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NIU football is class of the MAC

By Chris Dertz | November 10, 2010

Well that was a good, old-fashioned butt-whoopin’. With the Huskies’ 65-30 thrashing of rival Toledo Tuesday night, they have effectively asserted their dominance on the Mid-American Conference, and can clearly be considered the class of the league....

NIU wideout Nathan Palmer hauls a touchdown reception against Toledo on Tuesday night.

NIU football blasts Toledo Rockets

By Chris Dertz | November 9, 2010

NIU’s road to Detroit is now clearly laid out. After losing 14 of 16 to Toledo, the Huskies (8-2 overall, 6-0 MAC) were able to exact their revenge on the Rockets (6-4, 5-1) with a 65-30 shellacking Tuesday night. The win gave NIU its seventh straight...

NIU quarterback Chandler Harnish has his work cut out for him while facing NIU's rival the Toledo Rockets.

Huskies take on rival Toledo, possible MAC West crown on the line

By Chris Dertz | November 8, 2010

DeKALB | When the lights go on in Huskie Stadium tonight, all eyes will be on an NIU program garnering national attention going up against its most bitter rival. When the Toledo Rockets roll into DeKalb, they bring with them a 29-8 record all-time against...

Michael Cklamovski was a standout soccer star, destined for stardom at Vanderbilt. Fate had different planes for the NIU kicker.

Cklamovski had long journey to NIU

By Andrew Singer | November 7, 2010

Whether he's changing schools or switching sports, Michael Cklamovski has never had a problem with his life turning at the drop of a hat. Unlike the majority of his teammates on the NIU football team, the senior kicker never made any recruiting trips...

A marketing obstacle for Tuesday night football

By Andrew Singer | November 4, 2010

Marketing for a Tuesday night football game may be one of the hardest things that a marketing department at a university has to face. Consider the fact that it is a week night and students do have classes near game time. Adding even more pressure is the...

NIU football tries to overcome Toledo to strengthen MAC title bid

By Andrew Singer | November 4, 2010

No one has to tell the NIU football team how frustrating it is to be in a one-sided relationship. The Huskies have been playing Toledo since the late 60's, and as the 8-29-0 all-time record illustrates, NIU has been dominated regularly by the Rockets....

Breaking down the Toledo Rockets

Breaking down the Toledo Rockets

By Jimmy Johnson | November 4, 2010

The Offense Quarterback: True freshman Terrance Owens had to step in for starter Austin Dantin, who was injured during the Rockets’ 42-7 win over Eastern Michigan. The Toledo’s offense didn’t miss a beat as Owens threw four touchdown passes. It’ll...

Quarterback Stephen O’Neal now chasing down his old position

By Jimmy Johnson | November 2, 2010

Stephen O’Neal has gone from making plays with his arm to chasing down the position he once played in high school. After playing quarterback at Rich East High School, O’Neal arrived at NIU and was brought on to develop into a pass rusher. After redshirting...

NIU needs to cancel classes, pack Huskie Stadium next Tuesday

By Editorial Board | November 2, 2010

NIU is always looking for a way to strengthen the campus community. The Northern Star Editorial Board has the perfect date in mind to achieve that goal: Nov. 9. Next Tuesday evening, NIU football hosts MAC-rival Toledo, in what is one of the biggest games...

Harnish clearly NIU’s MVP

By Jimmy Johnson | October 31, 2010

He may not be the obvious choice, but Chandler Harnish is the MVP of the NIU football team. Sure, running back Chad Spann reached consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons Saturday, but Harnish showed why he is so vital to the Huskies after coming up in...

Jake Coffman celebrates NIU's 28-21 victory Saturday.

Huskies take down Western Michigan

By Jimmy Johnson | October 31, 2010

NIU did not pile it on Western Michigan during the second half of play like the Huskies did to their three previous opponents. Instead, the Huskies (7-2 overall, 5-0 MAC) had to rally late to defeat the Broncos (3-5, 2-2), 28-21. "That's the way I thought...