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Winning in the MAC has its consequences

By Jimmy Johnson | January 18, 2012

Success has its consequences.This is even more true for a college football team like NIU.While the Huskies were cruising along toward their successful season, other top-level programs took notice.It's like big brother with these major conferences: They're...

Coaching Carousel

Coaching Carousel

By Brian Belford | January 18, 2012

fter back-to-back 11 win seasons, bowl game victories, and this year, a MAC Championship, the coaching carousel has started to spin once again for NIU football.Head coach Dave Doeren won't be going anywhere after signing a contract extension that keeps...

Coaches corner: Eddie Faulkner

By Brian Belford | September 14, 2011

Eddie Faulkner knows a thing thing or two about the Wisconsin football program. Faulkner, who played running back for Wisconsin for four years from 1996 to 2000, is looking forward to coaching against his alma matter this Saturday. The former Badger running...

Ryan Fillingim is hoping to become the Huskies' starting kicker this season after spending three seasons on the practice squad.

Football’s burning question: Who will make up the Huskies’ kicking team?

By Andrew Singer | April 5, 2011

DeKALB | Hypothetical situation: It’s Sept. 3, 2011 and the NIU football team is down by one to Army. There are only three seconds left in regulation, and the ball is on the 20-yard line. One of the biggest problems facing NIU head coach Dave Doeren...

NIU football running back coach looks for number one for position

March 23, 2011

Eddie Faulkner knows what it's like to play in the shadow of another great athlete. During his four years in the Wisconsin backfield, the Huskie running backs coach had to share time with a robust Badger legend. "I backed up Ron Dayne for all four years...