(Update: the Indianapolis Colts have selected NIU quarterback Chandler Harnish with the final pick of the 2012 NFL Draft. So the Colts bookend the draft, with QBs) Northern Illinois University is kind of known as the mid-major version of "Tailback U." The DeKalb, IL institution has produced some of the most electric runners (LeShon Johnson, Michael Turner, Garrett Wolfe and … [Read more...] about NIU QB Chandler Harnish: 2012 NFL Draft MR. IRRELEVANT
Badgers vs. Huskies
Wisconsin 49, Northern Illinois 7: Rapid Reaction
The Soldier Field Showdown II quickly turned into the Soldier Field Beatdown as the #7/#8 Wisconsin Badgers (3-0) flashed their offensive dominance in a 49-7 win over the Northern Illinois Huskies (1-2). It's time to start calling QB Russell Wilson "Mr. Efficient" because the guy was almost perfect while completing 23 of his 32 passes for 347 yards, three touchdowns and just … [Read more...] about Wisconsin 49, Northern Illinois 7: Rapid Reaction
#7/#8 Wisconsin vs. Northern Illinois (Soldier Field Showdown II): Game Preview
This weekend, the #7/#8 Wisconsin Badgers (2-0) will play their first game of the season away from Camp Randall Stadium in the Soldier Field Showdown II versus the Northern Illinois Huskies (1-1). The first Soldier Field Showdown involved the Iowa Hawkeyes matching up with NIU in 2007 (won by Iowa 16-3). Saturday's match-up with the Huskies has a lot of interesting drama as … [Read more...] about #7/#8 Wisconsin vs. Northern Illinois (Soldier Field Showdown II): Game Preview