NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Northern Illinois coach Joe Novak hopes his power of suggestion works again this week. Defensive end Larry English said his unit's objective in practice last week was putting pressure on...
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Panthers expect test from hot ISU combo
Eastern Illinois' pass defense will face a severe test Saturday when the Panthers play host to Illinois State's pitch-and-catch combination of Luke Drone and Laurent Robinson. Drone, a sophomore from...
Salukis’ experience could produce upset
Coming off an 82-7 rout against overmatched Union (Ky.), the nation's top-ranked Division I-AA Salukis step up in class this weekend when they face I-A Western Michigan in Kalamazoo. To...
Despite 0-2 start, Huskies upbeat
Northern Illinois, seeking its sixth straight winning season, has progressed beyond the stage of savoring moral victories. The Huskies (0-2) were disappointed yet still could cite positives after Saturday's 38-37...
Ex-NU linebacker shows special skills
It didn't take long for Braden Jones to establish himself as a valuable member of the Salukis' nationally ranked Division I-AA football team. Playing his first game for SIU, the...
BYU attack will put secondary on notice
This will surprise no one, but Eastern Illinois has stressed pass defense in practice for Saturday's game at Brigham Young. BYU quarterback John Beck threw 60 passes in Saturday's loss...
Redbirds possess big-play potential
Illinois State will have some long-play punch to employ in its home opener Saturday against Drake, thanks to Rockledge High School in Florida and Mt. Carmel in Downstate Illinois. Wide...
Time out to explain timeouts
Many of the 110,971 fans at Michigan were puzzled when Northern Illinois coach Joe Novak called three timeouts in the final min-ute while the Wolverines had the ball and a...
Wolfe stays sharp for the long runs
Memo to Northwestern players and coaches who are studying tapes of Northern Illinois, Saturday's opponent in Evanston: No, elusive Huskies tailback Garrett Wolfe does not have eyes in the back...
Iowa St. provides big roadblock in opener
Illinois State is a huge underdog in this one. Iowa State returns 20 of 24 starters from last year's team that tied for first in the Big 12 North and...