DeKALB | NIU's Men Rugby received its highest ranking in the programs 43 year history recently.The Huskies ranked No. 24 in the nation after last season, but they've trumped that placement.NIU rugby vice president Ryan Dertinger said the team moved up...
DeKALB | NIU men's soccer has a much different look to it this year than in previous seasons.It isn't the appearance in its shoes or jerseys: It's the Huskies' style of play.The Huskies, known for their strong defensive play, shifted philosophy this year...
Andrew Singer: Through four weeks of spring practices, first-year head coach Dave Doeren has been working to put his imprint on the Huskies. The former Wisconsin defensive coordinator concedes the Huskies have a long way to go before they even begin to...
It’s probably good that junior-college transfer Jamal Womble never saw Chad Spann run for the NIU football team. Spann racked up 49 career touchdowns to go along with 2,916 rushing yards in his four years in DeKalb. In 2010, he picked up the Vern...
Bond was set at $1 million each Thursday morning for the two NIU students charged with shooting football linebacker Devon Butler. Mark Orozco, 24, and Richard Van Arsdale III, 20, appeared in court via closed-circuit television Thursday morning and have...
Four years ago, Chad Spann walked onto the NIU football team and earned a scholarship. As a departing senior, he has his sights set a little higher in 2011. After helping the Huskies cap a 11-3 season with a victory in the uDrove Humanitarian Bowl, Spann...
The Huskies' bowl destination has become a lot murkier with their ascension into the BCS Top 25. The national spotlight, coupled with several conferences, including the Big Ten and Pac-10, unable to fill their bowl tie-in requirements, has NIU's landing...
When the end is near for an athlete, it can either be disappointing or rewarding. Senior and outgoing NIU hockey club president Peter Alfano is hoping for the latter. His end as a NIU hockey player will come at the conclusion of this semester, but the...
Sniff it. Can you smell it? College basketball is back, and before everyone throws in all the "it doesn't matter until March" nonsense, let me give you one reason that it's absolutely imperative to pay attention all season. The national champion is likely...
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...
DeKALB | Over the weekend the NIU women’s soccer team got hammered twice on the road, dropping a 3-1 decision against Eastern Michigan and a 3-0 game to Central Michigan. Entering the weekend, both EMU and CMU were undefeated in MAC play; dangerous...
When the Huskies take to Brigham Field on Saturday, NIU will be participating in its 104th homecoming game. Along the way, there have been more than a few trivial occurrences according to Mike Korcek, the former NIU Sports Information Director Emeritus....
