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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

RedHawks ground NIU’s running attack

By Jimmy Johnson | December 6, 2010

DETROIT | Not once did an opposing defense hold NIU to less than 100 yards rushing during their 10-2 regular-season run.Unfortunately for the Huskies, Miami (OH) would be the first to hold its running game in check in the MAC Championship game on Friday...

The blitz that broke a season

By Chris Dertz | December 5, 2010

Miami (OH) quarterback Austin Boucher said he couldn't believe NIU blitzed two players on the play that ended the Huskies' MAC Championship dreams. On second down, with no timeouts in the last minute of the game, the RedHawks lined up with three receivers...

Jake Coffman lines up at the start of a play earlier this season. The Huskies are getting ready to battle Miami (OH) in the MAC Championship game in Detroit.

Huskies battle for the MAC Championship

By Chris Dertz | December 2, 2010

Every man that has walked out the Yordon Center doors into Huskie Stadium over the past four years has been waiting for this. Every hand that has touched that Huskie statue, and every cleat to dig into that FieldTurf has been waiting for this. But while...

NIU Quarterback Chandler Harnish

Football key players: Chandler Harnish, Armand Robinson

By Andrew Singer | December 1, 2010

NIU QB Chandler Harnish Digging into a pile of stats isn't necessary to find NIU's key player for this week's game against Miami (OH). At MAC Media Day in July, NIU head coach Jerry Kill made it clear that his team needed good quarterback play if they...

MAC coaches discuss coming season

By Andrew Singer | November 10, 2010

In order of predicted finish by blue ribbon forecasters East 1.) Ohio Bobcats 2009-10 record: 22-15, 7-9 MAC Head Coach: John Groce Record at school: 37-32 (Third Season) "I told my guys to pay homage to what they did last year," Groce said. "But they...

A look around the MAC

By Jimmy Johnson | November 7, 2010

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...

Junior forward Kelsey Passaglia scores the game-winning goal in the 59th minute Sunday to defeat Bowling Green 1-0.

NIU women’s soccer sweeps MAC contests

By Andrew Singer | October 24, 2010

Things are clicking at the right time for the NIU women’s soccer team.The Huskies swept the last two home games of the season over the weekend; topping Miami (OH) 2-1 and taking down Bowling Green 1-0.Against the RedHawks on Friday, the Huskies (9-7-1...

MAC East breakdown

By Jimmy Johnson | October 12, 2010

Ohio Bobcats Head Coach - Frank Solich 2010 Record - 3-3 (2-1 MAC) Quarterback Boo Jackson threw three touchdown passes on only nine completions in Ohio’s 49-25 victory over Bowling Green. Ohio is on a two-game winning streak. Bobcats running back Phil...

Taking a look around the MAC

By Jimmy Johnson | October 5, 2010

MAC West Ball State Head coach: Stan Parrish Record: 2-3 (1-0 MAC) This week: Western Michigan Strong efforts from quarterback Keith Wenning and running back David Brown helped propel Ball State past Central Michigan, 31-17. Wenning connected with Eric...

A look around the Mac East

By Jimmy Johnson | September 8, 2010

Ohio Bocats The Bobcats (1-0) dominated the Wofford Terriers (0-1) on the ground by compiling 230 yards and three touchdowns in what would end up being a lopsided victory as Ohio would win easily, 33-10. Bobcats' running back Vince Davidson led the way...

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