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    Northern Illinois Huskies

    Who was the running back in 2003 that led NIU to a 9-3 record?Northern Illinois Football (cubbiegr81)

      Michael Turner. Turner rushed for over 1000 yards in each of his starting years, and because of this was nicknamed Michael "the Burner" Turner. He also had his own hot sauce in DeKalb restaurants.

    Who did NIU not defeat in the 2003 season?Northern Illinois Football (cubbiegr81)

      Nebraska. It took overtime to beat Maryland, but NIU sealed the deal with an interception from Randee Drew on Maryland's first possession.

    The Huskies punter in 2005 was Scott Baez?Northern Illinois Football (cubbiegr81)

      f. It was freshman Andy Dittbenner.

    The head coach of NIU in 2005 was Joe Novak?Northern Illinois Football (cubbiegr81)

      t. He began coaching at NIU in 1995, and despite having a losing steak of 23 games at one point in his career, from 2000 and on with him, the Huskies had a record of over .500 and went to the 2005 Silicon Valley Bowl where they defeated Troy.

    Lee Corso coached for the Huskies in the 80s?Northern Illinois Football (cubbiegr81)

      t. He lead the team to a 4-6-1 record and left after one year.

    In 2005, who led the Huskies in rushing yards with 1630?Northern Illinois Football (cubbiegr81)

      Garrett Wolfe. Wolfe was injured and missed two games. Despite this, he still finished 5th in the nation in yards rushing.

    In 2005, what conference was NIU part of?Northern Illinois Football (cubbiegr81)

      The MAC (Mid-American). They joined the MAC in 1997 and established rivalries with Toledo and Ball State.

    From 2002-2004, what wide reciever for NIU wore the number 5 and was nicknamed "The Man"?Northern Illinois Football (cubbiegr81)

      Dan Sheldon. He was drafted by the 49ers in 2005 but released shortly before the season began.

    Between 2001-2003, what defensive back for the Huskies wore #18?Northern Illinois Football (cubbiegr81)

      Randee Drew. He was ranked first in interceptions in NIUs history.

Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Illinois Huskies

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    • Who set out from Nauvoo, Illinois in February 1846? ( goto )


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    • Which brother born 5/10/1902 set up the first McDonalds (under another name) in Des Plaines, Illinois in 1955 ? ( goto )


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    • Which president was in partnership with William F. Berry in an ill-fated general store in New Salem, Illinois? ( goto )


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    • Is Northern Ireland a part of the United Kingdom? I mean, the country is called United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. ( goto )


    • Who named the Northern Lights "Aurora Borealis" and why? ( goto )


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    • When were the wars between Northern Ireland and Ireland? ( goto )


    • The Outlet Mall of Gurney, Illinois, was the first place in the world to open one of these not quite perfect stores earlier this month. What store was it? ( goto )


    • If you were to go directly from Chicago, Illinois, in the United States, through the core of the earth and to the other side, where would you be? ( goto )


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    • What links a river in Northern Congo, a Nigerian Village, and the American Legion? ( goto )


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