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Huskie Athletics drops the ball with scheduling

By Mike Buda | October 7, 2010

Empty bleachers are the norm at the NIU Soccer Complex and the athletics department might have shot itself in the foot.In what might be one of the biggest sports days in Huskie history, the athletic department decided to line up football’s game against...

Sophomore keeper Jordan Godsey grabs a corner kick out of the air.

No. 1 Akron invades NIU for pivotal MAC matchup

By Mike Buda | October 7, 2010

A feud that has been building and brewing for 20 years will grow even larger with what might be its biggest battle. The NIU men's soccer team takes on No. 1 Akron in the programs' 21st meeting at 3 p.m. Saturday in DeKalb. "I expect a typical war," said...

Women’s soccer won, lost over the weekend

By Andrew Singer | September 26, 2010

DeKALB | After getting blown out in the MAC opener against Toledo, the NIU women’s soccer team showed its ability to bounce back on Sunday afternoon. Against the Rockets (6-2-2, 2-0 MAC) on Friday, the Huskies were able to keep it close in the first...

Huskie volleyball ready to take on MAC

By Katie Leb | September 23, 2010

After 15 matches of non-conference play, Huskie volleyball is ready to begin playing MAC opponents. The Huskies (14-1) will begin conference play with three matches at home, beginning tonight against Ball State (10-2). In preseason rankings, the Huskies...

NIU women’s soccer faces MAC opponents

By Andrew Singer | September 23, 2010

After a month of sampling other conferences, the NIU women's soccer team is ready to break the seal on MAC play this weekend. With a 4-3-0 record outside the conference, NIU head coach Carrie Barker is eager to see what her group can do against MAC opponents....

Young Huskie team looks to improve on last season’s performance

By Katie Leb | August 26, 2010

"Don't beat ourselves." "Do play with energy." "Don't be the freshman who makes the mistake." Throughout camp, these thoughts have been on the minds of the Huskie volleyball players. Now that camp is over, it is time to put it on the court as the Huskies...

Luzzi knows bar has been raised

By Jimmy Johnson | August 19, 2010

Excited would be an understatement on Eric Luzzi, NIU men's soccer head coach, feels about the 2010-2011 season. Luzzi, who signed a contract extension which will keep him as the Huskies head coach until 2014, declared three specific reasons why he is...

Hancock discusses state of the BCS

By Andrew Singer | August 19, 2010

Reporters bicker with Bill Hancock regularly. Then again, disagreements tend to follow the man in charge of one of the most controversial organizations in college sports. The executive director of college football's Bowl Championship Series was on hand...

NIU, Temple selected as MAC favorites

By Andrew Singer | August 19, 2010

Late last month, football coaches and players from the Mid American Conference descended on Detroit to discuss the upcoming season at the 2010 MAC Media Day. Here are the preseason rankings along with thoughts from head coaches on last year and what they're...

Harnish looks for fresh start

By Jimmy Johnson | August 19, 2010

The battle has already begun for Chandler Harnish. Despite being listed as the backup quarterback on the preseason depth chart, the redshirt junior is looking forward to getting on the field and winning back the starting signal caller spot. Harnish suffered...

Let’s pack the house

By Jerry Kill | August 19, 2010

Welcome Back Huskies! As the head coach of YOUR Northern Illinois Huskies football team, it is my pleasure to welcome all new and returning students to campus for the 2010-11 school year. We are so glad you are here and hope you are looking forward to...