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....
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Everyone's got to leave home sometime. After spending its last three games at home, NIU football will travel to Kalamazoo, Mich. Saturday looking to extend its winning streak to six games against the Western Michigan Broncos. The Huskies (6-2 overall,...
Being listed at six-foot-two and 216 pounds doesn’t equate to being undersized for most people.Those dimensions typical don’t add up to a collegiate defensive end, but for NIU pass rusher Darnell Bolding his size isn’t going to stop him from getting...
In bowling, throwing a strike means little if it's followed up with a couple gutter balls. Three weeks ago, the NIU football team threw the equivalent of a booming strike; taking down MAC East favorite Temple. Two weeks later, the Huskies have soundly...
Apparently there are a few unlisted coaches on the NIU football staff. They happen to be players running backs Chad Spann and Ricky Crider. Their prime pupil: Cameron Bell. "Those kids have a tremendous relationship," NIU head coach Jerry Kill said. "Not...
