Northern Illinois University
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NIU’s new husky mascot from MarengoDec 06, 2013 4:05 pm - Northern Illinois University’s new husky mascot is coming from a dog breeder in Marengo. The school said last month that it was retiring Diesel the husky dog after nine ...
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Da timing a bit off for Da ceremonyDec 05, 2013 8:00 pm - I realize it's probably a scheduling thing, but what in the world is wrong with the Bears holding a jersey retirement ceremony on a nice, warm September afternoon? B...
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Carey leads NIU to brink of another BCS bowlDec 05, 2013 3:21 pm - DEKALB, Ill. — Rod Carey could have been on the golf course. As alternatives go, this isn’t bad. He has a shot at a conference championship and a chance to crash the BCS...
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Huskie legend Jorgensen dies at 78Dec 01, 2013 10:00 pm - DEKALB — A member of the NIU Athletics Hall of Fame, former men's basketball head coach Tom Jorgensen, who was known for his high-scoring teams, died Friday in Aurora, C...
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Another MAC honor for NIU's LynchDec 01, 2013 10:00 pm - Northern Illinois University quarterback Jordan Lynch earned a his eighth Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Week honor after leading NIU to a 33-14 victory...
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Nebraska edges Northern Illinois 63-58Nov 30, 2013 1:58 pm - LINCOLN, Neb. — Deverell Biggs had 18 points and hit four free throws in the final 7 seconds as Nebraska held on to defeat Northern Illinois 63-58 Saturday. Nebraska (5-...
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Fresno State loss may have implications for NIUNov 29, 2013 5:00 pm - SAN JOSE, Calif. — Derek Carr finally ran into a quarterback who could match his prolific production. That's all it took to end Fresno State's bid for a BCS bowl. Davi...
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Thanksgiving edition reveals so much gratitude in so little spaceNov 28, 2013 4:30 am - Please, please tell me you didn’t forget the cranberry sauce. OK: Good. Anyhoo: Happy Thanksgiving! A day full of food, family, football, pe...
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NIU routs Broncos, completes perfect regular seasonNov 26, 2013 9:00 pm - DE KALB — P.J. Fleck helped recruit quarterback Jordan Lynch to Northern Illinois so the first-year Western Michigan coach had a good idea what the Broncos could expect...
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Diesel, NIU’s mascot, retiring after 9 yearsNov 26, 2013 11:53 am - DEKALB — Northern Illinois’ blue-eyed husky mascot is retiring after spending nine years on the sidelines. The high-fiving canine is a furry fixture at Huskies games alo...