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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NIU makes history; Orange Bowl vs. Florida State
Northern Illinois earned the first BCS bowl bid in school history where they will play Florida State in the Orange Bowl, SI.com reported Sunday. The official announcement won't be made until later tonight. … [Read more...] about NIU makes history; Orange Bowl vs. Florida State
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 QB Chandler Harnish: 2012 NFL Draft MR. IRRELEVANT
(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
Wisconsin Gets New Offensive Coordinator Matt Canada from Northern Illinois
You could make a case that Wisconsin had the greatest running back and quarterback tandem in college football history. Quarterback Russell Wilson broke the season passer rating record, and tailback Montee Ball tied the season record for touchdowns. The Badgers were the first team to ever have a player run for 30 TDs, and another player pass for 30 TDs. Production like that … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Gets New Offensive Coordinator Matt Canada from Northern Illinois
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
Northern Illinois goes for School Win Record in MAC Championship
Northern Illinois is essentially the mid-major embodiment of "Tailback University." LeShon Johnson, Michael "the Burner" Turner, Garrett Wolfe are some of the recent names that come to mind. And Chad Spann, the current running back, has already broken the school record for rushing touchdowns in a season with 20. And he still has two games left to play. Tonight the 10-2, (8-0 … [Read more...] about Northern Illinois goes for School Win Record in MAC Championship