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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

      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.

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

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

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

      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

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

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

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

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

      f. It was freshman Andy Dittbenner.

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

      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.

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

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

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

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

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