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Playing Cal Poly could help propel NIU forward

By Jimmy Johnson | September 21, 2011

This could be exactly what the doctor ordered for NIU football.Well, not exactly the doctor, but perhaps the timing of the Huskies' schedule.The past two weeks have been disappointing for NIU. The Huskies suffered a down-to-the-wire loss to Kansas, which...

NIU key player

By Brian Belford | September 21, 2011

Cal Poly (1-2) will most likely try to stop the NIU's (1-2) passing attack Saturday.If Cal Poly wants to win this weekend, it will need to stop NIU's quick strike offense, which won't be easy as the Huskies look to rebound after dropping their last two...

Onside kick leads to huskie defeat at Soldier Field

By Eli Gehn | September 18, 2011

NIU's onside kick in the first quarter caught Wisconsin completely off guard."I know that Dave [Doeren] has that in his bag," said Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema. "He likes those pop kicks."However, the Badgers managed to recover the kick, which in...

Dr. Kenneth and Ellen Chessick donated $3 million to help build
the Kenneth and Ellen Chessick Practice Facility. The indoor
facility will house all NIU sports.

NIU recieves $3 million donation for indoor football facility

By Brian Belford | September 18, 2011

Saturday afternoon turned out to be historical day for NIU athletics beyond the Soldier Field Showdown II. NIU athletic director Jeff Compher announced that NIU athletics received $3 million donation to be put toward building an indoor football practice...

$3 million donation given for new indoor athletic facility

By Brian Belford | September 17, 2011

During halftime of Saturday's game against Wisconsin, NIU athletic director Jeff Compher announced that NIU athletics had received $3 million to be put towards building an indoor football practice facility. The money was donated by former NIU Law graduate...

Badgers thrash Huskies 49-7

By Jimmy Johnson | September 17, 2011

Wisconsin vs. NIU ended up not being a Showdown. In fact, the Soldier Field Showdown II turned out to be a one-sided throbbing by the Badgers, as they trumped the Huskies, 49-7. Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema applauded his team for composing themselves...

NIU, Wisconsin set to clash at Soldier Field

By Brian Belford | September 15, 2011

After a heartbreaking 45-42 loss last weekend on the road at Kansas, the NIU Huskies will be the home team this week as they prepare to battle Wisconsin on Saturday at Soldier Field in Chicago.The big story heading into the game will be how NIU head coach...

NIU will need to make it rain versus Wisconsin

By Jimmy Johnson | September 15, 2011

Upsetting Purdue two years ago was nice.Pounding Minnesota at its stomping grounds had its sentimental value.But Saturday for NIU football offers a potentially even more special Big Ten upset of an opponent in Wisconsin.Unlike The Boilermakers and Gophers,...

Breakdown: Wisconsin’s offense

By Tony Osborne | September 14, 2011

Through two weeks of play, Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson has taken the Big Ten by storm. The North Carolina State transfer has lead Wisconsin to a 2-0 record with his versatile play. This versatility comes into play with his ability to throw the...

NIU’s key player: Chandler Harnish

By Tony Osborne | September 14, 2011

There's some unfinished business between NIU quarterback Chandler Harnish and Wisconsin. Two seasons ago, the Huskies fell to the Badgers 28-20 at Camp Randall Stadium. "[That game] ended on a bad note, and left a bad taste in [my] mouth," Harnish said....

Coaches corner: Eddie Faulkner

By Brian Belford | September 14, 2011

Eddie Faulkner knows a thing thing or two about the Wisconsin football program. Faulkner, who played running back for Wisconsin for four years from 1996 to 2000, is looking forward to coaching against his alma matter this Saturday. The former Badger running...

Faceoff: Can NIU beat Wisconsin?

By Tony Osborne & Eli Gehn | September 14, 2011

Tony Osborne: So Eli, big game coming up this week for NIU football. I think the Huskies' offense has the clout to upset the powerhouse in Wisconsin. What do you think? Eli Gehn: Well Tony, as much I will be rooting for the Huskies this Saturday, I just...