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Huskies face a dangerous Buffalo team for Homecoming

By Matt Hopkinson | October 11, 2012

As the Huskies head into their homecoming matchup with Buffalo, a possible trap-game is at hand. The Huskies (5-1, 2-0 MAC) will host their 106th annual homecoming game against the Bulls (1-4, 0-2 MAC), and Head Coach Dave Doeren has been preparing for...

MAC football divided between the have, the have-nots

By Matt Hopkinson | October 11, 2012

Ball State: Dropping its most recent game against NIU, Ball State has found itself in a bind. Sitting at 3-3 overall and 1-2 in the MAC, Ball State has no gimme’s at all, with tough-games against Central and Western Michigan. They also still have to...

NIU hopes to keep multiple streaks alive against Buffalo

By Matt Hopkinson | October 10, 2012

As of late, NIU football has strung a number of impressive streaks together. The Huskies are touting three separate streaks going into their game Saturday, four technically, if you count their streak against its homecoming game opponent. The Huskies are...

Buffalo shines at running back, linebacker positions

By Matt Hopkinson | October 9, 2012

Quarterback: The season so far has been unkind to junior quarterback Alex Zordich. Zordich has had two games this season where he threw for less than 100 yards. He has just eight touchdowns compared to three interceptions. Four of those touchdowns all...

Biggest key for Huskie football

By Brian Thomas & Matt Hopkinson | October 8, 2012

Brian Thomas: The first half of NIU football’s season is officially in the books and the team sits at 5-1. Going into the season, people didn’t know what to expect from the Huskies, as there were a lot of questions surrounding them. Those questions...

Lynch is top dog of Huskie football

By Matt Hopkinson | October 7, 2012

The quarterback has become the single most important position in football. The NFL is predicated on the ability to pass the ball, and fantasy players clamor for the big name gun-slingers. NIU has found itself in prime position to repeat its success from...

Huskies prove themselves time and again

By Matt Hopkinson | October 7, 2012

There are a lot cliche lines from athletes: “It was a team effort,” “I need to watch the tape,” and my favorite, “One game at a time.” After the loss against Iowa in the opening game of the season, senior defensive end Sean Progar provided...

Huskies trample Cardinals in 5th win of season

By Matt Hopkinson | October 7, 2012

Behind timely defense and continued excellent output from the quarterback position, NIU football picked up its fifth win of the season in Muncie, Indiana. The Huskies (5-1, 2-0 MAC) defeated the Ball State Cardinals, (3-3, 1-2 MAC) 35-23 as NIU’s defense...

MAC breakdown

By Matt Hopkinson | October 3, 2012

Ball State is currently 1-1 in the MAC, most recently coming off a loss against Kent State. Ball State beat a seemingly lifeless Eastern Michigan squad to open its season on a positive note by securing an early MAC win. Ball State has had a tough non-conference...

Huskies to play their first game in MAC contest Saturday

By Matt Hopkinson | October 3, 2012

NIU football will face its first road MAC contest Saturday as it heads to Muncie, Ind., to square off with Ball State. The Cardinals (3-2, 1-1 MAC) will be looking to rebound from a close MAC loss against Kent State, while NIU (4-1, 1-0 MAC) will aim...

Chicago Bears football player tries to utilize skills he never had

By Matt Hopkinson | October 1, 2012

As the great Jeff Joniak once said, Devin Hester, you are ridiculous. Recently, Hester has made it public knowledge that he is upset with his role on the Chicago Bears offense. Really, Devin? You’re upset with your role on the offense? I’m upset with...

NIU football defeats Chippewas

By Matt Hopkinson | September 30, 2012

“Looks can be deceiving” is a good way to describe NIU’s first MAC game of the season. While NIU (4-1, 1-0 MAC) trampled over Central Michigan (2-2, 0-1 MAC) at the end of the game, defeating them 55-24, the two teams were separated by six points...