Northern Illinois

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Northern Illinois University is located in DeKalb, Illinois. Its mascot is the Huskies.

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Traditions

  • Colors - Cardinal and Black
  • Mascot - Victor E.Huskie (Former Mascots - Profs, Cardinals, Evansmen, Northerners, Teachers)
  • Northern Illinois has the longest running major-college Homecoming tradition in the state of Illinois, plus one of the oldest in the Midwest and the nation. Starting in 1896.
  • School Songs: Fight Songs - Huskie Fight Song, Hail to the Huskies
  • Alma Mater: Hail NIU

Stadiums

Football

Head Football Coach - Jerry Kill
Offensive Coordinator - Matt Limegrover
Defensive Coordinator - Tracy Claeys

Projected Starters

Offense
QB: Dan Nicholson
RB: Montell Clanton
FL: Britt Davis
SE: Greg Turner
WR: Matt Simon
TE: Brandon Davis
LT:
LG:
C: Eddie Adamski
RG:
RT: Jon Brost

Defense
DE: Larry English
DT: Craig Rusch
DT: Zack Holycross
DE: Brandon Bice
LB: Phil Brown
LB: Tim McCarthy
LB: Cory Hanson
CB: Melvin Rice
CB: Bradley Pruitt
FS:
SS: Mark Reiter

Special Teams
PK: Chris Nendick
P: Andy Dittbenner

Accomplishments

  • 4 West Division Titles (since 1997) - 2001, 2002, 2004, and 2005.
  • 7 straight winning seasons (from 2000 through 2006). Best in the MAC.
  • 25th best record (53-30) in the nation since 2000.
  • 8 consecutive seasons with a 1,000-yard rusher (tied for #1 in the nation).
  • Ranked in the top 30 in the nation in 2003 and 2004.
  • In the last 5 years (since 2002), NIU has the most overall wins of all the MAC with a 41-20 record.

History

NFL (Currently as of 2007): Justin McCareins (WR-New York Jets), Ryan Diem (Tackle-Indianapolis Colts), Sam Hurd (WR-Dallas Cowboys), Darrell Hill (WR-Kansas City Chiefs), Hollis Thomas (DT- New Orleans Saints), Michael Turner (RB-San Diego Chargers), Brad Cieslak (TE- Buffalo Bills), Garrett Wolfe (RB-Chicago Bears), Doug Free (OT-Dallas Cowboys), and Jake Nordin (TE-New England Patriots)

Former Stadiums: Glidden Field

Men's Basketball

Staff

Head Basketball Coach - Ricardo Patton
Assistant Coach - John Anderson
Assistant Coach - Dennis Gates
Assistant Coach - Sundance Wicks
Director of Basketball Operations - Will Smith

Projected Starters

PG:
SG:
SF:
PF:
C:

Key Bench Players:
PG:
SG:
PF/C:
SF:

History

  • NCAA Tournament Appearances - 1996, 1991, and 1982 (3 total)
  • Final Four Appearances - N/A
  • National Championships - N/A
  • Famous Players - Kenny Battle (1984-86) (Transfered to Illinois), Jim Bradley (1971-73)

Womens Basketball

Staff

Head Basketball Coach - Carol Owens
Assistant Coach - Molly Murray
Assistant Coach - E.C. Hill
Assistant Coach - Melissa Parker
Director of Basketball Operations - Leah Frierson

Projected Starters

PG:
SG:
SF:
PF:
C:

Key Bench Players:
PG:
SG:
PF/C:
SF:

History

  • Final Four Apperances -
  • National Championships -
  • Famous Players -

Former Arenas: Chick Evans Field House

Baseball

Staff

Head Baseball Coach - Ed Mathey
Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator - Tim McDonough
Pitching Coach - Luke Sabers
Hitting Coach -
Assistant Coach - Steve Joslyn

History

Huskies in MLB: Herb Adams, 1948-50, Chris Bourjos, 1980, Davy Jones, 1901-18, Ward Miller, 1909-17, Fritz Petertson, 1966-76, Brian Schmack, 2003, Tom Tennant, 1912, Bruce Von Hoff, 1965-67;

External Links


Mid American Conference
EAST: Akron • Bowling Green • Buffalo • Kent State • Miami (OH) • Ohio
WEST: Ball State • Central Michigan • Eastern Michigan • Northern Illinois • Toledo • Western Michigan
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