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...
Five games and counting. On Saturday, NIU ran Central Michigan into submission in a 33-7 victory; the Huskies fifth in as many games. Highlighted by three rushing touchdowns from NIU (6-2 overall, 4-0 MAC) senior Chad Spann, the Huskies rode a wave of...
The Northern Star doles out grades for current events. But, unlike your least favorite professor, we reveal the explanation behind the grade we give. "Economic Treason:" FAIL. Negative campaign ads have become endemic in politics, but the recent announcement...
Records can be deceiving. Or so NIU will find out if they decide to take it easy on Central Michigan this Saturday. Winners of three of the last four MAC Championship games, CMU (2-5, 0-3 MAC) is experiencing an uncharacteristically poor year. Against...
Offense: Quarterback: Dan LeFevour and former head coach Butch Jones departures haven't changed the Chippewas' pass-heavy offensive game plan. First year head coach Dan Enos has quarterback Ryan Radcliff under center for Central Michigan, and has put...
