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Sept. 11, 2010 | 6 p.m. | Huskies All-AccessDeKalb, Ill. | Huskie Stadium | 24,000

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2010 Niu ScheduleSept. 2 at Iowa State (Fox Sports Net) ........................................27-10, LSept. 11 NORTH DAKOTA ..................................................................6 p.m.Sept. 18 at Illinois (Big Ten Network) ...............................................11 a.m.Sept. 25 at Minnesota (Big Ten Network) ..................................7:30 p.m.Oct. 2 at Akron* ...................................................................................5 p.m.Oct. 9 TEMPLE* (ESPN Regional).................................................11 a.m.Oct. 16 BUFFALO* - Homecoming - .......................................... 2:30 p.m.Oct. 23 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* (Comcast SportsNet) ............ 3 p.m.Oct. 30 at Western Michigan* (ESPN Regional) ..........................11 a.m.Nov. 9 TOLEDO* (ESPN2) ................................................................6 p.m.Nov. 20 at Ball State* ..............................................................................NoonNov. 26 at Eastern Michigan*(ESPNU/ESPN3.com) ....................11 a.m.Dec. 3 Marathon MAC Championship (ESPN2) ........................6 p.m.*Mid-American Conference Game.

2010 Record/MAC Record...............................................................................0-1/0-02009 Record/ MAC Record/Finish .........................7-6/5-3/2nd, West DivisionHead Coach .....................................................................................................Jerry KillAlma Mater/Year .............................................................. Southwestern (KS)/1983Record at NIU/Years .....................................................................................13-14/3rdCareer Record/Years .................................................................................. 117-71/17thBasic Offense/Defense ............................................................................Multiple/4-3First Year of Football ............................................................................................ 1899All-Time Record ..........................................................................................501-458-51Last Bowl Game................2010 International Bowl (Toronto): USF 27, NIU 3Letterwinners Returning/Lost ......................................................................... 49/23Starters Returning .......................................................... 19 (6 Off., 11 Def., 2 Spec.)Starters Lost ........................................................................ 7 (4 Off., 2 Def., 1 Spec.)

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Location ................................................................................................ DeKalb, IllinoisFounded ..................................................................................................................... 1895Enrollment ............................................................................................................ 24,397Affi liation .......................................................... NCAA Football Bowl SubdivisionConference .............................................................Mid-American (West Division)Colors ............................................................................................. Cardinal and BlackNickname ...........................................................................................................HuskiesStadium ................................................................Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium Surface/Capacity ....................................................................Field Turf /24,000President (Alma Mater, Year) ........................Dr. John Peters (John Carroll ‘67)Assoc. VP/Athletic Director ................................................................ Jeff Compher Alma Mater ............................................................................. James Madison ‘80Ticket Information ................................................................................ 815-752-6800Athletics Website .............................................................. www.NIUHuskies.com

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Home OpenerNorthern Illinois opens its 2010 Huskie Stadium schedule versus North Dakota Saturday night after falling to Iowa State in the 2010 season opener on Thursday, Sept. 2 in Ames, Iowa. Kickoff for the contest - NIU’s lone September home date - is set for 6:07 p.m. Jerry Kill’s third Huskie team returns 19 starters and 49 letterwinners off the 2009 squad that fi nished the season with a 7-6 record and a spot in the International Bowl in Toronto, Canada.

Huskies and Fighting SiouxNIU and North Dakota have met just once before on the football fi eld as the Fighting Sioux handed the Huskies a 37-20 loss on Nov. 27, 1965 in the Mineral Water Bowl in Exelsior Springs, Mo. In that game 45 years ago, Northern Illinois turned the ball over eight times as North Dakota handed Howard Fletcher’s Huskies their only loss of the 1965 season. UND led 21-20 at halftime on a missed NIU extra point, and Northern Illinois could not score after halftime while play-ing much of the game without starting quarterback Ron Christian due to injury.

Home OpenersNorthern Illinois is 26-18 all-time in 44 Huskie Stadium home open-ers since 1966. NIU has won eight of its last 10 home openers, in-cluding each of the last two (over Indiana State and Western Illinois) under Jerry Kill.

Home Field AdvantageAll-time, Northern Illinois is 135-97-2 at Huskie Stadium, which opened the same year - 1965 - that these teams last met. NIU owns a .579 winning percentage in games played at Huskie Stadium, includ-ing a 45-17 mark (a .726 winning percentage) in its last 62 home con-tests and a 29-11 record since 2003. Under Jerry Kill, Northern Illinois is 9-3 on Brigham Field, including a 5-1 record last year.

The Coach’s CredentialsJerry Kill is the only Northern Illinois coach to lead the Huskies to back-to-back bowl games in the “major college” era (since 1969) with trips to the Independence Bowl in 2008 and the International Bowl last season. Kill has posted a 13-14 record in two years at NIU, high-lighted by the bowl trips and Northern Illinois’ 28-21 victory over

Purdue a year ago, NIU’s second win over a Big Ten team all-time and the school’s fi rst Big Ten victory in 21 seasons.

Iowa State ReviewIowa State used a pair of rushing touchdowns by Alexander Robin-son, including one on a 63-yard jaunt, and the passing of quarterback Austen Arnaud (26-of-36) to earn a 27-10 victory over the Huskies in the 2010 season opener. ISU built a 17-0 halftime lead, before the Huskies narrowed the defi cit to 17-10 on a DeMarcus Grady one-yard sneak with 8:51 left in the game. The Cyclones scored on their next possession, though, and NIU was unable to mount a late rally.

1,011/502The September 11th North Dakota game will be the 1,011th game in Northern Illinois history and the Huskies will be looking for their 502nd victory all-time. NIU played its 1,000th game and won its 500th, last season and has a 501-458-51 all-time record for a winning percentage of .521. Over the last decade (2000-09), Northern Illinois posted a 68-53 record (.562) with eight winning campaigns.

FCS FoesOver the last 14 seasons, Northern Illinois has played 13 games against teams from the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Divi-sion I-AA) and posted an 8-5 record in those games. The Huskies

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Jerry Kill enters his third season at Northern Illinois in 2010 and is in his 17th season as a collegiate head coach at four diff erent universities. Now in his third season at NIU, the Kansas native has led the Huskies to back-to-back bowl games, its first win over a Big Ten team in 21 years and a 13-14 record. Kill’s 117-71-0 record as a head coach is good for a winning percentage of .622. Prior to NIU, he spent 14 years as head coach of pro-

grams at Saginaw Valley State (1994-98), Emporia State (1999-2000) and Southern Illinois (2001-07).

In his first stint as a collegiate head coach at Saginaw Valley State (Mich.) from 1994-98, his teams posted five consecutive winning seasons, a 38-14 overall record and were nationally-ranked in each of his final two years. Af-ter two seasons at Emporia State (Kans.), he moved on to Southern Illinois, where he led the Salukis to the Football Championship Subdivision playoff s five times, including a trip to the FCS semifinals in 2007.

Southern Illinois went 55-32 during Kill’s seven seasons at the helm. He was named the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year in 2004 following a 10-2 campaign, and won the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award in 2007 while leading SIU to a 12-2 record. Southern Illinois spent 64 straight weeks in the Top 20 between 2003 and 2007 and was ranked in the Top 10 for 12 consecutive weeks in 2007.

Kill began his collegiate coaching career at Kansas pow-erhouse Pittsburg State, beginning in 1985 with three seasons as the defensive coordinator. After spending the 1988 and ‘89 campaigns as the head coach at Webb City High School where the team won the 1989 state champi-onship, he returned to PSU as off ensive coordinator for the then NCAA Division II team. He picked up another championship as the Gorillas won the title in 1991 with a 13-1-1 record.

The Northern Illinois football program has achieved academically under Kill. In his two seasons at NIU, 50 football student-athletes have earned their degrees and the football team’s most recent Academic Progress Rate of 975 ranks the Huskies 10th of all Division I schools in the country in eligibility, retention and graduation of student-athletes.

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Huskie Coaching Staff Assistant Coach, Responsibilities ........ Years with KillTracy Claeys, Defensive Coordinator ............................15thMatt Limegrover, Offensive Coord./Offensive Line ....11thBrian Anderson, Tight Ends .............................................. 9thTom Matukewicz, Linebackers.......................................10thJeff Phelps, Defensive Line/Recruiting Coord. ..............3rdPat Poore, Wide Receivers ................................................ 9thRobert Reeves, Running Backs .......................................14thJay Sawvel, Defensive Backs .............................................. 9thJim Zebrowski, Quarterbacks ............................................1stEric Klein, Sports Performance .......................................16thAdam Clark, Asst. AD for Football Operations ............3rd

have been extremely successful versus FCS foes of late with seven wins in its last 10 meetings with FCS teams dating back to 2000.

Non-Conference SlateNIU will open the 2010 regular season with four straight non-conference games before beginning MAC play Oct. 2 at Akron. Following Saturday’s game at North Dakota, the Huskies will take on Illinois and Minnesota of the Big Ten on Sept. 18 and Sept. 25, respectively. Under Jerry Kill, NIU is 3-6 in non-conference games with three of the losses by four points or less.

Coaching ContinuityOne secret to Kill’s success has been the continuity on his coaching staff. His two coordinators – Tracy Claeys on defense and Matt Limegrover on offense – have been with Kill for 14 and 10 years, respectively, and the nine full-time assistant coaches average nine years on Kill’s staff. Add Director of Sports Performance Eric Klein, who qualifi es as Kill’s longest-tenured assistant as they have been together for 15 years at four schools, and the average jumps to 9.7. Kill brought seven of his assistant coaches and Klein with him from Southern Illinois, with defensive line coach Jeff Phelps now the only holdover from Joe Novak’s staff.

Coach ZWith his track record of keeping coaches, Kill was thrilled to be able to bring Division III Offensive Coordinator of the Year Jim Zebrowski on board as the Hus-kies’ quarterbacks coach when an opening came up on the staff last February. Ze-browski, who most recently won a pair of NCAA Division III national champion-ships as the offensive coordinator at Wisconsin-Whitewater, and Kill have known each other since the latter arrived at Southern Illinois, although Zebrowski left the school before Kill arrived. With Zebrowski’s arrival as quarterbacks coach, Pat Poore has moved over to tutor the NIU wide receivers.

Leading the WayLeading the way at tailback for the Huskies is senior Chad Spann, one of 49 can-didates for the 2010 Doak Walker Award. A preseason All-MAC pick who joined a long list of Northern Illinois 1,000-yard rushers a year ago, Spann scored 19 rush-ing touchdowns to lead the MAC and tie the NIU single season record for rushing scores. Spann was a fi rst-team All-MAC performer last year who currently ranks 24th at NIU all-time in rushing yards and has 28 total touchdowns in 26 games over the last two seasons.

Spanning the ChartsTailback Chad Spann had a solid start to his senior season with 80 rushing yards on 17 carries and three catches for 14 yards. Spann’s 80 rushing yards moved him up from 23rd to 21st on the Northern Illinois all-time rushing chart as he now stands just eight yards behind No. 20 A.J. Harris with 1,608 career yards on 295 carries. Spann passed former teammate Justin Anderson and William Andrews with his efforts at Iowa State. Just ahead of Harris are No. 19 Jerry Latin (1,651 yards) and No. 18 Rodney Taylor (1,685) Spann also needs just fi ve more carries to qualify for the career record in yards per carry. His current average of 5.45 yards per carry would put him fourth on that list.

Grady’s Day Junior quarterback DeMarcus Grady made his sixth career start at Iowa State, out-playing fellow junior Chandler Harnish and redshirt freshman Jordan Lynch during preseason practices to earn the starting nod. Grady ran for 54 yards on 14 carries with a rushing touchdown, and posted single game career highs for both completions (14) and attempts (29). He completed 10-of-15 passes in the fi rst half and hit Willie Clark on a 22-yard completion in the third quarter.

A Little MisleadingThe Huskies’ starting line-up on defense at Iowa State included just six returning starters from 2009 and 2008 starter Mike Krause. Although the 2010 NIU team includes 11 players who started at least six games for the Huskies in either 2008 or

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2010 Media InformationMAC COACHES’ TELECONFERENCENIU Head Coach Jerry Kill will be on the Mid-American Conference Coaches’ Conference Call on Mondays at 8:45 a.m. (Central). Contact the NIU or MAC Media Relations Office for the phone number and the complete line-up of coaches.

NIU WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCEKill and up to four NIU players will be available for interviews each week on Tuesdays (through October) at 12:15 p.m. in the McCareins Auditorium, on the sec-ond floor of the Yordon Center. Media should pick up a parking pass in the Yordon Center Lobby. Quotes will be posted on www.niuhuskies.com on Tuesday afternoons.

NIU WEEKLY CONFERENCE CALLMedia can listen to and participate in NIU’s weekly press conference via telephone each Tuesday (through October) at 12:15 p.m. (Central). Contact the NIU Media Relations Office to get the phone number for the call. Please hold on the line until an announcement is made to start the call, which is for media only.

COLLEGEPRESSBOX.COMThe Mid-American Conference has partnered with Col-legePressBox.com to provide media covering the league’s football teams with one comprehensive source for infor-mation on MAC football. Access and download weekly game notes, quotes, statistics, media guides, head shots, logos and more for Northern Illinois and every school in the MAC, as well as the league office. To receive the login information (for accredited media ONLY) contact the NIU or MAC Media Relations Office.

NIU PLAYER AND COACH AVAILABILITYNorthern Illinois players are available for interviews Sun-day night through Wednesday. Contact Donna Turner or Joe Summins (contact information below) in the NIU Media Relations Office to arrange interviews with Huskie players or coaches. For best results, please give one day’s advance notice.

PRACTICE COVERAGENorthern Illinois football practices are open to the media. Please contact the NIU Media Relations Office to confirm practice times. Players and coaches are available for in-terviews after practice on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Note that there is no practice on Monday and in general, players are not available on that day.

CREDENTIALSTo request credentials to Northern Illinois home football games, contact Donna Turner via e-mail at least one week prior to the game. Press and parking passes are available to accredited members of the media only. For credentials to NIU road games, contact the host SID directly.

NIU MEDIA RELATIONSDonna Turner .................... Associate AD/Communications......................................815-753-9513 (o); 815-793-5474 (c).....................................................................donnaturner@niu.eduJoe Summins ......................... Asst. Media Relations Director......................................815-753-9539 (o); 815-965-5213 (c)...........................................................................jsummins@niu.edu

2009 (including Krause, who missed all of last season with a heart ailment), NIU opened this year without linebacker Pat Schiller or cornerback Patrick George, while free safety Mike Sobol played in a reserve role after coming off of spring knee surgery. First-Time and One-Time StartersAs a result, the Northern Illinois starting defense featured a pair of fi rst-time start-ers in middle linebacker Devon Butler and free safety Tommy Davis, and two more players who came into the game with just one career start each – cornerback Kiaree Daniels and weakside linebacker Tyrone Clark. On offense, three of the Huskies’ fi ve offensive linemen made their starting debuts with sophomore Logan Pegram and juniors Scott Wedige and Keith Otis earning the fi rst extended playing time of their careers at left guard, center and right tackle, respectively. In addition, wide receivers Nathan Palmer (4 starts) and Martel Moore (2) owned less than fi ve ca-reer starts apiece when they took the fi eld last week.

New HuskiesTen players who had never seen action in a game for Northern Illinois before took the fi eld versus Iowa State. The group included senior transfer Michael Cklam-ovski at kicker, junior college transfers Demetrius Stone and Jasmin Hopkins, true freshmen Jimmie Ward, Joe Windsor, Akeem Daniels and Mathew Sims and redshirt freshmen Matt Krempel, Jared Volk and Stephen O’Neal. Illinois transfer Cklamovski, a law school student at NIU, handled kickoffs and attempted a pair of fi eld goals, and Sims converted on a PAT and hit a 19-yard fi eld goal. Stone saw action in the NIU nickel package and made a pair of tackles, while Hopkins gained 22 yards on fi ve carries and caught a six-yard pass.

Second-Half DefenseThe Northern Illinois defense came back after a slow start last week to assert itself in the second half versus Iowa State. On the ground, NIU held the Cyclones to just 28 rushing yards on 20 second-half carries for just over one yard per attempt. Overall, Iowa State gained only 124 yards of total offense in the second half. The Huskies also forced three turnovers on the day, tying their 2009 season high.

The Wilson Plan NIU junior strong safety Tracy Wilson, who led the Huskies in tackles with 93 a year ago, picked up where he left off with a team-leading 10 stops, six solo, and his fi rst career interception at Iowa State. Last year, Wilson led Northern Illinois in tackles in six games and had double-digit tackle totals three times while playing more snaps than any other Huskie defender. Wilson’s 26-yard interception return at Iowa State set up NIU’s fi eld goal attempt at the end of the fi rst half.

Follow the LeadersPrior to the 2010 season opener, Northern Illinois Head Coach Jerry Kill intro-duced the Huskies’ 2010 Leadership Council, the group of players selected by the NIU team to serve as liaisons for the players to the coaching staff and perform additional leadership functions. Members of the Leadership Council for 2010 are: Jake Coffman (Sr., DE), Alex Kube (Sr., LB), Tracy Wilson (Jr., FS), Trevor Olson (Jr., OT), Ricky Crider (Sr., TB), Landon Cox (Sr., WR) and Jason Schepler (Jr., TE) along with all fi ve Huskie quarterbacks – Jordan Lynch (Fr.), A.J. Hill (Fr.), Casey Weston (Jr.), Chandler Harnish (Jr.) and DeMarcus Grady (Jr.). Players in this group will serve as team captains during the Huskies’ games this season.

Coffman ReturnsOne of the top recruits for NIU Head Coach Jerry Kill and recruiting coordina-tor/defensive line coach Jeff Phelps heading into this season was not a newcomer at all. After announcing his “retirement” from college football following the 2010 International Bowl, defensive end Jake Coffman came to Kill in May and asked if he could re-join the team. Coffman completed his bachelor’s degree in the spring, but with the encouragement of his dad, decided to return to “fi nish” what he had started with the Huskies football team. The 26-year-old Marine Corps veteran brings, experience, leadership and proven credentials to the defensive line after

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Huskie MultimediaNIUNORTH DAKOTA ON HUSKIES ALLACCESSNorthern Illinois’ game vs. North Dakota will be streamed live on-line via Huskies All-Access, which is available at www.NIUHuskies.com. Fans will hear the Northern Illi-nois ISP Radio Broadcast of the game to accompany the four-camera production. (See more information below.)

NIUNORTH DAKOTA ON RADIOOn radio, fans can listen to the Northern Illinois-North Dakota game on the Huskies’ flagship station, WLBK AM 1360 in DeKalb. In Chicago, this week’s game will be heard on WYLL 1160 AM due to a White Sox conflict with the Huskies’ usual Chicago radio home of WSCR 670 AM The Score. The broadcast kicks off with the pregame show at 5:30 p.m. Hall of Fame broadcaster Bill Baker is in his 31st season as the play-by-play voice of the Huskies and is joined by Mark Lindo, in his 26th year as NIU’s color analyst, and fifth-year sideline reporter Casey Kahler.

“INSIDE HUSKIE FOOTBALL” RADIO SHOWNIU Head Coach Jerry Kill joins host Bill Baker and other special guests on the “Inside Huskie Football” live radio show each Thursday from 7-8 p.m. during the 2010 sea-son. The show takes place at Fatty’s Pub & Grille on Lin-coln Highway in DeKalb. Hear the show on WLBK 1360 AM DeKalb and on NIU-ISP Radio Network affiliate ESP-N1380AM in Janesville, Wis. Future dates for the show are Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28; and Nov. 4, 11 and 18.

“NIU LIVE” RADIO SHOWEach week, join NIU Associate Vice-President and Direc-tor of Athletics Jeff Compher, host Andy Garcia and North-ern Illinois coaches for “NIU Live” on WSCR 670 AM The Score in Chicago. The 30-minute show features a weekly update with football coach Jerry Kill as well as interviews with other Huskie coaches and all the latest NIU Athlet-ics news. Following are the air dates for the next four shows:Thursday, Sept. 9 – 10:30-11 p.m.Thursday, Sept. 16 – 12-12:30 a.m.Wednesday, Sept. 22 – 10-10:30 p.m.Friday, Oct. 1 – 12-12:30 a.m.

HUSKIES ALLACCESSFans across the country can hear all NIU live radio broadcasts, including football games and “Inside Huskie Football,” and watch the North Dakota, Buff alo and Cen-tral Michigan games live on Huskies All-Access at www.NIUHuskies.com. All-Access subscribers pay just $6.95/month or $49.95/year to receive all NIU radio game and show broadcasts, as well as select football and all home men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and men’s and women’s soccer games. Subscribers also have access to Coach Kill’s weekly press conferences and special video features.

NIUHUSKIES.COMGet all of the latest NIU Athletics news and information, statistics, press releases and more online every day at www.NIUHuskies.com, the official athletics website for Northern Illinois University.

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leading the team with 13.5 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks and fi ve pass break ups to earn all-MAC honors last season.

A Senior with ClassCoffman’s story, his commitment to not only the NIU football program but to his country and his community through volunteer efforts, has made him one of just 30 candidates for the 2010 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award. The award, whose name stands for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School®, honors seniors who have achieved in the areas of community, classroom, character and competition. Last year, Coffman was honored as the 2009 Male Athlete of the Year by the Touchdown Club of Columbus.

Academic AchievementNIU Head Coach Jerry Kill is justifi ably proud of the academic accomplishments of his team, topped by the 50 football players who have earned their bachelor’s degrees in the past two years under Kill. In addition, the football team’s Academic Progress Rate (APR), the instrument used by the NCAA to measure the eligibility, retention and graduation of student-athletes, ranks tied for 10th in the country among NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) schools. NIU’s 975 APR put it in elite company with schools like Air Force, Rice, Duke, Vanderbilt and Stanford.

Huskies in the NFLAs of Saturday, Sept. 4, there are six Huskies listed on NFL active rosters entering the 2010 season. The group is led by 2008 NIU senior Larry English, who became the highest NFL Draft choice in school history when he was selected with the 16th pick of the fi rst round by the San Diego Chargers. English enters his second sea-son in the league in 2010. He is joined by running backs Garrett Wolfe (Chicago Bears) and Michael Turner (Atlanta Falcons), offensive linemen Ryan Diem (In-dianapolis Colts) and Doug Free (Dallas Cowboys), and receiver Sam Hurd (Dallas Cowboys). In addition, fullback/tight end Jake Nordin is listed on injured reserve for the Detroit Lions.

Rehab ResultsSenior safety Mike Sobol returned to the fi eld versus Iowa State, just four months after surgery to repair a torn left anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Sobol was al-lowed to practice on a limited basis three-and-a-half months after surgery and was given the “full go” two weeks later. He came back nearly two months sooner than “normal,” according to NIU football trainer Kammy Powell. Sobol and Powell av-eraged two-plus hours of rehab per day and Powell attributed his early return to an impeccable work ethic and the fact that he did exactly what NIU athletic trainers and medical professionals advised. Sobol, a 20-game starter over the last two years, made three tackles and played most of the second half at Iowa State.

Youth is ServedNorthern Illinois lists 30 freshmen and sophomores on its current depth chart on offense and defense with 19 on the defensive side of the ball. There are fi ve fi rst-year Huskies on the offensive two-deep – receivers Da’Ron Brown and Akeem Dan-iels, offensive linemen Matt Battaglia and Tyler Loos, and junior tailback Jasmin Hopkins. The NIU defensive depth chart includes seven 2010 newcomers, with four linebackers (Greg Barksdale, Jamaal Bass, Cameron Stingily, Mike Hellams), joined by defensive end Joe Windsor, and safeties Jimmie Ward and sophomore Demetrius Stone. In addition to the newcomers, eight redshirt freshmen – four on offense and four on defense - are listed on the Huskies’ two-deep.

Experience CountsOn the other end of the spectrum are eight Huskies who have played in 30-plus games for Northern Illinois, with senior long snapper Nolan Owen leading the list with 39 games played. Cornerback Patrick George, Landon Cox, Alex Kube and Chad Spann are next on the experience list with appearances in 37 games apiece. Tailback Ricky Crider (34), fullback Kyle Skarb (33) and defensive tackle D.J. Pirkle (33) are the other 30-game guys on the 2010 roster. Another six Huskies have played in 25 or more games.



2010 ND ScheduleSept. 2 at Idaho .................................................................................... 45-0, LSept. 11 at Northern Illinois .................................................................6 p.m.Sept. 18 NORTHEASTERN STATE (Potato Bowl) ......................4 p.m.Sept. 25 NORTHWESTERN STATE ................................................4 p.m.Oct. 2 at South Dakota* .....................................................................2 p.m.Oct. 9 SOUTHERN UTAH* .............................................................4 p.m.Oct. 23 at Cal Poly* ...............................................................................8 p.m.Oct. 30 LAMAR .......................................................................................NoonNov. 6 UC DAVIS* ................................................................................NoonNov. 13 at Montana .................................................................................1 p.m.Nov. 20 at South Dakota State .............................................................1 p.m.*Great West Conference game; All Times Central.

Overall .................................................................................... North Dakota leads 1-0In DeKalb ..............................................................................................First MeeetingStreak ...................................................................................................North Dakota, 1Kill vs. North Dakota ...............................................................................................0-0Series History: ...................................... Nov. 27, 1965; North Dakota 37, NIU 20 ....................................... 1965 Mineral Water Bowl (Excelsior Springs, Mo.)

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2010 Record ......................................................................................................... 0-12009 Record/Conference Record/Finish .................................... 6-5/2-2/2ndHead Coach .................................................................................Chris MussmanAlma Mater/Year ............................................................................Iowa State ’91Record at UND/Year ......................................................................... 12-10/ThirdCareer Record/Year ........................................................................... 12-10/ThirdLocation ................................................................. Grand Forks, North DakotaEnrollment ...................................................................................................... 13,172Conference ..............................................................................Great West (FCS)Colors .................................................................................Kelly Green & WhiteStadium ............................................................................................ Alerus Center Surface/Capacity ................................................................. Astroturf/12,283President....................................................................................Dr. Robert KelleyAthletic Director .............................................................................. Brian FaisonTicket Information ......................................................................... 701-777-0855Athletics Website ......................................................www.fi ghtingsioux.comFB Media Relations Contact ................................................... Christy KramerPhone ...................................................... 701-777-4210 (O); 320-226-2420 (C)E-Mail Address ..................................... [email protected]

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2010 Huskie Pronunciation GuideName ................................................................................... PronunciationMatt Battaglia ..............................................................................Buh-TAG-lee-uhDevon Butler ..........................................................................................Duh-VONNMichael Cklamovski ............................................................ Cluh-MAUVE-skeeKiaree Daniels ................................................................................................KY-reeJordan Delegal ...............................................................................DELL-ih-GAHLLuke Eakes .....................................................................................................EE-kissRyan Fillingim ................................................................................... FILL-ing-umConnor Flahive .....................................................................................FLAY-highvMichael Gegner ...........................................................Gehgg-NUR (2 hard Gs)Nick Groeniger ................................................................................ Grahn-IGG-erVictor Jacques..............................................................................................jah-KEZNabal Jeff erson ...................................................................................... nuh-BALLAdam Kiel ...........................................................................................................KEELAlex Kube ....................................................................................................KOO-bahTyler Loos .........................................................................................................LooseRashaan Melvin .................................................................................ruh-SHAWNRyan Neir ........................................................................................................... NEARMatt Ng ................................................................................................................... INGStephen O’Neal ........................................................................................ STEFF-inJoe Pawlak .................................................................................................POLL-uckLogan Pegram......................................................................................... PEE-grumGervaise Porter .........................................................................................JUR-vaseMike Sobol ................................................................................................. SEW-bullChad Spann ................................................................................. rhymes with ranCameron Stingily ................................................................................... STING-leeJody Van Laanen ............................................................................. Van LANN-enScott Wedige ................................................................................................. WED-ijCoaching StaffTracy Claeys ...................................................................................................... ClayzTom Matukewicz ...............................................................Muh-TUKE-uh-wittsJay Sawvel ................................................................................................ Saw-VELLJim Zebrowski ........................................................................... Zuh-BROW-skee

Preseason PredictionsNorthern Illinois has been a popular choice to win the MAC West Division by the pollsters this preseason as the Mid-American Confer-ence Preseason Poll, USA Today, Athlon, Sporting News, CBS Sports.com, and Sports Illustrated, among others, have tabbed the Huskies as the MAC West favorites. The last time NIU was picked to win the West was in 2006 during Garrett Wolfe’s senior season. The Huskies were also named as one of the top 50 teams in the country by Sporting News and Phil Steele’s Magazine.

Krause ReturnsIn addition to Jake Coffman, Northern Illinois’ defensive line has ben-efi tted from the return of senior noseguard Mike Krause. Krause was forced to sit out the 2009 season due to a medical condition, but start-ed all 13 games for the Huskies and made 20 tackles in 2008. Coffman, Krause and senior defensive tackle D.J. Pirkle give NIU three seniors on the starting defensive line.

Kicking QuestionOne of the biggest voids entering 2010 was left by kicker Mike Sal-erno, a two-year starter who also handled half of the punting duties over the past two seasons. Versus Iowa State, newcomers Mathew Sims and Michael Cklamovski shared the kicking duties with Ckla-movski booting two of his three kickoffs into the end zone and Sims, opening his NIU career by hitting a 19-yard fi eld goal and a PAT. Cklamovski is a senior graduate student who transferred to NIU af-ter playing three seasons at the University of Illinois. The NIU law

school student saw action as the kickoff man for the Illini during his time in Champaign.

Hidden GemsJerry Kill has continued an NIU tradition of turning non-scholarship players into contributors and starters with many of those players earning scholarships. Ten players on the Huskies’ current depth chart, including starters Chad Spann (TB), Jason Schepler (TE), Jake Coff-man (DE) and Sean Progar (DE) came to Northern Illinois as walk-ons. Key contributors Willie Clark (WR), Connor Flahive (FB), Jack Marks (TE) and Rashaan Melvin (CB) are also former walk-ons as are specialists Michael Cklamovski (K) and Ryan Neir (P).

Up NextSaturday’s home game versus North Dakota is the Huskies’ only ap-pearance at Huskie Stadium in the fi rst fi ve games of the 2010 cam-paign. After Saturday, NIU hits the road for games at Illinois (Sept. 18), Minnesota (Sept. 25) and Akron (Oct. 2).


50 EDDIE ADAMSKI, CAll-MAC (1st)All-MAC (1st) – PSAll-MAC (1st) – rivals.com

65 JASON ONYEBUAGU, OGAll-MAC (1st)All-MAC (1st) - PSAll-MAC (1st) – rivals.com

28 CHAD SPANN, RBAll-MAC (1st)All-MAC (1st) – rivals.comAll-MAC (2nd) - PSMAC West Offensive Player of the Week (Akron, EMU)

54 JAKE COFFMAN, DLAll-MAC (1st) - PSAll-MAC (2nd)All-MAC (2nd) – rivals.comMAC West Defensive Player of the Week (WMU, Ohio)

95 SEAN PROGAR, DEFreshman All-American (2nd) – PSAll-Freshman Non-AQ (1st) – ESPN.com

16 MIKE SALERNO, KAll-MAC (2nd)All-MAC (3rd) - PSMAC West Specialist of the Week (Wisconsin, Akron)Lou Groza Award Watch List

56 BRANDON BICE, DEAll-MAC (2nd)All-MAC (4th) - PSMAC West Defensive Player of the Week (Toledo)MAC Scholar-Athlete of the Week (Oct. 17)NFF William V. Campbell Trophy (semifi nalist)

20 TOMMY DAVIS, PR All-MAC (3rd)All-MAC (4th) - PSMAC Scholar-Athlete of the Week (Nov. 13)

8 ME’CO BROWN, RBAll-MAC (3rd)All-MAC (3rd) - PSMAC West Offensive Player of the Week (Purdue)

62 TREVOR OLSON, OTAll-MAC (3rd) – PS

25 TRACY WILSON, SAll-MAC (3rd) – PS

80 LANDON COX, WRAll-MAC (4th) – PS

26 CORY HANSON, LBAll-MAC (4th) – PSMAC West Defensive Player of the Week (Wisconsin, EMU)

Northern Illinois 2009 Honors and Awards

TEAM Average NCAA MACRushing Off ense 202.42 19 1Passing Off ense 150.00 109 11Total Off ense 345.15 83 6Scoring Off ense 28.62 54 4Rushing Defense 124.77 35 3Pass Efficiency Defense 131.82 71 9Total Defense 330.31 30 1Scoring Defense 21.62 30 3Net Punting 33.71 96 6Punt Returns 9.74 51 5Kickoff Returns 21.89 59 3Turnover Margin .54 23 2Pass Defense 205.54 41 6Passing Efficiency 132.10 48 4Sacks 2.62 T-23 2Tackles for Loss 6.46 34 2Sacks Allowed 1.15 16 1Tackles for Loss Allowed 5.15 T-35 4Fewest Penalties 5.38 33 6Fewest Yards Penalized 46.15 32 4Punt Ret. Yardage Defense 10.48 81 8

TEAM Average NCAA MACKickoff Ret. Yardage Defense 19.67 20 5Third Down Conversion Pct. 43.18 32 3Third Down Conv. Pct. Defense 41.95 85 9Fourth Down Conversion Pct. 58.33 T-30 2Fourth Down Conv. Pct. Defense 36.36 T-18 5Time of Possession 31:12 24 3

INDIVIDUAL Average NCAA MACChad Spann, Rushing 79.85 52 4Me’co Brown, Rushing 58.64 88 6Chandler Harnish, Passing Efficiency 137.93 34 2Chandler Harnish, Total Off ense 189.90 82 8Tommy Davis, Punt Returns 8.00 T-41 6Tommy Davis, Kickoff Returns 24.14 59 5Mike Salerno, Field Goals 1.46 T-22 3Chad Spann, Scoring 9.23 12 2Mike Salerno, Scoring 7.38 T-52 T-5Jake Coff man, Sacks .71 29 2Sean Progar, Sacks .46 T-93 9Jake Coff man, Tackles for Loss 1.13 T-42 T-3

NIU in the 2009 NCAA and MAC Rankings



Team & Individual Statistics

Sept. 2, 2010 | 7 p.m. | Fox Sports NetAmes, Iowa | Jack Trice Stadium | 43,116

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State quarterback Austen Arnaud completed 27-of-36 passes for 265 yards and added 14 rushes for 45 yards to lead the home-standing Cyclones to a 27-10 victory over Northern Illinois Thursday in the 2010 season opener for both teams.

Northern Illinois lost its seventh straight season-opener dating back to the 2003 overtime win over No. 15 Maryland at Huskie Stadium.

Arnaud and ISU built a 17-0 fi rst-half lead on Arnaud’s two-yard run, tailback Alexander Robinson’s 63-yard dash and a Grant Mahoney 41-yard fi eld goal as the Cyclones controlled play for much of the half. NIU’s best scoring chance of the fi rst half came after Huskie safety Tracy Wilson inter-cepted an Arnaud pass and returned it to the Iowa State 23-yard line with 57 seconds to play in the stanza. Northern Illinois reached the ISU 16 but missed a 33-yard fi eld goal attempt as the half ended.

The Huskies were out-gained 279-112 in the fi rst half and earned just fi ve fi rst downs to the Cyclones’ 15. NIU could not convert on seven third-down tries and fi nished the game just three-of-13 on third down conversions.

Northern Illinois’ fi rst score of 2010 came on the Huskies’ fi rst drive of the second half as NIU got the second-half kickoff and drove 67 yards on 14 plays to the ISU two-yard line. From there, freshman kicker Mathew Sims put his fi rst career fi eld goal attempt through the uprights to trim the Cyclones’ lead to 17-3.

The Huskie defense stepped up on ISU’s next possession as linebacker Tyrone Clark stopped an Iowa State drive by grabbing his fi rst career interception and returning it 30 yards to the NIU 42-yard line. Northern Il-linois narrowed the gap to 17-10 on its fi rst possession of the fourth quarter. Grady scored on a one-yard plunge to complete a nine-play, 40-yard drive, with all of the yards on the drive coming on rushes by Grady and tailback Chad Spann. Grady fi nished the game with 54 yards on 14 carries while Spann had 80 on 17 totes.

Iowa State responded to the Northern Illinois score with a 10-play, 73-yard drive and put the game away on a fi ve-yard touchdown run by Rob-inson with 5:05 left in the game. After another Grady pass was tipped and intercepted, ISU added a 23-yard fi eld goal.

Overall, the Northern Illinois defense held Iowa State to just 28 rushing yards on 20 second-half carries and the Huskies fi nished the game with 156 rushing yards to ISU’s 138. The Huskies had 137 total yards in the second-half while limiting Iowa State to 124.

NIU ................ISUFirst Downs (R-P) 14 (11-3) .....25 (8-13)Rushes-Net Yards 36-156 ..........37-138Passing Yards 93 ................. 265Passes (C-A-I) 14-29-3 ........27-36-2Plays-Total Yards 65-249 ..........73-403Fumbles-Lost 1-0 ...................1-1Penalties-Yards 4-51 ................5-60Kickoff Returns-Yds 5-106 ...................1-7Punt Returns-Yds 0-0 ................1-113rd Down Conversions 3-13 ................6-134th Down Conversions 2-2 ...................2-2Punts-Average 4-33.8 ............1-18.0Possession Time 28:15 .............31:45Sacks By-Yards 1-4 ...................1-8

SCORING BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 TotalNorthern Illinois 0 0 3 7 - 10Iowa State 7 10 0 10 - 27

SCORING SUMMARYISU - Arnaud 2 run (Mahoney kick), 1st 2:27 (11-68, 2:53)ISU - Robinson 63 run (Mahoney kick), 2nd 14:43 (1-63, 0:10)ISU - Mahoney 41 FG, 2nd 8:33 (8-40, 4:10)NIU - Sims 19 FG, 3rd 9:53 (14-67, 5:02)NIU - Grady 1 run (Sims kick), 4th 8:51 (9-40, 4:11)ISU - Robinson 5 run (Mahoney kick), 4th 5:05 (10-73, 3:43)ISU - Mahoney 23 FG, 4th 2:37 (4-8, 2:19)

Rushing - NIU: Spann 17-80, Grady 14-54, Ja. Hopkins 5-22. ISU: Robinson 19-97, Arnaud 14-45, Woody 1-3, Team 3-(-7).

Passing - NIU: Grady 14-29-3, 93. ISU: Arnaud 27-36-2, 265.

Receiving - NIU: Moore 4-21, Spann 3-14, Clark 2-35, Palmer 2-13, Ja. Hopkins 1-6, Marks 1-4, Cox 1-0. ISU: Darks 6-52, Franklin 5-75, Se. Johnson 4-32, Robinson 4-32, Williams 3-28, Lenz 2-25, Reynolds 2-12, Sh. Johnson 1-9.

Tackles - NIU: Wilson 10, C. Smith 9, T. Clark 9, Kube 7. ISU: Klein 15, Knott 9, O’Connell 7.

iowa state 27, NIU 10 1


RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Lng Avg/GSPANN, Chad 1 17 82 2 80 4.7 0 13 80.0GRADY, DeMarcus 1 14 62 8 54 3.9 1 19 54.0HOPKINS, Jasmin 1 5 25 3 22 4.4 0 12 22.0Total.......... 1 36 169 13 156 4.3 1 19 156.0Opponents...... 1 37 164 26 138 3.7 3 63 138.0

PASSING G Effi c. C-A-I Pct. Yds TD Lng Avg/GGRADY, DeMarcus 1 54.52 14-29-3 48.3 93 0 22 93.0Total.......... 1 54.52 14-29-3 48.3 93 0 22 93.0Opponents...... 1 125.72 27-36-2 75.0 265 0 34 265.0

RECEIVING G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/GMOORE, Martel 1 4 21 5.2 0 9 21.0SPANN, Chad 1 3 14 4.7 0 6 14.0CLARK, Willie 1 2 35 17.5 0 22 35.0PALMER, Nathan 1 2 13 6.5 0 8 13.0HOPKINS, Jasmin 1 1 6 6.0 0 6 6.0MARKS, Jack 1 1 4 4.0 0 4 4.0COX, Landon 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0.0Total.......... 1 14 93 6.6 0 22 93.0Opponents...... 1 27 265 9.8 0 34 265.0

PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LongTotal.......... 0 0 0.0 0 0Opponents...... 1 11 11.0 0 11

INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg TD LongWILSON, Tracy 1 26 26.0 0 26CLARK, Tyrone 1 30 30.0 0 30Total.......... 2 56 28.0 0 30Opponents...... 3 20 6.7 0 11

KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LongDAVIS, Tommy 3 57 19.0 0 30CRIDER, Ricky 2 49 24.5 0 25Total.......... 5 106 21.2 0 30Opponents...... 1 7 7.0 0 7

FUMBLE RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD LongTotal.......... 0 0 0.0 0 0Opponents...... 0 0 0.0 0 0

TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/GGRADY, DeMarcus 1 43 54 93 147 147.0SPANN, Chad 1 17 80 0 80 80.0HOPKINS, Jasmin 1 5 22 0 22 22.0Total.......... 1 65 156 93 249 249.0Opponents...... 1 73 138 265 403 403.0

ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/GSPANN, Chad 1 80 14 0 0 0 94 94.0DAVIS, Tommy 1 0 0 0 57 0 57 57.0GRADY, DeMarcus 1 54 0 0 0 0 54 54.0CRIDER, Ricky 1 0 0 0 49 0 49 49.0CLARK, Willie 1 0 35 0 0 0 35 35.0CLARK, Tyrone 1 0 0 0 0 30 30 30.0HOPKINS, Jasmin 1 22 6 0 0 0 28 28.0WILSON, Tracy 1 0 0 0 0 26 26 26.0MOORE, Martel 1 0 21 0 0 0 21 21.0PALMER, Nathan 1 0 13 0 0 0 13 13.0MARKS, Jack 1 0 4 0 0 0 4 4.0Total.......... 1 156 93 0 106 56 411 411.0Opponents...... 1 138 265 11 7 20 441 441.0

NIU OPPSCORING 10 27 Points Per Game 10.0 27.0FIRST DOWNS 14 25 Rushing 11 8 Passing 3 13 Penalty 0 4RUSHING YARDAGE 156 138 Yards gained rushing 169 164 Yards lost rushing 13 26 Rushing Attempts 36 37 Average Per Rush 4.3 3.7 Average Per Game 156.0 138.0 TDs Rushing 1 3PASSING YARDAGE 93 265 Comp-Att-Int 14-29-3 27-36-2 Average Per Pass 3.2 7.4 Average Per Catch 6.6 9.8 Average Per Game 93.0 265.0 TDs Passing 0 0TOTAL OFFENSE 249 403 Total Plays 65 73 Average Per Play 3.8 5.5 Average Per Game 249.0 403.0KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 5-106 1-7PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 0-0 1-11INT RETURNS: #-Yards 2-56 3-20KICK RETURN AVERAGE 21.2 7.0PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 0.0 11.0INT RETURN AVERAGE 28.0 6.7FUMBLES-LOST 1-0 1-1PENALTIES-Yards 4-51 5-60 Average Per Game 51.0 60.0PUNTS-Yards 4-135 1-18 Average Per Punt 33.8 18.0 Net punt average 31.0 18.0TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 28:15 31:453RD-DOWN Conversions 3/13 6/13 3rd-Down Pct 23% 46%4TH-DOWN Conversions 2/2 2/2 4th-Down Pct 100% 100%SACKS BY-Yards 1-4 1-8MISC YARDS 0 0TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 1 3FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 1-3 2-3ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 0-0RED-ZONE SCORES (2-4) 50% (3-3) 100%RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (1-4) 25% (2-3) 67%PAT-ATTEMPTS (1-1) 100% (3-3) 100%ATTENDANCE 0 43116 Games/Avg Per Game 0/0 1/43116 Neutral Site Games 0/0

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th TotalNorthern Illinois 0 0 3 7 10Opponents 7 10 0 10 27

TEAM STATISTICS INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

NORTHERN ILLINOIS 2010 FOOTBALL STATISTICS


PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 BlkdWILBER, Josh 4 135 33.8 44 0 3 0 0Total.......... 4 135 33.8 44 0 3 0 0Opponents...... 1 18 18.0 18 0 0 0 0

FIELD GOALS FGM-A Pct 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg BlkCKLAMOVSKI, M 0-2 0.0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0SIMS, Mathew 1-1 100.0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 19 0

FG SEQUENCE Northern Illinois Opponents Iowa State 49,33,(19) 44,(41),(23)North Dakota Illinois Minnesota Akron Temple Buffalo Central MichiganWestern MichiganToledoBall StateEastern Michigan

Numbers in (parentheses) indicate fi eld goal was made.

KICKOFFS No. Yds Avg TB OB Retn Net YdLnCKLAMOVSKI, M 3 190 63.3 2 0 Total.......... 3 190 63.3 2 0 7 47.7 22Opponents...... 6 405 67.5 1 0 106 46.5 23

|------------- PATs ------------|SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Pts.GRADY, DeMarcus 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6SIMS, Mathew 0 1-1 1-1 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 4CKLAMOVSKI, M 0 0-2 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 0Total.......... 1 1-3 1-1 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 10Opponents...... 3 2-3 3-3 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 27

No. LongNIU 4 30 Davis KOR at Iowa State, 9/2 30 T. Clark INT RTN at Iowa State, 9/2 30 Davis KOR at Iowa State, 9/2 Returns 4 30 T. Clark INT RTN at Iowa State, 9/2 Davis 1 30 KOR at Iowa State, 9/2 T. Clark 1 30 INT RTN at Iowa State, 9/2 Wilson 1 26 INT RTN at Iowa State, 9/2 Crider 1 25 KOR at Iowa State, 9/2

OPPONENT 2 63 TD RUN Robinson, Iowa State, 9/2 Rushing 1 63 TD Robinson, Iowa State, 9/2 Passing 1 34 Arnaud to Franklin, Iowa State, 9/2

* 25 Yards or Longer

2010 Long Plays



|---------Tackles---------| |-Sacks-| |---Pass Def---| |-Fumbles-| Blkd

GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yds Int-Yds BrUp QBH FR-Yds FF Kick Safety

25 WILSON, Tracy 1 6 4 10 . . 1-26 . . . . . .

5 SMITH, Chris 1 5 4 9 1.0-2 . . 1 . . . . .

36 CLARK, Tyrone 1 3 6 9 1.0-6 . 1-30 . . . . . .

37 KUBE, Alex 1 3 4 7 . . . . . . . . .

20 DAVIS, Tommy 1 5 1 6 . . . . . . . . .

9 BUTLER, Devon 1 3 2 5 . . . . . . . . .

29 DELEGAL, Jordan 1 1 3 4 . . . . . . . . .

44 BOLDING, Darnell 1 1 3 4 . . . . . . . . .

38 SOBOL, Mike 1 2 1 3 . . . . . . . . .

90 BAXTER, Alan 1 2 1 3 1.0-2 . . . . . . . .

23 DANIELS, Kiaree 1 3 . 3 . . . . . . . . .

99 JEFFERSON, Nabal 1 . 2 2 0.5-0 . . . . . . . .

92 LAWSON, Brian 1 . 2 2 . . . . . . . . .

19 STONE, Demetrius 1 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .

54 COFFMAN, Jake 1 1 1 2 0.5-1 . . . . . . . .

95 PROGAR, Sean 1 1 1 2 1.0-4 1.0-4 . . . . . . .

98 PIRKLE, D.J. 1 1 1 2 . . . . . 1-0 . . .

58 KRAUSE, Mike 1 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .

87 SCHEPLER, Jason 1 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .

1 MOORE, Martel 1 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .

62 OLSON, Trevor 1 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .

89 MARKS, Jack 1 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .

49 WILBER, Josh 1 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .

11 MELVIN, Rashaan 1 . . . . . . 1 . . . . .

Total.......... 1 43 38 81 5-15 1-4 2-56 2 . 1-0 . . .

Opponents...... 1 39 34 73 3.0-13 1-8 3-20 1 1 . 1 . .



No. Name GP/GS Iowa St. N. D. Illinois Minn. Akron Temple Buffalo CMU WMU TU BSU EMU

7 ASHFORD, Perez 1/- X90 BAXTER, Alan 1/- X44 BOLDING, Darnel 1/- X9 BUTLER, Devon 1/1 MLB35 CKLAMOVSKI, Michael 1/- X36 CLARK, Tyrone 1/1 WLB10 CLARK, Willie 1/- X54 COFFMAN, Jake 1/1 DE93 COLEMAN, Adam 1/- X80 COX, Landon 1/1 WR22 CRIDER, Ricky 1/- X30 DANIELS, Akeem 1/- X23 DANIELS, Kiaree 1/1 CB20 DAVIS, Tommy 1/1 FS29 DELEGAL, Jordan 1/- X26 EDEM, Dan 1/- X47 FLAHIVE, Connor 1/- X3 GRADY, DeMarcus 1/1 QB12 HARNISH, Chandler 1/- X15 HOPKINS, Jasmin 1/- X60 JACKSON, Ed 1/- X99 JEFFERSON, Nabal 1/- X74 KIEL, Adam 1/- X58 KRAUSE, Mike 1/1 NT79 KREMPEL, Matt 1/- X37 KUBE, Alex 1/1 SLB92 LAWSON, Brian 1/- X89 MARKS, Jack 1/- X11 MELVIN, Rashaan 1/- X1 MOORE, Martel 1/1 WR96 NEWCOMB, Ron 1/- X69 O’NEAL, Stephen 1/- X62 OLSON, Trevor 1/1 LT68 OTIS, Keith 1/1 RT45 OWEN, Nolan 1/- X81 PALMER, Nathan 1/1 WR72 PAWLAK, Joe 1/1 RG70 PEGRAM, Logan 1/1 LG98 PIRKLE, D.J. 1/1 DT95 PROGAR, Sean 1/1 DE87 SCHEPLER, Jason 1/- X99 SIMS, Mathew 1/- X34 SKARB, Kyle 1/1 FB5 SMITH, Chris 1/1 CB38 SOBOL, Mike 1/- X28 SPANN, Chad 1/1 TB19 STONE, Demetrius 1/- X77 VOLK, Jared 1/- X71 WEDIGE, Scott 1/1 C49 WILBER, Josh 1/- X25 WILSON, Tracy 1/1 SS97 WINDSOR, Joe 1/- X

X-indicates played; letters indicate position started

NORTHERN ILLINOIS 2010 PARTICIPATION


---1st Downs--- Rushing ---------Passing--------- Total Off. Punts Fum Penalties 3rd Time ofGame Score Total R-P-Pen No-Yds-TD C-A-I Yds TD Pl-Yds No-Avg No-L No-Yds Downs Poss

NIU 10 14 11-3-0 36-156-1 14-29-3 93 0 65-249 4-33.8 1-0 4-51 3-13 28:15at Iowa State 27 25 8-13-4 37-138-3 27-36-2 265 0 73-403 1-18.0 1-1 5-60 6-13 31:45

NIU vs. North Dakota

NIU at Illinois NIU at Minnesota

NIU at Akron

NIU vs. Temple

NIU vs. Buffalo NIU vs. C. Michigan NIU at W. Michigan

NIU vs. Toledo

NIUat Ball State

NIU at E. Michigan

NORTHERN ILLINOIS 2010 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS

TEAM Average NCAA MACRushing Offense 156.00 59 5Passing Offense 93.00 100 11Total Offense 249.00 96 10Scoring Offense 10.00 97 11Rushing Defense 138.00 61 7Pass Efficiency Defense 125.72 70 8Total Defense 403.00 78 9Scoring Defense 27.00 75 7Net Punting 31.00 86 10Punt Returns 0.00 T-80 9Kickoff Returns 21.20 T-47 6Turnover Margin .00 T-44 6Pass Defense 265.00 91 12Passing Efficiency 54.55 108 13Sacks 1.00 T-60 6Tackles for Loss 5.00 T-64 6Sacks Allowed 1.00 T-24 1Tackles for Loss Allowed 3.00 T-16 1Fewest Penalties 4.00 T-17 3Fewest Yards Penalized 51.00 T-63 8Punt Ret. Yardage Defense 11.00 48 7 Kickoff Ret. Yardage Defense 7.00 2 1

TEAM Average NCAA MACThird Down Conversion Pct. 23.08 T-98 13Third Down Conv. Pct. Defense 46.15 T-80 9Fourth Down Conversion Pct. 100.00 T-1 T-1Fourth Down Conv. Pct. Defense 100.00 T-44 5Time of Possession 28:15 73 10

INDIVIDUAL Average NCAA MACChad Spann, Rushing 80.00 T-60 6DeMarcus Grady, Passing Efficiency 54.52 100 12DeMarcus Grady, Total Offense 147.00 T-94 9Martel Moore, Receptions per Game 4.00 T-95 T-11Tracy Wilson, Interceptions 1.00 T-3 T-1Tyrone Clark, Interceptions 1.00 T-3 T-1Josh Wilbur, Punting 33.75 64 8Ricky Crider, Kickoff Returns 24.50 32 3Tommy Davis, Kickoff Returns 19.00 T-66 T-10Mathew Sims, Field Goals 1.00 T-38 T-7Sean Progar, Sacks 1.00 T-27 T-5Tracy Wilson, Tackles 10.00 T-49 T-11Tyrone Clark, Tackles 9.00 T-71 T-13Chris Smith, Tackles 9.00 T-71 T-13

NIU in the 2010 NCAA and MAC Rankings


RUSHINGNo-Yds ISU N.D. Illinois Minn. Akron Temple Buffalo CMU WMU Toledo BSU EMUGrady, DeMarcus 14-54, TD

Hopkins, Jasmin 5-22

Spann, Chad 17-80

RECEIVINGNo-Yds ISU N.D. Illinois Minn. Akron Temple Buffalo CMU WMU Toledo BSU EMU Clark, Willie 2-35

Cox, Landon 1-0

Hopkins, Jasmin 1-6

Marks, Jack 1-4

Moore, Martel 4-21

Palmer, Nathan 2-13

Spann, Chad 3-14

PASSINGC-A, Yds ISU N.D. Illinois Minn. Akron Temple Buffalo CMU WMU Toledo BSU EMU Grady, DeMarcus 14-29, 93

PUNTINGNo-Avg, In20 ISU N.D. Illinois Minn. Akron Temple Buffalo CMU WMU Toledo BSU EMU

Wilber, Josh 4-33.8

DEFENSESolo-Asst-Total ISU N.D. Illinois Minn. Akron Temple Buffalo CMU WMU Toledo BSU EMUBaxter, Alan 2-1-3, TFLBolding, Darnell 1-3-4Butler, Devon 3-2-5Clark, Tyrone 3-6-9, TFL INT Coffman, Jake 1-1-2 0.5 TFL Daniels, Kiaree 3-0-3Davis, Tommy 5-1-6Delegal, Jordan 1-3-4Kube, Alex 3-4-7Jefferson, Nabal 0-2-2, 0.5 TFLKrause, Mike 0-1-1Lawson, Brian 0-2-2Melvin, Rashaan 0-0-0, PBUPirkle, D.J. 1-1-2, FRProgar, Sean 1-1-2, SK, TFLSmith, Chris 5-4-9, TFLSobol, Mike 2-1-3Stone, Demetrius 1-1-2Wilson, Tracy 6-4-10, INT

NORTHERN ILLINOIS 2010 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS


RETURNED A KICKOFF FOR A TOUCHDOWN...Tommy Davis (86 yards) vs. Eastern Michigan (11-5-09)

RETURNED A PUNT FOR A TOUCHDOWN...Perez Ashford (44 yards) at Miami (10-24-09)

RETURNED A FUMBLE FOR A TOUCHDOWN...Craig Rusch (60 yards) at Kent State (11-18-08)

SCORED A SAFETY...Jake Coffman (tackled RB in end zone) vs. Ball State (11-12-09)

RETURNED AN INTERCEPTION FOR A TOUCHDOWN...Patrick George (80 yards) at Central Michigan (11-27-09)

A NON-QB THREW A TOUCHDOWN PASS...Marcus Perez (59 yards to Matt Simon) vs. Western MIchigan (10-14-07)

BLOCKED A PUNT...Jordan Delegal vs. Idaho (9-26-09)

BLOCKED TWO PUNTS IN A GAME...Landon Cox & Spencer Williamson vs. Bowling Green (10-25-08)

BLOCKED A PUNT FOR A TOUCHDOWN...Matt Simon (block) / Jeff Fontana (recovered in end zone) at Idaho (9-22-07)

BLOCKED A FIELD GOAL...Chris Smith at Miami (10-24-09)

BLOCKED A PAT KICK...D.J. Pirkle at Miami (10-24-09)

CONVERTED A FAKE FG FOR A TOUCHDOWN...Jimmy Erwin (8-yard rush) vs. Central Michigan (10-19-02)

MISSED A PAT KICK (not blocked)...Chris Nendick at Temple (10-6-07)

RECORDED A SHUTOUT...at Eastern Michigan, 37-0 (9-27-08)

CONVERTED A TWO-POINT ATTEMPT...Me’co Brown (rush) vs. Idaho (9-26-09)

PASSED FOR 300 OR MORE YARDS...Chandler Harnish (307) at Ohio (11-21-09)

PASSED FOR 400 OR MORE YARDS...Phil Horvath (486) at Akron (9-24-05) - NIU RECORD

RUSHED FOR 100 OR MORE YARDS...Chad Spann (174) vs. Eastern Michigan (11-5-09)

RUSHED FOR 200 OR MORE YARDS...Garrett Wolfe (203) vs. Central Michigan (11-17-06) HAD A RUSH OF 60 YARDS OR LONGER...Chad Spann (79) vs. Eastern Michigan (11-5-09)

TWO PLAYERS RUSHED FOR 100 YARDS IN THE SAME GAME...Chad Spann (174), DeMarcus Grady (104) vs. Eastern Michigan (11-5-09)

HAD 10 OR MORE RECEPTIONS...Landon Cox (11) at Ohio (11-21-09)

HAD 100 OR MORE RECEIVING YARDS...Landon Cox (132) at Ohio (11-21-09)

HAD 200 OR MORE RECEIVING YARDS...Matt Simon (205) at Central Michigan (9-29-07)

HAD 100 RUSHING AND 100 RECEIVING YARDS...Garrett Wolfe (171 rushing/114 receiving) at Ohio State (9-2-06)

CAUGHT TWO RECEIVING TOUCHDOWN PASSES...Landon Cox (2) vs. Eastern Michigan (11-12-09)

SCORED THREE TOUCHDOWNS...Chad Spann (3 rush) vs. Western Michigan (10-3-09)

HAD TWO INTERCEPTIONS IN A GAME...Cory Hanson at Wisconsin (9-5-09)

RETURNED A KICKOFF FOR A TOUCHDOWN...Philip Livas (97 yards) of Louisiana Tech, Independence Bowl (12-28-08)

RETURNED A PUNT FOR A TOUCHDOWN...LaVon Brazill (91 yards) of Ohio (11-21-09)

RETURNED AN INTERCEPTION FOR A TOUCHDOWN...Julian Posey (41 yards) of Ohio (11-21-09)

RETURNED A FUMBLE FOR A TOUCHDOWN...Terrance Knighton (66 yards) of Temple (10-6-07)

SCORED A SAFETY...Eastern Michigan (NIU QB tackled in end zone) (10-15-05)

BLOCKED A PUNT...Ellis Hobbs of Iowa State (9-18-04)

BLOCKED A PUNT FOR A TOUCHDOWN...Ellis Hobbs (block) / LaMarcus Hicks (recovered ball in end zone) of Iowa State (9-18-04)

BLOCKED A FIELD GOAL...Hasan Hazime of Akron (10-31-09)

BLOCKED A PAT KICK...Brandon Slater of Eastern Michigan (11-5-09)

MISSED A PAT KICK (not blocked)...Eric Kettani of Navy (11-25-08)

SHUT OUT THE HUSKIES...Navy 16, Northern Illinois 0 (11-25-08)

PASSED FOR 300 OR MORE YARDS...Zac Dysert (348) of Miami (10-24-09)

PASSED FOR 400 OR MORE YARDS...Nathan Enderle (423) of Idaho (9-22-07)

RUSHED FOR 100 OR MORE YARDS...Mike Ford (207) of South Florida (1-3-10)

RUSHED FOR 200 OR MORE YARDS...Mike Ford (207) of South Florida (1-3-10)

HAD A RUSH OF 60 YARDS OR LONGER...Bryan Schroeder (80) of Central Michigan (11-27-09)

TWO OR MORE PLAYERS RUSHED FOR 100 YARDS...Jarod Bryant (139) and Zerbin Singleton (101) of Navy (11-17-07)

HAD 10 OR MORE RECEPTIONS...Eric Page (10) of Toledo (10-17-09)

HAD 100 OR MORE RECEIVING YARDS...Andre Jones (154) of Akron (10-31-09)

HAD 200 OR MORE RECEIVING YARDS...Travis Shelton (204) of Temple (10-21-06)

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WR | 5-10 | 180 | So. | 1LShaker Heights, Ohio | Shaker Heights

7 Perez Ashford

2010: Saw his fi rst snaps of the season against Iowa State (9-2).

2009: Saw action in 11 games, with starts against Wisconsin (9-5) and Miami (10-24). Ranked seventh on the squad with 83 receiving yards on 10 catches while playing in 11 games. Caught three passes for a season and career high 32 yards, including a season-long 21-yard catch, against Toledo (10-17). Scored his fi rst career touchdown on a 44-yard punt return at Miami (Ohio). Recorded a career-high four receptions for 30 yards against Akron (10-31) to lead NIU in receiving yards in the contest. Collected at least one reception in each of the Huskies’ fi rst three games.

High School: Earned fi rst team all-state honors in his junior year, compiling 930 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns on 56 catches. Garnered second team all-state recognition as a senior after totaling 760 yards and three touchdowns on 46 catches. Team captain ran the ball seven times for 210 yards and one touchdown, and tallied 38 tackles and seven pass defl ections as a defensive back that year. Named fi rst team all-conference in each of his three years as a starter, and earned fi rst team all-area recognition twice. Named to the all-area second team as a sophomore. Racked up 38 catches for 560 yards and six touchdowns his sophomore year. In his career, recorded 2,250 receiving yards on 140 receptions for an average of 15.7 yards per catch, scored 21 touchdowns, and holds the school record in all four categories. Selected to participate in Ohio’s Big 33 All-Star Game. Captained the track and fi eld team in addition to his work on the gridiron.

Personal: Born March 2, 1991 in Cleveland, Ohio. Sociology major. Son of Lesley and Perez Ashford. Admires Steve Smith and Marvin Harrison.

SS | 6-1 | 211 | Sr. | 1LWalnut, Ill | Bureau Valley/Harper College

39 Garrett barnas

2009: Recorded seven tackles, including fi ve solo stops, in nine games while playing primarily on special teams. Made a season-high three tackles, all solo, against Eastern Michigan (11-5) and intercepted his fi rst career pass in the second quarter. Compiled 41 yards on four kickoff returns during the regular season, including two returns for 18 yards from an up position versus Central Michigan (11-27). Inserted in to the offensive line-up as a slot back and rushed for three yards on his lone carry of the season at Ohio (11-21).

Junior College: Two-year varsity letterwinner was named to all-conference, all-area, all-state and all-star games fi rst teams both his freshman and sophomore seasons. Garnered team MVP honors both his freshman and sophomore seasons. As a team captain his sophomore season helped lead the Hawks to a NJCAA National Championship title.

High School: Three-year varsity letterwinner was named to all-conference team his junior and senior season, while receiving all-area and all-conference accolades his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. Helped lead his team to a state championship and undefeated 14-0 season his junior year and a runner-up fi nish at the state championships his sophomore year. Team went undefeated in conference (9-0), on the way to state semi-fi nals his senior season. Team captain his sophomore, junior and senior year was named team MVP his junior and senior seasons. Personal: Born October 17, 1988. Son of David and Judith Moore. General studies major. Enjoys art and working out.

DEFENSEYear G/GS Solo Assist Tot. TFL-Yds. Sk.-Yds. FF/FR Int/PBU2009 10/1 5 2 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 1/0

KICK RETURNSYear G/GS No. Yds. Avg. TD Lg2009 10/1 4 41 10.2 0 15

RUSHINGYear G/GS No. Yds. Avg. TD Lg Yds/Gm2009 10/1 1 3 3.0 0 3 3.0

CAREER HIGHSTackles: 3, vs. Eastern Michigan, 11-5-09Int: 1, vs. Eastern Michigan, 11-5-09

Barnas’ Career Stats

*This section includes bios of NIU players listed on the current depth chart and select others. For bios on every Huskie player, go to www.NIUHuskies.com.

RECEIVINGYear G/GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Lg Yds/Gm2009 11/2 10 83 8.3 0 21 7.52010 1/0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0Career 12/2 10 83 8.3 0 21 6.9

RUSHINGYear G/GS No. Yds. Avg. TD Lg Yds/Gm2009 11/2 1 -2 -2.0 0 -2 -0.22010 1/0 0 0 0 0 0 0Career 12/2 1 -2 -2.0 0 -2 -0.2

PUNT RETURNSYear G/GS No. Yds. Avg. TD Lg2009 11/2 3 62 20.7 1 442010 1/0 0 0 0.0 0 0Career 12/2 3 62 20.7 1 44

CAREER HIGHSCatches: 4, vs. Akron, 10-31-09Receiving Yards: 32, at Toledo, 10-17-09

Ashford’s Career Stats

2010: Tallied three tackles, including one for a two-yard loss in the season opener at Iowa State (9-2).

2009: Saw action in all 13 games as a defensive end. Ranked fourth among Huskie defensive ends with 22 tackles, including nine solo stops and three for loss. Compiled two tackles, including a sack for a loss of one yard, against Miami (10-24). In his fi rst collegiate game, tallied two unassisted tackles against Wisconsin (9-5). Recorded one tackle for a loss of four yards against Ball State (11-12). Made two tackles against Central Michigan (11-27), including tackle for loss. Made a season-high three tackles in games against Purdue and Idaho. Tallied at least one tackle in 11 games as a true freshman.

DE | 6-0 | 259 | So. | 1LBuffalo Grove, Ill. | Buffalo Grove

90 Alan baxter

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TB | 6-2 | 242 | Jr.-RS | 1SqRound Rock, Texas | Stony Point/Iowa State

32 CAMERON BELL

2009: Sat out the season after transferring from Iowa State. Made the transition back to running back.

2008 (Iowa State): Saw action in 11 games, totaling 19 tackles, 14 solo, while playing linebacker for the Cyclones.Made a season-high six tackles, with fi ve solo stops against Nebraska (10/18/08). Recorded three tackles each in games against UNLV (9/21) and Colorado (11/8). Had two solo tackles against the Buffalos and one solo stop versus the Rebels. Totaled two tackles, both solo, against Missouri (11/15). Compiled two tackles, with one solo stop, against Kent State (9/6). Made one tackle each against South Dakota State (8/28), Texas A&M (10/25), and Oklahoma State (11/1). Also saw time against Iowa (9/13), Kansas (10/4), and Kansas State (11/22).

2007 (Iowa State): Appeared in every game and made three tackles. Totaled one tackle each against Northern Iowa (9/8), Nebraska (9/29), and Texas Tech (10/6). Saw action in games against Kent State (8/30), Iowa (9/15), Toledo (9/22), Texas (10/13), Oklahoma (10/20), Missouri (10/27), Kansas State (11/3), Colorado (11/10) and Kansas (11/17).

High School: Totaled over 3,000 career rushing yards at Stony Point, and owns school records for yards in a season and most rushing touchdowns in a season. Had 139 carries for 909 yards and 11 touchdowns in just seven games his senior season. Rushed for 1,200 yards and three touchdowns as a junior. Named team’s most outstanding back as a senior to go with fi rst team all-conference honors. As a junior, earned fi rst team all conference and honorable mention all-area honors.

Personal: Born Sept. 8, 1988 in Columbia, S.C.. Son of the late Charles and Mildred Bell. The fourth youngest child in his family, has four brothers and eight sisters. Communication Studies Major. Involved in missionary work with Celebration Church. Admires Eddie George and Michael Turner. Enjoys watching movies.

LB | 5-11 | 224 | So. | 1LPembroke Pines, Fla. | Everglades

9 Devon butler

2010: Tallied fi ve tackles as the starting middle linebacker in the Huskies’ season opener at Iowa State (9-2).

2009: Saw action in 10 games at linebacker and on special teams, including each of the last seven regular season games. Totaled 15 tackles as a true freshman, including 10 solo stops. Made a career-best six tackles, with three solo stops in the International Bowl game versus South Florida (1-3). Added a season high two tackles for loss in that contest. Credited with three tackles and forced a fumble in the Huskies’ victory over Western Illinois (9-12).

High School: Named to the Miami Herald and Sun-Sentinel All-Broward County fi rst team his senior year. Team’s defensive MVP garnered fi rst team all conference honors as a senior and second team mention as a junior. Selected to play in the 12th annual NIKE South Florida All-Star Football Game. Recorded 115 tackles, eight sacks, four recovered fumbles, two interceptions,

Year G/GS Solo Assist Tot. TFL-Yds. Sk.-Yds. FF/FR Int/PBU2009 13/0 7 8 15 4.5-17 2-15 2/0 0/02010 1/0 1 3 4 0-0 0-0 0/0 0/0Career 14/0 8 11 19 4.5-17 2-15 2/0 0/0

CAREER HIGHSTackles: 5, vs. Idaho, 9-26-09TFLs: 1.5, twice, last at Central Michigan, 11-27-09Sacks: 1, last vs. Idaho, 9-26-09

Bolding’s Career Stats

2010: Finished the season opener at Iowa State (9-2)with four tackles as a reserve defensive lineman.

2009: Played in all 13 games as defensive end. Totaled 15 stops, with seven solo, 4.5 tackles for loss and a pair of quarterback sacks on the year. Had a career-high fi ve tackles, including one sack for a loss of six yards against Idaho (9-26). Recorded his fi rst sack of the season for a loss of nine yards against Western Illinois (9-12), forcing a WIU punt and leading to an NIU touchdown. Totaled three tackles and 1.5 for loss against Central Michigan (11-27). Had two tackles each against Miami (Ohio) (10-24), Eastern Michigan (11-5), and Ohio (11-21). Forced fumbles against Idaho and Eastern Michigan, when he also had half a tackle for loss.

2008: Did not appear in any games, while working at linebacker for the Huskies.

Before NIU: Redshirted his only season at Coffeyville Community College in 2007.

High School: Earned all-conference fi rst team and all-area second team honors as a senior at Bowie High School. Maryland County Newspapers’ All-County second team member made 97 tackles (63 solo), recorded three sacks and forced three fumbles in his fi nal season with the Bulldogs. Received Big School All-State honorable mention accolades from MDVarsity.com.

Personal: Born July 16, 1987 in Washington D.C. Son of Robin Morris and James Bolding. Admires Ray Lewis. General studies major.

DE | 6-2 | 216 | Sr.-RS | 1LWashington, D. C. | Bowie/Coffeyville CC

44 darnell bolding

Year G/GS Solo Assist Tot. TFL-Yds. Sk.-Yds. FF/FR Int/PBU2009 13/0 9 13 22 2-7 0.5-1 0/0 0/02010 1/0 2 1 3 1-2 0-0 0/0 0/0Career 14/0 11 14 25 3-9 0.5-1 0/0 0/0

CAREER HIGHSTackles: 3, twice, last vs. Idaho, 9-26-09TFL: 1. vs. Ball State, 11-12-09

Baxter’s Career Stats

High School: Named to the Daily Herald Northwest Suburban All-Area team and received IHSA All-State honorable mention honors as a senior. Selected to play in the IHSA Coaches’ All-Star game. Team captain and MVP earned all-conference and all-area honors during his junior and senior seasons. Named the Daily Herald’s Mid-Suburban East Co-Defensive Player of the Year after recording 78 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and seven sacks during his senior season. Was a three-year starter for the Bison, playing on the defensive line, offensive line, at fullback and as a tight end. Also competed in track and fi eld.

Personal: Born March 28, 1991. Son of Aretha and Alan Baxter. Huskie Scholar holds a 3.364 GPA, majoring in business. Aspires to be an entrepreneur. Admires Michael Jordan and Dwight Freeny.

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LB | 5-11 | 214 | So. | 1LSt. Louis, Mo. | Mehlville

36 Tyrone Clark

2010: The Huskies’ second-leading tackler with nine stops, including a tackle for loss against Iowa State (9-2) as NIU’s starting weak-side linebacker. Also made his fi rst career interception, returning it 30 yards.

2009: Played in eight games and made his fi rst career start in the International Bowl against South Florida (1-2). Totaled 14 tackles, fi ve solo, with two tackles for loss and two sacks. Added a fumble recovery and one pass breakup. Tallied three tackles, including a sack for a loss of three yards, in his collegiate debut against Western Illinois (9-12). Made a season-high four stops against South Florida. Sacked the USF quarterback for a loss of 20 yards. Collected two tackles each in games against Western Michigan (10-3), Miami (10-24), and Central Michigan (11-27). Also recorded a pass break up against Central Michigan. Forced a fumble on an Ohio (11/21) punt return, leading to an NIU touchdown in the ensuing drive. Recovered a fumble in the Huskies victory at Purdue (9-19).

High School: Named to the Missouri High School Class 6A Defensive All-State Team. Earned fi rst team all-conference honors as a junior and senior. Played safety and running back and helped lead his team to the state championship game and a 10-3 record his junior year. Team captain and MVP recorded 62 tackles, 49 solo, one sack, three forced fumbles and three interceptions as a senior. As a tailback that year, rushed the ball 151 times for 789 yards and eight touchdowns. During his junior year, totaled 61 tackles with three sacks and two interceptions. Ran the ball 104 times for 744 yards and 20 touchdowns and caught 11 passes for 218 yards and fi ve scores. Tallied 42 tackles, 30 solo, and two interceptions as a sophomore

Personal: Born Dec. 13, 1990. Son of Gloria Black and Tommie Clark. Physical Education major. Admires his high school football coach Gary Heyole. Enjoys going to the movies and spending time with his family.

WR | 6-1 | 206 | Jr.-RS | 2LRoselle, Ill. | Lake Park

10 Willie Clark

2010: Led the Huskie receivers with 35 yards on two receptions in the season opener at Iowa State (9-2). 2009: Saw action in 12 games, while starting at wide receiver in fi ve contests. Caught 19 passes for 220 yards to rank third on the NIU team in receiving yards and catches. Averaged 11.6 yards per catch. Had a season-high 52 receiving yards on two catches, including a career long 45-yard reception, versus Western Illinois (9-12). Recorded his fi rst collegiate touchdown on a seven-yard catch versus Idaho (9-26). Made a season-high three catches against Wisconsin (9-5), Akron (10-31) and Central Michigan (11-27). Caught a 35-yard pass in the Huskies’ win over Eastern Michigan (11-5).

2008: Given the 2008 Jawan Jackson Award, honoring the walk-on who has made the greatest impact on the team. Played in all 13 games, and started against Toledo (10-18) and in the Independence Bowl against Louisiana Tech (12-28). Made three catches for 35 yards against the Rockets. Caught a 35-yard pass to record the longest offensive play of the game at Tennessee (10-4). Blocked a punt and had one reception for six yards, and returned a punt for seven yards in the Indiana State game (9-20). Had one catch for three yards versus Navy (11-25).

2007: Redshirted.

High School: Earned all-state honorable mention accolades and was a member of the PrepStar Magazine All-Region Team as a junior. Caught 43 passes for 700 yards and 10 touchdowns that year. Garnered All-Upstate Eight honors as a senior, despite suffering a foot injury that limited him to four games. Totaled 11 catches for 199 yards in his fi nal season. Listed by the Daily Herald as one of the area’s top athletes. Multi-sport athlete earned eight varsity letters, three in both football and track and two in basketball. Won all-conference and all-area honors in basketball in both his junior and senior seasons. Holds the assists and steals records at Lake Park. Won the regional championship in the 400-meter dash.

Personal: Born July 4, 1989. Son of Kimberly and Willie Clark Sr. Majoring in communication. Admires Jerry Rice and Michael Jordan. Elected homecoming king of his high school as a senior.


CAREER HIGHSTackles: 4, vs. South Florida (International Bowl), 1-2-10TFL: 1.5, vs. South Florida (International Bowl), 1-2-10Sacks: 1, twice, last vs. South Florida (International Bowl), 1-2-10Int: 1 vs. Iowa State, 9-2-10

T. Clark’s Career Stats

Year G/GS Solo Assist Tot. TFL-Yds. Sk.-Yds. FF/FR Int/PBU2009 10/0 10 5 15 2-4 2-4 0/0 0/02010 1/1 3 2 5 0-0 0-0 0/0 0/0Career 11/1 13 7 20 2-4 2-4 0/0 0/0

CAREER HIGHSTackles: 6, vs. South Florida (International Bowl), 1-2-10TFL: 2, vs. South Florida (International Bowl), 1-2-10Sacks: 2, vs. South Florida (International Bowl), 1-2-10

Butler’s Career Stats

two blocked kicks and scored a school-record six defensive touchdowns as a senior. Tallied 113 tackles with 11 sacks, three blocked kicks and one fumble recovery as a junior. Added 72 tackles with three sacks during his sophomore season, helping his team to a district title. Also played fullback as a junior. Totaled 38 yards on 12 carries with four touchdowns on the ground, and added one catch for one yard and a score.

Personal: Born July 23, 1991 in Englewood, N.J. Communication major and physical education minor. Admires Ray Lewis. Enjoys playing video games and watching movies. Involved with the audio department with the Cornerstone Christian Center.

Year G/GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Lg Yds/Gm2008 13/2 6 79 13.2 0 35 6.12009 12/5 19 220 11.6 1 45 18.32010 1/0 2 35 17.5 0 22 35Career 26/7 27 334 12.4 1 45 12.8 CAREER HIGHSCatches: 3, four times, last at Central Michigan, 11-27-09Yards: 52, vs. Western Illinois, 9-12-09TDs: 1, vs. Western Illinois, 9-12-09Long Gain: 45, vs. Western Illinois, 9-12-09

W. Clark’s Career Stats

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WR | 6-3 | 220 | Sr. | 3LCalumet City, Ill. | Thornton Fractional North

80 Landon CoX

Member of the Huskies’ 2010 Leadership Council.

2010: Made his 20th career start at wide receiver for the Huskies, catching one pass, in NIU’s season opener at Iowa State (9-2). Considered the Huskies’ best blocking wide receiver.

2009: Started in 10 games and played in all 13. Northern Illinois’ leading receiver with 535 yards on 45 receptions and four touchdowns. Made three catches for 57 yards, including a 32-yard touchdown reception, against Central Michigan (11-27). Had a career day versus Ohio (11-21), setting single game career highs in receptions (11) and receiving yards (132), with a career-long 45 yard catch. Posted NIU’s fi rst 100-yard receiving game of the season and became the fi rst Huskie receiver to catch 10 or more passes since Sam Hurd caught 12 at Central Michigan (11-5-05). Caught two touchdown passes versus Eastern Michigan (11-5) when he had three catches for 84 yards. Was named NIU’s offensive skills player of the week fi ve times, including after a six-catch, 70-yard day versus Toledo (10-17). Made fi ve catches for 53 yards, including a four-yard touchdown grab, against Idaho (9-26). Led the Huskies with 41 receiving yards on six catches against Ball State (11-12). Tallied three catches for 14 receiving yards in the Mid-American Conference opener against Western Michigan (10-3). Made two catches each at Western Illinois (9-12), Purdue (9-19), and Miami (10-24). Totaled two catches for 37 yards, including a 33-yard fi rst down grab, against the RedHawks. Ended his season at the International Bowl with one catch for seven yards and a fi rst down against South Florida (1-3). Made at least one catch in 12 games. Led all NIU offensive players with seven catches of 25-yards or longer on the year and is also Northern Illinois’ top blocking wide receiver. Honored as Huskies’ Receiver of the Year and garnered Fran Cahill Award honors.

2008: Appeared in all 13 games and made eight starts. Team’s top returning pass catcher totaled 16 receptions for 126 yards and one touchdown in 2007. Twice named offensive skill player of the week (Indiana State, Ball State). Blocked a punt versus Bowling Green (10-25) that allowed NIU to obtain possession at the BGSU 37-yard line, and eventually kick the game-winning fi eld goal with 12 seconds left. Set career-bests with three catches against Tennessee (10-4) and Ball State (11-5). All three catches against the Volunteers resulted in fi rst downs. Totaled 36 yards, with a 17-yard reception, in that game. Racked-up 15 yards versus the Cardinals. Made two catches, including a three-yard touchdown grab, against Miami (10-11). Made one catch for a season-high 24-yard gain in the Toledo game (10-18). Caught two passes for

Year G/GS Solo Assist Tot. TFL-Yds. Sk.-Yds. FF/FR Int/PBU2007 4/0 2 7 9 0-0 0-0 0/0 0/02008 11/1 16 6 22 3-12 2-11 1/2 0/22009 12/12 21 18 39 13.5-93 8.5-83 0/2 1/52010 1/1 1 1 2 0.5-1 0-0 0/0 0/0Career 28/14 40 32 72 17-106 10.5-94 1/4 1/7

CAREER HIGHSTackles: 7, at Wisconsin, 9-5-09TFLs: 3, twice last at Ohio, 11-21-09Sacks: 2.5, at Miami (Ohio), 10-24-09TDs: 1, vs. Western Michigan, 10-3-09Int: 1, vs. Western Michigan, 10-3-09

Coff man’s Career Stats

DE | 6-5 | 255 | Sr.-RS | 3LGerman Valley, Ill. | Forreston

54 Jake Coffman


2010: Made two tackles, including a half tackle for loss against Iowa State (9-2). One of 30 candidates for the 2010 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award.

2009: Honored as the 2009 Male Athlete of the Year by the Touchdown Club of Columbus. Earned second team All-MAC honors playing in fi ve games at defensive end and fi nal seven at nose guard. Selected as team’s 2009 Defensive MVP after starting in 12 games. Ranked fi rst among defensive ends with 39 tackles, including 21 unassisted tackles. Led the Huskies in sacks with 8.5 and tackles for loss with 13.5 for minus 93 yards on the year. His 8.5 sacks rank eighth on the NIU single season list. Also totaled fi ve pass break ups and recovered two fumbles. Made a career-high seven tackles, including two solo stops, against Wisconsin (9-5). Recorded a tackle for a loss of six yards against Western Illinois (9-12). Recorded his fi rst career touchdown when he ran for a 79-yard TD on an interception return against Western Michigan (10-3). Also tallied two tackles, including a tackle for a loss of two yards, a pass break-up and recovered a fumble against the Broncos to earn MAC West Defensive Player of the Week honors. Made his second sack of the season against Toledo (10-17), while recording six tackles, including two tackles for loss against the Rockets. Moved from defensive end to nose guard versus Miami (10-24) and made fi ve tackles, three for loss, and had a career-high 2.5 sacks against the Redhawks. Also had fi ve tackles, three unassisted, and one pass break-up in that game. Had a sack for a loss of two yards and two tackles against Akron (10-31). Totaled three tackles, one solo, with a tackle for a loss of one yard against Eastern Michigan (11-5). Recorded a safety in the Huskies’ victory against Ball State (11-12). Garnered his second MAC West Defensive Player of the Week award after recording two sacks for a loss of 31 yards, four tackles and tying his career-high tackles for loss with three at Ohio (11-21). Also had four tackles, including three solo stops, in that game. Made six tackles, including a half tackle for loss and recorded his team-leading fi fth pass break-up of the season against Central Michigan (11-27). Recorded a sack for a loss of 12 yards and had three tackles, two unassisted, against South Florida in the International Bowl (1-3).2008: Played in 11 games, starting in the Independence Bowl against Louisiana Tech (12-28). Ranked second on the team among defensive ends with 22 tackles, including 16 solo stops. Totaled three tackles for loss, including two sacks. Co-led the team with two fumble recoveries, both against Toledo (10-18), earning team defensive lineman of the week honors. Also had three tackles, with one sack, in that game. Broke up two passes, second-most among defensive lineman. Tallied a career-high six tackles, fi ve solo, versus Navy (11-25). Made three tackles, with one for loss, against Central Michigan (11-12). Totaled two tackles, with one sack for a loss of nine yards, versus Louisiana Tech. Recorded three tackles, with two solo, and recovered a fumble at Kent State (11-18). Had one tackle and one pass break-up against both Eastern Michigan (9-27) and Tennessee (10-4).

2007: Played the fi rst four games of the season before injuring his foot and undergoing surgery which forced him to sit out the remainder of the year. In addition to moving up to a second-team defensive end spot, saw action on the punt coverage unit. Made nine tackles on the year. Totaled a career-high four stops vs. Eastern Michigan (9-15). On the fi eld for 40 snaps and registered three tackles, two solo, at Idaho (9-22).

2006: Redshirted.

High School: First team All-Upstate Illini South Conference and fi rst team all-area during his senior season. Team captain as tight end, linebacker and defensive end for 11-3 squad that reached state’s elite eight during his senior year. Totaled 22 catches for 508 yards at tight end. Honorable mention all-conference selection on 9-3 playoff qualifi er as a junior. Three-sport athlete also competed in basketball and baseball. Led the Cardinal in sacks and fumble recoveries.

Personal: Born Aug. 9, 1984. Sociology major and a history minor. Enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps out of high school and advanced to the rank of corporal. Served two tours in the Middle East. Played football at Camp Pendleton, San Diego, where he was named the 2005 Mike Anderson Defensive Player of the Year. Parents are Timothy and Victoria Coffman. Aspires to pursue a career in government. Admirer of Mike Singletary and Brian Urlacher.

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TB | 5-9 | 190 | Sr.-RS | 3LEvansville, Ill. | Reitz

22 Ricky Crider


2010: Returned two kicks for 49 yards, including a 25-yarder in the season opener at Iowa State (9-2). Ranks eighth all-time at NIU in kick-off return yardage with 767 and is tied for ninth in kick-off returns with 32.

2009: Saw action in 12 games as both a tailback and on the kickoff return team. Tallied 343 yards on 16 kickoff returns to average 21.4 yards per return. Posted season highs for carries (eight) and rushing yards (34) in the Eastern Michigan game (11-5). Returned a season-high six kickoffs for 137 yards with a long of 28 versus Ball State (11-12) to fi nish with the ninth-most KOR yards in a single game for NIU. Totaled 54 kickoff return yards on a pair of returns against Miami (10-24), including a season-long 35-yard effort. Returned four kickoffs for 61 yards against Ohio (11-21). Had one kickoff return in games against Idaho (9-26), Western Michigan (10-3), Akron (10-31), and South Florida (1-3).

2008: Ranked second on the team with 4.8 yards per carry. Played in all 13 games with one start as part of a multiple tailback rushing attack. Totaled 208 yards on 43 rushes with one touchdown. Compiled career-highs of 55 yards and 13 carries against Navy (11-25), and ran for 49 yards on 11 attempts one week prior at Kent State (11-18). Returned four kickoffs for a total of 79 yards against

Year G/GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Lg Yds/Gm2007 10/1 2 19 9.5 0 12 1.92008 13/8 16 126 7.9 1 24 9.72009 13/10 45 535 11.9 4 45 41.22010 1/1 1 0 0 0 0 0Career 37/20 64 680 10.6 5 45 18.4

CAREER HIGHS Catches: 11, at Ohio, 11-21-09Receiving Yards: 132, at Ohio, 11-21-09TDs: 2, vs. Eastern Michigan, 11-5-09Long Gain: 45, at Ohio, 11-21-09

Cox’s Career Stats

21 yards and one fi rst down against Western Michigan (9-6). Made at least one catch in nine games.

2007: Appeared in 10 games as a true freshman, primarily on special teams as a member of the kickoff coverage unit. Caught two passes for 19 yards on the season. Totaled fi ve tackles, two solo, as a rookie. Started at wide receiver at Wisconsin (10-20). Caught one pass for a season-long 12 yards in that game. Made one catch for seven yards at Central Michigan (9-29).

High School: Named to the second team Illinois High School Football Coaches Association All-State squad as a senior and earned honorable mention recognition on the Chicago Tribune’s All-State list. A fi rst team all-area choice by the Daily Southtown and the Chicago Sun-Times in 2006. Member of the Sun-Times’ Area Top 100 list. Recognized as a fi rst team all-conference selection. Led the Meteors to the conference title and Class 6A playoffs as a senior. Picked up all-conference and all-area honors as a junior. Caught 43 passes for 723 yards and eight touchdowns in 2006. Grabbed 42 passes for 805 yards, a 19.1-yard average, with 10 TDs as a junior. In his fi nal two seasons, caught 85 passes for 1,528 yards and 18 touchdowns. Blocked six kicks and returned three of those for scores. A three-year starter at receiver for T.F. North. Also lettered in basketball and track and fi eld.

Personal: Born June 19, 1989. Son of Linda and Jason Cox. Enjoys history and admires Marvin Harrison. Accountancy major.

the Midshipmen. Made a career-long dash of 40 yards for a touchdown on his lone carry at Ball State (11-5). Carried the ball six times for 22 yards at Western Michigan (9-6), and added 24 yards on three carries versus Indiana State (9-20). Led the Huskies in kickoff return average with 26.8 yards per return. Racked up 375 KOR yards on 14 tries, including a team and career-long 75-yard return against Central Michigan (11-12) that set up the Huskies’ fi rst score of the game. Had fi ve kickoff returns for 180 yards against the Chippewas, and was named NIU Special Teams Player of the Week after that contest. Made two catches for 30 yards, both in the season opener at Minnesota (8-30).

2007: Played eight games, mostly on the kickoff coverage team, before a broken leg sidelined him for the season. Injured on the opening kickoff at Wisconsin (10-20). Credited with fi ve tackles on the year. Rushed fi ve times for 20 yards at Idaho (9-22). Had one carry in both the Temple (10-13) and Western Michigan (10-20) games.2006: Redshirted.

High School: Named team captain and MVP, Kiwanis Award recipient, fi rst team All-Southern Indiana Athletic Conference, fi rst team All-City and Downtown Quarterback Club’s Outstanding Player, fi rst team Evansville Courier & Press All-Metro Team Player of the Year, fi rst team Indiana Football Coaches Association Region 9, and fi rst team Associated Press Class 5A All-State as a senior. State Class 5A Player of the Year by High School Sports Publications after rushing for a school-record 2,478 yards and 33 touchdowns on 11-2 league, city, and sectional champions. Set school career marks with 6,356 rushing yards and 83 TDs. Produced three of top fi ve rushing campaigns in school history and three of top four RHS single-season rushing touchdown totals. Starter all four years for four-time city champions. Lettered four times in football and track. Three-year state qualifi er in the high jump. Won city high jump title with 6-foot-5 effort as a junior. Cum laude Honor Roll student.

Personal: Born March 17, 1987 in Evansville, Ind. Communication studies major with an emphasis on media studies. Son of Ronald Crider and Linda Turner. Admires Walter Payton and Reggie Bush.

RUSHINGYear G/GS No. Yds. Avg. TD Lg Yds/Gm2007 8/0 7 20 2.9 0 6 2.52008 13/1 43 208 4.8 1 40 16.02009 12/0 10 37 3.7 0 8 3.12010 1/0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0Career 34/1 60 265 4.4 1 40 7.8

RECEIVINGYear G/GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Lg Yds/Gm2007 8/0 1 9 9.0 0 9 1.12008 13/1 2 30 15.0 0 18 2.32009 12/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.02010 1/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0Career 34/1 3 39 13.0 0 18 1.1

KICKOFF RETURNSYear G/GS No. Yds. Avg. TD Lg2007 8/0 0 0 0.0 0 02008 13/1 14 375 26.8 0 752009 12/0 16 343 21.4 0 352010 1/0 2 49 24.5 0 25Career 34/1 32 767 24.0 0 75

CAREER HIGHSRushing Attempts: 13, vs. Navy, 11-25-08Rushing Yards: 55, vs. Navy, 11-25-08TDs: 1, at Ball State, 11-5-08Long Gain: 40, at Ball State, 11-5-08

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CB | 5-10 | 201 | So.-RS | 1LEast St. Louis, Ill. | Althoff Catholic

20 Tommy Davis

2010: Made his fi rst career start for NIU at free safety in the season opener at Iowa State (9-2). Accounted for a career high six tackles against the Cyclones and returned three kickoffs for 57 yards, including a game high 30 yarder.

2009: Saw action in all 13 games, totaling eight tackles, with at least one stop in six games. Earned third team All-MAC honors as a punt returner. Returned three kickoffs for 72 yards and made a career-high three tackles on defense at Central Michigan (11-27). Returned two punts for 33 yards, including a long of 19 yards, against Ohio (11-21). Returned the opening kickoff versus Eastern Michigan (11-5) 86 yards for a touchdown to record the fi rst TD of his career and the 10th longest kickoff return in school history. Earned a career-high 127 kickoff return yards on three returns against the Eagles. Concluded his season at the International Bowl where he returned fi ve kickoffs for 126 yards against South Florida (1-3). Collected 122 yards on fi ve kickoff returns with a long of 39 yards against Idaho (9-26). Ranked sixth in the MAC and 38th in the nation in punt returns, averaging 8.0 yards a return. Ranked third in the MAC in kickoff returns, averaging 24.1 yards a kickoff return. His 700 kickoff return yards ranks ninth all-time on NIU’s career leader list and fourth on NIU’s single season list. Named NIU special teams player of the week after returning three punts for 46 yards, including a career-long 42-yarder versus Miami (10-24), and blocking on Perez Ashford’s punt return for a touchdown. Recorded one tackle in games against Western Illinois (9-12), Purdue (9-19), Miami (10-24), Ball State (11-12), and South Florida at the International Bowl (1-3). Compiled a season high three tackles against Central Michigan, including two solo stops. Garnered All-MAC third team and Academic All-MAC football team honors.

2008: Redshirted. Moved to cornerback during the 2009 spring.

High School: Earned fi rst team all-conference recognition at both defensive back and wide receiver as a senior. Named the city’s most valuable player and earned second team all-metro honors at wide receiver. Collected 27 receptions for 470 yards, made 52 tackles and returned three kicks for touchdowns in his fi nal season. Grabbed 40 catches for 390 yards as a junior. Participated in track.

Personal: Born Nov. 11, 1990. Son of Mia and Tommy Davis Jr. Father Tommy Davis Jr. was a running back at Iowa State. Cousin Peerless Price is a former NFL wideout. Victory Scholar holds a 3.636 GPA. Majoring in fi nance.

CB | 5-10 | 196 | Sr. | 2LKissimmee, Fla. | Osceola/Highland JC

23 Kiaree Daniels

2010: Tallied three tackles, all solo, as the starting cornerback in the season opener at Iowa State (9-2).

2009: Totaled 28 tackles, including 17 unassisted, with three pass breakups while serving as primary back-up at the cornerback position. Played in every game, starting against Wisconsin (9-5). Compiled a season-high fi ve tackles against Wisconsin (9-5), including three solo stops and one tackle for loss. Made a season-high four solo tackles against Western Michigan (10-3) and added an interception that led to an NIU touchdown. Forced a fumble which the Huskies recovered in NIU’s win at Purdue (9-19). Made four tackles each against Western Illinois (9-12) and Central Michigan (11-27). Recorded one tackle and two pass breakups against Akron (10-31). Tallied three tackles, including an unassisted stop, in games against Miami (10-24) and Ball State (11-12). Also had a pass breakup against the Cardinals. Totaled at least one tackle in 11 games.

2008: Saw action in all 13 games as a reserve cornerback and safety. Totaled nine stops, fi ve solo. Made a career-best three tackles, two unassisted, in the Western Michigan game (9-6). Recovered a Bowling Green (10-25) fumble on the Falcons’ desperation kickoff return with eight seconds left in the game. Totaled two stops in the season-opener at Minnesota (9-30). Had one tackle each against Indiana State (9-20), Toledo (10-18), and Kent State (11-18).

Before NIU: Recorded 48 tackles (26 solo) at Highland Junior College in Highland, Kansas as a freshman.

High School: Osceola News-Gazette’s Player of the Year led the county with 122 tackles and added three interceptions. Received Orlando Sentinel All-State honors and played in the Central Florida High School East vs. West All-Star Game. Earned third team all-state recognition as a junior. Garnered Florida Sun All-County Weightlifting Team accolades. Participated in track and fi eld at Osceola as a sprinter.

Personal: Born July 5, 1989. Father WIllie played football at FAMU. Mother Sharon ran track & fi eld at South Carolina, and brother plays football at Bethel College. Younger brother Akeem joined the Huskie team in January 2010 as a receiver/slot back. Majoring in general studies.

Year G/GS Solo Assist Tot. TFL-Yds. Sk.-Yds. FF/FR Int/PBU2008 13/0 5 4 9 0.0-0 0-0 0/1 0/02009 13/1 17 11 28 1-1 0-0 0/1 1/32010 1/1 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 0/0 0/0Career 27/2 25 15 40 1-1 0-0 0/2 1/3

CAREER HIGHSTackles: 5, at Wisconsin, 9-5-09TFL: 1, at Wisconsin, 9-5-09Int: 1, vs. Western Michigan, 10-3-09

Daniels’ Career StatsKICKOFF RETURNSYear G/GS No. Yds. Avg. TD Lg2009 13/0 29 700 24.1 1 86Career 13/0 29 700 24.1 1 86

PUNT RETURNSYear G/GS No. Yds. Avg. TD Lg2009 13/0 17 136 8.0 0 422010 1/0 0 0 0.0 0 0Career 14/0 17 136 8.0 0 42

DEFENSEYear G/GS Solo Assist Tot. TFL-Yds. Sk.-Yds. FF/FR Int/PBU 2009 13/0 5 3 8 0‐0 0‐0 0/0 0/02010 1/1 5 1 6 0‐0 0‐0 0/0 0/0Career 14/1 10 4 14 00 00 0/0 0/0

CAREER HIGHSTackles: 3, at Central Michigan, 11-27-09Long Kickoff Return: 86, vs. Eastern Michigan, 11-5-09Long Punt Return: 42, at Miami (OH), 10-24-09TDs: 1, vs. Eastern Michigan, 11-5-09

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LB | 6-1 | 209 | Jr. | 1LMiami, Fla. | Chaminade Madonna/Joliet JC

29 Jordan Delegal

2010: Recorded four tackles in the season opener at Iowa State (9-2).

2009: Appeared in all 13 games, compiling 29 tackles, including 22 solo stops. Tallied 5.5 tackles for loss with a pair of pass break-ups. Made a career-high seven tackles against Western Michigan (10-3), including fi ve unassisted. Tallied fi ve tackles against Ohio (11-21) and four versus Idaho (9-26). His blocked punt in the Idaho game went out of bounds at the one-yard line and set up a fourth quarter NIU score. Recorded sacks in the Miami (10-24), Eastern Michigan (11-5), Ball State (11-12) and South Florida (1-3) games for a combined loss of 34 yards. His sack in the International Bowl ended a USF drive. Forced a fumble against Western Illinois (9-12). Made at least one tackle in every game at linebacker or on special teams. Joliet J.C.: Earned JUCO All-American honorable mention status after being named fi rst team all-conference and all-region in one season at Joliet Junior College. Totaled 58 tackles with 45 solo to go with two tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one sack. Served as team captain on the defensive side.

High School: All-State second team choice played in the Dade vs. Broward County All-Star Game. Served as team captain as a senior, garnering fi rst team all-conference and all-region accolades. Totaled 75 tackles with fi ve sacks, four forced fumbles, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries that year. Helped the Lions to an 11-2 record and the state championship as a senior. Earned second team all-conference honors as a junior, leading his team to a 10-2 record and the state title game. Tallied 42 tackles with two pass break-ups and one fumble recovery his junior season. Lions went 45-7 in his four seasons with four district championships.

Personal: Born May 30, 1988 in Miami, Fla.. Son of the late Regina Brown Washington and Lucious Delegal. English and communication major and education minor. Father Lucious Delegal was a former safety at the University of Miami. Admires Ed Reed, Sean Taylor, Peyton Manning, and Ray Lewis.

2009: Redshirted

High School: Named a fi rst team all-area and all-conference defensive back in 2008. Recorded 39 tackles, including 29 solo. Added three pass break ups, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and one blocked punt. Selected to play in the Pensacola Sports Association East-West Game in 2008. Helped his team to a 10-2 record, conference and district championships, and the region 4A title game. Also played wide receiver, totaling eight catches


CB | 5-11 | 174 | Fr.-RS | 1SqFt. Walton Beach, Fla. | Ft. Walton Beach

2 Sean Evans

2010: Took his fi rst snaps of the year in the season opener at Iowa State (9-2). Named NIU’s Special Teams Player of the Week.

2009: Saw action in 10 games as he alternated with Kyle Skarb at fullback for NIU. Excellent blocker at that position who also caught a 10-yard pass at Ohio (11-21). Named one of the Huskies’ offensive blockers of the week for the Ohio game. 2008: Played 11 games, starting the last four of the season at fullback. Made nine grabs out of the backfi eld for 72 yards. Four of his nine catches resulted in fi rst downs. Led the team with a career-best four catches for 24 yards against Ball State (11-5). Set a career-high with 35 yards on two receptions, including a 22-yarder, at Kent State (11-18). Made one catch each against Toledo (10-18), Navy (11-25) and in the Independence Bowl against Louisiana Tech (12-28).

2007: Redshirted.

High School: Senior year accolades include being named a member of the 7A Illinois Football Coaches Association All-State fi rst team, Chicago Tribune second team, and earning Chicago Sun-Times All-State honorable mention honors. Named East Suburban Catholic Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a senior. Placed on the Chicago Sun-Times Top Five ESCC Players and Area Top 100 Players lists. Played in the Illinois High School All Star Game. Earned all-conference and all-area honors after both his junior and senior seasons. Holds the Niles Notre Dame record for tackles for loss in a season.

Personal: Born Aug. 11, 1987 in Chicago. Son of Mary Faith and Thomas Flahive. Brother Daniel played soccer for Eastern Illinois and brother Devin played soccer at Western Illinois. Uncle Timothy Gleason played football at Eastern Illinois. Majoring in kinesiology. Huskie Scholar holds a 3.0 GPA.

FB | 6-0 | 235 | Sr.-RS | 2LNiles, Ill. | Notre Dame

47 Connor Flahive

DEFENSEYear G/GS Solo Assist Tot. TFL-Yds. Sk.-Yds. FF/FR Int/PBU2009 13/0 22 7 29 5.5-37 4-34 1/0 0/22010 1/0 1 3 4 0-0 0-0 0/0 0/0Career 14/0 23 10 33 5.5-37 4-34 1/0 0/2

CAREER HIGHSTackles: 7, at Miami (OH), 10-24-09TFL: 1, five times, last vs. South Florida (International Bowl), 1-2-10Sacks: 1, four times, last vs. South Florida (International Bowl) 1-2-10

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RECEIVINGYear G/GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Lg Yds/Gm2008 11/4 9 72 8.0 0 22 6.52009 10/0 1 10 10.0 0 10 0.12010 1/0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0Career 22/4 10 82 8.2 0 22 3.7

CAREER HIGHSCatches: 4, at Ball State, 11-5-08Receiving Yards: 35, at Kent State, 11-18-08Long Gain: 22, at Kent State, 11-18-08

Flahive’s Career Stats

for 120 yards and a touchdown during his fi nal season. Garnered honorable mention accolades during the national underclassmen combine in 2007. As a junior, tallied 25 tackles, and added two pass defl ections and an interception. Also forced and recovered one fumble.

Personal: Born July 26, 1991 in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Son of Kristi and Maurice Evans. Mechanical engineering major.

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2010: Threw for 93 yards on 14-of-29 passing and rushed 54 yards as the starting quarterback in the season opener at Iowa State (9-2). Set career highs in completions and attempts against the Cyclones.

2009: Appeared in eight games and started four with NIU claiming wins in each of those contests. Led NIU to victory against Miami (10-24), Akron (10-31), Eastern Michigan (11-5), and Ball State (11-12). Ranked third on the Huskie team in rushing with 330 yards on 57 carries to average 5.8 yards per carry. Rushed for a career-high109 yards on 20 carries versus Akron and totaled 104 yards on just 10 totes against Eastern Michigan. Completed 58.1 percent of his passes on the season (25-of-43) for 280 yards and three TDs. Completed 10-of-18 passes for 62 yards against Akron and totaled a season-high 119 passing yards on just four completions with a pair of scores versus Eastern Michigan. Compiled 223 yards of total offense in the EMU game with touchdown passes of 30 and 31 yards and a season-long 61-yard rush.

2008: Played in six games primarily as a back-up to Chandler Harnish. Started the Miami game (10-11). Led the team in passing effi ciency on the season (127.7), after completing 15-of-26 passes for 138 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. Ranked sixth on the team with 188 rushing yards on 39 attempts and had three touchdowns on the ground. Ran for touchdowns in each of his fi rst three games. Scampered for a three-yard score against Western Michigan (9-6), one of seven rushes for 43 yards. Ran the ball eight times for a career-best 50 yards and a touchdown versus Indiana State (9-20). Hit paydirt with a nine-yard burst against Eastern Michigan (9-27). Completed the fi rst pass of his NIU career for 10 yards and a touchdown to Matt Simon against the Sycamores. Connected on 7-of-12 passes for a career-high 63 yards with one touchdown against Miami. Also ran the ball six times for 43 yards in that contest. Went 4-of-10 passing for 39 yards and ran the ball a career-high 14 times for 41 yards at Tennessee (10-4).

2007: Redshirted.

High School: An honorable mention choice to the Grand Rapids Press All-Area Dream Team. Completed 40-of-80 passes for 610 yards and seven touchdowns, and collected 357 rushing yards on 60 carries with nine touchdowns on the ground in 2006. Led East Grand Rapids to a Division III Michigan state championship his senior year. Earned all-league and all-area honors as a junior. Also a four-year starter in basketball. Garnered all-state honorable mention honors in basketball and was a second team all-area and fi rst team all-conference selection. Basketball team advanced to the state fi nals in 2006.

Personal: Born Aug. 1, 1988 in Grand Rapids, Mich. Son of Janell and Rodney Grady. Majoring in criminology. Admires Allen Iverson and LeBron James.

QB | 6-1 | 203| Jr.-RS | 2LGrand Rapids, Mich. | East Grand Rapids

3 DEmarcus Grady

2009: Totaled 46 tackles, 32 solo, to rank seventh on the team. Broke up a team-leading fi ve passes and intercepted a pair of passes while starting all 13 games at cornerback. Scored his fi rst career touchdown on an 80-yard interception return again Central Michigan (11-27) to ignite a Huskie comeback. Returned his fi rst interception 32-yards against Western Michigan (10-3). His 112 interception return yards in 2009 are second-most all-time at NIU in a year. Made a career-best seven tackles against Wisconsin (9-5), with six solo tackles and a tackle for loss. Had six tackles each against Idaho (9-26) and Central Michigan. Recorded pass break ups versus Idaho, Miami (10-24), Eastern Michigan (11-5), and Ohio (11-21). One of the Huskies’ most consistent defender with at least two tackles in 12 games.

2008: Saw action in 12 games, and started the Miami game (10-11) at cornerback. Totaled 20 tackles, 17 solo, with two tackles for loss. Made two stops and intercepted his fi rst career pass against Indiana State (9-20). Credited with a career-best fi ve tackles with one TFL and one pass break-up against Central Michigan (11-12). Totaled two tackles, one for loss, and a pass break up in the Bowling Green game (10-25). Awarded NIU defensive skills player of the week honors after that contest. Tallied at least one tackle in 11 of the 12 games in which he played, and had multiple stops in seven contests.2007: Played 12 games, and saw action at cornerback, as a kick returner, and on the punt coverage unit as a gunner. One of only 10 defensive players to appear in every game. Totaled 242 all-purpose yards to rank eighth on the team. Had four games with 40 or more all-purpose yards. Made his collegiate debut on special teams in the season-opener vs. Iowa (9-1). Returned four kickoffs for 73 yards, including a season-long 28-yard effort, at Toledo (10-27). Had two returns for 46 yards in the win over Kent State (11-10). Credited with 45 yards on two returns at Central Michigan (9-29). Tallied 40 kickoff return yards on two attempts vs. Eastern Michigan (9-15). Made two special teams tackles in consecutive weeks at Temple (10-6) and vs. Western Michigan (10-13).

High School: Named to fi rst team all-conference squad his senior year. Totaled six career interceptions. Three-year letterwinner. Named team MVP and team captain in 2006 and won the team leadership award. Also a three-time letterwinner in track and a two-time basketball letterwinner. Qualifi ed for the state track meet both his sophomore and junior years. As a sophomore, advanced to the state fi nals in the 100 meters. His junior season, advanced to the state fi nals in the 200 meters. Career best in the 100 meters is a 10.4.

Personal: Born Aug. 24, 1989 in Kansas. Son of Florencia and Phillips George. Parents were both scholarship track and fi eld athletes at Wichita State. Majoring in criminal justice. Involved in Big Brothers, Big Sisters organization. Admires Kobe Bryant. Enjoys playing the saxophone. Aspires to become a detective.

CB | 5-11 | 196 | Sr. | 3LChicago, Ill. | Gordon Tech

33 Patrick George

Year G/GS Solo Assist Tot. TFL-Yds. Sk.-Yds. FF/FR Int/PBU2007 12/0 5 2 7 0-0 0-0 0/0 0-02008 12/1 17 3 20 2-3 0-0 0/0 1/22009 13/13 32 14 46 1-1 0-0 0/0 2/5Career 37/14 54 19 73 3-4 0-0 0/0 3/7

CAREER HIGHSTackles: 7, at Wisconsin, 9-5-09TFL: 1, three times, last at Wisconsin, 9-5-09Int: 1, three times, last at Central Michigan, 11-27-09

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TE | 6-5 | 248 | Sr. | 1LLaguna Niguel, Calif. | Aliso Niguel/Saddleback CC

88 nick groeniger

2009: Appeared in eight games. Saw time against Purdue (9-19), Idaho (9-26), Western Michigan (10-3), Miami (10-24), Akron (10-31), Eastern Michigan (11-5), Ball State (11-12) and Central Michigan (11-27). Contributed primarily on special teams but saw some action as the Huskies’ half-back.

Saddleback C.C.: In 2008, appeared in nine games. Caught seven passes for 124 yards, with two touchdowns. Helped the Gauchos to a 7-4 record with a 5-1 conference mark and a trip to the American Bowl.

High School: Played tight end under head coach Jeff Veeder for Aliso Niguel. Competed for the Wolverines in the South Coast and Mission Conferences.

Personal: Born Dec. 12, 1988 in Orange County, Cali. Son of Karen and Bill Groeniger. Business administration major. Enjoys snowboarding and hanging out with friends. Admires Jeremy Shockey.


QB | 6-2 | 219 | Jr.-RS | 2LBluffton, Ind. | Norwell

12 Chandler Harnish

Member of the Huskies’ 2010 Leadership Council. 2010: Served as holder on NIU’s PAT/Field Goal units in season opener at Iowa State (9-2).

2009: Ranked second in the MAC in passing effi ciency with a career-best 137.9 rating with 11 touchdowns and only six interceptions. Led NIU in total offense, averaging 189.9 yards a game total offense to rank eighth in the MAC. Rushed for 229 yards and two touchdowns on 89 carries, averaging 22.9 yards a game. Ranked third on the team with two rushing touchdowns. Compiled 1,670 passing yards and 11 touchdowns to average 167 yards through the air a game, a mark that places him seventh on the NIU single season leader list for passing yardage per game. Started in games against Wisconsin (9-5), Western Illinois (9-12), Purdue (9-19), Idaho (9-26), Western Michigan (10-3), and Toledo (9-17), before sitting out in games against Miami (10-24), Akron (10-31), and Eastern Michigan (11-5) due to injury. Returned to the fi eld against Ball State (11-12), before starting in games against Ohio (11-21), Central Michigan (11-27) and South Florida in the International Bowl (1-3). In two-and-a-half games back since missing three with knee injury, completed 50-of-72 passes for 573 and fi ve TDs. Rushed for 128 yards on 43 carries and threw for 675 yards and fi ve touchdowns on 57-of-87 passing through the fi rst four games of the season. Compiled a career-high 337 yards of total offense versus Ohio, throwing for a season-high 307 yards on 24-of-35 passing and rushing for 30. Threw for 206 yards and two touchdowns on 17-of-28 passing at Central Michigan. Passed for 174 yards in each of NIU’s 2009 Big Ten games versus Wisconsin and Purdue with 15 completions in each game, and had 184 passing yards and two TDs versus Idaho. Completed 10-of-14 passes for 143 yards in the Huskies’ home opener against Western Illinois. Threw two touchdown passes against the leathernecks, including a 20-yard pass to Chad Spann and a four-yard pass to Jason Schepler. Passed for 135 yards and one touchdown toss on 9-of-15 passing versus Western Michigan. Rushed for 42 yards and two touchdowns, while throwing for 157 yards on 15-of-24 passing against Toledo. Threw for 130 yards against South Florida in the International Bowl.

2008: Started nine games and appeared in 10 at quarterback. Garnered Academic All-MAC notice. Led NIU in total offense with an average of 206.7 yards per game and set the NIU record for total offense by a freshman with 2,067 yards. Led the Huskies and ranked 10th in the MAC in rushing yards with 539 on 118 attempts (4.6 yards per carry). Ranked second on the team with four rushing touchdowns. Completed 118-of-211 passes with eight touchdowns for an effi ciency rating of 120.7. Averaged 152.8 yards per game through the air, and did not throw an interception in his fi rst four games. Twice named MAC West Offensive Player of the Week, after the Minnesota (8-30) and Kent State (11-18) games. Earned MAC Scholar-Athlete of the Week honors after the Minnesota game. Given the Shea Fitzgerald Memorial Award, honoring the team offensive MVP. Also garnered team award for Offensive Back of the Year. Against the Gophers, completed 17-of-29 attempts for a career-high 326 yards. In that game, threw for two touchdowns, including a 91-yard bomb to Nate Palmer that was the longest play of the year and stands as the fi fth-longest play in NIU history. In snowy conditions at Kent State (11-18), accounted for a career-high four touchdowns, two through the air and two on the ground. Threw touchdown passes of 17 and two yards, and ran for scores of 31 and three yards. Totaled a career-high 117 rushing yards on 20 carries, and completed 12-of-19 passes for 173 yards against the Golden Flashes. Went 18-of-36 passing for 288 yards versus Central Michigan (11-12). With NIU trailing 30-6 against the Chippewas, started a comeback with a two-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Led the team to three more scores in the fourth quarter to send the game to overtime. Passed for 173 yards and three touchdowns versus Toledo (10-18). Had a season-long rush of 32 yards to set up a Mike Salerno fi eld goal in that game. Completed 20-of-40 passes for 186 yards in the Independence Bowl, including an eight-yard touchdown to Kyle Skarb. Went 14-for-22 through the air and ran for 59 yards and one touchdown against Ball State (11-5). Had a pair of 25-yard rushes in that game, the second of which resulted in a score. Ran 19 times for 113 yards, the

PASSINGYear G/GS C-A-I Pct. Yds. TD Lg Yds/Gm Effic.2008 6/1 15-26-0 57.7 138 2 36 23.0 127.72009 9/4 25-43-2 58.1 280 3 35 31.1 126.62010 1/1 14-29-3 48.3 93 0 22 93.0 54.5Career 16/6 54-98-5 55.1 511 5 36 31.9 105.5

RUSHINGYear G/GS No. Yds. Avg. TD Lg Yds/Gm2008 6/1 39 188 4.8 3 28 31.32009 9/4 59 330 5.6 1 61 36.72010 1/1 14 54 14 1 19 54.0Career 16/6 112 572 5.1 5 61 35.8

TOTAL OFFENSEYear Rush Yds. Pass Yds. TD Plays Yds. YPG YPP2008 39 188 26 138 5 65 326 54.3 5.02009 59 330 43 280 4 102 610 67.8 5.92010 14 54 14 93 1 28 147 147 5.25Career 112 572 83 511 10 195 1083 67.7 5.6

CAREER HIGHSPass Attempts: 18, vs. Akron, 10-31-09Pass Completions: 10, vs. Akron, 10-31-09Passing Yards: 119, vs. E. Michigan, 11-5-09Long Completion: 36, vs. Miami (Ohio), 10-11-08Passing Touchdowns: 2, vs. E. Michigan, 11-5-09Rushing Attempts: 20, vs. Akron, 10-31-09Rushing Yards: 109, vs. Akron, 10-31-09Rushing Touchdowns: 1, three times, last at E. Michigan, 9-27-08Long Rushing Gain: 61, vs. E. Michigan, 11-5-09

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OL | 6-3 | 314 | Sr.-RS | 2LBelleville, Ill. | Cahokia

60 Ed Jackson

2010: Made his fi rst appearance of the season as a reserve offensive lineman at Iowa State (9-2).

2009: Appeared in 10 games, taking a handful of snaps on defensive line and playing on the NIU fi eld goal/PAT unit. Member of the Huskie offense that ranked tied for seventh in the nation in red zone effi ciency, scoring on 44-of-47 trips inside its opponents’ 20-yard line with 27 touchdowns and 17 fi eld goals. NIU offense led the MAC and ranked 19th nationally in rushing offense with 195.15 rushing yards per game, including a season-best 418 versus Eastern Michigan (11-5). Huskies allowed only 15 sacks on the year, the fewest in the league.

2008: Saw time against Toledo (10-18) as a back-up defensive lineman. Moved to the offensive line in the spring.

2007: Appeared in 11 games and started at defensive tackle at Idaho (9-22) and at Wisconsin (10-22). Credited with seven stops on the year, including two solo. Made his collegiate debut as a member of the fi eld goal block unit in the season-opener against Iowa (9-1). Made two tackles and was credited with a quarterback hurry in the Idaho game. Recorded one tackle at Wisconsin. Totaled a career-high three tackles, one solo, vs. Western Michigan (10-13).

2006: Redshirted.

High School: Team captain, fi rst team South Seven Conference, fi rst team Belleville News-Democrat All-Area, and fi rst team St. Louis Post-Dispatch All-Metro as a senior. Recorded 117 overall tackles, 13 QB sacks and two fumble recoveries on defense, and added six receptions for 73 yards and two touchdowns on offense for Class 5A playoff semifi nalist during his senior season. Selected for Down Under Bowl all-star game after his senior campaign. Earned fi rst team All-South Seven Conference honors at tight end and defensive end after totaling 31 tackles and 11 sacks for playoff qualifi er as a junior. Played nine different positions during his prep career. Three-time football letterwinner and also lettered in basketball and track. Averaged 10 points per game during fi nal basketball season. Shot putter on the track team. Honor Roll student.

Personal: Born Sept. 17, 1987 in Centreville, Ill. Sociology major. Son of Dorothy Johnson. Hobbies include reading and fi shing. Chad Johnson fan.

DL | 5-11 | 276 | So. | 1LChicago, Ill. | Marist

99 Nabal Jefferson

2010: Recorded two tackles, including a half tackle for loss against Iowa State (9-2).

2009: Made an appearance in 11 games as a true freshman noseguard. Totaled 14 tackles, with 3.5 for loss and 1.5 quarterback sacks in a back-up role. Made a season-high four tackles against Western Illinois (9-12). Credited with a pair of tackles for loss and a quarterback sack in the Akron game (10-31). Came back the next week with two stops and half a sack in the EMU game (11-5). Made a solo stop for a loss of six yards against the Eagles. Totaled two tackles each against Akron, Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan (11-27). Had at least one tackle in eight games.

High School: Named to the Chicago Tribune All-State second team and the Chicago Sun-Times All-Area Team. Also an all-area selection by the Southtown Star. EdgyTim (recruiting) named him to its 8A All-State squad. Recorded 167 total tackles, 14 sacks, fi ve forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries, and was named the East Suburban Catholic Defensive Lineman of the Year during his senior season. Earned all-conference honors twice. Solidifi ed the interior as the noseguard in a 3-4 defensive scheme, helping his team to a 9-3 record and the Illinois Class 8A quarterfi nals as a senior. Totaled 78 tackles, with 32 solo, seven sacks, three

PASSINGYear G/GS C-A-I Pct. Yds. TD Lg Yds/Gm Effic.2008 10/9 118-211-9 55.9 1528 8 91 152.8 120.72009 10/9 143-223-6 64.1 1670 11 45 167.0 137.92010 1/0 0-0-0 00.0 0 0 0 0 0Career 21/18 261-434-15 60.1 3198 19 91 152.2 129.6

RUSHINGYear G/GS No. Yds. Avg. TD Lg Yds/Gm2008 10/9 118 539 4.6 4 32 53.92009 10/9 89 229 2.6 2 29 22.92010 1/0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0Career 21/18 207 768 3.7 6 32 36.6

TOTAL OFFENSEYear Rush Yds. Pass Yds. TD Plays Yds. YPG YPP2008 118 539 211 1528 12 329 2067 206.7 6.32009 89 229 223 1670 13 312 1899 189.9 6.12010 1/0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0Career 207 768 434 3198 25 641 3966 188.6 6.2

CAREER HIGHSPass Attempts: 40, vs. Louisiana Tech (Independence Bowl), 12-28-08Pass Completions: 24, at Ohio, 11-21-09 Passing Yards: 326, at Minnesota, 8-30-08Passing Touchdowns: 3, vs. Toledo, 10-18-08Long Completion: 91, at Minnesota, 8-30-08Rushing Attempts: 20, at Kent State, 11-18-08Rushing Yards: 117, at Kent State, 11-18-08Rushing Touchdowns: 2, twice, last at Toledo, 10-17-09Long Rush: 31, at Kent State, 11-18-08Total Touchdowns: 4, at Kent State, 11-18-08Total Offense: 337 (307 passing, 30 rushing), at Ohio, 11-21-09

Harnish’s Career Stats

second-highest total of the season, against Bowling Green (10-25). 2007: Redshirted.

High School: An all-state honoree as a senior after earning honorable mention notice his junior year. One of the Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazette’s Gamenight Fantastic 50 as a junior and senior. Twice selected to the fi rst team all-conference and all-area squads. Earned the Northeast Hoosier Conference Player of the Year award in 2005. Named the Ft. Wayne News Sentinel Athlete of the Year as a senior. Participated in the Indiana North/South All-Star game. Career prep totals include 4,760 passing yards and 48 touchdown passes while completing 300-of-565 passes to go with 2,343 rushing yards on 354 carries with 35 touchdowns on the ground. Also played safety where he tallied 129 tackles, seven fumble recoveries, fi ve interceptions, and 13 pass defl ections in his career. Holds Norwell High records for career passing touchdowns, passing yards, completions and attempts, as well as all-purpose yards (7,103). Led Norwell to a 14-1 record and the runner-up spot in the Indiana state championship as a senior. Named team MVP as a junior and senior. Four-year letterwinner in football who also started all four years in basketball. Earned fi rst team all-conference honors on the basketball court as a junior. Placed sixth in the discus at the Indiana state championships as a junior. Conference, sectional and regional discus champion who fi nished sixth in the State fi nals as a junior.

Personal: Born July 28, 1988 in Bluffton, Ind. Son of LeeAnn and Ron Harnish. Business management major. Owns a 3.714 GPA as a Victory Scholar. Enjoys traveling and reading.

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WR | 6-3 | 189 | Fr.-RS | 1SqSan Antonio, Texas | Earl Warren

13 Anthony Johnson

2009: Redshirted

High School: Named to San Antonio’s 2008 Super Team, recording 718 receiving yards on 46 catches for a 15.6 yard average. Rushed for 386 yards on 24 carries to average 16.1 yards per carry. Caught 10 touchdowns passes and ran for seven scores. Totaled 149 passing yards and 18 combined touchdowns as a senior. Named a City All-Star his senior year. Earned all-conference honors three times. Was a second team all-region choice as a senior. Team captain helped lead the Warriors to a 9-3 record, a district championship and three bi-district championships as a senior. Recorded 1,455 receiving yards on 85 catches and scored 17 receiving touchdowns for his career. Named Texas’ Best Duo along with high school teammate and fellow NIU receiver Martel Moore. Three-sport standout for the Warriors, becoming the fi rst athlete to become a three-sport letterman during his sophomore season, with letters in football, basketball and track and fi eld. Won the state 5A title in the high jump with a 6-10 leap and jumped as high as 7-0 as a senior. Named mySanAntionio.com Male Track Athlete of the Year. Holds school records in the high jump, long jump and triple jump. On the hardwood, led his district in three-pointers made with 53 and three-point percentage at 51, playing his way to second team all-district honors as a junior.

Personal: Born July 2, 1991 in San Antonio, Texas. Son of Lowell and Carla Strecker. Aspires to become a personal trainer.

OL | 6-5 | 308 | Jr.-RS | 1LWentville, Mo. | St. Dominic

74 Adam Kiel

2010: Saw action in the season opener at Iowa State (9-2) as a reserve offensive lineman.

2009: Started the fi rst 11 games of the season at right tackle before suffering a foot injury at Ohio which required surgery. Named the Huskies’ offensive lineman of the week versus Idaho (9-12). Helped NIU rank tied for seventh in the nation in red zone offense as the Huskies scored on 44-of-47 trips inside its opponents’ 20-yard line with 27 touchdowns and 17 fi eld goals. NIU offense led the MAC and ranked 19th nationally in rushing with 195.15 yards per game, including a season-best 418 versus Eastern Michigan (11-5). Huskies allowed only 15 sacks on the year, the fewest in the league.

2008: Made his Huskie debut in the Indiana State game (9-20) as a back-up offensive lineman.


DT | 6-4 | 266 | Sr.-RS | 2LGermantown, Wis. | Germantown

58 Mike Krause

2010: Credited with one tackle against Iowa State (9-2) in his fi rst start since the 2008 Independence Bowl after missing all of last season for medical reasons.

2009: Did not appear in any games. Forced to sit out the season due to a medical condition.

2008: Started all 13 games at nose guard. Made 20 tackles with 12 solo and three for loss. Led the team with two fumble recoveries. Named team defensive lineman of the week twice vs. Indiana State and Eastern Michigan. Made a season-high four unassisted tackles at Eastern Michigan (9-27). Against Central Michigan (11-12), forced a fumble that halted a Chippewa drive on the NIU 30-yard line. Also made two tackles in that game. Tallied two stops and recovered a fumble that resulted in a fi eld goal in the Tennessee game (10-4). In the Independence Bowl (12-28), blocked a 41-yard fi eld goal attempt by Louisiana Tech at the end of the fi rst half, then recovered the ball. Also had a tackle for loss in that game. Made one tackle for loss and broke up a pass on third-and-10 to end a drive versus Bowling Green (10-25). Recorded two tackles against Ball State (11/5), Navy (11/25), and Toledo (10-18). Made at least one tackle in all but one game.

2007: Appeared in seven games with four starts on the defensive line. Ranked fourth on the team among linemen with 13 tackles. Added two tackles for loss, including one sack. Made his collegiate debut in the season-opener vs. Iowa (9-1). Totaled four tackles, and was in on one tackle for loss before suffering a knee injury in that game. Returned to action as a starter with one tackle, and one-half tackle for loss at Central Michigan (9-29). Made two tackles at Toledo (10-17) and in the win over Kent State (11-10). Recorded a career-high three stops, including a 15-yard sack, vs. Ball State (11-24).

2006: Redshirted.

High School: Team captain and MVP. Earned fi rst team All-North Shore Conference honors at both offensive tackle and defensive tackle and was named league Offensive Lineman of the Year. First team Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Region selection and fi rst team Milwaukee Journal Sentinel All-Area and Area Lineman of the Year. First team WFCA All-State choice on both sides of the ball and fi rst team Associated Press All-State at defensive tackle. A second team AP All-State honoree at offensive tackle, and was fi rst team all-state at defensive tackle by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as a senior. Recorded 65 stops and six sacks on 9-3 WIAA Division 2 quarterfi nalist squad during his senior campaign. Wrapped up prep career by playing in WFCA Shrine All-Star Game. Racked up 146 career tackles and 14 sacks. Team captain and Defensive MVP, fi rst team All-NSC at OT and DT,

forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries as a junior. Team won a share of the conference championship in both his freshman and sophomore seasons.

Personal: Born Feb. 10, 1991. Victor E. Scholar holds a 3.909 GPA, majoring in business. Son of Carmelita Alvarez.

2007: Redshirted

High School: Named to the Missouri Top 30 by rivals.com, coming in with a No. 22 ranking. An honorable mention All-Metro choice as a senior. Earned fi rst team all-conference honors in 2006 and was a second team all-league selection his junior year. Helped lead St. Dominic to back-to-back Archdiocese Athletic Association championships. Also played tight end where he compiled 311 receiving yards and fi ve touchdowns on 29 catches. Caught 12 passes for 111 yards his senior season and made 17 grabs his junior year. Four-year letterwinner. Owns the St. Dominic school record for career rebounds and is third in career points. Nominated for the McDonald’s All-American team in basketball, qualifying him as one of the top 1,500 players in the country. Two-time all-conference honoree and All-Metro selection in basketball. Also a state qualifi er in the shot put and won the conference title in the discus his junior year in track and fi eld.

Personal: Born July 25, 1988. Son of Dianne and Mark Kiel. Uncle Marvin Kiel played baseball at Murray State. Huskie Scholar with a 3.328 GPA is majoring in accountancy. Enjoys fi shing and golf. One of the Huskies’ leaders in community service. Nominated for the AFCA All-State Good Works Team.

Year G/GS Solo Assist Tot. TFL-Yds. Sk.-Yds. FF/FR Int/PBU2009 11/0 3 11 14 3.5-15 1.5-11 0/0 0/02010 1/0 0 2 2 0.5-0 0-0 0/0 0/0Career 12/0 3 13 16 4-15 1.5-11 0/0 0/0

CAREER HIGHSTackles: 4, vs. Western Illinois, 9-12-09TFL: 2, vs. Akron, 10-31-09Sacks: 1, vs. Akron, 10-31-09

Jeff erson’s Career Stats

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OL | 6-4 | 296 | Fr.-RS | 1SqColumbus, Ind. | Columbus North

79 Matt Krempel

2010: Saw his fi rst action of the season against Iowa State (9-2) as a member of the PAT/Field Goal unit.

2009: Redshirted

High School: Earned fi rst team all-state, all-area and all-conference recognition as a senior. Garnered honorable mention Junior All-State accolades and named all-area as a junior. Voted Most Valuable Offensive Lineman for the Bulldogs. Received Academic All-State honors as a senior. Team posted a 12-2 record his junior year after winning nine games his sophomore season. Earned three varsity letters for football, and was a regional qualifi er in shotput and discus as a junior.

Personal: Born December 14, 1990. Son of Louis and Martha Krempel. Victor E. Scholar holds a 3.649 GPA. Majoring in health sciences. Father Louis lettered in football and track at Davidson College, earning offensive MVP honors. Admires Peyton Manning. Aspires to become a physical therapist.

LB | 6-0 | 228 | Sr.-RS | 3LCary, Ill. | Cary-Grove

37 Alex Kube


2010: The Huskies’ leading tackler heading into the season with 230 stops, added seven more tackles to his total in the season opener at Iowa State (9-2).

2009: One of two Huskies with more than 200 career tackles to his credit. Played in 12 games with 12 starts. Ranked fi fth on the team in tackles with 60. Tied for fourth on the squad wuth six tackles for losses totaling 14 yards. Made four stops at Central Michigan (11-27). Named one NIU’s defensive players of the week after making nine tackles, including one-and-a-half for loss, against Ball State (11-12). Tallied eight tackles, one for loss, versus Toledo (10-17). Made a season- and game-high 11 tackles, his highest total since making 15 stops at Navy in 2007, including 2.5 tackles for loss against Idaho (9-26). Led all linebackers with six tackles at Wisconsin (9-5). Made fi ve tackles each at Western Michigan

plus league offensive lineman of year, and made 51 tackles and six sacks on 8-4 state quarterfi nalist as a junior. Team “Rookie of the Year” with 30 tackles for 12-2 state champion as a sophomore. Earned three letters in football and track. Placed second in the state in the discus (162-1) and was 15th in state in the shot put (50-6.75) as a senior. Placed 12th in the discus and 19th in shot put at state meet as a junior. National Honor Society member and seven-semester High Honor Roll student.

Personal: Born July 3, 1988 in Menomonee Falls, Wis. Business management major. Huskie Scholar owns a 3.372 GPA. Son of Adrian and Kathleen Krause. Brett Favre fan. Hobbies include weightlifting and showing cows.

Year G/GS Solo Assist Tot. TFL-Yds. Sk.-Yds. FF/FR Int/PBU2007 7/4 6 7 13 2-17 1-15 0/0 0/02008 13/13 12 8 20 3-2 0-0 1/2 0/12009 0/0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0/02010 1/1 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0/0 0/0Career 21/18 18 16 34 5-19 1-15 1/2 0/1

CAREER HIGHSTackles: 4, twice, last at Eastern Michigan, 9-27-08

Krause’s Career Stats

(10-3) and Ohio (11-21). Totaled four tackles versus Western Illinois (9-12) and three against Purdue (9-19). Registered at least one tackle in every game in which he played. Did not play in the bowl game due to injury.

2008: Ranked fourth on the team and second among linebackers with 59 tackles in his fi rst season at the position. Totaled seven tackles for loss, fourth-most on the team. Recognized as MAC West Defensive Player of the Week after recording six tackles, one interception and a TFL against Toledo (10-18). Made a season-high eight stops against both Central Michigan (11-12) and Navy (11-25). Co-led the Huskies with four tackles against Bowling Green (10-25). Led all linebackers with fi ve stops against Miami (OH) (10-11). Made fi ve tackles, three solo, against Ball State (11-5). Tallied one TFL each in seven games: at Western Michigan (9-6), at Tennessee (10-4), vs. Miami, vs. Toledo, at Ball State, at Kent State (11-18) and vs. Louisiana Tech (12-28) in the Independence Bowl. Named the Huskies’ defensive skill player of the week on both Oct. 18 (Toledo) and Nov. 5 (Ball State).

2007: Earned Freshman All-America accolades from The Sporting News, becoming the third consecutive Huskie fi rst team selection. Ranked second in the nation in tackles among fi rst-year players with 111. Became the fi rst freshman to lead NIU in tackles in 31 years despite sitting out the season fi nale. A fi rst team All-MAC choice by Phil Steele’s Magazine. Ranked seventh in the MAC and 27th in the country with 10.09 tackles per game. Played in 11 games with nine starts at strong safety and racked up seven double-digit tackle efforts to go with three pass break ups, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and 0.5 tackles for loss. Posted the highest single-game tackle performance by a Huskie player during the season with 15, nine solo, at Navy (11-17). Totaled seven tackles and a pass break up in season opener vs. Iowa (9-1). Registered 10 tackles and forced and recovered a fumble vs. Southern Illinois (9-8). Collected 10 stops and was credited with half a tackle for loss vs. Eastern Michigan (9-15). Racked up 11 tackles, eight solo, at Idaho (9-22). Led team with 14 tackles at Temple (10-6). Made 12 stops, seven solo, with one pass break up vs. Western Michigan (10-13). Recorded eight tackles at Wisconsin (10-20). Totaled nine tackles and a pass break up at Toledo (10-27). Credited with 11 tackles against Kent State (11-10).

2006: Redshirted.

High School: Class 6A All-State selection and No. 29 state prospect by Rivals.com. Team captain and MVP, Larry Myer Defensive Player Award recipient, fi rst team All-Fox Valley Conference, fi rst team Northwest Herald All-Area and Player of the Year, fi rst team Daily Herald Fox Valley All-Area and team co-captain, fi rst team Chicago Sun-Times All-Area, second team Chicago Tribune All-State, fi rst team Champaign News-Gazette All-State, and fi rst team IFCA All-State as a senior. Rushed for 694 yards and 10 touchdowns on 74 carries (9.4 avg.), had seven catches for 151 yards (21.6 avg.) and four TDs, converted 15-of-16 PAT kicks, and posted 64 tackles (38 solo) for 11-1 state quarterfi nalist during his senior year. Entered fi nal campaign on Chicago Sun-Times Top Five players and Area Top 100 player lists. First team All-FVC, special mention Daily Herald All-Area, and fi rst team Northwest Herald All-Area with team-leading 111 tackles on 13-1 Class 7A state runner-up as a junior. Played safety, running back, wide receiver, punt returner, kickoff returner and place kicker during his prep career.

Personal: Born Oct. 31, 1987. General studies studies major. Parents are Tim and Lorna Kube. Lived in Germany for six years and played for Algonquin Copa FC that won Youth World Cup twice during 1998 and 1999 seasons. Fan of Reggie Bush and Ray Lewis.

Year G/GS Solo Assist Tot. TFL-Yds. Sk.-Yds. FF/FR Int/PBU2007 11/9 49 62 111 0.5-1 0-0 1/1 0/32008 13/5 29 30 59 7-25 1-13 0/0 0/02009 12/12 18 42 60 6-14 0-0 0/0 0/02010 1/1 3 4 7 0-0 0-0 0/0 0/0Career 37/27 99 138 237 13.5-40 1-13 1/1 0/3

CAREER HIGHSTackles: 15, at Navy, 11-17-07TFL: 2.5, vs. Idaho, 9-26-09

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DT | 6-3 | 268 | So.-RS | 1LPark Forest, Ill. | Rich East

92 Brian Lawson

2010: Broke up a pass in NIU’s in his fi rst game of the year at Iowa State (9-2).

2009: Started the fi rst six games of year before being sidelined with a hand injury for the fi nal six regular-season contests. Returned to start in the International Bowl. Made 10 tackles and added tackles for loss versus Wisconsin (9-5), Toledo (10-17) and South Florida (1-3). Recorded a season-best three tackles against Wisconsin and credited with two stops in both the Idaho (9-26) and South Florida games. Added one tackle each against Purdue (9-19), Western Michigan (10-3) and Toledo. 2008: Redshirted.

High School: Named an Illinois High School Football Coaches Association All-State performer as a senior. Received recognition as an all-area and all-conference performer all three seasons. Recorded 67 tackles (35 solo), 10 sacks, 18 tackles for loss, forced 10 fumbles and blocked three fi eld goals in his fi nal season with the Rockets. As a junior, tallied 50 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and two sacks. Helped the Rockets reach the playoffs in 2005 and 2007. Competed in throws, jumps and sprints for the Rich East track and fi eld team. As a wrestler, was a two-time all-conference performer who helped the Rockets to an 18-0 record in his junior season and a 17-1 mark as a senior.

Personal: Born Feb. 5, 1990 in Chicago, Ill. Son of Brian A. Lawson Sr. Graduated from Rich East High School. Honor roll student in 2007. Liberal arts and sciences major. Admires Michael Jordan.


CAREER HIGHSTackles: 3, at Wisconsin, 9-5-09TFL: 0.5, 3 times, last vs. South Florida (International Bowl), 1-2-10

Lawson’s Career Stats

QB | 6-1 | 212 | Fr.-RS | 1SqChicago, Ill. | Mt. Carmel

14 Jordan Lynch


2009: Redshirted

High School: Team captain of USA Football’s 2009 gold medal winning Junior National Team. Played safety and made seven tackles and recovered one fumble in three games. Named to the Chicago Sun-Times All-Area fi rst team and the Chicago Tribune All-State honorable mention team. Lawless Award recipient, which honors the top senior in the Chicago Catholic League. Team captain was named the Northwest Indiana Times Offensive Player of the Year after throwing for 1,221 yards on 75-of-125 passingwith 16 touchdowns and rushing for 848 yards on 141 carries (a 6.0 average) with 15 touchdowns. Earned all-conference honors twice while leading his team to two Class 8A semifi nal appearances. Threw for 1,120 passing yards on 69-of-135 attempts. Totaled 486 rushing yards on 94 carries as a junior. Scored 24 total touchdowns (15 passing, nine rushing) while helping his team to a 12-1 record in 2007. Also earned all-conference and all-area honors that year.

Personal: Born Oct. 3, 1990. Son of Jim and Sheila Lynch. Huskie Scholar holds a 3.0 GPA while majoring in business with a minor in Kinesiology. Enjoys watching movies. Admires Steve Prefontaine.

TE | 6-6 | 229 | Jr.-RS | 1LOrland Park, Ill. | Marist

89 Jack Marks

2010: Collected his fi rst reception of the season, a four-yard gain, in the season opener at Iowa State (9-2).

2009: Appeared in eight games at tight end. Caught his fi rst career pass, fi ve yards, against Western Illinois (9-12). Also saw action as a blocking tight end in games against Wisconsin (9-5), Purdue (9-19), Western Michigan (10-3), Toledo (10-17), Eastern Michigan (11-50, Ball State (11-12), and South Florida (1-3). 2008: Did not play in any games.

2007: Redshirted.

High School: Played wide receiver and defensive back, earning two football letters from Marist. Team captain as a senior. Earned fi rst team all-conference accolades in both his junior and senior seasons. Totaled 65 catches for 1,131 yards and fi ve touchdowns in his career. Made 33 tackles and forced two fumbles as a defensive back during his senior season. Earned fi rst team all-East Suburban Catholic Conference honors in basketball as a senior. Helped his basketball team to the IHSA Regional title, and participated in the 2007 ESCC All-Star Game.

Personal: Born April 14, 1989. Son of Mary and Michael Marks. Father captained Purdue football team in 1980. Uncle Rich Marks (1971-74) is a member of the NIU All-Century Team. Uncle John Marks played for the Huskies in 1976. Marketing major who enjoys fi shing and golf.


Year G/GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Lg Yds/Gm2009 8/0 1 5 5.0 0 5 0.62010 1/0 1 4 4.0 0 4 4.0Career 9/0 2 9 4.5 0 5 1.0

CAREER HIGHS Catches: 1, twice, last at Iowa State, 9-2-10Receiving Yards: 5, vs. Western Illinois, 9-12-09Long Gain: 5, vs. Western Illinois, 9-12-09

Marks’ Career Stats

CB | 6-2 | 186 | So.-RS | 2SqWaukegan, Ill. | Waukegan

11 Rashaan Melvin

2010: Broke up a pass in NIU’s in his fi rst game of the year at Iowa State (9-2).

2009: Saw action in two games at cornerback. Registered time in games against Western Illinois (9-12) and Eastern Michigan (11-5).

2008: Redshirted.

High School: Named fi rst team Central Suburban League South and fi rst team Lake County News Sun as a wide receiver. Had 58 catches for 585 yards his senior year with a long gain of 74 yards. As a defensive back, made 70 tackles. Totaled eight interceptions with three returned for touchdowns. Also lettered in basketball as the team captain and two-year varsity starter.

Personal: Born October 2, 1989 in Waukegan, Ill. Son of James Melvin and Angela Webb. Majoring in criminal justice with hopes of becoming a homicide detective. Admires Muhammad Ali and Deion Sanders.

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Newcomb’s Career StatsYear G/GS Solo Assist Tot. TFL-Yds. Sk.-Yds. FF/FR Int/PBU2008 1/0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0/02009 13/0 9 4 13 3.5-10 1-7 0/0 0/32010 1/0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0/0 0/0Career 15/0 9 4 13 3.5-10 1-7 0/0 0/3

CAREER HIGHSTackles: 3, twice, last vs. South Florida (International Bowl), 1-2-10TFL: 1.5, vs. Eastern Michigan, 11-5-09Sacks: 1, at Miami (OH), 10-24-09

WR | 6-2 | 182 | So. | 1LSan Antonio, Texas | Earl Warren

1 Martel Moore

2010: Led the Huskies with four receptions for 21 yards in the season opener versus Iowa State (9-2).

2009: Saw action in 13 games, starting in two and catching passes in eight contests as a true freshman. Started the Wisconsin (9-5) and Toledo (10-17) games. Ranked fourth on the team with 189 yards on 16 catches. Totaled a career-high 61 yards on receptions of 26, 19, and 16 yards against Central Michigan (11-27). Recorded a season-high three grabs versus Idaho (9-26), Miami (10-24), and Central Michigan. Caught three passes for 23 yards in the Idaho game, and had a season-long 32-yard reception versus Western Illinois (9-12). Had one catch each in games against Wisconsin (9-5), Purdue (9-19), Toledo (10-17), Ohio (11-21), and South Florida (1-3). High School: Earned all-state honors as a senior, recording 1,248 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns on 60 catches to average nearly 23 yards per catch. Named to San Antonio’s 2008 Super Team and was a City All-Star. Earned all-conference honors three times with two fi rst team nods and was named the Warriors’ Offensive Player of the Year. Helped lead the Warriors to a district championship and three bi-district championships. Holds the school record for most receptions, yards and touchdowns in a season. As a junior, caught 26 passes for 493 yards, an 18.9 average, with seven touchdowns. Ran the ball three times for 138 yards (46.0 yards per carry) and two touchdowns. During his sophomore year, averaged 27.6 yards per catch with 13 receptions for 359 yards and three touchdowns. Compiled 2,100 yards on 99 career catches. Named Texas’ Best Duo along with high school teammate and current NIU teammate Anthony Johnson. Also competed in track and fi eld, where he won the district title in the 110-meter hurdles and fi nished second in the long jump as a junior. As a sophomore on the track, helped his team to the district championship and ran on the 4x200-meter relay team that placed third at regionals.

Personal: Born November 2, 1990 in San Antonio, Texas. Son of Tammi Moore and Terrance Hamilton. Father played football at Texas State and cousin Wayne McGarity played at Texas and for the Dallas Cowboys. Business major aspires to own his own company. Admires cousin Wayne and Randy Moss.

P | 6-3 | 212 | So.-RS | 2SqRoscoe, Ill. | Hononegah

18 Ryan Neir

2009: Did not see any action as reserve punter.

2008: Redshirted

High School: Punted 47 times for 1,603 yards in his two-year varsity career. Won the George Kelsey Award as the most outstanding senior athlete at Hononegah. Named the special teams MVP his senior year. As a wide receiver, caught seven passes for 81 yards. Three-year varsity letterman in tennis where he was fi rst team all conference and team MVP as a junior. Also a two-year varsity letterman in basketball. Helped the

DL | 6-3 | 283 | Jr.-RS | 1LWheatfield, Ind. | Mt. Carmel (Chicago)

96 Ron Newcomb

2010: Took his fi rst snaps of the year in the season opener at Iowa State (9-2).

2009: Saw action as NIU’s second team defensive tackle in all 13 games. Totaled 13 tackles on the season, including nine solo stops, with 3.5 tackles for loss and three pass break ups. Compiled a season-high three tackles against Ohio (11-21) and South Florida (1-3). All three tackles against Ohio were solo stops. Recorded his fi rst career sack against Miami for a loss of seven yards and was named the team’s co-defensive lineman of the week. Credited with 1.5 tackles for loss, a pass break up and two tackles versus Eastern Michigan (11-5). Also had a tackle for loss against Akron (10-31) and broke up a pass versus Western Michigan (10-3). Had one tackle in games against Western Illinois (9-12) and Idaho (9-26).

2008: Made his collegiate debut against Indiana State (9-20).

2007: Redshirted.

High School: Picked up second team All-State recognition from the Chicago Tribune. Named the Northwest Indiana Times Defensive Player of the Year for 2006. A Sports Illustrated Prep Player of the Week (11- 18-06). Earned fi rst team all-conference honors as a senior and was a second team choice as a junior. Selected to the fi rst team All-Area squad by the Northwest Indiana Times, the Daily Southtown, the Sun-Times and the Tribune in 2006. Member of the Sun-Times’ Area Top 100 list at tight end. Honorable mention all-area his junior year. In his fi nal two seasons, tallied 91 tackles, 27 tackles for loss, 11 sacks and 16 pass defl ections. Scored fi ve career touchdowns with 23 catches as a senior. Compiled a career punting average of 34.5 yards. Three-year letterwinner. Most Valuable Defensive Lineman and was a team captain his senior year. Helped lead Mt. Carmel to back-to-back runner-up fi nishes in the Illinois State Championship game in 2005 and 2006.

Personal: Born Jan. 25, 1989 in Palos, Ill. Son of Kimberly and Ronald Newcomb. Marketing major enjoys fi shing. Fan of Dick Butkus and Walter Payton.

Year G/GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Lg Yds/Gm2009 13/2 16 189 11.8 0 32 14.52010 1/1 4 21 5.3 0 9 21.0Career 14/3 20 210 10.5 0 32 15.0

CAREER HIGHS Catches: 3, three times, last at Central Michigan, 11-27-09Receiving Yards: 61, at Central Michigan, 11-27-09Long Gain: 32, vs. Western Illinois, 9-12-09

Moore’s Career Stats

basketball team set school record for most wins in a season at 28-3 his senior year.

Personal: Son of Dan and Peg Neir. Born October 29, 1989 in Waterloo, Iowa. Majoring in fi nance. Victory Scholar holds a 4.0 GPA. Enjoys playing tennis and golf.

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DE | 6-4 | 232 | Fr.-RS | 1SqPark Forest, Ill. | Rich East

69 Stephen O’Neal


2009: Redshirted

High School: Awarded fi rst team all-conference honors as a senior. Threw for 513 yards and 11 touchdowns and tallied fi ve sacks and three pass break-ups in his fi nal season. Played quarterback and free safety his fi nal two seasons of high school. As a junior, threw for three scores and recorded 10 sacks to go with four pass defl ections. Played wide receiver as a sophomore and had 13 catches for 643 yards and 11 touchdowns. Two-time all-conference performer in basketball and was named to the all-tournament squad at the Big Dipper Classic. Named to the Rich East Bronze Honor Roll list each of the last two semesters.

Personal: Born May 29, 1990. Son of Rachael Cummings and Charles O’Neal. Enjoys art and watching movies. Admires Keyshawn Johnson and Vince Carter. sociology major.

OT | 6-6 | 306 | Jr.-RS | 2LRichfield, Minn. | Richfield

62 Trevor Olson


2010: Extended his streak of games started for NIU to 27 starting at left tackle for the Huskies against Iowa State (9-2).

2009: Named to third team All-MAC squad by Phil Steele’s Magazine. Earned the Huskies’ offensive lineman/blocker of the week honor versus Wisconsin (9-5). Member of the Huskie offense that ranked tied for seventh in the nation in red zone offense, scoring on 44-of-47 trips inside its opponents’ 20-yard line with 27 touchdowns and 17 fi eld goals. NIU offense led the MAC and ranked 19th nationally in rushing with 195.15 yards per game, including a season-best 418 versus Eastern Michigan (11-5). Huskies allowed only 15 sacks on the year, the fewest in the league.

2008: Started in all 13 games on the offensive line. Named the Huskies’ offensive lineman of the week on Nov. 12 versus Central Michigan. Improved each week of the season, according to offensive line coach Matt Limegrover. The line did not allow a sack in seven of the Huskies’ 13 games as NIU averaged 335.1 yards of total offense per game. NIU had 22 rushing touchdowns and 13 passing TDs. Huskies put up 339 yards of total offense against Louisiana Tech (12-28) in the Independence Bowl.

2007: Redshirted.

High School: Earned fi rst team all-conference honors as a junior and senior. Named to the All-Area fi rst team his senior year by the Richfi eld Sun-Current. Selected to MinnesotaPreps.com All-State second team as a senior. Nominated for the Minnesota High School Football Coaches All-Star Game. Played offensive tackle, defensive tackle, and kicker at Richfi eld High. Elected a team captain as a senior. His grandfather, Warren Olson, is in the Minnesota Football Coaches Hall of Fame. Three-year football letterwinner who also played three years of golf and two years of hockey at the varsity level.

Personal: Born July 1, 1988 in Edina, Minn. Son of Lisa and Todd Olson. History major enjoys hunting and fi shing.

OL | 6-4 | 324 | Jr.-RS | 1LChicago, Ill. | Hubbard

68 Keith Otis

2010: Made his fi rst career start for NIU at right tackle against Iowa State (9-2).

2009: Appeared in eight games while playing on the fi rld goal/PAT unit. Also saw limited action at offensive guard. Saw time against Wisconsin (9-5), Western Illinois (9-12), Purdue (9-19), Idaho (9-26), Western Michigan (10-3), Toledo (10-17), Akron, (10-31), and Eastern Michigan (11-5). The Huskie offense ranked tied for seventh in the nation in red zone offense, scoring on 44-of-47 trips inside its opponents’ 20-yard line with 27 touchdowns and 17 fi eld goals. NIU offense led the MAC and ranked 19th nationally in rushing with 195.15 yards per game, including a season-best 418 versus Eastern Michigan (11-5). Huskies allowed only 15 sacks on the year, the fewest in the league.

2008: Did not see action in any games.

2007: Redshirted.

High School: Earned All-State honorable mention honors from the Chicago Tribune in 2006. Named to the all-city team by both the Chicago Sun-Times and the Chicago Tribune in 2006. A three-time fi rst team all-conference selection. Garnered honorable mention all-area recognition as a senior. Member of the Sun-Times’ Area Top 100 list. Participated in the East versus West All-American game in Orlando. Credited with 182 pancake blocks in his career, including 87 as a senior. Team claimed the city championship and advanced to the second round of the playoffs in 2006 and was 31-11 in his three years. Named to Chicago Tribune High School Scholar-Athlete Team. Honored as the Academic Scholar of the Class of 2007. Also lettered in basketball.

Personal: Born April 14, 1989. Son of Coletta Jones and James Otis. Majoring in marketing. Huskie Scholar holds a 3.05 GPA. Enjoys creative writing and poetry.


DS | 5-10 | 205 | Sr. | 3LCanyon Lake, Calif. | Temescal Canyon

45 Nolan Owen

Played in all 39 games for the Huskies during his career.

2010: Deep snapper for all four NIU punts and three fi eld goal attempts at Iowa State (9-2).

2009: Appeared in all 13 games as a deep snapper. Hit the mark on all 25 place kicks and 56 punts. Snapped the ball to up-back Justin Anderson, who rushed for 11 yards and picked up a critical fi rst down, on fake punt that sealed the 28-21 victory at Purdue. His snaps helped allow Mike Salerno to hit a career-high 10 straight fi eld goals (10-31-09 to 1-2-10). Executed the snap on Mike Salerno’s season-high 50-yard fi eld goal against Idaho (9-26), tied for sixth longest in NIU history. Recorded two tackles as member of the punt team.

2008: Deep snapper appeared in all 13 games. Snapped the ball for the game-winning 30-yard fi eld goal with 11.9 seconds left against Bowling Green (10-25), and on the 52-yard fi eld goal in that game that tied a school record. Hiked for the game-tying 25-yard fi eld goal that sent the Central Michigan game (11-12) into overtime. Executed snaps that helped kicker Mike Salerno hit all 34 of his PAT attempts. Recorded two tackles as a member of the punt coverage unit. Had one stop against Tennessee (10-4) and one against Ball State (11-5).

2007: Appeared in all 12 games as a long snapper on the fi eld goal/PAT and punt units. Snapped for every fi eld goal, PAT and punt of the year. One of 10 offensive players to play in all 12 games.

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OL | 6-5 | 301 | Jr.-RS | 2LGrayslake, Ill. | Grayslake

72 Joe Pawlak

Played in 24 games and started 13 in his career.

2010: Made his 14th straight career start for the Huskies at right guard in the season opener at Iowa State (9-2)

2009: Started all 13 games at left guard for NIU. Named the Huskies’ offensive lineman of the week for his performance versus Toledo (10-17). Member of the Huskie offense that ranked tied for seventh in the nation in red zone offense, scoring on 44-of-47 trips inside its opponents’ 20-yard line with 27 touchdowns and 17 fi eld goals. NIU offense led the MAC and ranked 19th nationally in rushing with 195.15 yards per game, including a season-best 418 versus Eastern Michigan (11-5). Huskies allowed only 15 sacks on the year, the fewest in the league.2008: Appeared in 11 games as a reserve offensive lineman and also lined up at tight end in several contests. Played in the fi rst eight games of the season. The line did not allow a sack in seven of the Huskies’ 13 games as the Huskies averaged 335.1 yards of total offense per game. NIU had 22 rushing touchdowns and 13 passing TDs and did not allow a sack in six of 13 games. Huskies put up 339 yards of total offense against Louisiana Tech (12-28) in the Independence Bowl. The offense held the ball for an average of 31:58 per game.

2007: Redshirted.

High School: Three-year letterwinner earned Daily Herald All-State honorable mention honors, and earned fi rst team all-area and all-conference accolades as a senior. Holds school records for the bench, squat and power clean.

Personal: Born Nov. 28, 1988. Huskie Scholar holds a 3.283 GPA. Son of Nancey and Jeff Pawlak. Sociology/criminology major.

WR | 5-11 | 197 | Jr.-RS | 2LElkhart, Ind. | Central

81 Nathan Palmer

2010: Made two receptions for 13 yards as a starter in the season opener at Iowa State (9-2).

2009: Appeared in 11 games as a Huskie wide receiver. Started four contests. Caught fi ve passes for 70 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 135 yards on 11 carries. Ranked sixth on the team in total offense. Totaled 205 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving, on the year. Scored on a seven-yard run against Akron (10-31) and also had a 23-yard catch in that game. Led NIU in rushing versus Ball State (11-12) with three carries for a season-high 69 yards, including a 35-yard jaunt. Gained 22 yards on the ground on a reverse versus Ohio (11-21). Caught two passes for 41 yards versus Western Michigan (10-3), including a 33-yard touchdown pass. Made two receptions for 17 yards, including a 15-yard catch, and gained four yards on one carry versus Purdue (9-19).

2008: Appeared in nine games with three starts. Totaled 278 yards on 12 catches with a pair of touchdowns. Ranks fi rst among returning wide receivers in yards per game with 30.9. Made his collegiate debut against Minnesota (8-30), scoring two touchdowns on three catches while totaling a career-high 170 yards, the 13th-highestsingle game receiving mark in school history. Caught a 91-yard touchdown pass from Chandler Harnish to ignite a Huskie comeback in the third quarter of that game. Play stands as the 20th longest scoring play in NIU history, and was the longest play of the season. Caught a 52-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to give NIU a 26-24 lead against the Golden Gophers. Named team offensive skill player of the week after that game. Set a career-best mark with four catches for 78 yards in the Western Michigan game (9-6). Racked-up 26 yards on four grabs at Tennessee (10-4), and was named Huskie skill player of the week. Collected 12 yards on a reverse in the Independence Bowl against Louisiana Tech (12-28).

2007: Redshirted.

High School: A fi rst team all-state choice as a senior after picking up honorable mention recognition his junior year. Named to the fi rst team all-conference list as a senior and picked up second team honors in 2005. Listed as one of the top 50 5A players in Indiana. Earned Offensive Player of the Year honors. In his last two seasons, totaled 85 catches for 1,302 yards and 17 touchdowns. Caught 51 passes for 676 yards and six TDs as a senior with 34 catches for 626 yards and nine scores in 2005. Had four pass defl ections and three interceptions as a defensive back his senior year. Holds Elkhart Central records for most receiving yards in a game (234) and longest touchdown reception (93). Three-year letterwinner. Also participated in track and basketball at the varsity level for two years.

Personal: Born April 14, 1989 in Elkhart, Ind. Son of Fern and Joe Palmer. Brother Jovone ran track at Vincennes University. Majoring in general studies. Enjoys spending time with children. Aspiring singer has sung the national anthem at Huskie basketball games. Admires Kobe Bryant and Reggie Bush.


RUSHINGYear G/GS No. Yds. Avg. TD Lg Yds/Gm2008 9/3 1 12 12.0 0 12 1.32009 11/4 11 135 12.3 1 35 12.32010 1/1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0Career 21/8 12 147 12.2 1 35 7.0

CAREER HIGHSCatches: 4, twice, last at Tennessee, 10-4-08Receiving Yards: 170, at Minnesota, 8-30-08TDs: 2, at Minnesota, 8-30-08Long Gain: 91, at Minnesota, 8-30-08Rushing Yards: 69, vs. Ball State, 11-12-09

Palmer’s Career StatsHigh School: Ranked as nation’s No. 6 long snapper in the class of 2007. Also played offensive tackle during high school. Earned coaches “Titan Award” and was a California Intercholastic Federation All-League Academic honoree as a senior. Team’s Scout Player of the Year was named to C.I.F. All-League Academic squad as a junior. Team went 13-1, won conference championship and was a state fi nalist during his junior campaign. Member of back-to-back conference title teams during his sophomore and freshman seasons.

Personal: Born Feb. 15, 1989. Son of Laurie and David Owen. Majoring in communication. Made the Huskie Scholar list with a 3.0 GPA. Plays drums and enjoys singing. Played ice hockey for three years. Admires David Binn, the long snapper for the San Diego Chargers. National Honor Society member who was on the Honor Roll all four years of high school.

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OL | 6-3 | 312 | So.-RS | 1LSilver Lake, Kan. | Silver Lake

70 Logan Pegram

2010: Made his fi rst career start for NIU at left guard against Iowa State (9-2). Helped lead the Huskies to a game-high 156 yards rushing.

2009: Made an appearance in 10 games while playing on the PAT/fi eld goal team. Also saw some time at offeinsive guard. Saw action in games against Western Illinois (9-12), Western Michigan (10-3), Toledo (10-17), Miami (10-24), Akron (10-31), Eastern Michigan (11-5), Ball State (11-12), Ohio (11-21), Central Michigan (11-27), and South Florida (1-3). The Huskies’ offense ranked tied for seventh in the nation in red zone offense, scoring on 44-of-47 trips inside its opponents’ 20-yard line with 27 touchdowns and 17 fi eld goals. NIU offense led the MAC and ranked 19th nationally in rushing with 195.15 yards per game, including a season-best 418 versus Eastern Michigan (11-5). Huskies allowed only 15 sacks on the year, the fewest in the league.

2008: Redshirted.

High School: Named to the Topeka Capital Journal’s All-State Top 11 as a senior and All-State Top 33 as a junior. Played his way onto the 2006 Kansas-Sports.com All-State fi rst team. Was a member of the Kansas Shrine Bowl All-Star Team. Garnered all-conference honors as an offensive lineman in both his junior and senior seasons. Also played defensive tackle, compiling 46 tackles (23 solo) as a senior and 37 (21 solo) as a junior. Helped lead the Eagles to a 14-0 record and the Kansas Class 3A State Championship as a junior. Team fi nished as the state runner-up in his three other seasons with the program. Also started for the Silver Lake basketball team, and threw the shot put and discus.

Personal: Born September 11, 1989 in Independence, Kan. Son of Roxann and Steve Pegram. Majoring in liberal arts and sciences. Likes hunting, fi shing, and lifting weights. Admires Jake Long, Tiger Woods, and Michael Jordan. Aspires to be a coach.

DT | 6-0 | 283 | Sr. | 3LFrankfort, Ill. | Lincoln Way East

98 D.J. Pirkle

Played in 32 games, while starting in 16 contests. Enters the season with 43 tackles, 30 solo stops, 17.5 tackles for loss, and six sacks.

2010: Credited with two stops and a fumble recovery in his 14th straight career start at Iowa State (9-2).

2009: Stalwart in the middle for the NIU defense that held six opponents to 100 rushing yards or less on the year. Tough and durable player started all 13 games in the middle for NIU. Led defensive linemen with 21 tackles, including 13 solo stops. Ranked tied third on the team with 7.5 tackles for loss and tied for fi fth on the team with 2 sacks. Of his 50 career tackles, one of every three has been for a loss. Made three tackles, including a sack, had a pass break up and blocked an extra point versus Miami (10-24) to record the fi rst PAT block for the Huskies since the 2006 Poinsetta Bowl. Tallied two tackles, including a half tackle for loss, versus Toledo (10-17). Made three solo tackles, recorded his fi rst sack of the season and forced a fumble versus Idaho (9-26). His sack of Idaho quarterback Nathan Enderle forced a Vandal punt which was blocked, setting up a Huskie TD. Tied his career-high in tackles with four against Western Illinois (9-12) and South Florida (1-3). Made a tackle for a loss of three yards against the Leathernecks, and recorded one and a half tackles for a loss of four yards versus the Bulls. Also tallied a tackle for loss against Purdue (9-19), Eastern Michigan (11-5), and Ohio (11-21). Made at least one tackle in 10 games.

2008: Made 17 tackles, including 11 unassisted, as a second team nose guard. Had the sixth-most tackles for loss on the team with six, including a career-

2010 HUSKIE RETURNEESbest two against Bowling Green (10-25). Saw extensive action in all 13 games. Recorded a safety in the fourth quarter of the win over Eastern Michigan (9-27), NIU’s fi rst since Sept. 4, 2004. Also tallied a season-high three tackles and his only sack of the season against the Eagles. Made a season-high two unassisted tackles at Western Michigan (9-6), at Eastern Michigan (9-24) and versus Central Michigan (11-12). Recorded at least one tackle in each of the fi rst six and nine of the fi rst 10 games of the season.

2007: Played six games as a reserve defensive tackle as a true freshman. Ranked fourth among defensive linemen with 13 tackles and ranked second on the team with three sacks, despite seeing limited action due to injury. Made his collegiate debut at Idaho (9-22), where he made two stops and had one pass break-up. Credited with two sacks and three tackles at Temple (10-6). Had four stops with one tackle for loss and one fumble recovery vs. Western Michigan (10-13). Made one tackle for loss in the win over Kent State (11-10). Had two tackles vs. Ball State (9-24) and one at Navy (11-17).

High School: Garnered fi rst team all-state honors from the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, the Champaign News-Gazette, the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association and Rivals.com as a senior. Named Illinois Defensive Player of the Year by the Joliet Herald News and Star Newspapers. Earned fi rst team all-area honors from Star Newspapers (2005, 2006), Joliet Herald News (2005, 2006), Chicago Tribune (2006), Chicago Sun-Times (2006), Daily Southtown (2006), and NCSA Prep Football (2006). Member of the Sun-Times’ Area Top 100 list. In three years, made 183 tackles and tallied 17 sacks, 42 tackles for loss, seven fumbles caused, one fumble recovery, one interception, and three blocked kicks. Rushed for 67 yards on 31 carries, scored 20 rushing touchdowns and had one receiving touchdown. His senior season, credited with 75 tackles, 41 solo, and tallied eight sacks. Also scored seven TDs on 13 carries. Helped lead Lincoln Way East to a 44-1 (28-0 in conference play) record in his career, including a win in the 8A IHSA State Championship game as a junior and four straight league titles. Two-time team captain. Holds Lincoln Way East records for bench, squat, and career tackles for loss (42).

Personal: Born Nov. 21, 1988. Son of Linda and Doug Zalesky. Enjoys weight lifting, music and playing guitar. Admires Brendon Ayanbadejo, linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens. Physical education major.

Year G/GS Solo Assist Tot. TFL-Yds. Sk.-Yds. FF/FR Int/PBU2007 6/3 11 2 13 4-37 3-35 0/1 0/12008 13/0 11 6 17 6-20 1-6 0/0 0/02009 13/13 13 8 21 7.5-25 2-12 1/0 0/12010 1/1 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0/1 0/0Career 33/17 36 17 53 17.5-82 6-53 1/2 0/2

CAREER HIGHSTackles: 4, three times, last vs. S. Florida (International Bowl), 1-2-10TFLs: 2, twice, last vs. Bowling Green, 10-25-08Sack: 2, at Temple, 10-6-07

Pirkle’s Career Stats

DE | 6-3 | 255 |So.-RS | 1LGlenview, Ill. | Glenbrook South

95 Sean Progar

2010: Recorded two tackles, including his fi rst sack of the season, against Iowa State (9-2).

2009: As a redshirt freshman, ranked second on the team in quarterback sacks with six and in tackles for loss with eight. Totaled 30 tackles on the season with 18 solo. Made three tackles, had one-and-a-half sacks and forced a fumble against Ball State (11-12). His forced fumble against Ball State resulted in the Huskies’ fi rst safety since Sept. 27, 2008. Had a career-high fi ve tackles versus Central Michigan (11-27). Tallied two tackles and was in on a sack versus Eastern Michigan

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LB | 6-2 | 231 | Jr.-RS | 2LGeneva, Ill. | Geneva

53 Pat Schiller

Enters the season with 106 tackles, including 37 solo stops and 8.5 tackles for loss, while playing in 26 games and starting in 13.

2009: Ranked third on the team with 82 tackles, including 28 solo stops, while starting all 13 games at middle linebacker. Totaled 5.5 tackles for loss, half a sack, a pass break up and a forced fumble on the year. Hit double-digit fi gures in tackles twice with 12 stops and half a sack at Ball State (11-12) and 11 tackles versus Idaho (9-26). Registered nine stops versus both Toledo (10-17) and Central Michigan (11-27). Added one-and-a-half tackles for loss in the Toledo game and recorded a TFL in each of the last fi ve games of the season, including the International Bowl. Broke up a pass versus Western Illinois (9-12) and forced a fumble in the regular-season fi nale at CMU. Named NIU’s defensive skill player of the week against Akron (10-31) when he had fi ve tackles. Tallied six tackles each in games against Wisconsin (9-5), Western Illinois, Eastern Michigan (11-5), and four stops each against Western Michigan (10-3), Miami (10-24), and South Florida (1-3). Added three tackles each versus both Purdue (9-19) and Ohio (11-21).

2008: Played in all 13 games at linebacker. Totaled 24 tackles, nine solo, to go with three tackles for loss, one interception and half a sack. Tallied a career-high six stops with one TFL at Ball State (11-5). Intercepted a pass to stop Toledo’s fi nal possession and had one tackle against the Rockets (10-18). Charted fi ve tackles with two solo versus Miami (OH) (10-11). Made two stops, including sharing a sack with Larry English, against Central Michigan (11-12). Collected three tackles, one for loss, against Indiana State (9-20). Made his collegiate debut at Minnesota (8-30) and notched his fi rst career tackle at Western Michigan (9-6).

2007: Redshirted.

High School: Named to the fi rst team all-state squad as a senior. Two-time fi rst team all-conference and all-area selection. Totaled 190 tackles, eight sacks, six forced fumbles, six pass defl ections, and two blocked kicks in two-plus years on varsity. Also played running back and ran for 1,169 yards and 25 touchdowns with four touchdown catches. As a senior, ran 65 times for 487 yards and 12 scores. Led the Vikings to an 11-2 record in 2006, when he served as team captain. Member of the 2004 state semifi nalist squad at Geneva and his team won Western Sun league titles in 2004, 2005 and 2006.

Personal: Born Nov. 2, 1988. Son of Catherine and Patrick Schiller. Enjoys boxing, music and art. Holds a 3.179 GPA as a Huskie Scholar. Physical education major. Lifelong Huskie fan.


CAREER HIGHSTackles: 5, vs. Central Michigan, 11-27-09TFLs: 2.5, vs. Ball State, 11-12-09Sack: 1.5, vs. Ball State 11-12-09

Progar’s Career Stats

TE | 6-3 | 265 | Jr. | 2LSycamore, Ill. | Sycamore

87 Jason Schepler


2010: Saw his fi rst snaps of the year at Iowa State (9-2).

2009: Played in 10 games and started four at tight end, including the fi rst three games of the season. Slowed by an elbow injury and played with a brace over the fi nal half of the year. Made starts against Wisconsin (9-5), Western Illinois (9-12), Purdue (9-19), and Eastern Michigan (11-5). Recorded his fi rst collegiate touchdown on a four-yard pass in NIU’s victory over Western Illinois. That was the lone catch on the season for the tight end, who is most often used as a blocker in the Huskies’ multiple set offense.

2008: Saw action in 11 games as a member of special teams and as a back-up tight end. Caught two passes for 15 yards. Made one reception for nine yards vs. Navy (11-25). Had one catch for six yards against Tennessee (10-4). As an up-man on the kickoff unit, returned four kickoffs for 57 yards. Totaled 41 yards on three kickoff returns at Kent State (11-18). Tallied 16 yards on one kick return against Central Michigan (11-12).

High School: Three-year letterwinner at Sycamore earned fi rst team all-conference honors as a junior. Named his team’s defensive most valuable player as a senior. Helped the Spartans to the IHSA playoffs as a senior. DeKalb Daily Chronicle’s 2008 Male Athlete of the Year also wrestled at Sycamore, going 42-6 on the mat in his fi nal season. Earned all-conference honors four times as a heavyweight, where he earned all-state accolades as a junior and was a state qualifi er as a senior. Holds the SHS record for falls in a career, and ranks third on the school’s all-time wins list. Also holds the Spartan record in the discus.

Year G/GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Lg Yds/Gm2008 11/0 2 15 7.5 0 9 1.42009 10/4 1 4 4.0 1 4 0.42010 1/0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0Career 22/4 3 19 6.3 1 9 0.9

CAREER HIGHS Catches: 1, three times, last vs. Western Illinois, 9-12-09Receiving Yards: 9, vs. Navy , 11-25-08Long Gain: 9, vs. Navy, 11-25-08

Schepler’s Career Stats

(11-5). Made one tackle and added quarterback sack against South Florida in the International Bowl (1-3). Credited with three tackles and a sack versus Miami (10-24). Started his fi rst career game versus Idaho (9-26) and fi nished the game with three tackles and a sack. Recovered fumbles versus Western Illinois (9-12) and on the game-ending play at Purdue (9-19). Tallied at least on tackle in each game, with tackles for loss against Western Illinois, Idaho, Miami, Eastern Michigan, Ball State and South Florida.

2008: Redshirted. Named team’s defensive work team player of the year.

High School: Defensive end was a three-time all-conference honoree who earned all-state accolades as a senior and all-area notice as a junior. Twice named his team’s most valuable defensive player. Totaled 40 sacks and forced 12 fumbles in three seasons. Had 36 tackles in both his junior and senior seasons. Recorded 56 stops as a sophomore to go with six pass defl ections. Also played tight end and fullback. Helped Glenbrook South to three IHSA playoff appearances. Titans totaled 32 wins in his four seasons.

Personal: Born June 7, 1990 in Park Ridge, Ill. Son of Janet Progar and Cleveland Jackson, Jr. Undecided major and Huskie Scholar holds a 3.167 GPA. Admires Shaquille O’Neal and Michael Strahan.

Personal: Born Feb. 6, 1990 in Woodstock, Ill. Son of Bill and Susan Schepler. Plans to major in electrical engineering. Admires Brian Urlacher. Victory Scholar holds a 3.889 GPA.

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Year G/GS Solo Assist Tot. TFL-Yds. Sk.-Yds. FF/FR Int/PBU2008 13/0 9 15 24 3-3 0.5-2 0/0 1/02009 13/13 28 54 82 5.5-12 0.5-3 1/0 0/1Career 26/13 37 69 106 8.5-15 1-5 1/0 1/1

CAREER HIGHSTackles: 12, vs. Ball State, 11-12-09TFLs: 1.5, at Toledo, 10-17-09

Schiller’s Career Stats

FB | 6-2 | 226 | Sr. | 3LHawthorn Woods, Ill. | Lake Zurich

34 Kyle Skarb

2010: Made his 14th start of his career in the season opener at Iowa State (9-2).

2009: Saw action in all 13 games, and started in eight. Huskies’ top fullback caught 11 passes for 189 yards to lead all NIU backs and tight ends in receiving. Ranked fi fth on the team in catches and tied for fourth in receiving yards. Led NIU in receiving at Wisconsin (9-5) with three catches for 42 yards. Recorded his career-long, and game-high, 41-yard reception in the Huskies’ win over Purdue (9-19). Set a career-high with 57 receiving yards, on three catches, at Ohio (11-21), including a 23-yard touchdown catch and run and an outstanding sideline grab. Made a 33-yard reception versus Western Michigan (10-3). Caught passes in six games and shared NIU blocker of the week honors at Ohio.

2008: Played in 11 games with fi ve starts at fullback. Made starts in fi ve of the fi rst six games of the season, including the fi rst three. Caught eight passes for 72 yards with two touchdowns to rank ninth in catches and tied for eighth in receiving yards. Scored the Huskies’ only touchdown of the Independence Bowl against Louisiana Tech (12-28) on an eight-yard reception. Caught a four-yard touchdown pass at Eastern Michigan (9-27). Totaled two receptions for 18 yards against Miami (OH) (10-11). Made two catches for 13 yards at Minnesota (8-30). Tallied at least one catch in six games. Had one catch for a season-long 24 yards against Western Michigan (9-6). Made one grab for fi ve yards versus Toledo (10-18). Six of his eight catches were for fi rst downs or touchdowns.

2007: Appeared in eight games on the punt and kickoff coverage units and as a reserve linbacker. Totaled four tackles and forced one fumble. Missed two games after suffering an ankle injury at Wisconsin (10-20). Made his collegiate debut vs. Eastern Michigan (9-15). Recorded two tackles in that game and made one stop at Idaho (9-22). Had one tackle at Temple (10-6). Forced a fumble in that game.

High School: A second team all-state selection in 2006. Earned fi rst team all-conference honors as a senior and second team acclaim his junior year. Selected to the Daily Herald’s fi rst team all-area squad in 2006. Credited with 109 career tackles, 11 sacks, four fumbles caused, four fumbles recovered, and two pass defl ections with a season-high 63 stops and six sacks as a junior. As a running back, gained 1,322 career yards on 175 carries, scored 24 rushing touchdowns, and added two receiving TDs on four catches in 2006. His senior season, rushed for 810 yards on 102 carries with 14 scores. Set Lake Zurich records for career punt return and kickoff return averages at 22.4 and 35.5, respectively. Led Lake Zurich to a 12-2 record and the State Championship game in 2006 when he served as team captain and was named team MVP. Three-year letterwinner in football who also lettered in basketball and track.

Personal: Born Feb. 10, 1989 in Chicago. Son of Lori and Jim Skarb. Majoring in business management. Enjoys reading and working on cars.



CAREER HIGHSCatches: 3, twice, last at Ohio, 11-21-09Yards: 57, at Ohio, 11-21-09TD: 1, three times, last at Ohio, 11-21-09Long Gain: 24, at Western Michigan, 9-6-08

Skarb’s Career Stats

DB | 5-10 | 186 | Sr. | 1LPalmetto, Fla. | Palmetto/Highland JC

5 CHRIS Smith

2010: Tied his career high in tackles with nine stops at Iowa State (9-2). Also recorded a tackle for loss and and a pass break up in the season opener.

2009: Appeared in 13 games and started 12. Played exceptionally well at the cornerback position in his fi rst season at NIU. Ranked tied for third on the team in pass break ups with four and fi nished fourth on the team in tackles with 70. His 43 stops were second highest on the team. Made six stops, with four solo tackles, at Central Michigan (11-27). Led the Huskies with a career-high nine stops, six solo, versus Ohio (11-21). Named NIU’s defensive skill player of the week after making four tackles and recovering a fumble against Toledo (10-17). Recovered fumbles versus Western Illinois (9-12) and Toledo. Tallied six stops, fi ve solo, and blocked a fi eld goal versus Miami (10-24). Made his fi rst career start against Western Illinois, fi nishing the game with fi ve tackles, a fumble recovery and a pass break-up. Totaled eight tackles, with fi ve solo stops, against South Florida in the International Bowl (1-3). Recorded three stops, all solo, and two pass break ups against Akron (10-31). Had multiple stops in each contest in which he played, including six tackles each in games against Purdue (9-19), Idaho (9-26), Miami, and Central Michigan and fi ve tackles in games against Wisconsin (9-5), Western Illinois, Western Michigan (10-3), Ball State (11-12).

Junior College: Recorded 41 tackles, six interceptions, 15 pass break-ups, forced two fumbles and blocked a kick for Highland C.C. in 2008. Second-team all-conference selection ranked as the 49th best JUCO prospect in the country. Saw action as a cornerback as well as a kick and punt returner. Enrolled at NIU in January 2009 and participated in spring drills.

Personal: Born June 23, 1987. Son of Michelle Johnson and Donald Smith. Admires Deion Sanders. Communication major. Twin brother Donald also plays for the Huskies.


CAREER HIGHSTackles: 9, twice , last at Iowa State, 9-2-10

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TB | 5-9 | 198 | Sr. | 3LIndianapolis, Ind. | North Central

28 Chad Spann

Doak Award Candidate

2010: Rushed for 80 yards on 17 carries and added 14 yards receiving on three receptions in the season opener at Iowa State (9-2). With his performance against the Cyclones, he has passed the 1,600-yard mark for his career.

2009: Played in all 13 games with starts against Western Michigan (10-3), Ball State (11-12), Central Michigan (11-27) and South Florida (1-3). Earned consecutive fi rst team All-MAC accolades after rushing for a career-high 1,038 yards on 179 carries. Scored his 19th rushing touchdown of the season on a six-yard run at Central Michigan (11-27) to tie NIU’s single season record for rushing scores. Posted his eighth multi-touchdown game of the season with two one-yard runs at Ohio (11-21). Ranked second in the MAC and tied for 12th in the nation in scoring with 120 points, as he averaged 9.2 points per game with 20 touchdowns. Ranked fourth in the league in rushing, with 79.8 yards a game and 5.8 yards a carry. Led the Huskies in both scoring and rushing. Led NIU in all-purpose yards, woith1,160, averaging 89.2 yards per game. Totaled 122 receiving yards on 10 catches, while catching passes in six games. In three-game stretch against Miami, Akron and EMU, rushed for over 100 yards in each game to average a 151.67 rushing yards a game. Totaled 455 yards on 53 carries and six touchdowns, averaging 8.59 yards per carry in the three game stretch. Earned his second MAC West Offensive Player of the Week honor in as many weeks after rushing for a career-high 174 yards on 11 carries with two touchdowns against Eastern Michigan (11-5). Scored on his fi rst two touches versus EMU on career-long runs of 79 and 65 yards. Named MAC West Offensive Player of the Week after rushing for 125 yards on 21 carries and scoring two rushing TDs versus Akron (10-31). Scored on carries of one and two yards against Wisconsin (9-5), sparking a 14-point comeback by NIU, while catching two passes for 30 yards in the contest. Carried the ball for a seven-yard touchdown, and added a three-yard touchdown in the opening quarter against Western Illinois (9-12). Scored his lone receiving touchdown of the year on a 20-yard catch against the Leathernecks. Led the Huskies with two touchdowns against Purdue (9-19), including a one-yard carry in the second and an top all-purpose day of 109 11-yard run in the third quarter. Ran the ball 22 times for 132 yards against Western Michigan (10-3), rushing for three touchdowns in the game. Ran for touchdowns of one-yard, 20 and fi ve against the Broncos. Rushed for 156 yards against Miami (10-24), including touchdown runs of 40 and 42 yards. Had 11 carries for 63 yards against Ball State (11-12), with a six-yard touchdown run in the fi rst quarter. Carried the ball 93 yards on 20 catches and added three catches for 30 yards to total 123 yards of offense against South Florida in the International Bowl (1-3).

2008: Played in all 13 games with starts against Ball State (11-5) and in the Independence Bowl against Louisiana Tech (12-28). Ranked second on the team in scoring with 48 points on eight rushing touchdowns. One of four Huskies to rush for over 400 yards, totaling 429 on 88 carries. Posted the top Huskie rushing average (min. 20 attempts) at 4.9 yards per carry. Caught four passes for 31 yards. Had his best game of the year against Toledo (10-18), setting season-highmarks for carries (15), yards (82) and touchdowns (2). Scored the opening touchdown against the Rockets on a 12-yard burst in the fi rst quarter,

S | 6-0 | 203 | Sr.-RS | 2LPevely, Mo. | Herculaneum

38 Mike Sobol

2010: Finished the season opener against Iowa State (9-2) with three tackles, two solo.

2009: Saw action in 12 games, and started eight. Missed Central Michigan game (11-27) due to injury. Ranked sixth on the team in tackles with 53. Made 24 solo stops while adding two forced fumbles, one pass break up, and half a tackle for loss. Named NIU’s defensive skill player of the week after totaling a season-high 10 stops and forcing two fumbles against Western Illinois. Tied for second on the team in fumbles caused with two. Both of his forced fumbles came against Western Illinois and led to NIU touchdowns. Opened the season with seven tackles, four solo, against Wisconsin (9-12). Recorded a pass break up against Purdue (9-19). Tallied six tackles against Ohio (11-21) and fi ve stops each against Miami (10-24) and Akron (10-31). Made at least one tackle in every game, with four or more stops seven times.

2008: Started at safety in all 12 games he played and was named the team’s defensive back of the year. Missed only the Miami (OH) game (10-11). Ranked second on the team with 67 tackles, including 43 solo stops. Added three tackles for loss, two pass break-ups and one fumble recovery. Twice named NIU defensive skill player of the week (WMU, Kent State). Racked up a career-high 11 tackles, six unassisted, against Navy (11-25). Led the team with nine tackles, with a season-best seven solo, one TFL, and one pass break-up at Kent State (11-18). Totaled eight tackles in his collegiate debut against Minnesota (8-30). Tallied seven stops with fi ve solo against Western Michigan (9-6). Made three tackles, with one for loss, against Bowling Green (10-25). Credited with one TFL among his four tackles against Tennessee (10-4). Accumulated six tackles in the Ball State game (11-5). Ranked in the top three on the team in tackles in seven games. Made at least three tackles in every game he played, and had fi ve or more tackles six times.

2007: Suffered a knee injury during 2007 spring drills and sat out the season while rehabilitating the injury.

2006: Redshirted.

High School: Named team captain and MVP, fi rst team Mississippi Area Football Conference All-White Division at linebacker and quarterback, honorable mention St. Louis Post-Dispatch All-Metro on defense, and fi rst team Missouri Sportswriters & Sportscasters Association Class 3A All-State on defense as a senior. Ranked No. 19 among St. Louis Post-Dispatch “Super 30” Metro area recruits in 2006. Totaled 2,214 yards of total offense while completing 115-of-170 passes for 1,534 yards and 19 touchdowns and rushing for 680 yards and 11 TDs on 102 carries as a quarterback. Totaled 60 tackles on 7-4 district champion and state playoff qualifi er during his senior campaign. Voted team and league MVP, fi rst team MAFC All-White Division at quarterback and defensive back, and second team MSSA Class 3A All-State on defense on 9-2 district champion and state playoff participant as a junior. First team MAFC All-White Division on 10-1 district winner and state playoff qualifi er his sophomore year. Four-time football and wrestling letterwinner and lettered three times in track. Four-time state qualifi er in wrestling and two-time state placer, earning third as both a sophomore and junior. Named Missouri Offi cials Association Outstanding Freshman Wrestler and repeated as Outstanding Sophomore. Won two district titles in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles and fi nished fi fth in state as a junior while qualifying twice on 4 x 400 meter relay unit.

Personal: Born Jan. 19, 1988. Son of Mark and Judy Sobol. General studies major. Father, Mark, was a four-year defensive tackle letterwinner at Northeast Missouri State (now Truman State) from 1975-78, earned honorable mention Little All-America in 1978, and was selected to the school’s All-Century Team. Mother, Judy Sobol, played tennis at Truman State. Older brother, Jeff, was a defensive lineman at Illinois. Admires Lance Armstrong.

Year G/GS Solo Assist Tot. TFL-Yds. Sk.-Yds. FF/FR Int/PBU2008 12/12 43 24 67 3-6 0-0 0/1 0/22009 12/8 24 29 53 0.5-1 0-0 2/0 0/12010 1/0 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0/0 0/0Career 25/20 69 54 123 3.5-7 0-0 2/1 0/3

CAREER HIGHSTackles: 11, vs. Navy, 11-25-08TFLs: 1, three times, last at Kent State, 11-18-08

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and added a second touchdown on a two-yard rush in the second. Carried the ball three times for 73 yards against Indiana State (10-20), including a career-long 55-yard sprint for a touchdown. Scored on carries of one and three yards in the Central Michigan game (11-12), helping the Huskies come back from 24 points down to send the game to overtime. Caught a pass for a career-long 10-yard gain versus the Chippewas. Ran the ball 14 times for 79 yards against Louisiana Tech, including a 27-yarder, his second-longest rush of the year. Made two receptions for 15 yards against the Bulldogs. Totaled four tackles, two solo, as a member of the Huskie kickoff coverage unit.

2007: Appeared in 10 games as a reserve tailback. Missed the fi nal two games of the season after suffering a knee injury in the win over Kent State (11-10). Carried the ball 11 times for 61 yards on the year to rank fourth among running backs. Rushed for a season-high 32 yards on six tries vs. Southern Illinois (9-8). Totaled 23 yards on three attempts vs. Eastern Michigan (9-15), including a season-long 14-yard burst. Had two carries for six yards at Idaho (9-22). Performed on special teams, where he recorded fi ve tackles and was in on a tackle for loss. Credited with three stops in his collegiate debut vs. Iowa (9-1). Came to NIU as a walk-on and earned a scholarship.

High School: A fi rst team all-state selection as a senior after earning second team honors his junior year. Named to the Bloomington Herald Top 33 All-State team and the Indiana Football Coaches Association Top 50 All-State team after his senior season. A fi rst team all-area and all-conference choice as a senior and was a second team all-conference selection his junior year. Set school records with 1,935 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns while averaging 8.8 yards per carry during his senior season. Owns school career record for rushing touchdowns with 34 and totaled 3,522 rushing yards during his prep career. Set school marks for most rushing yards in a game (318) and most touchdowns in a game (5) during his senior year. Selected as captain and MVP for the Indiana South All-Star team. Totaled 1,187 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior and rushed for 400 yards as a sophomore. Also competed in track and set a school record for the indoor long jump with a mark of 22.8 feet. A three-time state qualifi er in the long jump and qualifi ed for the outdoor 200m as a senior. Earned track team’s MVP and top scorer honors during his senior year.

Personal: Born Aug. 8, 1988 in Indianapolis, Ind. Son of Wanda Spann-Roddy and George Roddy III. Majoring in English. Plays the tenor saxophone. Admires Barry Sanders and Bob Sanders.

RUSHINGYear G/GS No. Yds. Avg. TD Lg Yds/Gm2007 10/0 11 61 5.5 0 14 6.12008 13/2 88 429 4.9 8 55 33.02009 13/4 179 1038 5.8 19 79 79.82010 1/1 17 80 4.7 0 13 80.0Career 37/7 295 1608 5.5 27 79 43.4

RECEIVINGYear G/GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Lg Yds/Gm2007 10/0 0 0 0 0 0 0.02008 13/2 4 31 7.8 0 10 2.42009 13/4 10 122 12.2 1 27 9.42010 1/1 3 14 4.7 0 6 14.0Career 37/7 17 167 9.8 1 27 4.5

CAREER HIGHSRushing Attempts: 22, vs. Western Michigan, 10-3-09Rushing Yards: 174, vs. Eastern Michigan, 11-5-09Longest Rush: 79, vs. Eastern Michigan, 11-5-09Rushing TDs: 3, vs. Western Michigan, 10-3-09Receptions: 3, twice, last vs. South Florida (International Bowl), 1-2-10Receiving Yards: 32, vs. Idaho, 9-26-09

Spann’s Career Stats

S | 6-0 | 203 | So.-RS | 1LGreen Bay, Wis. | Ashaubenon

6 Jody Van Laanen

2009: Saw action in seven games primarily as a safety and on special teams. Totaled two tackles, both solo stops, against Eastern Michigan (11-5). Returned a punt for 13 yards against Ohio (11-21). Also appeared in games against Western Michigan (10-3), Miami (10-24), Akron (10-31), Ball State (11-12), and Central Michigan (11-27). 2008: Redshirted.

High School: Green Bay Press-Gazette’s fi rst team all-conference and all-area honorable mention quarterback. Led Ashwaubenon to the second round of the Wisconsin Class 2 state playoffs as a senior. Named Fox River Classic Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2007 after passing for more than 1,500 yards and rushing for over 800. Jaguars posted a 9-2 record during his senior season. Also wrestled at Ashwaubenon for his father, Jody Van Laanen, Sr. Won the state wrestling title as a junior, placed fi fth in his sophomore season, and wrestled his way to a sixth-place fi nish in state as a freshman.

Personal: Born Sept. 30, 1989 in Fond Du Lac, Wis. Son of Virginia and Jody Van Laanen. Huskie Scholar holds a 3.176 GPA. Enjoys fi shing and hunting. Admires Brett Favre. Undecided major.


Year G/GS Solo Assist Tot. TFL-Yds. Sk.-Yds. FF/FR Int/PBU2009 7/0 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 0/0 0/0

CAREER HIGHSTackles: 2, vs. Eastern Michigan, 11-5-09

Van Laanen’s Career Stats

OL | 6-3 | 308 | Fr.-RS | 1SqHartland, Wis. | Arrowhead

77 Jared Volk


2009: Redshirted

High School: Three-year varsity starter at offensive and defensive tackle. Named to the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Region and fi rst-team All-State squad following his senior season. Team captain also garnered fi rst team all-state honors from the Associated Press and was named to Wisconsin Preps All-State second team as a defensive tackle. All-conference offensive tackle as a junior and senior. Number 74 offensive tackle on the ESPN Top 150 offensive line list. Ranked as the No. 2 offensive tackle and No. 8 offensive lineman by Rivals. Called the ninth-highest rated recruit in Wisconsin by Wisconsin Preps. Helped lead the Warhawks to a Class 1A State Championship and three conference championships. Earned all-conference honors in the discus and shot put during his freshman and sophomore season. Member of the school honor roll and principal’s advisory committee.

Personal: Born March 4, 1991 in Milwaukee, Wis. Son of Kim and David Volk. Father David played football at Concordia University, and sister, Jessica, played soccer at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Enjoys snow mobiling, golf and woodworking. Admires Joe Thomas and Nick Hayden. Business major.

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Year G/GS Punts Yards Avg. Long In202009 10/0 28 1134 40.5 57 42010 1/0 4 135 33.8 44 0Career 11/0 32 1269 39.7 57 4

CAREER HIGHSPunts: 5, three times, last at Toledo, 10-17-09Long: 57, vs. Idaho, 9-26-09Inside 20: 2, at Toledo, 10-17-09

Wilber’s Career Stats

P | 5-11 | 237 | Sr. | 1LPhoenix, Ariz. | Barry Goldwater/Phoenix College

49 Josh Wilber

2010: Tallied four punts for 135 averaging of 33.8 yards versus Iowa State (9-2). Three of the four punts resulted in fair catches while his third punt of the night went a game-high 44 yards.

2009: Ranked second in the MAC with an average of 40.5 yards on 28 punts. Only two of his punts went for touchbacks. Punted inside the 20-yard line four time throughout the season. Opponents held a 10.5 punt return average, while returning 19 punt returns. Punted fi ve times for 214 yards, with two inside the 20-yard line and one kick over 50 yards, while averaging 42.8 yards at Toledo (10-17). Averaged a season-high 49.5 yards, including a career-best 57-yard kick, against Idaho (9-26). Tallied three punts for an average of 42.3 yards, with a long of 56 yards and one punt that landed inside the 20-yard line. Had fi ve punts each against both Wisconsin (9-5) and Purdue (9-19), averaging 37.8 and 35.6 yards per game, respectively. Bolted his fourth 50-plus yard kick of the season against Miami (10-24), where he averaged 44.0 yards. Punted two times against Western Illinois (9-12), Akron (10-31), and South Florida (1-3), with longs of 45-yards against both the Leathernecks and Zips. Also landed a punt inside the 20-yard line against WIU. Junior College: Ranked as the fourth-best punter in the nation according to ChrisSailerKicking.com. Booted 45 punts for an average of 43.6 yards, landing 25 inside the 20-yard line. Longest punt was 70 yards. Third team Junior College All-American and was nominated as an Academic All-American. Second team JC Gridwire All-American and two-time WSFL All-Conference nominee. Team advanced to the Valley of the Sun Bowl with a 7-3 mark his sophomore season. Served in the United States Marine Corps prior to going to Phoenix College. Earned his AA degree in December and participated in 2009 spring drills at NIU. Was an all-region selection at linebacker in high school.

Personal: Born July 1, 1985 in Phoenix, Ariz. Son of Louise and James Wilber. Enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after high school. Brothers Jeff and Jimmy also played football. Jeff was a kicker and wide receiver at Glandale Community College and Jimmy was an AZFL semi-professional kicker. Enjoys dirtbikes, music and snowboarding. Admires Larry Fitzgerald and Michael Jordan. Communication major with a business minor.

CB | 6-0 | 180 | Fr.-RS | 1SqBolingbrook, Ill. | Plainfield North

24 Dominique Ware

2009: Redshirted

High School: Earned three varsity letters and was a two-time captain and two-time defensive MVP for the Tigers. Named to the Southwest Prairie All-Conference fi rst team, All-Area fi rst team and the IHSA Academic All-State team his senior year. Recorded 35 tackles, three interceptions, three tackles for loss and blocked three kicks in his senior season. Posted a perfect grade point average as a junior.

Personal: Born November 23, 1990 in Chicago. Son of Charmaine Watts-Ware and Gene Ware. Accounting major aspires to be a CPA. Admires Kevin Kaspers. Also enjoys running track.

C | 6-4 | 300 | Jr.-RS | 1LElkhorn, Wis. | Elkhorn Area

71 Scott Wedige

2010: Named NIU’s Offensive Linemen of the week after after helping lead the NIU rushing attack to a game-high 156 yards in his fi rst career start for the Huskies at center against Iowa State (9-2).

2009: Saw action in 11 games, primarily as a backup center and on special teams. Had one kick return for six yards against Ohio (11-21). Appeared in games against Western Illinois (9-12). Purdue (9-19), Idaho (9-26), Western Michigan (10-3), Toledo (10-17), Miami (10-24), Eastern Michigan (11-5), Ball State (11-12), Central Michigan (11-27) and South Florida (1-3).

2008: Played in four games as a reserve offensive lineman, mainly on the FG/PAT team. Saw time against Indiana State (9-20), Eastern Michigan (9-27), Toledo (10-18) and Kent State (11-18).

2007: Redshirted.

High School: Garnered fi rst team All-Southern Lakes Conference and all-county honors at offensive tackle as a senior. As a junior, earned fi rst team all-league and all-county recognition at both offensive and defensive tackle. Earned fi rst team all-area recognition his a senior year. Served as team captain and was selected team MVP as a senior. As a defensive tackle, tallied 142 tackles, four sacks, two caused fumbles, two pass defl ections, and one blocked kick in his career. Team went 11-3 and advanced to the state semifi nals his sophomore season. Three-year letterwinner in both football and basketball. A second team all-conference choice in basketball as a junior and picked up honorable mention all-league honors as a sophomore on the basketball court.

Personal: Born Nov. 20, 1988. Son of Doris and Steve Wedige. Enjoys skiing, waterskiing, and hunting. Majoring in organizational communication.

DE | 6-3 | 245 | Fr.-RS | 1SqNorth Chicago, Ill. | North Chicago

91 Anthony Wells

2009: Redshirted.

High School: Garnered Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times all-state honorable mention honors as a senior. Earned fi rst team all-conference honors that year. Recorded 70 tackles and 11 sacks during his senior season and was named the team’s Defensive Player of the Year and Lineman of the Year. Broke

up fi ve passes and intercepted one. As a junior, credited with 90 tackles, 50 solo, eight sacks and fi ve pass break-ups. Added 50 stops his freshman year with seven sacks and fi ve forced fumbles. For his career, compiled 210 tackles, 26 sacks, forced nine fumbles and recovered three with two interceptions and 17 pass defl ections.

Personal: Born December 2, 1989 in Chicago. Son of Pamela Taylor-Wells and Anthony Wells. Admires Terrell Owens. Enjoys hanging out with friends and playing video games. Intends to major in criminal law.

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Year G/GS Solo Assist Total TFL-Yds. Sk.-Yds. FF/FR Int/PBU2008 13/1 22 21 43 1-9 0-0 0/1 0/12009 13/13 46 47 93 2-4 0-0 0/1 0/32010 1/1 6 4 10 0-0 0-0 0/0 1/0Career 27/15 74 72 146 3-13 0-0 0/2 1/4

CAREER HIGHSTackles: 11, at Wisconsin, 9-5-09TFL: 1, three times, last vs. Western Michigan, 10-3-09

Wilson’s Career Stats

S | 6-2 | 203 | Jr.-RS | 2LHarvey, Ill. | St. Francis DeSales

25 Tracy Wilson


2010: Led the Huskie defense in tackles with 10 stops, six solo, in the season opener at Iowa State (9-2). Recorded his fi rst career interception picking off the Cyclone’s Austen Arnaud in the second quarter and returning it 26 yards.

2009: Started all 13 games at safety. Led Northern Illinois with 93 tackles while logging more snaps than any other NIU defender. Posted his third double-digit tackle performance with a game-high 10 stops versus Central Michigan (11-27). NIU’s leading tackler in six games, and made a career and team season high 11 tackles at Wisconsin (9-5). Earned NIU defensive skill player of the week honors for the Wisconsin game, and again versus Ball State (11-12) when he had seven tackles. Consistent and reliable safety who totaled at least seven tackles in 10 of the Huskies 13 games. Made four tackles and had a season-high two pass break ups against Eastern Michigan (11-5). Compiled eight stops each in games against Purdue (9-19) and Idaho (9-26), while tallying a tackle-for-loss against Purdue. Had 10 stops, including four solo stops, versus Western Illinois (9-12). Totaled seven stops each in games against Western Michigan (10-3), Miami (10-24), Akron (10-31), Ball State (10-12) and South Florida (1-3). Also was credited with a tackle for loss and a pass breakup versus the Broncos. Had two tackles against Toledo (10-17) and fi ve tackles at Ohio (11-21)

2008: Played in all 13 games at safety, including a start against Miami (OH) (10-11). Ranked fourth among defensive backs with 43 tackles, including 22 solo and one for loss. Totaled career-highs with seven tackles and four unassisted stops versus Toledo (10-18). Made six tackles against the RedHawks. Accumulated four tackles, including one TFL, in the Independence Bowl against Louisiana Tech (12-28). Made at least four tackles in seven of eight games from 9-27 (Eastern Michigan) through 11-18 (Kent State). Against the Golden Flashes, made four tackles and recovered a fumble that he returned 12

yards. Tallied three tackles and a pass break-up against Indiana State (9-20). Also had four tackles each against Eastern Michigan, Tennessee (10-4), Ball State (11-5) and Central Michigan (11-12).

2007: Redshirted.

High School: Earned honorable mention all-state honors as a senior and as a junior. Named the Northwest Indiana Times 2006 Offensive Player of the Year as a quarterback. Selected to fi rst team all-area squad following his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons and was named team MVP all three years. Picked up the team Offensive Player of the Year Award following his junior and senior seasons and was the Pioneers’ Defensive Player of the Year at safety as a sophomore and junior. Helped lead St. Francis DeSales to their fi rst playoff appearance in school history in 2006. Tallied 106 tackles, a pair of quarterback sacks and two interceptions as a senior while throwing for 1,825 yards and 25 TDs and rushing for 1,575 yards and 19 scores. Recorded 326 tackles, 16 sacks, fi ve forced fumbles, four recovered fumbles, 11 interceptions, and one blocked kick in his career. As a quarterback, threw for 4,030 career yards with 47 touchdowns and ran for 3,565 yards and 38 touchdowns. A four-year letterwinner in football who also played basketball (four years) and baseball (two years) and was an all-league choice in hoops.

Personal: Born Feb. 27, 1989. Son of Deborah Hayes. Majoring in sociology.


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LB | 6-2 | 210 | Fr. | HSUniversity Park, Ill. | Crete-Monee

10 Greg Barksdale

2010: Appeared in his fi rst game as a Huskie against Iowa State (9-2) as a member of the Kick-off Coverage team.

High School: An Illinois High School Football Coaches Association (IHSFCA) 6A fi rst team All-State honoree in 2009. 2009 Chicago Tribune second team All-State selection and Chicago Sun-Times All-Area special mention as a senior. earned all-area recognition in 2008 and 2009. A three-time all-conference selection. MVP of his high school team as a senior. served as team captain his last two seasons. Three-year starter for Crete-Monee, helped lead the Warriors to a 10-2 record and the school’s fi rst-ever trip to the quarterfi nals of the state playoffs in 2009. Recorded 96 tackles, 60 solo, three sacks, made three interceptions, recovered two fumbles (including one for touchdown) and caused fi ve fumbles at linebacker his senior year. Rushed for 350 yards and scored 16 touchdowns. The Warriors won or shared the SICA South title each of his three years. All-conference selection in baseball who hit .380 with three home runs and was 15-for-15 on stolen bases as a designated hitter.

LB | 6-0 | 210 | Fr. | HSMiramar, Fla. | Miramar

4 Jamaal bass

High School: An All-Broward County fi rst team selection at linebacker as a senior after making 165 tackles for the Miramar team that won the 6A state title in 2009. Tallied 90 solo stops and 75 assists, forced three fumbles and recovered two, and broke up three passes. Four-year varsity letterwinner served as team captain as a senior. invited to play in the Dade vs. Broward All-Star Game in Hawaii. Credited with 105 tackles, 65 solo, his junior year. forced one fumble, recovered three and broke up two passes. also reached the 100-tackle mark in his sophomore year with 75 solo stops. In his prep career, totaled 450 tackles, 260 total, six forced fumbles, seven fumble recoveries and fi ve pass break-ups. Miramar went 14-1 and won the state title in 2009 and took home the regional crown in 2008 with an 11-3 mark. During Bass’ prep career, the Patriots went 43-9. Earned the Monsignor Pace 3.0 GPA award in 2007-08.

OL | 6-4 | 270 | So. | JCChicago, Ill. | Marist/Harper College

66 matt Battaglia

Junior College Earned a varsity letter playing offensive lineman for Harper College during the 2009 season. The Hawks averaged 253.1 yards of total offense a game with 88.4 yards rushing and 164.7 yards passing.

High School: Three-year letterwinner at Marist High School. Helped lead the Red Hawks to a 9-3 record and the Illinois 8A quarterfi nals his senior year. served as team captain. Named the team’s offensive lineman of the year as a senior. earned all-conference and all-area honors in 2008. High school teammate of current Huskie Nabal Jefferson.

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WR | 6-1 | 185 | Fr. | HSChicago, Ill. | Morgan Park

84 Da’ Ron Brown

High School: Quarterback and wide receiver at Morgan Park was a fi rst team All-City selection his junior and senior years. Special Mention Chicago Tribune All-State quarterback as a senior. fi rst team all-area and all-conference selection in 2008 and 2009 and also picked up all-Illini Prairie fi rst team honors as a sophomore. Team MVP and captain his fi nal two years. named an Old Spice RedZone Player of the Year as a junior. Averaged 12.2 yards per carry with 1,800 yards on 147 carries as a senior. Scored 23 rushing touchdowns in 2009 while setting the Morgan Park record for rushing touchdowns by

WR | 5-7 | 180 | Fr. | HSKissimmee, Fla. | Kissimmee

30 Akeem Daniels

Graduated early and joined the Huskies for the spring 2010 semester. Worked at wide receiver and slot back during 2010 spring drills.

High School: Recorded 12 rushing touchdowns and four scores on kick (three punt, one kickoff) returns at Osceola High while playing tailback, defensive back and returning kicks. In 12 games in 2009, gained 845 rushing yards on 122 carries to average 6.9 yards per carry. Defensively, totaled 35 tackles, 21 solo, intercepted three passes and broke up three as a senior. as a sophomore in 2007, made 55 tackles for 14-1 Osceola team that played in the state 5A title game. Intercepted a pass and broke up three that season. Played in just four games his junior year as team went 8-4. Older brother, Kiaree, currently plays for the Huskies.

K | 6-4 | 225 | Sr.-R | TRWillow Springs, Ill. | Lyons Township | Illinois

35 Michael Cklamovski

Graduate student transferred to Northern Illinois from the University of Illinois, where he was a three-year member of the Fighting Illini football team from 2006-08. A student in NIU’s College of Law.

2010: Handled the kick off duties for the Huskies in the season opener at Iowa State (9-2), with three kicks for 190 yards, including two touchbacks. Missed fi eld goal attempts of 49 and 33 yards.

Prior to NIU: In his Illinois career, averaged 63.0 yards on 86 kickoffs for 5,422 yards. In 2008, he handled kickoff duties for Illinois in four games and averaged 63.9 yards per kickoff on 21 kicks. Kicked four out of the end zone for touchbacks and had a career high eight kickoffs for 525 yards versus Eastern Illinois. Kicked off for Illinois in 12 of the team’s 13 games in 2007 and averaged 63.1 yards per kickoff. Had six touchbacks that season on 59 kicks. Handled kickoff chores in every regular season game. As a freshman in 2006, kicked off six times in four games for a 60.2-yard average with one touchback.

High School: Played soccer as a freshman and sophomore and switched to football for his senior year. Made a school record 51-yard fi eld goal. Earned all-area for football honors as a senior and all-area soccer honors as a sophomore.

Personal: Born Nov. 26, 1987. Son of Mike and Lilly Cklamovski. Earned his bachelor’s degree from Illinois in three-and-a-half years while majoring in political science and communications. His uncle, Vlade Janikevski, was a Hall of Fame football player at Ohio State from 1977-80. Past summer jobs include a stint as a Congressional intern.

FIELD GOALS KICKOFFSYear G Md Att Lg Blkd No. Yds. Avg. TB2010 1 0 2 0 0 3 190 63.3 2

a quarterback with 41 for his career. Also set the career record for rushing yards by a QB with 1,900 yards on 213 carries and 18 scores as a junior. Totaled 3,700 rushing yards on 360 carries in 22 games his fi nal two seasons. In the air, completed 115-of-172 passes for 1,200 yards with four interceptions and 13 touchdown passes his senior season. In 2008, threw 300 times and completed 214 for 1,400 yards and a 71.3 completion percentage with 16 scores. Caught 15 passes for 415 yards and four TDs as a senior to average 27 yards per catch. Did the bulk of his damage at receiver his sophomore season with 45 grabs for 789 yards and 12 scores. Also returned four kickoffs for 78 yards that season and made 10 tackles. Mustangs won conference championships each of his three seasons and were the city champions and state quarterfi nalists his sophomore year. With Brown under center, Morgan Park posted a 9-3 record in 2009 and an 8-5 mark in 2008. Also an All-State hurdler who contended for the state championship in the 110 high hurdles.

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LB | 6-1 | 220 | Fr. | HSBolingbrook, Ill. | Bolingbrook

55 Mike Hellams

High School: All-area choice in 2008 who missed much of his senior year due to a shoulder injury. Played in 11 games as a junior and made 79 tackles, 30 solo. Forced three fumbles and compiled six tackles for loss, a sack and an interception. Bolingbrook defense allowed just 18 touchdowns in 11 games and 11.7 points per game. Three-year varsity letterwinner who served as team captain his fi nal two seasons. An all-area choice as a junior. Bolingbrook won the Blue Division of the Southwest Suburban Conference each of his three seasons and compiled a 28-5 record in that time. Raiders were 9-2 in 2009 and posted a 10-1 record his junior season.

OL | 6-3 | 265 | Fr. | HSIndianapolis, Ind. | Warren Central

59 Michael Gegner

High School: Named a fi rst team All-State offensive lineman by Associated Press and the Indiana Football Coaches’ Association as a senior as Warren Central went 13-2 en route to the 2009 5A State Championship. Earned fi rst team all-county honors and was a member of the Indianapolis Star Super Team. runner-up for the Offensive Line Mr. Football Award in Indiana. A fi rst-team All-Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference selection at center.Team captain as a senior and three-year varsity starter. Selected as Most Valuable Offensive Lineman on the 2009 Warriors’ team. Warren Central won the MIC title his sophomore year, earned the sectional crown and were regional runners-up his junior season with a 10-3 record and won the sectional and regional titles in 2009. Made seven tackles on special teams as the long snapper. Follows 2009 Huskie senior offensive lineman Jason Onyebuagu from Warren Central to NIU.

TB | 5-9 | 174 | Jr. | JCStanley, N.C. | East Gaston/Fort Scott CC

15 Jasmin Hopkins

2010: Rushed for 22 yards on fi ve carries and added a six-yard reception in his NIU debut in the season opener at Iowa State (9-2).

Junior Colllege: Named National Junior College Athletic Association Offensive Player of the Year after leading the NJCAA in rushing with 1,931 yards and helping lead the Fort Scott Greyhounds to their fi rst Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference title in 35 years and the fi rst Region 6 title in school history. Led the nation in rushing yards per game with 160.9, while his 16 rushing touchdowns were tied for fi fth. Also garnered KJCCC Offensive Player of the Year honors, leading the league in rushing yards, all-purpose yards, scoring and touchdowns. Averaged 25 carries per game, posting 11 straight 100 games, including four 200-yard rushing games. In two seasons, totaled 3,158 rushing yards – second highest total in school history – while helping the Greyhounds to 20 victories. Rushed for a season-high 267 yards on 35 carries and scored two touchdowns against Garden City (Kan.) on Sept. 19, 2009. Gained 188 rushing yards on 35 carries in national championship game against Blinn JC.

High School: A 2007 graduate of East Gaston high School, Hopkins set the Warrior’s single season rushing record in 2006 with 1,901 yards while earning All-Gaston Gazette honors. Led East Gaston to a co-Big South Conference title and a school-record 11 victories.

OL | 6-6 | 270 | Fr. | HSSterling, Ill. | Sterling

75 Tyler Loos

High School: First team Class 5A All-State selection by the IHSFCA in 2008 and 2009. Also a Chicago Tribune Special Mention All-State choice as a junior and senior. Earned fi rst team All-Area honors from the Sauk Valley News and Quad City Times in each of his last two seasons and was a second team selection by the Times his sophomore year. On the Champaign News-Gazette Special Mention Top 100 list each of his last two seasons. unanimous fi rst team All-NCIC Reagan Conference in 2008 and 2009 and a second team selection his sophomore season. Two-time fi rst team Academic All-Conference choice and earned fi rst team Academic All-State honors from the IHSFCA as a senior. Team advanced to the IHSA Playoffs each of his three seasons while posting a 23-9 cumulative record, including a 9-2 mark in 2008 and an 8-3 record his senior year...invited to play in the ICA East-West Shrine Game. Placed 10th at the IHSA State Track Meet in the discus with a throw of 151-3 after winning the sectional title in the event. Has thrown the shot put 50-2. owns a 4.0-plus grade point average.

K | 5-11 | 180 | Fr. | HSHannibal, Mo. | Hannibal

99 Mathew sims

2010: Began his Huskie career with a 19 yard fi eld goal in his fi rst attempt in the season opener at Iowa State (9-2). Also kicked the extra point for the Huskies.

High School: Earned fi rst team all-state honors as a placekicker three times during his prep career and was the second team all-state kicker his sophomore season. Also on the 4A all-state team at wide receiver as a senior and at defensive back his junior year. Selected to the all-area fi rst team as a kicker, defensive back and wide receiver in 2009 after earning all-area recognition at kicker and defensive back as a junior. Was the all-district placekicker his freshman season. on the all-North Central Missouri Conference fi rst team as a kicker, DB and receiver in both 2008 and 2009 and added second team all-conference punter honors as a senior. Was the league’s second team placekicker as a freshman and sophomore. Selected as Hannibal’s team MVP his fi nal two seasons and served as team captain as a senior. As a senior in 2009, made six fi eld goals, went 44-of-45 on PAT attempts and had 44 touchbacks on kickoffs in 12 games. For his career, made 23 fi eld goals with a long of 46 yards, kicked 158 extra points and had 121 touchbacks. His Hannibal team won conference championships in three of his four years (freshman, junior, senior) and advanced to the state playoffs. Team went 9-3 his senior season, advanced to the state title game his freshman year and went 31-16 during his four-year career. Honor roll member.

RUSHINGYear G/GS No. Yds. Avg. TD Lg Yds/Gm2010 1/0 5 22 4.4 0 12 22.0

RECEIVINGYear G/GS Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Lg Yds/Gm2010 1/0 1 6 6 0 6 6.0

Hopkins’ Career Stats

FIELD GOALS KICKOFFSYear G Md Att Lg Blkd No. Yds. Avg. TB2010 1 1 1 19 0 0 0 0 0

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DB | 5-11 | 196 | So. | JCMiami, Fla. | American Senior/Coffeyville CC

19 Demetrius Stone

2010: Made two tackles in his fi rst game as a Huskie in the season opener at Iowa State (9-2).

Junior College: In one year at Coffeyville, racked up 51 total tackles with 17 solo tackles, 34 assists, and 1.5 tackles for loss. Played in 10 games. picked off a pair of passes and returned them for 30 yards. Coffeyville posted a 7-4 record in his one season there, including a 5-2 mark in the Jayhawk Conference. Team won the North Star Bowl. Earned the Ethean Johnson Memorial Award in his one season at Coffeyville. Award is presented to a player that has great moral character and demonstrates an outstanding pride in being a Raven.

High School: Honorable mention All-Dade County defensive back by the Miami Herald as a senior at American Senior High. Enrolled at NIU for the Spring 2010 semester and participated in spring drills.

DB | 6-0 | 180 | Fr. | HSMobile, Ala. | Davidson

15 Jimmie Ward

High School: Honorable mention 6A All-State defensive back by the Alabama Sportswriters Association as a senior. Mobile Press Register named him to their All-Region 4A-6A team following his junior and senior years. Three year starter for Davidson served as team captain in 2009. Earned team Defensive MVP honors. Led the Warriors in tackles as a senior with 101 tackles, 73 solo, as Davidson went 10-3 and advanced to the state quarterfi nals. Also recorded eight pass break-ups, an interception, forced a pair of fumbles and recovered three. Added three blocked kicks and three quarterback sacks. Named the city’s Defensive Back of the Week by the Crichton Optimist Club on Sept. 24. As a junior, made 93 tackles with 55 solo, broke up seven passes and intercepted fi ve. Also caused a pair of fumbles and blocked two kicks. Three-year totals included 253 tackles, 164 solo, with 16 pass break-ups, six interceptions, fi ve blocked kicks, four fumbles forced and four recovered. also had four quarterback sacks. Defensive standout with seven tackles, a pair of blocked punts and two pass break ups while holding Williamson HS to 131 total yards in a 24-0 victory in 2009. Picked off two passes to help lead the Warriors to an upset win over No. 6 McGill-Toolen in 2008. Prep team compiled a 27-10 record in his three seasons, including an 11-3 mark in 2008 when the Warriors advanced to the state semifi nals.

DE | 6-1 | 225 | Fr. | HSKearney, Mo. | Kearney

97 Joe Windsor

High School: Selected as Missouri’s 4A Defensive Player of the Year by the Missouri Football Coaches Association after leading Kearney to a 13-2 record and the Class 4A title in 2009. First team member of the Missouri All-State football squad (all classes) in 2008 and 2009. Earned the Bobby Bell Award as Kansas City area’s top small [school] class defensive player while playing defensive end. Also an all-Northland and All-Suburban Small Six Conference choice both years. Named player of the year for the league. MVP of his high school squad and team captain as a senior. Made 51 tackles with 15.5 quarterback sacks, three forced fumbles and six pass break ups as a senior. Registered a pair of sacks in the state championship game. Finished his career as school record holder for sacks in a season (15.5) and in a career (32.5). Three-year varsity letterwinner made 52 tackles, 32 solo, as a junior. Forced three fumbles, recovered one, broke up two passes and had 10 quarterback sacks in 2008. In on 22 tackles, 17 solo, as a sophomore. Team compiled a 36-5 record in his three varsity seasons.

LB | 6-2 | 240 | Fr. | HSRomeoville, Ill. | Romeoville

8 Cameron Stingily

High School: Honorable mention IHSFCA 6A All-State player at running back and linebacker for Romeoville High as a senior. Was a second team All-State selection by the Chicago Tribune. earned fi rst team all-area and all-conference honors as a running back in 2009 and at linebacker as a junior. Named the Spartans’ offensive MVP for 2009 and was the defensive MVP in 2008. Team captain both years. made 47 tackles in nine games as a senior to average 5.2 tackles per game. caused one fumble and blocked a fi eld goal. Gained 1,007 yards on 147 carries to average 6.85 yards per tote. Scored 13 rushing touchdowns and had a long run of at least 44 yards in fi ve different games. As a junior, made 58 tackles with three quarterback sacks and 10 tackles for loss. Caused three fumbles. Also participated in wrestling. his older brother, Byron, is an offensive lineman at Louisville. Romeoville went 5-4 his senior season.

Year G/GS Solo Assist Tot. TFL-Yds. Sk.-Yds. FF/FR Int/PBU2010 1/0 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0/0 0/0

Stone’s Career Stats


Northern Illinois 2010 RostersALPHABETICAL No. Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Yr. Hometown (High School) 51 Zach Anderson DL 6-2 288 Fr.-R Ladysmith, WI (Ladysmith) 7 Perez Ashford WR 5-10 180 So. Shaker Heights, OH (Shaker Heights) 10 Greg Barksdale LB 6-2 210 Fr. University Park, IL (Crete-Monee) 39 Garrett Barnas SS 6-1 211 Sr. Walnut, IL (Bureau Valley/Harper College) 4 Jamaal Bass LB 6-0 210 Fr. Miramar, FL (Miramar) 66 Matt Battaglia OL 6-4 270 So. Chicago, IL (Marist/Harper JC) 90 Alan Baxter DE 6-0 259 So. Buffalo Grove, IL (Buffalo Grove) 32 Cameron Bell TB 6-2 242 Jr.-R Round Rock, TX (Stony Point/Iowa State) 44 Darnell Bolding DE 6-2 216 Sr.-R Washington, D.C. (Bowie/Coffeyville CC) 84 Da’Ron Brown WR 6-1 185 Fr. Chicago, IL (Morgan Park) 9 Devon Butler LB 5-11 224 So. Pembroke Pines, FL (Everglades) 35 Michael Cklamovski K 6-4 225 Sr. Willow Springs, IL (Lyons Township/Illinois) 36 Tyrone Clark LB 5-11 214 So. St. Louis, MO (Mehlville) 10 Willie Clark WR 6-1 206 Jr.-R Roselle, IL (Lake Park) 54 Jake Coffman DE 6-5 255 Sr.-R German Valley, IL (Forreston) 93 Adam Coleman TE 6-3 259 Jr. Bettendorf, IA (Bettendorf) 80 Landon Cox WR 6-3 220 Sr. Calumet City, IL (T.F. North) 22 Ricky Crider TB 5-9 190 Sr.-R Evansville, IN (Reitz) 30 Akeem Daniels WR 5-7 180 Fr. Kissimmee, FL (Osceola) 23 Kiaree Daniels CB 5-10 196 Sr. Kissimmee, FL (Osceola/Highland JC) 20 Tommy Davis CB 5-11 201 So.-R East St. Louis, IL (Althoff Catholic) 29 Jordan Delegal LB 6-1 209 Jr. Miami, FL (Chaminade Madonna/Joliet JC) 83 Luke Eakes TE 6-4 230 Fr. St. Marys, KS (St. Marys) 26 Dan Edem LB 6-2 219 So.-RS Apple Valley, MN (Eastview) 2 Sean Evans CB 5-11 174 Fr.-R Ft. Walton Beach, FL (Ft. Walton Beach) 3 Ryan Fillingim K 6-0 205 Jr.-R Hoffman Estates, IL (Conant/Harper College) 47 Connor Flahive FB 6-0 235 Sr.-R Niles, IL (Notre Dame) 59 Michael Gegner OL 6-3 265 Fr. Indianapolis, IN (Warren Central) 33 Patrick George CB 5-11 196 Sr. Chicago, IL (Gordon Tech) 3 DeMarcus Grady QB 6-1 203 Jr.-R Grand Rapids, MI (East Grand Rapids) 88 Nick Groeniger TE 6-5 248 Sr. Laguna Niguel, CA (Aliso Niguel/ Saddleback College) 12 Chandler Harnish QB 6-2 219 Jr.-R Bluffton, IN (Norwell) 55 Mike Hellams LB 6-1 220 Fr. Bolingbrook, IL (Bolingbrook) 11 A.J. Hill QB 6-2 206 Fr.-R DuQuoin, IL (DuQuoin) 15 Jasmin Hopkins TB 5-9 174 Jr. Stanley, NC (East Gaston/Fort Scott CC) 60 Ed Jackson OL 6-3 314 Sr.-R Belleville, IL (Cahokia) 40 Victor Jacques LB 6-1 225 So.-R Miami, FL (Christopher Columbus) 99 Nabal Jefferson DL 5-11 276 So. Chicago, IL (Marist) 90 Kyle Jenkins TE 6-4 267 Jr.-R Itasca, IL (Driscoll/Harper College) 13 Anthony Johnson WR 6-3 189 Fr.-R San Antonio, TX (Earl Warren) 74 Adam Kiel OL 6-5 308 Jr.-R Wentzville, MO (St. Dominic) 43 Antione Kirkland RB 5-11 198 Fr.-RS Boca Raton, FL (Olympic Heights) 58 Mike Krause DT 6-4 266 Sr.-R Germantown, WI (Germantown) 79 Matt Krempel OL 6-4 296 Fr.-R Columbus, IN (Columbus North) 37 Alex Kube LB 6-0 228 Sr.-R Cary, IL (Cary-Grove) 92 Brian Lawson DT 6-3 268 So.-R Park Forest, IL (Rich East) 75 Tyler Loos OL 6-6 270 Fr. Sterling, IL (Sterling) 14 Jordan Lynch QB 6-1 212 Fr.-R Chicago, IL (Mt. Carmel) 89 Jack Marks TE 6-6 229 Jr.-R Orland Park, IL (Marist) 41 Pat McAvoy FB 6-1 227 Jr.-R Cary, IL (St. Viator) 11 Rashaan Melvin CB 6-2 186 So.-R Waukegan, IL (Waukegan) 1 Martel Moore WR 6-2 182 So. San Antonio, TX (Earl Warren) 18 Ryan Neir P 6-3 212 So.-R Roscoe, IL (Hononegah) 96 Ron Newcomb DL 6-3 283 Jr.-R Wheatfi eld, IN (Mt. Carmel [Chicago]) 17 Matt Ng WR 6-0 206 So.-RS Carol Stream, IL (Glenbard North) 69 Stephen O’Neal DE 6-4 232 Fr.-R Park Forest, IL (Rich East) 62 Trevor Olson OT 6-6 306 Jr.-R Richfi eld, MN (Richfi eld) 68 Keith Otis OL 6-4 324 Jr.-R Chicago, IL (Hubbard) 45 Nolan Owen DS 5-10 205 Sr. Canyon Lake, CA (Temescal Canyon)

NUMERICALNo. Name ..............................Pos. 1 Martel Moore .................WR 2 Sean Evans ......................... CB 3 DeMarcus Grady .............QB 3 Ryan Fillingim .....................K 4 Jamaal Bass .........................LB 5 Chris Smith ....................... CB 6 Jody Van Laanen ..................S 7 Perez Ashford .................WR 8 Cameron Stingily ..............LB 9 Devon Butler ......................LB 10 Willie Clark ....................WR 10 Greg Barksdale ..................LB 11 Rashaan Melvin ............... CB 11 A.J. Hill ...............................QB 12 Chandler Harnish ............QB 13 Anthony Johnson ...........WR 14 Jordan Lynch ....................QB 15 Jasmin Hopkins ................TB 15 Jimmie Ward .................... DB 17 Matt Ng ............................WR 18 Ryan Neir .............................. P 19 Demetrius Stone .............. DB 20 Tommy Davis .................... CB 21 Jamison Wells ................WR 22 Ricky Crider ......................TB 23 Kiaree Daniels ................... CB 24 Dominique Ware ............. CB 25 Tracy Wilson ........................S 26 Dan Edem ...........................LB 28 Chad Spann ........................TB 29 Jordan Delegal ...................LB 30 Akeem Daniels ................WR 32 Cameron Bell .....................TB 33 Patrick George ................. CB 34 Kyle Skarb ..........................FB 35 Michael Cklamovski ..........K 36 Tyrone Clark ......................LB 37 Alex Kube ...........................LB 38 Mike Sobol ............................S 39 Garrett Barnas ................... SS 40 Victor Jacques ...................LB 41 Pat McAvoy ........................FB 41 Gervaise Porter ..................LB 43 Antione Kirkland ............. RB 44 Darnell Bolding ................ DE 45 Nolan Owen ...................... DS 46 George Rainey ...................LB 47 Connor Flahive ..................FB 49 Josh Wilber .......................... P 51 Zach Anderson ................. DL 54 Jake Coffman .................... DE 55 Mike Hellams ....................LB 58 Mike Krause ......................DT 59 Michael Gegner ................ OL 60 Ed Jackson ......................... OL 62 Trevor Olson .....................OT 66 Matt Battaglia .................. OL 68 Keith Otis .......................... OL 69 Stephen O’Neal ................ DE


No. Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Yr. Hometown (High School) 81 Nathan Palmer WR 5-11 197 Jr.-R Elkhart, IN (Central) 72 Joe Pawlak OL 6-5 301 Jr.-R Grayslake, IL (Grayslake) 70 Logan Pegram OL 6-3 312 So.-R Silver Lake, KS (Silver Lake) 98 D.J. Pirkle DT 6-0 283 Sr. Frankfort, IL (Lincoln Way East) 41 Gervaise Porter LB 6-0 200 Fr.-R Robbins, IL (Eisenhower) 95 Sean Progar DE 6-3 255 So.-R Glenview, IL (Glenbrook South) 46 George Rainey LB 6-2 208 Fr.-R Milwaukee, WI (South Division) 87 Jason Schepler TE 6-3 265 Jr. Sycamore, IL (Sycamore) 34 Kyle Skarb FB 6-2 226 Sr. Hawthorn Woods, IL (Lake Zurich) 99 Mathew Sims K 5-11 180 Fr. Hannibal, MO (Hannibal) 5 Chris Smith CB 5-10 186 Sr. Palmetto, FL (Palmetto/Highland JC) 38 Mike Sobol S 6-0 203 Sr.-R Pevely, MO (Herculaneum) 28 Chad Spann TB 5-9 198 Sr. Indianapolis, IN (North Central) 8 Cameron Stingily LB 6-2 240 Fr. Romeoville, IL (Romeoville) 19 Demetrius Stone DB 5-11 196 So. Miami, FL (American Senior/Coffeyville CC) 6 Jody Van Laanen S 6-0 203 So.-R Green Bay, WI (Ashwaubenon) 77 Jared Volk OL 6-3 308 Fr.-R Hartland, WI (Arrowhead) 15 Jimmie Ward DB 6-0 180 Fr. Mobile, AL (Davidson) 24 Dominique Ware CB 6-0 180 Fr.-R Bolingbrook, IL (Plainfi eld North) 71 Scott Wedige C 6-4 300 Jr.-R Elkhorn, WI (Elkhorn Area) 91 Anthony Wells DE 6-3 245 Fr.-R North Chicago, IL (North Chicago) 21 Jamison Wells WR 5-11 185 Fr.-R Combined Locks, WI (Kimberly HS) 49 Josh Wilber P 5-11 237 Sr. Phoenix, AZ (Barry Goldwater/Phoenix Coll.) 25 Tracy Wilson S 6-2 203 Jr.-R Harvey, IL (St. Francis DeSales) 97 Joe Windsor DE 6-1 225 Fr. Kearney, MO (Kearney)

No. Name ..............................Pos. 70 Logan Pegram ................... OL 71 Scott Wedige .......................C 72 Joe Pawlak ......................... OL 74 Adam Kiel .......................... OL 75 Tyler Loos .......................... OL 77 Jared Volk .......................... OL 79 Matt Krempel ................... OL 80 Landon Cox.....................WR 81 Nathan Palmer ...............WR 83 Luke Eakes ........................ TE 84 Da’Ron Brown ................WR 87 Jason Schepler .................. TE 88 Nick Groeniger................. TE 89 Jack Marks ........................ TE 90 Alan Baxter........................ DE 90 Kyle Jenkins ...................... TE 91 Anthony Wells ................. DE 92 Brian Lawson ....................DT 93 Adam Coleman ................. TE 95 Sean Progar ....................... DE 96 Ron Newcomb ................. DL 97 Joe Windsor ...................... DE 98 D.J. Pirkle ...........................DT 99 Mathew Sims .......................K 99 Nabal Jefferson ................. DL

LETTERWINNERS RETURNING — 49OFFENSE 24WR Perez Ashford, WR Willie Clark, TE Adam Coleman*, WR Landon Cox, TB Ricky Crider, TE Dan Edem, FB Connor Flahive, QB DeMar-cus Grady, TE Nick Groeniger, QB Chandler Harnish, OL Ed Jackson, OL Adam Kiel, TE Jack Marks, WR Martel Moore, WR Matt Ng, OT Trevor Olson, OL Keith Otis, WR Nathan Palmer, OL Joe Pawlak, OL Lo-gan Pegram, TE Jason Schepler, FB Kyle Skarb, TB Chad Spann, C Scott Wedige.

DEFENSE 23S Garrett Barnas, DL Alan Baxter, DE Darnell Bolding, LB Devon Butler, LB Tyrone Clark, DE Jake Coffman, CB Kiaree Daniels, CB Tommy Davis, LB Jordan Delegal, CB Patrick George, LB Victor Jacques, NG Nabal Jef-ferson, DT Mike Krause, LB Alex Kube, DL Brian Lawson, DL Ron New-comb, DT D.J. Pirkle, DE Sean Progar, LB Pat Schiller, CB Chris Smith, S Mike Sobol, S Jody Van Laanen, S Tracy Wilson.

SPECIALISTS 2DS Nolan Owen, P Josh Wilber.

Letterwinners LOST — 23OFFENSE 11C Eddie Adamski, TB Justin Anderson, TE Bryan Beckner, TB Me’co Brown, WR Tyler Clasey, TE Reed Cunningham, WR Marcus Lewis, QB Ryan Morris, OL Jason Onyebuagu, OL Panan Tense, WR Preston Wil-liams.

DEFENSE 11DE Brandon Bice, LB Phil Brown, S David Bryant, LB Cory Hanson, DB James Jefferies, LB Nick Kamenjarin, DB Tyler Knight, DB John Kremer, DE Mike Kritikos, LB John Tranchitella, LB Spencer Williamson.

SPECIALIST 1 K Mike Salerno.

*Indicates played on opposite side of the ball last year. ^2008 starter.

Starters returning — 19Offense 6WR Landon Cox, QB Chandler Harnish, OT Adam Kiel, OT Trevor Ol-son, OG Joe Pawlak, FB Kyle Skarb.

Defense 11DE Jake Coffman, CB Patrick George, DT Mike Krause^, LB Alex Kube, NG Brian Lawson, DT D.J. Pirkle, DE Sean Progar, LB Pat Schiller, CB Chris Smith, S Mike Sobol, S Tracy Wilson.

Specialists 2DS Nolan Owen, P Josh Wilber.

Starters LOST — 7Offense 4C Eddie Adamski, TB Me’co Brown, TE Reed Cunningham, OG Jason Onyebuagu.

Defense 2DE Brandon Bice, LB Cory Hanson.

Specialist 1K/P Mike Salerno.

2009 REDSHIRTS — 16Offense 8TB Cameron Bell, QB A.J. Hill, TE Kyle Jenkins, WR Anthony John-son, TB Antione Kirkland, OL Matt Krempel, QB Jordan Lynch, OL Jared Volk.

Defense 7DL Zach Anderson, LB Ross Elliott, DB Sean Evans, DL Stephen O’Neal, LB George Rainey, CB Dominique Ware, DE Anthony Wells.

Specialist 1KS Ryan Fillingim.

Northern Illinois 2010 Rosters


K 99 Mathew Sims (5-11, 180, Fr.) ............................ Hannibal, MOOR 35 Michael Cklamovski (6-4, 225, Sr.-R) .. Willow Springs, IL 3 Ryan Fillingim (6-0, 205, Jr.-R) ............Hoffman Estates, IL

P 49 Josh Wilber (5-11, 235, Jr.) ....................................Phoenix, AZ 18 Ryan Neir (6-3, 212, So.-R) .......................................Roscoe, IL DS 45 Nolan Owen (5-10, 203, Jr.) ........................ Canyon Lake, CA 93 Adam Coleman (6-3, 259, Jr.) ...........................Bettendorf, IA

HO 12 Chandler Harnish (6-2, 219, Jr.-R) ......................Bluffton, IN 38 Mike Sobol (6-0, 203, Sr.-R) ..................................Pevely, MO OR 18 Ryan Neir (6-3, 212, So.-R) .......................................Roscoe, IL

PR 20 Tommy Davis (5-11, 201, So.-R) ...................East St. Louis, IL 7 Perez Ashford (5-10, 180, So.) ............... Shaker Heights, OH

KOR 22 Ricky Crider (5-9, 190, Sr.-R) ........................... Evansville, IN AND 20 Tommy Davis (5-11, 201, So.-R) ...................East St. Louis, IL 15 Jasmin Hopkins (5-9, 174, Jr.) ...............................Stanley, NC AND 30 Akeem Daniels (5-7, 180, Fr.) ...........................Kissimmee, FL

WR (X) 1 Martel Moore (6-2, 182, So.) ....................San Antonio, TX 10 Willie Clark (6-1, 206, Jr.-R) .............................. Roselle, IL 84 Da’Ron Brown (6-1, 185, Fr.) ..............................Chicago, IL

WR (V) 81 Nathan Palmer (5-11, 197, Jr.-R) ........................Elkhart, IN 30 Akeem Daniels (5-7, 180, Fr.) .......................Kissimmee, FL 13 Anthony Johnson (6-3, 189, Fr.-R) .........San Antonio, TX

TE 87 Jason Schepler (6-3, 265, Jr.) ...........................Sycamore, IL AND 89 Jack Marks (6-6, 229, Jr.-R) ....................... Orland Park, IL 88 Nick Groeniger (6-5, 248, Sr.) .............Laguna Niguel, CA LT 62 Trevor Olson (6-6, 306, Jr.-R) ...................... Richfi eld, MN 66 Matt Battaglia (6-4, 270, So.) .............................Chicago, IL OR 74 Adam Kiel (6-5, 308, Jr.-R) ....................... Wentzville, MO

LG 70 Logan Pegram (6-3, 312, So.-R) ...................Silver Lake, KS 79 Matt Krempel (6-4, 296, Fr.-R) ....................Columbus, IN

C 71 Scott Wedige (6-4, 300, Jr.-R) ....................... Elkhorn, WI 77 Jared Volk (6-3, 308, Fr.-R) ............................Hartland, WI RG 72 Joe Pawlak (6-5, 301, Jr.-R) ............................ Grayslake, IL 60 Ed Jackson (6-3, 314, Sr.-R) .............................. Belleville, IL

RT 68 Keith Otis (6-4, 324, Jr.-R) .................................Chicago, IL 75 Tyler Loos (6-6, 270, Fr.) ..................................... Sterling, IL WR (Z) 80 Landon Cox (6-3, 220, Sr.) .......................Calumet City, IL 7 Perez Ashford (5-10, 180, So.) ........... Shaker Heights, OH

QB 3 DeMarcus Grady (6-1, 203, Jr.-R) ........ Grand Rapids, MI 14 Jordan Lynch (6-1, 212, Fr.-R) ............................Chicago, IL OR 12 Chandler Harnish (6-2, 219, Jr.-R) ..................Bluffton, IN

FB 34 Kyle Skarb (6-2, 226, Sr.) ................ Hawthorn Woods, IL 47 Connor Flahive (6-0, 235, Sr.-R) ............................ Niles, IL

TB 28 Chad Spann (5-9, 198, Sr.) .........................Indianapolis, IN 15 Jasmin Hopkins (5-9, 174, Jr.) ...........................Stanley, NC 22 Ricky Crider (5-9, 190, Sr.-R) ....................... Evansville, IN OR 32 Cameron Bell (6-2, 242, Jr.-R) ................ Round Rock, TX

LE 54 Jake Coffman (6-5, 255, Sr.-R) ............... German Valley, IL 90 Alan Baxter (6-0, 259, So.) ........................ Buffalo Grove, IL 91 Anthony Wells (6-3, 245, Fr.-R) ........... North Chicago, IL NG 58 Mike Krause (6-4, 266, Sr.-R) ................ Germantown, WI 92 Brian Lawson (6-3, 268, So.-R) .................... Park Forest, IL OR 51 Zach Anderson (6-2, 288, Fr.-R) .................Ladysmith, WI

DT 98 D.J. Pirkle (6-0, 283, Sr.) ..................................... Frankfort, Il 96 Ron Newcomb (6-3, 283, Jr.) ........................Wheatfi eld, IN OR 99 Nabal Jefferson (5-11, 276, So.) ............................Chicago, IL

RE 95 Sean Progar (6-3, 255, So.-R) ............................ Glenview, IL 44 Darnell Bolding (6-2, 216, Sr.-R)............ Washington, D.C. 97 Joe Windsor (6-1, 225, Fr.) ............................... Kearney, Mo. 69 Stephen O’Neal (6-4, 232, Fr.-R) ................. Park Forest, IL

SLB 37 Alex Kube (6-0, 228, Sr.-R) ....................................... Cary, IL 10 Greg Barksdale (6-2, 210, Fr.) ............... University Park, IL AND 4 Jamaal Bass (6-0, 210, Fr.) ..................................Miramar, FL

MLB 9 Devon Butler (5-11, 224, So.) ................Pembroke Pines, FL 8 Cameron Stingily (6-2, 240, Fr.) ...................Romeoville, IL AND 55 Mike Hellams (6-1, 220, Fr.) ........................Bolingbrook, IL

WLB 36 Tyrone Clark (5-11, 214, So.) ........................... St. Louis, MO 29 Jordan Delegal (6-1, 209, Jr.) ..................................Miami, FL

LCB 5 Chris Smith (5-10, 186, Sr.) ............................... Palmetto, FL 11 Rashaan Melvin (6-2, 186, So.-R) ................. Waukegan, IL 2 Sean Evans (5-11, 174, Fr.-R) .............Ft. Walton Beach, FL

SS 25 Tracy Wilson (6-2, 203, Jr.-R) ..............................Harvey, IL 15 Jimmie Ward (6-0, 180, Fr.) ...................................Mobile, IL

FS 20 Tommy Davis (5-11, 201, So.-R).................East St. Louis, IL OR 38 Mike Sobol (6-0, 203, Sr.-R) ................................Pevely, Mo. 19 Demetrius Stone (5-11, 196, So.) .......................... Miami<, FL

RCB 23 Kiaree Daniels (5-10, 196, Sr.) ........................Kissimmee, FL OR 33 Patrick George (5-11, 196, Sr.) ..............................Chicago, IL 24 Dominique Ware (6-0, 180, Fr.-R) .............Bolingbrook, IL

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