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FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2017, file photo, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) carries the ball as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston (50) gives chase during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. Elliott's success depends on an offensive line that's the best in the business when healthy. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)

Hacker’s fantasy football draft guide

By Roland Hacker | August 30, 2018

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2017, file photo, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) carries the ball as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston (50) gives chase during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. Elliott's success depends on an offensive line that's the best in the business when healthy. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)

Football ready to take next step after close fight

By Christopher Loggins | September 21, 2015

Heading into Saturday’s game against No. 1 Ohio State, many questioned whether football could compete with the national champions, but the Huskies proved to be ready for any challenge thrown their way.PredictionsLeading up to game day, I battled all...

Football nearly upsets No. 1 Ohio St.

By Christopher Loggins | September 21, 2015

After being 34-point underdogs heading into Saturday’s game against Ohio State, football (2-1, 0-0 MAC) lost to the Buckeyes 20-13.In the first quarter, NIU struck first after junior OSU quarterback Cardale Jones threw an interception to sophomore cornerback...

Ohio State Breakdown

By Chris Loggins | September 17, 2015

QuarterbackJunior quarterback Cardale Jones made a name for himself in 2014, when he stepped in as starting quarterback for the Buckeyes after an ankle injury to J.T. Barrett. Up to that point, Jones had seen action in six games and thrown for only 114...