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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Breakdown: Bowling Green State’s offense

By Eli Gehn | November 7, 2011

Quarterbacks The MAC's fourth ranked passing offense is headed by redshirt sophomore Matt Schilz. Schilz has completed 60 percent of his passes this season and has put up 2,300 yards through the air to go along with 19 touchdown passes. He is coming off...

NIU continues road warrior ways against Falcons

By Eli Gehn | November 7, 2011

From here on out, NIU football's destiny will lie in its own hands, with its latest matchup against Bowling Green State today.The Huskies (6-3, 4-1 MAC) take on the Falcons (4-5, 2-3 MAC) in hopes of returning back to MAC Championship game in less than...

Patton looks to JUCO for immediate effect

By Andrew Singer | December 1, 2010

Pick up any junior college basketball team's roster and Ricardo Patton can find at least a couple stories worth listening to on it. Leading up to the 2010-11 season, two in particular caught the interest of the head men's basketball coach at NIU. A 270-pound...

NIU's Mike Sible (19) and Peter Alfano (11) attack against SLU earlier this season.

Hockey wins two of three

By Korey Peterson | November 15, 2010

NIU hockey took a break from divisional play this past weekend to showcase its skills at the Robert Morris University Showcase in Bensenville. The Huskies (10-7-2) won two out of their three weekend games by defeating RMU-Peoria, 10-2, and RMU-Springfield,...

MAC coaches discuss coming season

By Andrew Singer | November 10, 2010

In order of predicted finish by blue ribbon forecasters East 1.) Ohio Bobcats 2009-10 record: 22-15, 7-9 MAC Head Coach: John Groce Record at school: 37-32 (Third Season) "I told my guys to pay homage to what they did last year," Groce said. "But they...

Volleyball ends three-game skid

By Katie Leb | November 7, 2010

The losing streak is over after the NIU volleyball team took down Bowling Green Saturday night to end a three-game skid. After going 2-3 on the team's longest road trip of the season, the Huskies looked forward to returning to the Convocation Center....

A look around the MAC

By Jimmy Johnson | November 7, 2010

MAC East Temple Owls Head Coach - Al Golden 2010 Record - 8-2 (5-1 MAC) Temple found its way to victory over Kent State, 28-10. Owls' quarterback Mike Gerardi was highly effective through the air, throwing for 368 yards and two touchdown passes. Temple...

MAC East breakdown

By Jimmy Johnson | October 12, 2010

Ohio Bobcats Head Coach - Frank Solich 2010 Record - 3-3 (2-1 MAC) Quarterback Boo Jackson threw three touchdown passes on only nine completions in Ohio’s 49-25 victory over Bowling Green. Ohio is on a two-game winning streak. Bobcats running back Phil...

Taking a look around the MAC

By Jimmy Johnson | October 5, 2010

MAC West Ball State Head coach: Stan Parrish Record: 2-3 (1-0 MAC) This week: Western Michigan Strong efforts from quarterback Keith Wenning and running back David Brown helped propel Ball State past Central Michigan, 31-17. Wenning connected with Eric...

A look around the Mac East

By Jimmy Johnson | September 8, 2010

Ohio Bocats The Bobcats (1-0) dominated the Wofford Terriers (0-1) on the ground by compiling 230 yards and three touchdowns in what would end up being a lopsided victory as Ohio would win easily, 33-10. Bobcats' running back Vince Davidson led the way...

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