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NIU tailback Chad Spann was a walk-on in NIU's underrated 2007 recruiting class.

Top 10 Huskies of the Year: #1 Chad Spann

By Andrew Singer | May 8, 2011

Forgive Chad Spann if he didn't jump for joy when told the Northern Star had named him the best Huskie of 2010-11. The former NIU running back has been a little preoccupied after going undrafted in last month's NFL Draft. Spann had interest from multiple...

The Rant: Too much Tiki, too little time

By Andrew Singer | March 8, 2011

It was confirmed by ESPN on Tuesday that former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber has filed the papers to come out of retirement. Barber, 36 in April, hasn't played since the 2006 season. In other words, one season before the Giants won one for...