Thomas Hammock officially returned to Northern Illinois University after having spent the last five seasons as the running backs coach with the Baltimore Ravens. As a player, Hammock rushed for 2,432 rushing yards in his NIU career (1999-2002), which still ranks 13th all-time in school history. The currently 37-year-old Hammock returned to DeKalb, to serve as running backs … [Read more...] about Top Priority for New NIU Football Coach Thomas Hammock Must Be Bowl Wins
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Iowa Hawkeyes edge out NIU Huskies 18-17
In Soldier Field Showdown III the PA system didn't work for almost nearly a half. There wasn't a lot of material noise, but a message was sent with the college football being played at the home of the Chicago Bears. For the NIU Huskies this was a home game, but the crowd was overwhelmingly in favor of the Iowa Hawkeyes. In the end it was the UI who was triumphant, making … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes edge out NIU Huskies 18-17
NIU Huskies Win MAC Title; Furious Comeback in Championship Game
College Football 77 in 77: #74 NIU Huskies
From a mid-major standpoint, Northern Illinois University has become "Running Back U." (Leshon Johnson, Garret Wolfe, Michael "the Burner" Turner, Chad Spann). Sure, only Michael Turner is the only one from that group to do anything in the NFL, but these rushers all dominated the collegiate level. NIU will look to keep that running game going in spades this season, with … [Read more...] about College Football 77 in 77: #74 NIU Huskies