NIU victory over Ball State no easy task
MUNCIE, Ind. — Cameron Stingily says he is embarrassed when just one defender brings him to the ground. The powerful 240-pound tailback had nothing to be embarrassed about Wednesday night...
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MAC West title next on NIU agenda
There are dozens of college football programs that would love to be bowl-eligible before the winter's first significant snowfall. Northern Illinois has come to expect an early opportunity for a...
Once options clear, Joe Maddon takes leap of faith with Cubs
Joe Maddon had options he never knew existed. It was up to his agent, Alan Nero, to inform Maddon that he had an opt-out clause in his contract with the...
Brandon Marshall ’embarrassed’ by Bears’ loss
Brandon Marshall said he was "shell-shocked" and "embarrassed" during the Bears' 51-23 loss to the Patriots on Sunday. "I think a lot of people are in shock right now because...
Grading NIU’s performance vs. Eastern Michigan
Northern Illinois is bowl eligible for the seventh straight season after surviving a scare at Eastern Michigan on Saturday. The Huskies beat the Eagles 28-17 to improve to 6-2 overall...
Northern Illinois not taking Eastern Michigan lightly
Winning has not come easily of late for Northern Illinois, yet the Huskies should come away with a victory Saturday at Eastern Michigan. The Eagles dropped to 2-5 and 1-2...
Urlacher: Cutler ‘hasn’t produced like an elite QB’
Retired Chicago Bears Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Urlacher was highly critical of Bears quarterback Jay Cutler on Wednesday, acknowledging his former teammate's talent but saying he doesn't do enough to...
Tannehill, Dolphins have rhythm, Bears don’t
Proper rhythm can be difficult to describe but easy to identify in football. You either have it or you don't. The Bears offense clearly was out of sync for most...
Grading Northern Illinois’ performance vs. Miami (Ohio)
Northern Illinois seems to have rectified its issues on offense with Saturday's 51-41 victory over Miami of Ohio. Now if NIU can only raise the level of its performances on...
NIU’s Drew Hare puts up big numbers in 51-41 victory
DEKALB — Northern Illinois' offensive production was prolific, while its defense was much less than aesthetically pleasing. Regardless, NIU outlasted Miami of Ohio 51-41 Saturday at Huskie Stadium. "We never...