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NIU football defense’s strong start puts Toledo on the ropes

By Jimmy Johnson | November 10, 2010

NIU’s defense isn’t going to stick its chest out about giving 30 points in the second half of play during its 65-30 victory over Toledo Tuesday night. The instrumental shut out the Huskies pitched in the first half is what they’re proud of. “We...

NIU wideout Nathan Palmer hauls a touchdown reception against Toledo on Tuesday night.

NIU football blasts Toledo Rockets

By Chris Dertz | November 9, 2010

NIU’s road to Detroit is now clearly laid out. After losing 14 of 16 to Toledo, the Huskies (8-2 overall, 6-0 MAC) were able to exact their revenge on the Rockets (6-4, 5-1) with a 65-30 shellacking Tuesday night. The win gave NIU its seventh straight...

A look around the MAC

By Jimmy Johnson | November 7, 2010

MAC East Temple Owls Head Coach - Al Golden 2010 Record - 8-2 (5-1 MAC) Temple found its way to victory over Kent State, 28-10. Owls' quarterback Mike Gerardi was highly effective through the air, throwing for 368 yards and two touchdown passes. Temple...

NIU football zips past Akron in blowout fashion

By Jerry Burnes | October 3, 2010

Five years ago, when NIU took on Akron, a dark chapter in Huskie history was written as the Zips won the MAC Championship on a Hail Mary pass with seconds remaining in the game. A 27-10 victory in 2009 was one measure of redemption, but NIU apparently...