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Perfect storm brewing in NIU’s backfield

By Jimmy Johnson | October 24, 2010

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...

NIU football runs over Chippewas

By Andrew Singer | October 24, 2010

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...

NIU linebacker Alex Kube tackles a Purdue player during a game last season. The senior has been named a captain for the 2010 season.

Kill announces captains for 2010 season

By Jerry Burnes | August 30, 2010

DeKALB | Jerry Kill announced team captains, also called the NIU Leadership Council, after the team's practice on Saturday. Six captains were voted on by the Huskies and then approved by the coaching staff. Senior defensive end Jake Coffman, senior linebacker...