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NIU looks to smash the Rockets at the Glass Bowl

By Brian Belford | October 31, 2011

NIU will play at Toledo in the Glass Bowl Tuesday night, but this game won't be a battle over fragile antiques.This is a pivotal late season match-up for the Huskies (5-3, 3-1 MAC). A win over the MAC West Division leading Rockets (5-3, 4-0 MAC) would...

Former NIU running back Garrett Wolfe (center) poses for a photo while on the field during NIUs victory over Toledo on Tuesday evening.

NIU Alumnus Garrett Wolfe returns to Huskie Stadium

By Jerry Burnes | November 10, 2010

If NIU battling Toledo with MAC Championship implications wasn't enough of a throwback for Huskie fans, seeing former running back Garrett Wolfe on the sidelines must have maxed out the nostalgia meter. Wolfe, currently a running back for the Chicago...

NIU football defense’s strong start puts Toledo on the ropes

By Jimmy Johnson | November 10, 2010

NIU’s defense isn’t going to stick its chest out about giving 30 points in the second half of play during its 65-30 victory over Toledo Tuesday night. The instrumental shut out the Huskies pitched in the first half is what they’re proud of. “We...

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...

Taking a look around the MAC

By Jimmy Johnson | October 5, 2010

MAC West Ball State Head coach: Stan Parrish Record: 2-3 (1-0 MAC) This week: Western Michigan Strong efforts from quarterback Keith Wenning and running back David Brown helped propel Ball State past Central Michigan, 31-17. Wenning connected with Eric...