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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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'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...
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...
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...
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...
