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
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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
lllinois vs. Northern Illinois: the Brutally Honest Game Preview
There's an old adage in football that the biggest improvement a team makes is from the first week to the second. Your 2010 Illinois Fighting Illini are a true testament to this, especially starting quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase. He grew up a ton last week. But they have two other playmakers on both sides of the ball: Linebacker Ian Thomas and running back Mikel LeShoure. … [Read more...] about lllinois vs. Northern Illinois: the Brutally Honest Game Preview