When Jordan Lynch came to NIU in 2009 as a freshman, he earned the nickname "Captain America" from his teammates. "He's one of those guys that can do it all," said Huskies' starting quarterback Chandler Harnish. "He can run. He's probably one of the stronger...

The NIU football team (2-2) displayed its typical offensive prowess against Cal Poly (1-3), but it was the defense that was the topic of conversation on Saturday.Although the Huskies gave up 294 total rushing yards against the Mustangs, the true colors...

DeKALB | The no-huddle scheme was implemented to create a quick and aggressive plan of attack for NIU's offense. In their season opener against Army on Saturday night, the Huskies executed their fast offensive philosophy crisply and precisely as they...

Marks spent most of the 2010 season as the second team tight end for the Huskies. The redshirt senior be this year's top tight end after he received a scholarship from head coach Dave Doeren before spring practices began earlier this year.Outlook: The...

DeKALB | NIU football has been under construction preparing for the 2011 season, with its opener against Army only two months away."It is going to be really cool playing a service academy," said Huskie right tackle Keith Otis. "They just have a different...

Give Jamal Womble the eye test, and you'll see a classic bruiser, but your notion will quickly be put to rest.Sure, the NIU running back is built like a soda machine, but his feet tell a different story."As soon as we got out there for the first day...

DeKALB | A familiar face walked into the Yordon Center on Friday afternoon. Devon Butler spoke publicly for the first time, less than three weeks after the April 5 shooting that left him fighting for his life. The first words that came out of Butler's...