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NIU’s Carey makes coaching staff adjustments Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Northern Illinois head coach Rod Carey continues to put the pieces of his 2013 Huskie football coaching staff in place, announcing that three returning members of the NIU staff will take on additional duties in the coming season. Carey also gave two of the four new coaches he hired after taking over the program additional responsibilities.
NIU football signs 24 players from eight states Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
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The silver lining from NIU’s 4-point playbook Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
When he left the security of Tom Izzo's Michigan State program after being a part of three Final Four teams, Mark Montgomery knew there would be tough days as he rebuilt the NIU men's basketball program. But not days like this when they scored only four points in a half and 25 for an entire game. John Feinstein talks with Montgomery about his team's struggles in his second year, and how they were able to come together and rebound after one of the worst shooting performances in NCAA history last month.
Northern Illinois blown out by Ohio Jan 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Walter Offutt scored 19 points and Ohio used a 20-2 run in the first half to defeat Northern Illinois 81-63 in a Mid-American Conference game Wednesday night.
Northern Illinois falls to Akron 68-53 Jan 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Reggie McAdams scored 20 points, making all six of his shots from the field, and Akron breezed past Northern Illinois 68-53 on Saturday McAdams made all four of his 3-point attempts for the Zips (11-4, 2-0 Mid-American), who have won seven in a row. He missed one of his five free-throw tries.
NIU Huskies announced 2013 football schedule Jan 10, 2013 12:00 AM
After a record-setting season that included the first BCS appearance in MAC history, Northern Illinois announced its 2013 nonconference schedule and its lineup of MAC opponents for next season. Northern Illinois, the defending champions of the Mid-American Conference, will play five games in Huskie Stadium in 2013, beginning with the home opener Sept. 21 versus Eastern Illinois. The Huskies’ nonconference schedule begins with a rematch versus Iowa in the 2013 season opener on Aug. 31 in Iowa City.
The Soapbox Jan 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Daily Herald editors share their opinions, compliments and even some gripes.
Lawyers say clients not to blame for NIU student’s death Jan 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Defense attorneys say the leaders of a Northern Illinois University fraternity aren't responsible for the death of a student during an alleged hazing. Five officers of Pi Kappa Alpha appeared in DeKalb County court on Friday to face felony hazing charges in the November alcohol-related death of 19-year-old freshman David Bogenberger of Palatine.
Huskies loaded with talent for next season Jan 2, 2013 12:00 AM
It's not all doom and gloom for Northern Illinois despite Tuesday's 31-10 loss to Florida State in the Orange Bowl. The Huskies are losing only eight starters from a team that finished 12-2, won the Mid-American Conference for a second straight year and went to a BCS bowl for the first time in school history — three on offense and five on defense.
Orange and Gator bowl images from Daily Herald readersv Jan 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Daily Herald readers that were at the Northwestern and Northern Illinois bowl games submitted their photos from the Orange bowl and the Gator bowl Tuesday.
NIU lost bowl, but Huskies came out winners Jan 2, 2013 12:00 AM
It was frustrating to see NIU lose a game they might have had a chance to win, but by Wednesday morning it was easy to remember that the journey to the Orange Bowl was a genuine victory.
Images from the Orange Bowl Jan 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Images from the Orange Bowl game between the Northern Illinois Huskies and Florida State Seminoles at Sun Life Stadium in Maimi Gardens Florida, Tuesday January 1, 2013.
Fans celebrate Northwestern's win, bear with NIU loss Jan 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Suburbanites traveled to Florida for Northwestern's Gator Bowl matchup against Mississippi State and Northern Illinois University's faceoff with Florida State University. Some made the day-long drive while others flew and whether their teams won or lost, fans were glad to be there.
Challenging year for FSU’s quarterback Dec 31, 2012 12:00 AM
When quarterback EJ Manuel takes the Orange Bowl field Tuesday for his final game at Florida State, his mother will be home in Virginia, recovering from her final round of chemotherapy to treat breast cancer. The turn of the calendar marks the end of an emotional year for the family. Jackie Manuel was diagnosed shortly before the season, and for EJ, trying to win games became a welcome diversion rather than his primary concern. Many of EJ's relatives — his mom included — will gather at his grandmother's house in Virginia Beach to whoop it up as they watch the No. 13-ranked Seminoles play No. 15 Northern Illinois.
NIU legend Bork likes Huskies’ chances Dec 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Before there was Jordan Lynch and Chandler Harnish at Northern Illinois, there was George Bork. The most prolific throwing quarterback of his time and a member of the college football Hall of Fame, Bork will be watching Tuesday night along with thousands of other NIU alums as the Huskies take on Florida State in the Orange Bowl. The former Arlington High School star agrees that it's going to be the biggest football game in NIU history.
Undersized Baxter a big key for NIU defense Dec 31, 2012 12:00 AM
When sports pundits ripped the BCS bowl bid going to MAC champion Northern Illinois, senior defensive end Alan Baxter of Buffalo GRove chose not to tune it out. "It was kind of expected," Baxter said as the Huskies put the final touches on preparations for Tuesday night's Discover Orange Bowl date with Florida State. "We just kind of used it as fuel for the team, the players." Like NIU, Baxter has proven his critics wrong before. Despite his size (6-foot, 245) he garnered first-team all-Mid-American Conference honors after leading the Huskies in sacks (9.5) in the regular season, a total that is second in the league and 31st nationally. And he's ready to prove them wrong again.
Orange Bowl win would put NIU on the map Dec 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Florida State's biggest weakness heading into their Orange Bowl game against Northern Illinois might be Midwestern geography. The Seminoles concede they'd be hard-pressed to locate their opponent in an atlas. "I could probably find Illinois," receiver Rashad Greene said. "I don't really know where the town is. Actually I don't even know the town." It's DeKalb, and while some may believe the No. 16-ranked Huskies are unworthy of a BCS bowl berth, No. 13 Florida State isn't one of them. "We're playing a team that is going to be willing to bloody their noses and get after you," Seminoles offensive coordinator James Coley warned.
Larkin High School poms prepare for Orange BowlDec 26, 2012 12:00 AM
The Larkin High School poms squad will join hundreds of dancers from across the country in a halftime performance at the Orange Bowl Jan. 1 in Florida. Besides representing their school, the girls will work with some of the top choreographers in the nation. "The girls are going to get the chance of a lifetime," said poms coach Laura Newmeyer.
NIU assistant leaving to join Doeren Dec 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Richard McNutt is going with Dave Doeren from Northern Illinois to North Carolina State. N.C. State announced the hiring of McNutt as its cornerbacks coach on Thursday.
Carey perfect choice to lead NIU through transition Dec 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Northern Illinois athletic director Jeff Compher made only one phone call when football coach Dave Doeren left for North Carolina State. That call went to Rod Carey. “I didn’t really want to talk to anybody else because our program is not broken,” Compher said. “It’s just the opposite. It’s working really well and I didn’t feel like this team needed to go through another major coaching change for their third head coach in three years.