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July 22, 2025
Shaw Local

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Priorities for Quinn Urwiler, NIU football program: Football, not paychecks

Priorities for Quinn Urwiler, NIU football program: Football, not paychecks

As college football players navigate the evolving financial landscape, NIU linebacker Quinn Urwiler insists on prioritizing passion over profit, embodying a resilient mentality that fuels this season's quest for greatness.

By Eddie Carifio●
July 17, 2025 at 2:17 pm CDT

Sycamore native Nita Teague named NIU gymnastics coach

Sycamore native Nita Teague named NIU gymnastics coach

NIU on Tuesday named hall of famer and Sycamore native Nita Teague head coach of the gymnastics program, removing the interim title she’s held for almost a year.

By Eddie Carifio●
July 08, 2025 at 11:20 am CDT

Former NIU center Yanic Konan Niederhauser taken in first round of NBA Draft

Former NIU center Yanic Konan Niederhauser taken in first round of NBA Draft

Yanic Konan Niederhauser, who played his freshman and sophomore seasons of college basketball at Northern Illinois University before transferring to Penn State for his junior year, was taken 30th overall Wednesday in the opening round of the NBA Draft.

By J.T. Pedelty●
June 26, 2025 at 1:48 pm CDT

DeKalb’s Brittney Patrick returns home as assistant coach for NIU women’s basketball

DeKalb’s Brittney Patrick returns home as assistant coach for NIU women’s basketball

It took less than a year from Brittney Patrick to go from 'Ew, I hate it,' about coaching to loving it. The DeKalb native and Bolingbrook grad just joined Jacey Brooks' staff at NIU.

By Eddie Carifio●
June 03, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Photos: Large turnout for A'Jah Davis Foundation Basketball Camp
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Photos: Large turnout for A'Jah Davis Foundation Basketball Camp

The gym and field house at DeKalb High School were filled Saturday with kids ages 7-18 having fun and learning skills at the A'Jah Davis Foundation Basketball Camp and Wellness Day.

By Mark Busch ●
May 27, 2025 at 12:00 am CDT

After injury derails football career, former NIU lineman Drew Hoth finds new calling in elementary classroom

After injury derails football career, former NIU lineman Drew Hoth finds new calling in elementary classroom

The 2024 season was the first time Drew Hoth didn't play tackle football since the fifth grade. But he had a new passion to takes it places as he started student teaching. He's set to be a 5th grade teacher at Mitchell when the school opens in the fall.

By Eddie Carifio●
May 08, 2025 at 5:30 am CDT

Telly Johnson leads NIU’s offensive shift as running backs explore new roles

Telly Johnson leads NIU’s offensive shift as running backs explore new roles

"We’re going to open it up a little more, but we’re still going to be NIU." Faster, spread offense has sophomore RB Telly Johnson excited with new scheme.

By Eddie Carifio●
April 28, 2025 at 3:54 pm CDT

NIU held its annual Spring Showcase. Here are 5 things that stood out.

NIU held its annual Spring Showcase. Here are 5 things that stood out.

NIU quarterback Josh Holst, Jalen Macon and Brady Davidson each led the Huskies on at least one of their five touchdown drives on Saturday at the school's annual Spring Showcase, plus other takeaways from the scrimmage.

By Eddie Carifio●
April 26, 2025 at 4:11 pm CDT

NIU looking to spread things out under new offensive coordinator Quinn Sanders

NIU looking to spread things out under new offensive coordinator Quinn Sanders

NIU coach Thomas Hammock said the offense being installed by new coordinator Quinn Sanders will be different from what the Huskies have run in the past. Sanders said it will be a more spread out version of the Huskies' pro-style attack.

By Eddie Carifio●
April 21, 2025 at 11:45 am CDT

Telly Johnson leads NIU’s offensive shift as running backs explore new roles

Telly Johnson leads NIU’s offensive shift as running backs explore new roles

"We’re going to open it up a little more, but we’re still going to be NIU." Faster, spread offense has sophomore RB Telly Johnson excited with new scheme.

By Eddie Carifio●
April 28, 2025 at 3:54 pm CDT
NIU held its annual Spring Showcase. Here are 5 things that stood out.

NIU held its annual Spring Showcase. Here are 5 things that stood out.

NIU quarterback Josh Holst, Jalen Macon and Brady Davidson each led the Huskies on at least one of their five touchdown drives on Saturday at the school's annual Spring Showcase, plus other takeaways from the scrimmage.

By Eddie Carifio●
April 26, 2025 at 4:11 pm CDT
NIU looking to spread things out under new offensive coordinator Quinn Sanders

NIU looking to spread things out under new offensive coordinator Quinn Sanders

NIU coach Thomas Hammock said the offense being installed by new coordinator Quinn Sanders will be different from what the Huskies have run in the past. Sanders said it will be a more spread out version of the Huskies' pro-style attack.

By Eddie Carifio●
April 21, 2025 at 11:45 am CDT

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