The New York Times.

"All the news that's fit to print."

A bold pronouncement announces to the world, ‘we give you the stories that matter.'

The Mecca of newspapers, specifically Lee Jenkins, highlighted NIU and MAC football.

Eloquently written and filled with clever writing, Mr. Jenkins used ruggedly romantic prose.

Touchdown to you Mr. Jenkins. You correctly labeled NIU as a March Madness-esque No. 12 seed.