While the offensive statistics and display put forth by NIU against Central Michigan may seem more appealing, what the defense was able to do trumps that. It was able to do something twice in this game that it only managed to do once in the other four...
NIU football was recently redeemed when facing Kansas, a team it lost to last season. Saturday, it will get another shot at redemption. Central Michigan (2-1) defeated the Huskies (3-1) in Mount Pleasant last season, which was the only defeat the Huskies...
Ball State has gone 3-1 this season, with notable wins over BCS teams like Indiana and, most recently, South Florida. The Cardinals’s offense posted 413 total yards against the Bulls squad. Their defense also came up big with an interception by sophomore...
Sophomore wide receiver TommyLee Lewis has officially bridged the gap from a predominant special teams player to a legitimate receiving threat. “He’s really reliable,” said junior quarterback Jordan Lynch. “I think the biggest thing is we’re...
While there are a myriad of reasons NIU has been able to find success in its running game this season, one that may go overlooked is the tight ends. While seldom incorporated into the passing element of the offense, junior quarterback Jordan Lynch knows...
The football team’s defense has a habit of coming up big. In the first two games of the season, the Huskies defense gave up only one red zone touchdown. Against Army, there was a lot to be desired, but there were several key incidents where the defense...
Quarterback: Coming off a week in which he garnered Co-MAC West offensive player of the week, senior quarterback Ryan Radcliff looks to continue his momentum gained in the Chippewa’s victory over Iowa last Saturday. Radcliff went 26 of 35 passing for...
For a dog a bone is a symbol of achievement, a trophy from the hunt. NIU football coach Dave Doeren has finally earned his first dog-bone. With the 30-23 victory over Kansas Saturday, the former Kansas coach Doeren finds himself fulfilling a goal of his...
NIU football improved its home winning streak to 17 Saturday by defeating Kansas 30-23. NIU (3-1) found success through timely, stifling defense, as well as a balanced attack on offense that wore down the defense of Kansas (1-3). “To get back and play...
While the mention of Kansas always invokes the image of dust in the wind and the temptation to sing badly, music is not my topic. Following the 30-23 victory for NIU football over Kansas Saturday afternoon, I have a few question. The questions I’ve...
Last season, NIU football was nine seconds away from defeating the Kansas Jayhawks in their home territory. That game could provide some motivation for the NIU (2-1) players on the roster that lived through the 45-42 defeat at the hands of Kansas (1-2)....
Every player has high aspirations in any sport at any level. Junior safety Jimmie Ward has clear cut goals in mind. Ward’s goals range from the very general of getting pass break ups, getting over 100 tackles and making big plays at key times. “If...
