Sports

NIU Begins Search For New AD

Guy Stephens — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:50:43 +0000

Northern Illinois University has announced a national search for the position of associate vice president and director of athletics.
A search firm will be utilized to expedite the search process. NIU President John G. Peters made the announcement May 14.

“After extensive consultation with President-Designate Baker and conversations with NCAA and BCS leaders, we’ve become convinced that it is time to launch a national search for a leader for our intercollegiate athletics program. Northern Illinois University enjoys a great reputation nationally.”

A Team Of Their Own: Women Playing Hardball

Susan Stephens — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:09:19 +0000

Rockford has a long, proud baseball history: it’s where sports pioneer Albert Spalding got his start. It’s where every company in town had its own industrial league team. And during World War Two, the most famous women’s professional baseball team drew thousands of fans. Now there’s a new team trying to revive the tradition of women playing hardball.

Win Or Lose, Huskies Stand By Their Team

Susan Stephens — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:46:36 +0000

Northern Illinois University’s football team came up short last night in their first appearance in one of the nation’s top bowl games. The Huskies lost to the Florida State Seminoles 31 to 10 in the Orange Bowl.

Orange Means A Lot Of Green For NIU

Susan Stephens and Mike Moen — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:45:37 +0000

Tomorrow’s the big day for NIU football fans.

NIU Huskies To Play In Orange Bowl January 1st

WNIJ — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 02:03:54 +0000

The Northern Illinois University Huskies have been selected to play in one of college football's premier post-season bowl games this year. The Huskies will play the Florida State Seminoles in the Orange Bowl on January 1st.