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Sports reporter @NIUNorthernStar , covering @NIUAthletics • Chicago sports victim • Recovering Florida man • DM or skisellus @niu .edu • FYI: Kiss-ell-us

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I’m excited to announce that I received the Northern Star’s Ryan Byrne Award at last night’s 2024 Donald R. Grubb Journalism Banquet. It goes without saying that I’m honored to have received this award. A massive thank you goes out to everyone who’s helped me along the way.
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Minutes ago, Bill Baker ( @NIURadioGuy ) signed off for the last time as “The Voice of the Huskies” after @NIU_Football ’s 21-19 win in the 2023 Camellia Bowl. Take a listen as Bill says his signature farewell from Montgomery, Alabama, before heading into retirement.
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After tonight’s win, I tuned in to hear @NIU_Football broadcasting legend Bill Baker’s final radio call from Huskie Stadium. I also recorded the last three-ish minutes. Listen to @NIURadioGuy sign off from DeKalb for one last time.
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Amidst the chaos of National Signing Day, former NIU safety/“huskie” Devin Lafayette announces his transfer to Jackson State. Lafayette, who was once NIU’s starting safety, departs Huskie country with 123 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 INTs, 5 PBUs, and 3 FF to his name.
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Based solely on his measurables from yesterday's Pro Day, NIU QB @rocky_lombardi has a 9.20 RAS (unofficial) out of a possible 10.00. He would be second-most athletic QB prospect to ever come out of NIU (and no, he's not behind Jordan Lynch). Lombardi's RAS comparisons include
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Nolan Potter ( @Nolan_Potter2 ), the longtime anchor of NIU’s offensive line, has made his pro plans official after declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft in an Instagram post. A three-time All-MAC honoree, Potter started 43 of NIU’s last 45 games at right tackle.
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Per the man himself, the #Packers have signed NIU DT James Ester as an undrafted free agent.
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Let’s Gooooooooooo🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀🧀
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NIU QB Rocky Lombardi was one of the invitees at the #Packers ’ local pro day today. Lombardi recently participated in the #Bears ’ local pro day on Tuesday.
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Totally not NIU-related, but I *really* hope Miami (OH) drops Miami (FL) in Week 1. This shouldn’t even be a debate. Miami (OH) is 116 years older and Miami (FL) ISN’T EVEN IN MIAMI. It’s in Coral Gables. Enough with the parenthesis. Go RedHawks. Boo Hurricanes. ‘Nuff said.
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NIU’s DaRon Gilbert is officially pro-bound after declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft. Formerly a four-year starter at safety for FCS Lafayette College, Gilbert started all 13 games at LB in 2023. He finishes his college career having started 43 of 46 games and goes out a Camellia
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Locked in let’s do it!
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Regardless of a win or loss, today’s bowl game will have some bittersweetness to it for NIU. Bill Baker ( @NIURadioGuy ) will make his final call as the “Voice of the Huskies” today, ending his 44-year run in the booth. He’ll be joined by longtime companion Mark Lindo
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Former #NIUFootball safety Louis Frye is transferring to Temple, per his Instagram.
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I’m thrilled to share that I received two awards at the annual Illinois College Press Association convention this past Friday. It’s been incredible having my passion and efforts as a student journalist recognized at the statewide level. Check out my award-winners. 🧵⬇️
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With today's unfortunate news of Sports Illustrated's apparent demise, I thought I'd share a throwback to NIU's moment of fame in the publication. This photo taken of the late Jim Bradley by famed sports photographer Heinz Kluetmeier was featured in the Nov. 29, 1971 issue of
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Players expected to participate in tomorrow’s NIU Pro Day: • Gabriel Amegatcher, CB (NIU ‘23) • James Ester, DL (NIU ‘23) • DaRon Gilbert, LB (NIU ‘23) • Tyler Jackson, LB (NIU ‘23) • Rocky Lombardi, QB (NIU ‘23) • Nolan Potter, OL (NIU ‘23) • D’Ante’ Cox, WR (Southern
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NIU LB Tyler Jackson has been invited to the #Bears ’ local pro day on Tuesday, April 9, per source.
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Got a chance to speak with @TheRatdog25 and @cole_tucker15 after their drills at today’s Pro Day. Hear the former Huskies talk about being back in DeKalb and catching passes from @rocky_lombardi again.
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Former NIU QB Rocky Lombardi will prepare for the 2024 NFL Draft under QB coach Tony Racioppi of TEST Football Academy. According to his LinkedIn, Racioppi has previously worked with former first-rounders Kenny Pickett and Robert Griffin III.
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Tony Racioppi
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Fired up to coach NIU QB Rocky Lombardi for NFL Draft Prep! A combination of elite physical traits, ton of experience as a starter at both Michigan State and NIU and fantastic leadership/work ethic! 6’4 230 ex wrestler with one of best arms in all of college football. Welcome to
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BREAKING: The Mid-American Conference has released NIU's 2024 football schedule. Sat., Aug. 31 – Western Illinois Sat., Sept. 7 – at Notre Dame Sat., Sept. 14 – Open Sat., Sept. 21 – Buffalo* Sat., Sept. 28 – at NC State Sat., Oct. 5 – UMass Sat., Oct. 12 – at Bowling Green*
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Today marks the 16th anniversary of one of the darkest chapters in NIU’s history as we commemorate the five lives lost in the Feb. 14 shootings. At 3:06 p.m., NIU will toll five bells in remembrance of Gayle Dubowski, Catalina Garcia, Julianna Gehant, Ryanne Mace, and Daniel
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After seven seasons playing college football, NIU QB Rocky Lombardi ( @rocky_lombardi ) will make his 38th – and final – collegiate start today. The former Michigan State transfer will have one last chance to build upon his NIU legacy, which already includes a MAC title, top-10
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Rocky Lombardi is *officially* a Cincinnati Bengal.
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#Bengals official UDFA list after all the physicals and contracts were done today.
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12 No More: Rocky Lombardi will begin his NFL career wearing No. 4 for the Bengals. Lombardi’s iconic No. 12 is currently taken by WR Sheldrick Jackson.
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My time with the Northern Star has drawn to a close. It was fun while it lasted. Covering NIU sports and working with my fellow staffers has been the highlight of my time here in DeKalb. And to those I covered at @NIUVolleyball , @Niugymnastics , and all other programs, thank you.
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Nolan Potter has also received his NFL digits. He’ll wear No. 72 for the Falcons. Potter’s No. 69 he wore at NIU is currently issued to fellow OL Barry Wesley.
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Former NIU and newly-signed Green Bay Packers DL James Ester ( @J2Ester ) has been assigned No. 65, per the team's roster.
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NIU lands its second commitment in as many days in Liam Russo, a 2025 6’6” TE prospect out of De Smet Jesuit High School in St. Louis, Missouri. Russo also attracted MAC offers from Eastern Michigan, Kent State, Miami (Ohio) and Western Michigan, among numerous offers.
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Liam Russo
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Let’s Do It!!!! Committed. #thehardway @NIUCoachHammock @AllenTrieu @JHMerrittJr @Coach_CoryWhite @CoachPoe1914 @CoachBeschorner
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The NIU Board of Trustees’ Finance, Audit, Compliance, Facilities, and Operations Committee has just approved $4 million of donor funding for development of the 1899 Club, a multi-use facility designed to provide nutritional services to NIU student-athletes. The final decision
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Clint Ratkovich and Cole Tucker are both in the house today, laced up and warming up.
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Hands down the cleanest poster NIU Athletics has put out in a hot minute.
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NIU Huskie Athletics
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Spring Showcase posters are HERE! Join us this Saturday, April 27 at Noon for our 2024 NIU Football Spring Showcase! Fans get a FREE poster for post-showcase autographs with the NIU Football Team, while supplies last. Learn more:
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It's the first day of the offseason for the 2023 Camellia Bowl champion NIU Huskies, but plenty of movements have already taken place ahead of the 2024 season. Here's a breakdown of NIU's offseason movements so far. OUTGOING TRANSFERS (12) • LB Phillip Baynes Jr. (Uncommitted)
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Brugler also listed NIU's five other draft prospects within the "Best of the Rest" for their respective position groups. • OL Nolan Potter ( #34 of 109) • DT James Ester ( #34 of 173) • LB DaRon Gilbert ( #58 of 211) • LB Tyler Jackson ( #125 of 211) • CB Gabriel Amegatcher
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NIU QB Rocky Lombardi is the 22nd-ranked QB in @dpbrugler 's "The Beast: 2024 NFL Draft Guide" published by @TheAthletic this morning. My biggest takeaway: Lombardi's first name is actually Michael.
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NIU volleyball has acquired help at setter with Loyola Chicago transfer Kylie Schulze announcing her commitment on Instagram today. Schulze, once a standout at Woodstock North, spent her club days at VC United – a program with strong ties to NIU. The Wonder Lake native appeared
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According to data from D1.ticker, #NIUFootball recorded an average attendance of 9,456 in 2023, third-worst in the FBS. That’s a 2.81% increase from last season’s FBS-worst average of 9,198. Progress is progress.
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NIU QB Rocky Lombardi is the 22nd-ranked QB in @dpbrugler 's "The Beast: 2024 NFL Draft Guide" published by @TheAthletic this morning. My biggest takeaway: Lombardi's first name is actually Michael.
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FINAL: #NIU 71 #WASH 64 Head coach @CoachBurno11 has officially earned his first victory at the helm of NIU's men's basketball program. What an upset.
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Another Huskie UDFA signing. NIU LB and Detroit native DaRon Gilbert is headed home to the #Lions , per @AaronWilson_NFL .
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Aaron Wilson
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DaRon Gilbert (LB/S) 6’1”; 220 lbs Northern Illinois University Graduate Transfer going to the #Lions per a source
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Rounding out the list, DaRon Gilbert has been assigned No. 53 to start his pro career. No. 23, his number at NIU, is taken by CB Carlton Davis. No. 6, his number at Lafayette, is taken by S Ifeatu Melifonwu.
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#NIUFootball will be holding its Pro Day tomorrow at 4 p.m. inside the Yordon Center and Chessick Practice Center. Workouts and position drills will begin at approx. 4:45 p.m. in Chessick. @rodrig72174 and I will be there for @NSSports_NIU .
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#NIUFootball gains another incoming transfer as former Fordham LB Marc Pretto commits to the Huskies. Pretto started all 11 games in 2023 as a sophomore. For his career, he has 90 tackles, 8.5 TFL, 1 sack, 1 INT, 3 PD, and 1 FF.
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Proud to announce that I am fully committed to NIU #TheHardWay @NIUCoachHammock @CoachAdamBreske @NickBenedetto_ @CoachAWang
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NIU’s starting signal-caller will now be on the call for @NIUWrestling ’s home dual meet against California Baptist. A unique opportunity for the former high school wrestler.
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NIU Huskie Athletics
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TONIGHT! @NIU_Football QB (and former Iowa state HS wrestling finalist) Rocky Lombardi will be our analyst for tonight's wrestling meet against CBU. Tune in to ESPN+ at 6pm
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#NIUFootball has assigned jersey numbers to its 10 spring newcomers, per the team’s spring roster. • QB Kenny Leuth: 8 • WR Kenji Lewis: 12 • QB Jalen Macon: 14 • DB Kiwaun Davis: 17 • LB Marc Pretto: 23 • CB Dashaun Gibson: 24 • LB Christian Fuhrman: 44 • OL Aiden
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The quarterback himself is off the board. NIU QB Rocky Lombardi is headed to the #Bengals .
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Rocky Lombardi is a Cincinnati Bengals! #theHardWay #NIU2NFL @rocky_lombardi
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Assuming I'm all caught up on the transfer news, here's the list of #NIUFootball 's incoming mid-year transfers. • TE Jake Appleget (Nebraska) • CB Kiwaun Davis (Washington State) • LB Christian Fuhrman (SEMO) • QB Kenny Leuth (American River) • WR Kenji Lewis (Arkansas-Pine
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And that’s a wrap for the midyear transfer class. Love that every one of these guys has a chip on their shoulder and something to prove. They’ll fit right in with #TheHardWay
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Beginning Tuesday, I’ll be returning for another semester as the sports editor @NIUNorthernStar . Many thanks to @MadelaineVikse and @shendricks123 for tolerating me this long. Looking forward to covering gymnastics this season (but I didn’t forget about you, volleyball).
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NIU OT Nolan Potter is changing his course from Tampa Bay to Atlanta. Potter has signed with the #Falcons as an UDFA after getting a rookie minicamp tryout invite from the #Buccaneers .
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Nolan Potter had been going to Bucs rookie minicamp as a tryout player, but now signs a UDFA contract to join the Falcons' 90-man roster.
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Surprisingly, the ESPN broadcast didn’t show any of Mitchell’s four interceptions against NIU during the 2022 Homecoming Game.
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With the No. 22 overall pick in the 2024 @NFLDraft , the @Eagles select Quinyon Mitchell! @NewEraCap 📺: #NFLDraft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus
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Here’s a look at NIU’s depth chart for the upcoming Camellia Bowl against Arkansas State. Aside from Logan Zschernitz taking over for Pete Nygra at center, the starting offense appears to remain intact. On defense, Roy Williams steps back into the starting lineup at DE after
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Former #NIUFootball “superback” Clint Ratkovich is headed up north to play for the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders. A key contributor to NIU’s MAC title run in 2021, Ratkovich spent time with the Atlanta Falcons during training camp last year.
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Us: Describe yourself in one word Clint: "Superback" The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American fullback Clint Ratkovich. 📝 👊 @TheRatdog25
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NIU adds a commitment from Tyler Chambers, a 2025 OT/DL from Lyons Township High School in La Grange, Illinois. Chambers also had offers from Missouri Western, Southeast Missouri State and Wayne State.
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Tyler Chambers
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I have officially committed to play football at Northern Illinois University! Go Huskies!! @NIUCoachHammock @CoachMooreNIU @CoachLMeadows @CoachAWang @_Coach_Rich @NIU_Football
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Here’s a update on where NIU’s UDFAs currently stand. SIGNED: QB Rocky Lombardi ➡️ #Bengals DT James Ester ➡️ #Packers LB DaRon Gilbert ➡️ #Lions UNSIGNED: OT Nolan Potter LB Tyler Jackson CB Gabriel Amegatcher
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Welp, that’s a wrap on my second season covering @NIUVolleyball . Despite results, I’ve got one more “Silver Lining” in me. There’s just one bullet today, but I think it tells the story well. - NIU put it all on the floor last night. They made Western Michigan earn just about
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NIU transfer QB Nevan Cremascoli has committed to South Dakota in the FCS.
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GO YOTES! 🔴⚪️🐾 #committed
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Another familiar NIU connection as Rocky Lombardi hits Clint Ratkovich for a quick completion in passing drills.
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#NIUFootball has added Nathan Palmer (not the former NIU receiver) to its coaching staff as a defensive grad assistant. Palmer, an Illinois State grad, spent six seasons in the NFL as a linebacker for the Packers (2013-15) and Titans (2016-18).
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Blessed for the opportunity to continue my coaching career with @NIU_Football . Big thanks to @NIUCoachHammock for the amazing opportunity. #TheHardWay
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Thomas Hammock visiting James Ester at Packers OTAs.
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Great to see @J2Ester chasing his dream of becoming a professional athlete. He knows how to do things #TheHardWay .
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I'm excited to announce that, in addition to the #NIUGymnastics beat, I'll be tag-teaming the @NIUSoftball beat for @NIUNorthernStar this spring alongside @Lucas_Didier22 . I'm incredibly thankful for the opportunity and look forward to what the season has in store.
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After a bit of curiosity on my part, I've compiled a comprehensive attendance report for the Mid-American Conference for the 2023 regular season. NOTABLES: • Six of the 10 worst-attended MAC games were midweek MACtion games. • Toledo, Ohio, and EMU were the only MAC schools to
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With gymnastics season nearly a week away, I’ll be posting more content about NIU’s squad in the coming days. If you want regular updates and news about @Niugymnastics , give me a follow (or don’t).* *Also applies to NIU’s football and volleyball teams. I do offseason coverage.
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NIU gymnast Maddy Kees is retiring from the sport of gymnastics, she announced on Instagram earlier today.
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Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! I must say, it's been a fun adventure covering so many women's sports in my time with @NIUNorthernStar . I'm incredibly thankful to @NIUVolleyball , @Niugymnastics , and @NIUSoftball for allowing me to chance to tell their stories.
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For those curious, Pro Day is still in session. James Ester and Jeffrey Griffin Jr. getting some work in on the pop-ups.
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NIU LB Tyler Jackson has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. He played all 13 games in his lone season with Huskies, recording 56 tackles.
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GODS PLAN WILL ALWAYS PREVAIL, Thankful for this journey 🖤 #FlyHighMama 🕊️
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NIU has offered Nate Appleget, a 2026 WR/OLB prospect out of Lincoln Southeast High School in Lincoln, Nebraska. Appleget’s older brother, Jake, joined the Huskies this offseason as a tight end transfer from Nebraska. This is Nate’s first DI offer.
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After a great camp and conversation with @NIUCoachHammock , I’m excited and grateful to receive an offer from @NIU_Football . @CoachAWang @CoachAdamBreske @NickBenedetto_
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NIU CB @Gabe_Amegatcher scored a 6.27 #RAS out of a possible 10.00, making him NIU's second-most athletic CB prospect behind Rashaan Melvin (2013). Amegatcher's RAS comparisons include Carlton Davis (2018), Rasul Douglas (2017), and Coby Bryant (2022).
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It’s a great morning to break down last night’s silver linings for NIU (since I totally forgot to do it last night). Here you go: - @sophiehurt_ passed 500 career assists, posting 15 assists last night. - @HoffmeierCrew recorded her third-best digging performance of 2023. She
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A fateful diagnosis three falls ago rocked her world. Thanks to a renewed collaboration between @NIUAthletics and @GoTeamIMPACT , a cancer-stricken teen has found a second home at @NIUVolleyball . This is the story of Anya Hopkins:
Chicagoland teen brings new purpose to NIU volleyball

Hardworking, humble, sweet, fun, energetic. Those are just some adjectives used by NIU volleyball players to describe Anya Hopkins at an Aug. 26 press conference at Victor E. Court. The full rank and...

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For the fifth year in a row, no NIU Huskies have been selected in the NFL Draft. The last Huskie drafted was Sutton Smith, taken by the Pittsburgh Steelers with 175th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
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James Ester has received the Mr. Victor E. Huskie award at tonight’s “Victors” awards show. The award is given to “individuals who have excelled not just in athletics but have also excelled in academics and in their community.”
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Congratulations to James Ester of @NIU_Football on being crowned Mr. Victor E!
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Maher down bad tonight. Fire him out of Tampa Bay’s cannons.
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Today’s #NIUFootball Pro Day wrapped up about 20 minutes ago. With the help of @Bdon300 and @DDCEddieCarifio , I counted at least 11 NFL teams represented at the event. • Chicago Bears • Cincinnati Bengals • Cleveland Browns • Detroit Lions • Green Bay Packers •
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Another commitment for NIU today, this time from LaMarcus Hicks II, a 2025 CB/FS from Maine West High School in Des Plaines, Illinois. NIU beat out in-state foe Illinois State in the race for Hicks, the son of former NFLer and current Northwestern CBs coach LaMarcus Hicks.
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COMMITTED🐺🔒 !! @NickBenedetto_ @CoachAWang @NIUCoachHammock @NIU_Football @NIUAthletics @CoachDJBland @MaineWestFtbl @MaineWestDC #TheHardWay #NIU #GoHuskies
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When she was 14, Alyssa Al-Ashari ( @___lyss____ ) was on the cusp of joining an NCAA gymnastics powerhouse. Today, she’s near the end of an illustrious career with @Niugymnastics . Find out how a Michigan native is building her legacy in DeKalb.
Alyssa Al-Ashari’s ascent to bar and beam stardom

Every routine for Alyssa Al-Ashari starts the same way. Once the shamrock green flag waves from the nearby judges table, she gives her opening salute, and takes a deep breath in. As she expels the...

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Results from the 2024 #NIUFootball Pro Day:
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NIU has offered Ren Brown, a three-star 2025 OT prospect out of Stanton High School in Stanton, Nebraska. The 6-foot-6, 270-pounder has also been offered by Eastern Michigan and Ohio, among other schools. Also holds P5 offers from Oregon State and Texas Tech.
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After a great visit and conversation with @NIUCoachHammock I am grateful to receive an offer from @NIU_Football . Go Huskies! @CoachLMeadows @CoachAWang @AllenTrieu @adamgorney @MohrRecruiting @SWiltfong_ @DStoddard5
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Now that my match recap has been sent up for looksies, It’s time for me to break down the silver linings from today’s match. - @sophiehurt_ is now two assists shy of reaching 500 career helpers. - @sarah_lezon made her first career start tonight, recording 9 kills and a
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With F Yanic Konan Neiderhauser's recent entrance into the portal, NIU has now lost 51.6% (1,172 points) of its 2023-24 scoring.
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As of 10 a.m. this morning, four NIU men’s basketball players have entered the transfer portal: • F Xavier Amos • G Will Lovings-Watts • G Zarique Nutter • G Zion Russell NIU has now lost roughly 43% (974 points) of its 2023-24 scoring to the portal alone.
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Fun fact: NIU scored as many TDs against Michigan in their last meeting (2021, Week 2) as Washington did tonight.
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NIU offers Gavin Meier, a 2026 OL/DL prospect out of Parker High School in Janesville, Wisconsin. Meier hails from the same high school as current NIU OL Abiathar Curry. This is Meier’s first college scholarship offer.
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After a great camp and a great conversation with @NIUCoachHammock and @CoachLMeadows , I am blessed to receive my 1st scholarship offer from the University of Northern Illinois! 🔴⚪️ #gohuskies #notcommited @NIU_Football @VikesWTST @MJ_NFLDraft @PrepRedzoneWI
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Per @247Sports , NIU QB Caleb "C.J." Jordan quietly entered the transfer portal yesterday. NIU will now enter the summer with four QBs: Ethan Hampton, Josh Holst, Kenny Leuth and Jalen Macon.
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Not something I would’ve expected to post a few months ago, but sources can confirm that I’m back in action @NIUNorthernStar . Looks like the ride isn’t over just yet. I’ll be back on the beat for @NIUVolleyball and @Niugymnastics . Stay tuned for my comeback year.
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In related news, @NIUVolleyball has made two signings in the past couple days. @sondraparys added @agrevengoed1 and @ella_straus to NIU’s 2024 roster. Grevengoed, an OH out of Joliet West, led the Tigers in kills (509) and hitting % (.451). She’s also an AVCA Second-Team
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We’re currently in the 40-yard dash portion of workouts. Rocky Lombardi has just run his second attempt.
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After nearly a month of spring practices, NIU's QB race has three clear contenders – Ethan Hampton, Jalen Macon and Josh Holst. In my latest column, I delved into each of the three QBs and their potential paths to the starting job.
COLUMN: Evaluating NIU’s top quarterback options

NIU football may have wrapped up spring practices last week, but its ongoing competition for the most important position in team sports remains unsettled. With three-year starter Rocky Lombardi...

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@Ethan_Wiles10 @wthail26 @burziyech Here’s the exact but short list I got from Athletics: Logos Photos of our uniforms, our field, Huskie Stadium Fight song Outside of that, they (EA) collected everything themselves.
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NIU’s longtime O-line anchor is off to the Sunshine State as OT Nolan Potter signs with the #Buccaneers . That makes four NIU UDFA signings so far.
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A sight that should be familiar with Huskie fans: the Rocky Lombardi-Cole Tucker connection.
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Since it seems I've missed some outgoing NIU transfers recently, here's an updated list of Huskies currently in the portal, per @247Sports . • LB Keshon Artis • TE Drew Cassens • QB Nevan Cremascoli • DB Kiwaun Davis • QB C.J. Jordan • DE RaSean Randall • WR Eli Reed
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As of 10 a.m. this morning, four NIU men’s basketball players have entered the transfer portal: • F Xavier Amos • G Will Lovings-Watts • G Zarique Nutter • G Zion Russell NIU has now lost roughly 43% (974 points) of its 2023-24 scoring to the portal alone.
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NIU extended an offer to local talent Davon Grant, a 2026 three-star WR prospect from DeKalb High School. Grant also has offers from four Big Ten schools – Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin – along with another MAC offer from Akron.
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Im blessed for my 7th D1 offer from Northern Illinois University @BarbBoosters @1barbathletics @dekalb_football @CoachSchneeman @Coachjeffjeff1 @C_Twice @coachwecks
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The Oct. 19 game against Toledo in DeKalb will serve as NIU's 117th Homecoming Game.
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BREAKING: The Mid-American Conference has released NIU's 2024 football schedule. Sat., Aug. 31 – Western Illinois Sat., Sept. 7 – at Notre Dame Sat., Sept. 14 – Open Sat., Sept. 21 – Buffalo* Sat., Sept. 28 – at NC State Sat., Oct. 5 – UMass Sat., Oct. 12 – at Bowling Green*
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I’m going to become an absolute degenerate once this game drops. July 19 can’t come soon enough.
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Bring Glory Home. Coming July 19. Pre-Order Now 🔗: #CFB25
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With the dust settled on today’s National Signing Day activities, here’s a look at @NIU_Football ’s 2024 recruiting class comprised of 18 student-athletes. - WR George Dimopoulos • 6-2, 190 (Crystal Lake, Ill. / Crystal Lake Central) - CB Dashaun Gibson • 6-2, 180 (Manassas,
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NIU QB-turned-TE Drew Cassens has hit the transfer portal. Cassens caught his only career TD in the 2022 season finale against Akron.
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Extremely grateful for my time at NIU. Can’t thank my teammates, coaches and support staff enough for not just making me a better player but a better man as well. With that being said I’ll be entering the transfer portal as a grad transfer with two years of eligibility.
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#NIUVolleyball has added a DS/L commit to its 2025 class in Isabel Junior out of Elkhorn South High School (Nebraska).
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I am pleased to announce that, effective today, I have assumed the duties of Sports Editor at the @NIUNorthernStar as @jkrausepro prepares to graduate tomorrow. Needless to say, I look forward to what the future holds.
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NIU softball head coach Christina Sutcliffe was relieved of her duties as of yesterday, per a release from the school.
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Man lasted two games longer than the guy who kicked his kicker
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Broncos part ways with HC Nathaniel Hackett.
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Alyssa Al-Ashari ( @___lyss____ ) has become the first NIU gymnast to receive Huskie of the Week honors after winning the bars title and helping the Huskies set a new team-scoring record at Friday’s Tennessee Collegiate Classic. #NIUGymnastics
Al-Ashari lands Huskie of the Week honor after bars victory

DeKALB – A first-place bars routine and season-best finish in Tennessee have enabled NIU senior Alyssa Al-Ashari to become the first NIU gymnast to capture Huskie of the Week honors. Al-Ashari...

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Tonight’s match will be the end of the road (at NIU) for @NIUVolleyball ’s four seniors: Isabelle Percoco, Katie Erdmann, Emily Dykes, and Ella Mihacevich. In honor of their last hurrah, I’ll be making posts about each senior, detailing their roles and achievements during their
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