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A few former Northern Illinois University football players got the chance to try and make an impression on scouts from the NFL Monday during pro day in the Chessick Practice Center at NIU in DeKalb. shawlocal.com/gallery/2025/0…

Antario Brown, Devonte O'Malley and 15 other former NIU players worked out in front of scouts Monday at NIU's pro day. shawlocal.com/daily-chronicl…

The Northern Illinois University football team held its first spring practice Thursday inside the Chessick Practice Center as they prepare for the 2025 season. shawlocal.com/gallery/2025/0…

After the first NIU spring football practice, here are five players that made some big statement plays. shawlocal.com/daily-chronicl…

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 Thursday. shawlocal.com/daily-chronicl…

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. shawlocal.com/daily-chronicl…

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." shawlocal.com/daily-chronicl…

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. shawlocal.com/daily-chronicl…

A press conference was held Wednesday afternoon in the Convocation Center at Northern Illinois University where Jacey Brooks was named the new NIU women's basketball coach. shawlocal.com/gallery/2025/0…

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 bus... shawlocal.com/daily-chronicl…

Excited to get back to NIU Football tomorrow! Thanks for the invite Coach Harley and Cory Connolly ‼️ Thomas Hammock Andy Wang Luke Meadows #TheHardWay 🦴

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. shawlocal.com/daily-chronicl…

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. shawlocal.com/daily-chronicl…

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. shawlocal.com/daily-chronicl…

"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. shawlocal.com/daily-chronicl…

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. shawlocal.com/daily-chronicl…

Great story on an awesome young man. Injuries aside he was a beast in the field. Glad to see Drew has found his passion.

From student-athlete to student teacher to local 5th grade teacher. Great story on NIU Football offensive lineman Drew Hoth and his career path.