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...
Marke Freeman didn't realize that the NIU women's basketball team was picked to finish fifth in the MAC West. Regardless of where the national media is predicting the Huskies to finish, she's aware that the fate of success ultimately resides in themselves....
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...
The Offense Quarterback: True freshman Terrance Owens had to step in for starter Austin Dantin, who was injured during the Rockets’ 42-7 win over Eastern Michigan. The Toledo’s offense didn’t miss a beat as Owens threw four touchdown passes. It’ll...
Stephen O’Neal has gone from making plays with his arm to chasing down the position he once played in high school. After playing quarterback at Rich East High School, O’Neal arrived at NIU and was brought on to develop into a pass rusher. After redshirting...
College football programs know no better feeling than hitting it right with a player. But when that player is only a freshman and becomes an immediate force, everyone takes notice. Jimmie Ward makes NIU take notice. Ward has become the blocking bandit...
He may not be the obvious choice, but Chandler Harnish is the MVP of the NIU football team. Sure, running back Chad Spann reached consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons Saturday, but Harnish showed why he is so vital to the Huskies after coming up in...
NIU did not pile it on Western Michigan during the second half of play like the Huskies did to their three previous opponents. Instead, the Huskies (7-2 overall, 5-0 MAC) had to rally late to defeat the Broncos (3-5, 2-2), 28-21. "That's the way I thought...
Being listed at six-foot-two and 216 pounds doesn’t equate to being undersized for most people.Those dimensions typical don’t add up to a collegiate defensive end, but for NIU pass rusher Darnell Bolding his size isn’t going to stop him from getting...
Apparently there are a few unlisted coaches on the NIU football staff. They happen to be players running backs Chad Spann and Ricky Crider. Their prime pupil: Cameron Bell. "Those kids have a tremendous relationship," NIU head coach Jerry Kill said. "Not...
Offense: Quarterback: Dan LeFevour and former head coach Butch Jones departures haven't changed the Chippewas' pass-heavy offensive game plan. First year head coach Dan Enos has quarterback Ryan Radcliff under center for Central Michigan, and has put...
Life throws people roadblocks. How they respond to these events can often define who they are as people. NIU running back Cameron Bell has been dealt some major blows. But these bumps in the road haven’t come on the football field. Rather, they shook...
