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NIU can still salvage season

By Eli Gehn | October 3, 2011

NIU suffered another heartbreaking loss. This time, the defeat came via Central Michigan.And again, the Huskies' defense didn't show any signs of improvement against a below-average Chippewa offense.Too many big plays led to the NIU defeat, as they gave...

Harnish: ‘We’ve got to get that swagger back’

By Eli Gehn | October 2, 2011

It ended up being too little and too late for NIU against Central Michigan Saturday. The Huskies (2-3, 0-1 MAC) came up short against the Chippewas (2-3, 1-0 MAC), 48-41. Despite the final score being close, the overall game wasn't as tight. "Obviously...

NIU opens MAC play against Central Michigan

By Brian Belford | September 29, 2011

NIU football (2-2) will take on Central Michigan (1-3) in its first MAC game of the season.The Huskies will look to win for the first time at CMU since 2005. The Chippewas have dropped three games in a row to Kentucky, Western Michigan and Michigan State,...

Huskies hungry for victory against Central Michigan

By Eli Gehn | September 28, 2011

It's been nearly six seasons since NIU has won at Central Michigan. With the Huskies heading into MAC conference play Saturday against the Chippewas, they're looking to finally end their losing streak at Mt. Pleasant. "It's definitely something that is...

Key player: NIU defensive line

By Tony Osborne | September 28, 2011

The NIU defensive line will need to have a breakout game against Central Michigan, getting back on track from the tough offensive lines it has played in the past few weeks."We just want to go out there and be better than we were last week," said NIU defensive...

go, go Tommylee Lewis

By Brian Belford | September 26, 2011

At the beginning of the year, no one really knew NIU football's number 80.He quietly returned kicks with incredible speed for the Huskies in practice.Now we know.True freshman return specialist Tommylee Lewis, who is listed at 5-8, 170 pounds, got his...

A day in the life

By Brian Belford | September 26, 2011

When one listens to NIU senior quarterback Chandler Harnish talk about his day, it's like listening to a caffeine-addicted auctioneer."Starting Monday, I'm up at 7 a.m.," Harnish said. "I eat breakfast, then I go to the Yordon Center and get the lift...

NIU defense gets fired up against Cal Poly

By Tony Osborne | September 25, 2011

The NIU football team (2-2) displayed its typical offensive prowess against Cal Poly (1-3), but it was the defense that was the topic of conversation on Saturday.Although the Huskies gave up 294 total rushing yards against the Mustangs, the true colors...

Tommylee Lewis gives shock and surprise to NIU return game

By Brian Belford | September 25, 2011

At the beginning of the year, no one really knew NIU football's number 80.He quietly returned kicks with incredible speed for the Huskies in practice.Now we know.True freshman return specialist Tommylee Lewis, who is listed at 5-8, 170 pounds, got his...

NIU defeats Cal Poly 47-30

By Brian Belford | September 24, 2011

After losing its last two games, NIU got back to business against Cal Poly Saturday, rounding up the Mustangs in a 47-30 victory. Getting into the red-zone early and often, the Huskies led 13-0 after the first quarter on the strength of two field goals...

NIU to take on Cal Poly Saturday

By Eli Gehn | September 22, 2011

NIU football (1-2) is back on familiar ground Saturday against Cal Poly (1-2).The Huskies have been away from Brigham Field the past two weeks and are looking to rebound from their two-game losing streak.NIU hasn't lost two games in a row since the 2009-2010...

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...