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Northern Illinois Huskies
Location: DeKalb, Ill. | Founded: 1895 | Enrollment: 25,208 | Colors: Cardinal and Black | Stadium: Huskie
Capacity: 31,000 | Coach: Jerry Kill

Record: (6-3, 4-1 Mid American)
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Huskies report: Inside slant
 

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Inside slant · Strategy and personnel · Notes, quotes
 

 

The 500th victory in school history turned out to be a memorable night. The Huskies, in front of an ESPNU television audience, blitzed Eastern Michigan from the opening kickoff for a 50-6 victory.

Kickoff returner Tommy Davis set the tone for a night to remember by returning the opening kickoff 86 yards for a touchdown. The Huskies, after allowing two first-quarter EMU field goals, took command of the West division showdown.

"We were very excited about the way the youngsters played," said NIU coach Jerry Kill. "They played hard for four quarters, that's what I asked them to do and I thought we played fast. Coming off a short week sometimes you don't know how to handle kids out of practice. We looked like a good, fast football team. I am proud of them and we will enjoy it and get ready for the next one."

Tailback Chad Spann slammed the door shut of any thought of the Eagles winning their first game of the season. The junior scored a touchdown on the first two times he carried the ball, scoring on runs of 65 and 79 yards. Spann rushed for 151 of his game-high 174 yards in the first half.

Quarterback DeMarcus Grady won his third straight game since taking over for injured starter Chandler Harnish. Grady showed off his arm by throwing a pair of touchdown passes to Landon Cox. Grady had a career-long 61-yard run to finish with 104 yards.

"We didn't have any wind tonight. I just focused on my throws because you have to throw the ball on offense," Grady said. "I really wanted to come out and make plays throwing the ball down field. I felt very comfortable tonight and the coaches do a great job preparing me. Without them scouting all week, I wouldn't have the good looks I had tonight."

The Huskies dominated on the ground against the nation's worst run defense. The Husies tallied 418 of their 537 total yards on the ground. The Huskies scored 37 points in the first half to blow open the game.

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Since:Nov 10, 2006

October 31, 2009 3:44 pm
A win is a win. Of course it would have been nice if NIU had scored more than 6 points in 3 quarters but I will take a win any day of the week. When is Harnish coming back by the way? I never though I would say this but they need him back asap! Let's hope he can go next week!
Reputation:99
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Since:Nov 10, 2006

October 23, 2009 9:04 am
From the Bleacher report:

No more excuses. It's time to play football now.

Here comes the most crucial stretch of football for the Northern Illinois Huskies. At a point in the season when NIU could have been looking at a 4-2 record, it's currently at 3-3.

The next four games for the Huskies will tell us how this season will end: A trip to Oxford, Ohio, this weekend ...(more)

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Since:Sep 29, 2009

November 5, 2009 10:30 am
Not sure how all these weeknight games are panning out for the attendance of MAC teams - but it's nice to see all of us getting some national television exposure. Gotta hope that it helps recruiting - a little - and lets some far flung fans see the teams they want to see.

Just wanted to say good luck to you guys this weekend. I know that EMU is a MAC doormat this year, but as Toledo s
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Since:Dec 13, 2007

October 13, 2009 12:25 pm
(POLL) The way UT played last week and the way NIU has ben playing I haft to pick NIU. They just look better to me.
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October 3, 2009 7:41 pm
Rebound game by NIU. How do you think the film sessions went this past week? I'm sure they were long and painful for the players but they came ready to play today!
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September 19, 2009 3:30 pm
Great game all around today by the Huskies! Players, coaches everyone did a great job today! Great win despite the officials efforts to take it away at the end! This team I think is a favorite to win the MAC! GO NIU!
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Since:Aug 24, 2006

December 23, 2008 3:01 pm

Here's what I know about future NIU football opponents:

2009 - Away games at Wisconsin and Purdue.  Home games versus Western Illinois and Idaho.  NIU, since the 2003 season with wins against Maryland, Alabama and Iowa State, has a real hard time getting ANY FBS team to come to DeKalb.  I am amazed at the situation where so many teams want games on their dates, in their l ...(more)

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Since:Aug 24, 2006

July 4, 2009 3:34 pm
This board needs some action!  I'm going to throw my 2009 predicted NIU W-L record out here for everybody to pick apart:

@ Wisconsin - Loss.  NIU's lack of play makers on offense and special teams will prevent any upset in Madison.

Western Illinois - Win.  Joe Novak NEVER beat WIU.  He's gone and NIU finally wins against a team they should smash!  In
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September 19, 2009 3:21 pm
Looks as if NIU has a team to be reckoned with.  NIU will win the MAC.  Congrats on the win over Purdue.
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Since:Jul 16, 2009

August 15, 2009 11:32 am
(POLL) Which conference do you think will score the most points in week 1? Some game of interest are:

Alabama vs. Virginia Tech: Another ACC - SEC week 1 matchup. Last year it was Bama taking it to a highly favored Clemson squad who fell short in the game.
 
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