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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

Under new defensive coordinator, York grad Rob Harley, NIU focusing on creating turnovers this spring

Under new defensive coordinator, York grad Rob Harley, NIU focusing on creating turnovers this spring

The Xs and Os won't look significantly different for the NIU football team under new coordinator Rob Harley, an Elmhurst native and York grad. He and the coaches are emphasizing takeaways during spring practice.

By Eddie Carifio●
April 14, 2025 at 1:41 pm CDT

Jacey Brooks takes over NIU program after run to WNIT title as Buffalo assistant

Jacey Brooks takes over NIU program after run to WNIT title as Buffalo assistant

Jacey Brooks had a very good reason to delay starting her new job as the 11th NIU women’s basketball coach in the program’s history. The former Buffalo assistant wasn’t introduced until Wednesday as the Huskies’ new coach. She and the Bulls were too busy winning the WNIT.

By Eddie Carifio●
April 09, 2025 at 2:51 pm CDT

Observations from NIU’s practice Tuesday, the sixth of the spring

Observations from NIU’s practice Tuesday, the sixth of the spring

Tuesday's NIU spring football practice featured an emphasis on special teams and the ground game, but Josh Holst, Jalen Macon, DeAree Rogers and the passing game still managed some big plays.

By Eddie Carifio●
April 08, 2025 at 11:44 am CDT

NIU QB, Marengo grad Josh Holst going through spring as presumptive starter: ‘It’s his job to hold on to it’

NIU QB, Marengo grad Josh Holst going through spring as presumptive starter: ‘It’s his job to hold on to it’

Marengo grad Josh Holst enters NIU's spring practices as the presumptive starter for the Huskies in the fall. "Holst ended the year as the starter," coach Thomas Hammock said of the Famous Potato Bowl MVP. "It’s his job to hold on to it."

By Eddie Carifio●
April 07, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT

NIU tabs Jacey Brooks as women’s basketball head coach

NIU tabs Jacey Brooks as women’s basketball head coach

NIU announced Tuesday that former Buffalo assistant Jacey Brooks will take over as the 11th head coach in program history, taking over for Lisa Carlsen.

By Eddie Carifio●
April 01, 2025 at 3:02 pm CDT

Former NIU running back LeShon Johnson indicted on federal dog fighting charges

Former NIU running back LeShon Johnson indicted on federal dog fighting charges

Former NIU running back LeShon Johnson was charged in connection to illegal dog fighting after federal authorities seized 190 dogs from his Oklahoma property, the U.S. Department of Justice announced this week.

By Shaw Local News Network●
March 27, 2025 at 5:27 pm CDT

5 players to keep an eye on after NIU’s first spring practice

5 players to keep an eye on after NIU’s first spring practice

After the first NIU spring football practice, here are five players that made some big statement plays.

By Eddie Carifio●
March 27, 2025 at 11:46 am CDT
Antario Brown coming back from injury, still hoping to get drafted

Antario Brown coming back from injury, still hoping to get drafted

Antario Brown, Devonte O'Malley and 15 other former NIU players worked out in front of scouts Monday at NIU's pro day.

By Eddie Carifio●
March 17, 2025 at 8:04 pm CDT
Lisa Carlsen, NIU part ways after 10 seasons

Lisa Carlsen, NIU part ways after 10 seasons

NIU women’s basketball coach Lisa Carlsen has resigned after 10 years at the helm of the Huskies program, the school announced on Monday.

By Eddie Carifio●
March 10, 2025 at 6:19 pm CDT

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


2

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


3

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


4

Under new defensive coordinator, York grad Rob Harley, NIU focusing on creating turnovers this spring


5

Jacey Brooks takes over NIU program after run to WNIT title as Buffalo assistant


6

Observations from NIU’s practice Tuesday, the sixth of the spring


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NIU QB, Marengo grad Josh Holst going through spring as presumptive starter: ‘It’s his job to hold on to it’


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NIU tabs Jacey Brooks as women’s basketball head coach


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Former NIU running back LeShon Johnson indicted on federal dog fighting charges


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