Northern Illinois sees effect of Orange Bowl appearance
Rod Carey did not hesitate when asked how much stock he places in recruiting rankings. "I put none in it," the Northern Illinois coach said on national signing day Wednesday....
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Northern Illinois adds two to quarterback mix
Northern Illinois' next quarterback will have tough acts to follow. Heisman Trophy finalist Jordan Lynch more than adequately succeeded Chandler Harnish, who had been Mid-American Conference MVP before being drafted...
Peyton Manning deserves status among the greatest
Peyton Manning's proud legacy should not be tarnished if the Broncos lose Sunday's Super Bowl. Surely, his reputation would be enhanced if he helps his team to victory over the...
Freshman Milton Doyle always gives Loyola a shot
Loyola freshman Milton Doyle continues to refine his overall game while leading the Ramblers in scoring at 16 points per game. The spindly, 6-foot-4 guard was named Missouri Valley Conference...
Loyola tops Northern Iowa 93-87 in overtime
Porter Moser keeps telling his young players it pays to hang around in Missouri Valley Conference games. Eventually, something positive can come out of competing relentlessly. After remaining within striking...
Charles Tillman content to bide his time
Charles Tillman told us he is not quite ready to retire as he cleaned out his locker after another non-playoff appearance for the Bears. But the veteran Pro Bowl cornerback...
Illinois State knows Wichita State’s prowess
Illinois State coach Dan Muller appreciates the prestige Wichita State brought to the Missouri Valley Conference last season when the Shockers advanced to the Final Four. But facing unbeaten (20-0,...
Leslie Frazier excited about joining Lovie Smith
The phone call came right on time for Leslie Frazier. The former Vikings head coach agreed to sign on with Lovie Smith as defensive coordinator of the Buccaneers. Now Bears...
UIC blows 13-point halftime lead in 67-63 loss
Illinois-Chicago coach Howard Moore already had been at a loss to explain his team's six-game losing streak entering Thursday night's home game against Milwaukee. After blowing a 13-point halftime lead...
Loyola snaps out of doldrums to dump Drake
Loyola coach Porter Moser has been searching desperately for answers this season, and for one night at least, he found the answer in guard Milton Doyle. The freshman Kansas transfer...