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Football Section

Independence Bowl Spending: Part I

Published Wednesday, April 29, 2009

When NIU accepted a bid to the Independence Bowl on Dec. 7, 2008 it propelled the Huskies into...

Independence Bowl Spending: Part III

Published Wednesday, April 29, 2009

A change in how bowl payouts work Bowl games guaranteed every participating team at least...

Independence Bowl Spending: Part IV

Published Wednesday, April 29, 2009

A payout from a bowl game, at least a smaller game, is to cover the expenses that a participating...

Independence Bowl Spending: Part V

Published Wednesday, April 29, 2009

The Independence Bowl advertises a payout of $1.1 million per each participating team. This...

Independence Bowl Spending: Part VI

Published Wednesday, April 29, 2009

NIU was able to cut cost on multiple purchase orders. The athletic department originally...

Independence Bowl Spending: Part VII

Published Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Every team receives gifts for participating in a bowl game, Krupica said. “You get ‘x’...

Independence Bowl Spending: Part VIII

Published Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Krupica said the main change that needs to be made for the future is the athletic department...

Independence Bowl Spending: Part IX

Published Wednesday, April 29, 2009

When examining a bowl game, Compher said the financial matters cannot illuminate the entire...

Independence Bowl Spending: Part X

Published Wednesday, April 29, 2009

In years past the NIU Foundation has seen bowl games as a way to improve their relationship with...

Independence Bowl Spending: Part II

Published Wednesday, April 29, 2009

The 2008-2009 college football postseason produced a record 34 bowl games. When the regular...

Draft pick works out well for Larry English

Published Monday, April 27, 2009

Things couldn’t have gone much better for Larry English Saturday afternoon. Just a few hours...

Larry English surprises fans with No. 16 pick for San Diego Chargers

Published Monday, April 27, 2009

There was never any doubt that Larry English had a high ceiling with his talent. But when his...

Chargers look to enhance pass rushing for defense through English

Published Monday, April 27, 2009

First it was the Atlanta Falcons, then it was the New England Patriots or the Arizona Cardinals....

Larry English leaves behind impressive legacy at NIU

Published Monday, April 27, 2009

As Larry English begins a new chapter in his life and football career, he closes the door on his...

Spring football wraps up as team deals with "life after English"

Published Monday, April 27, 2009

With Larry English on hand, the Huskies wrapped up their five-week spring season with a scrimmage...

Recent scores

Dec. 28
  NIU - 10
  Louisiana Tech - 17
Nov. 25
  NIU - 0
  Navy - 16
Nov. 18
  NIU - 42
  Kent State - 14
Nov. 12
  NIU - 30
  Central Michigan - 33
Nov. 05
  NIU - 14
  Ball State - 45
Oct. 25
  NIU - 16
  Bowling Green - 13
Oct. 18
  NIU - 38
  Toledo - 7
Sep. 27
  NIU - 37
  Eastern Michigan - 0
Sep. 20
  NIU - 48
  Indiana State - 3
Sep. 06
  NIU - 26
  Western Michigan - 29
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