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Meehan mastering art of football

By Frank Gogola | September 29, 2014

Senior defensive end Jason Meehan’s foray into martial arts was part of a family affair, and he’s seen that experience pay off on the football field.Jason Meehan’s dad, Justin Meehan, is a world-renowned Chinese martial artist. A lawyer by trade,...

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Drew Hare (12) scans the field before delivering a pass during the team's September game against the Arkansas Razorbacks in Fayetteville, Ark. The Huskies have a bye week after the 52-14 loss to the Razorbacks, and the players and coaches aren’t getting too far away from the game of football.

Football finds little rest in bye week

By Frank Gogola | September 24, 2014

Football’s Rod Carey will not be on the sidelines coaching this weekend.The coaching staff will be on the road watching high school football games during the Huskies’ bye week this weekend. NIU returns to action against the Kent State Golden Flashes...

Former defensive tackle Ken Bishop tackles Akron Zips running back Jawon Chisholm Oct. 12 at Huskie Stadium. The Huskies lost their starting front four, and they have eight returning defensive linemen who saw playing time last season and six returning defensive linemen who didn’t play last season to fill the hole.

Defensive line undergoes revamp

By Frank Gogola | April 14, 2014

Football wants to build a defensive line so good it’s “bad.”The Huskies lost their entire starting front four — Ken Bishop, George Rainey, Joe Windsor and Anthony Wells. They also lost Stephen O’Neal, who played in 12 games and started one,...

Depth key factor in D-line success

By Frank Gogola | October 21, 2013

Football (7-0, 3-0 MAC) is so deep at the defensive line it’s scary — for opposing offenses.Through seven games this season the Huskies have 12 defensive linemen who have seen action. The Huskies have talent on the defensive line and they rotate players...