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NIU becoming defensive team

By Brian Thomas | September 4, 2012

Traditionally over the last couple of seasons, NIU football has been known as an offensive juggernaut, being able to score points seemingly at will. However, after watching their season opener against Iowa, the Huskies look like they are more of a defensive...

Lack of fans at Soldier Field

By Matt Hopkinson | September 4, 2012

When Iowa’s running back Damon Bullock crossed the goal line with a little over two minutes remaining Saturday afternoon, Soldier Field was deafening. The attendance was listed at 52,117. If Soldier Field’s odd bowl was of the fruit variety, it would...

Huskies feature running offense

By Matt Hopkinson | September 4, 2012

DeKalb | The key to finding success in any avenue of life is having the ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations. This is especially true in sports, as coaches and players will see patterns and habits developing not only over the course of a...

Offensive Breakdown Football

By Matt Hopkinson | August 30, 2012

For the NIU football team, the offensive side of the ball has a lot to live up to from last season. The Huskies will feature a whole new offensive line, as well as a new man voicing the huddle in redshirt junior Jordan Lynch. Lynch will take the reigns...

Defensive Breakdown Football

By Matt Hopkinson | August 30, 2012

Two teams coming off completely opposite seasons will look to put a stamp on their first game of the year Saturday afternoon. In the history of NIU, the Huskies will attempt to win their first game at Soldier Field. This contest will be played against...

Soldier Field game could prove to be monumental for Huskies

By Matt Hopkinson | August 28, 2012

There’s an old saying: Any publicity is good publicity. The saying has me wondering how important a victory really is for the NIU football team this Saturday at Soldier Field against Iowa. Sure, I’m sure no one affiliated with the team wants to see...

Face Off: Will football be an offensive or defensive team this season?

By Brian Thomas | August 28, 2012

Brian Thomas: After an historic 2011 campaign, NIU football kicks off its much anticipated season this Saturday against Iowa in the Soldier Field game. Last season the Huskies captured a MAC championship as well as a win in the GoDaddy.com Bowl. But this...

Huskie Briefs 7/31

By Northern Star Staff | July 30, 2012

NIU football to hold second media day DeKalb | Today at Soldier Field, the Huskies will participate in their second media day of the year. Head coach Dave Doeren along with Athletic Director, Jeff Compher and a group of NIU players will be in attendance....

Butler released from NIU football program

By Brian Thomas | July 25, 2012

DeKALB | NIU head football coach Dave Doeren announced Wednesday that NIU linebacker Devon Butler had been released from the program, according to a press release. “Devon has not lived up to the standards we set for members of the Northern Illinois...

Huskies Achieve success on and off the field

By Northern Star Staff | June 18, 2012

Not only did Huskie athletics succeed on the field and court this season, they also succeeded in the classroom. The NIU football and women’s outdoor track and field teams both earned a Public Recognition Award for their academic performance in the classroom....

Better late than never: Harnish drafted as Mr. Irrelevant

Better late than never: Harnish drafted as Mr. Irrelevant

By Jimmy Johnson | April 29, 2012

It was an unusual homecoming in Bluffton, Ind. for Chandler Harnish this weekend. The former NIU quarterback didn’t head home for a family party, or to see an old friend. It was the NFL Draft, and Harnish wanted to spend this important moment in his...

Lynch, Red team shine at spring football exhibition

By Jimmy Johnson | April 22, 2012

NIU football coach Dave Doeren said he wanted to see his starting offense jump to a fast start, and that’s exactly how the unit played Saturday during the controlled spring exhibition. Huskies quarterback Jordan Lynch guided the Red team offense two...