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Second half defensive effort epitomizes football’s win

By Brian Earle | September 15, 2013

For football’s defense, it was a tale of two halves in its 45-35 victory over Idaho.In the first half, the Vandals exploited the Huskies’ defense, scoring 28 points on four touchdowns.The Vandals got off to a quick start, marching right down the field...

Junior wide out TommyLee Lewis about to be tackled by a Hawkeye defender late August at Kinnick Stadium. NIU will face the Vandals in their second match of the season on Saturday.

Idaho Vandals position break down

By Brian Earle | September 11, 2013

Quarterback: The Idaho offense will be run by redshirt freshman Chad Chalich. In his first two collegiate starts, Chalich has done a solid job of moving the ball through the air. On his first drive against North Texas in the season opener, he marched...

Faceoff: Offense or defense?

By Brian Earle | September 10, 2013

Brian Earle: We learned a number of things about football from its season-opening victory over Iowa. The offense seems to have picked up right where it left off, despite missing a few key players from last season. Quarterback Jordan Lynch looks better...

NIU senior linebacker Tyrone Clark responds to media questions during an NIU defensive player news conference in late December.

Linebackers aim to step up with departure of Clark

By Brian Earle | September 9, 2013

The departure of former linebacker Tyrone Clark is a huge blow to football’s defense and linebacking core.Clark was a force for the Huskies as he was the second leading tackler last season, recording 86 tackles and 10 tackles for a loss. He will not...

Stingily solidifies running back transition

By Brian Earle | September 5, 2013

In a competitive Huskies backfield, one running back has claimed his spot at the top of the depth chart: red shirt juniorCameron Stingily.A season ago, Stingily wouldn’t have been on anybody’s radar as the Huskies’ starting running back. That’s...

Confidence is football’s backbone

By Brian Earle | September 4, 2013

One thing football proved in its 30-27 victory over Iowa on Saturday is it is one very confident group.Facing a 10-point deficit against the Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium with five minutes remaining, “confident” is one thing a lot of teams would not...

Northern Illinois University new head football coach Rod Carey answers questions at a press conference in the Yordon Center on Dec. 2.

Defensive line holes not a problem for football

By Brian Earle | August 28, 2013

While it may appear there are too many holes to fill on football’s defensive line, all is well for the Huskies on the home front.Last season, the defensive line was one of the nation’s best. The Huskies as a team were 17th in the nation in sacks by...

Redshirt freshman wide receiver Clayton Glasper wraps up a pass football Sunday during the Huskie's preseason practice.

Football sports new faces at wide receiver

By Brian Earle | August 27, 2013

The success of a team depends highly on its ability to rebuild and reload after losing players to graduation and other scenarios.NIU football has been able to do this very well, especially at the wide receiver position.The Huskies go into this season...

What to expect from football after dream season

By Brian Earle | August 26, 2013

Now may be the most exciting time to be an NIU football fan.The Huskies are coming off their most historic season in school history (12-2), during which they earned their first-ever berth to a BCS Bowl game, repeated as MAC Champions and won the MAC West...

Football ready for action; Carey says losses on defense won’t hurt

By Brian Earle | August 8, 2013

Football was back in the air in DeKalb on Wednesday, when the Huskies took the field in pads for the first time this summer.The Huskies are coming off an historic season in which they repeated as MAC Champions, defeating Kent State in the MAC Championship,...

Aksel Bolin reaches to make a basket while Purdue’s defense tries to tip the ball out of his hand in a 2011 game. As of July 8, Bolin had 12 points in two games for Norway in the World University Games and will look to lead the Huskies during his senior season in 2013-14.

Bolin playing international ball for Norway

By Brian Earle | July 8, 2013

On top of an already busy workout regimen this summer, men’s basketball senior forward Aksel Bolin has taken it upon himself to represent his native Norway in the World University Games.The games take place in Kazan, Russia, and started on Sunday.Norway...

 Junior quarterback, Jordan Lynch (#6) runs the football against Kent State on January 1 at the 2013 MAC championship.

‘Lynch for 6’ looking to gain attention

By Brian Earle | June 25, 2013

The big question surrounding the football team last season was if quarterback Jordan Lynch could fill the shoes of former quarterback Chandler Harnish. Lynch answered that question quickly and in a big way by giving one of the best statistical performances...