jimmy Johnson
April 18, 2011

Huskie Briefs: White earns MAC honor

By Jimmy Johnson
April 18, 2011

The Rant: Rock the Madden vote

By Jimmy Johnson
April 18, 2011

The Rant: No bull in here

By Jimmy Johnson
April 17, 2011

Nielsen plans to patch up D-Line

By Jimmy Johnson
April 14, 2011

The Rant: The best around

By Jimmy Johnson
April 14, 2011

The Rant: Heat pass on butterball big man Curry for good reason

By Jimmy Johnson
April 13, 2011

McNutt brings lively attitude to Huskie secondary

By Jimmy Johnson
April 12, 2011

Faceoff: Who should the Bulls face?

By Jimmy Johnson and Brian Thomas
April 11, 2011
NIU linebacker Devon Butler (9) walks off the field after the teams match up with Central Michigan this season.

Football returns to spring practice without Butler

By Jimmy Johnson
April 10, 2011

Football practice notes: Weekend of April 8

By Jimmy Johnson
April 10, 2011

Jones takes shot to throat

By Jimmy Johnson
April 10, 2011

A Sio sibling rivalry

By Jimmy Johnson
April 7, 2011

NIU assistant basketball coach Todd Townsend to stay

By Jimmy Johnson
April 6, 2011

Faceoff: Baseball and softball pitcher walk up songs

By Katie Leb and Jimmy Johnson
April 4, 2011

The Rant: Predicting a “Riot”

By Jimmy Johnson
March 31, 2011

5 minutes with…Connie Teaberry

By Jimmy Johnson
March 29, 2011

The Rant: Don’t panic Bulls’ fans

By Jimmy Johnson
March 29, 2011

Cold weather gets to Huskies

By Jimmy Johnson
March 27, 2011

Football straps on pads

By Jimmy Johnson
March 27, 2011

Go Hendry, go Hendry, go

By Jimmy Johnson
March 27, 2011

Football needs to replace Wilson and Clark on the defense

By Jimmy Johnson
March 24, 2011

Huskie Briefs: March 23

By Jimmy Johnson
March 22, 2011
5 minutes with Zoe Sinner

5 minutes with Zoe Sinner

By Jimmy Johnson
March 8, 2011
NIU guard Danielle Pulliam plays defense in a game earlier this season. Pulliam and the Huskies were knocked out of the MAC Tournament on Sunday night by Ohio.

Women’s basketball season is all wraped-up

By Jimmy Johnson
March 8, 2011

Faceoff: BYU’s Brandon Davies

By Andrew Singer and Jimmy Johnson
March 7, 2011

Huskie sports briefs: March 8

By Jimmy Johnson
March 7, 2011

Women’s basketball loses at home in MAC Tourney

By Jimmy Johnson
March 7, 2011

Men’s basketball concludes regular season with loss at Ball State

By Jimmy Johnson
March 7, 2011

The Rant: So sorry, Luol

By Jimmy Johnson
March 7, 2011

Bob Cole, NIU’s newest wide receiver coach

By Jimmy Johnson
March 3, 2011

Women’s Basketball will be pushed to the limits during MAC Championship

By Jimmy Johnson
March 3, 2011

Senior guard leads NIU men’s basketball to victory over Eastern Michigan

By Jimmy Johnson
March 3, 2011

Huskie Sports Briefs: March 1

By Jimmy Johnson
February 28, 2011

Women’s basketball wins on Senior Day

By Jimmy Johnson
February 27, 2011

Rod’s lines ‘Carey’ the offense

By Jimmy Johnson
February 24, 2011
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