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Jimmie Ward - DB - Huskies

NIU senior CB Jimmie Ward accepted an invitation to the 2014 Reese's Senior Bowl.

Ward is a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, given annually to the nation's top defensive back. He's second on the Huskies with 74 tackles, including 47 solo stops. Ward led NIU in tackles in 2012, collecting 104 in 13 games. He's considered a leader.
Source: Senior Bowl on Twitter
Dec 2 - 8:18 PM
Jordan Lynch - QB - Huskies

Northern Illinois senior QB Jordan Lynch shattered his own NCAA record for rushing yards by a quarterback in a game by accumulating 321 yards on the ground in Northern Illinois' 33-14 victory over Western Michigan on Tuesday.

Incredibly, this was the second time this season that Lynch has rushed for more than 300 yards. In case you were wondering, TCU's LaDainian Tomlinson holds the NCAA record for rushing yards with 406 against UTEP in 1999. Lynch is up to 1,755 rush yards and twenty rushing touchdowns this season, more than Mark Ingram had during his Heisman-winning campaign in 2009. "Runs with patience, power & great quickness," ESPN's David Pollack tweeted during the game. "Dude deserves a trip to NY 4 the Heisman." Having put up video game numbers while leading the Huskies to a 12-0 record in a wide-open season for candidates, Lynch may just receive an invite to the ceremony.
Source: David Pollack on Twitter
Nov 27 - 12:15 AM
Jordan Lynch - QB - Huskies

Northern Illinois senior QB Jordan Lynch completed 26 of 32 attempts for 345 yards and two touchdowns in the school's 48-27 win over Ball State.

Lynch also rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries. Many will wonder how Lynch fits at the NFL level. We doubt he earns a draft selection, but expect lynch to compete as an undrafted free agent. He's better than Collin Klein, who worked with the Houston Texans this summer.
Nov 14 - 10:52 AM
Jordan Lynch - QB - Huskies

NFL.com's Bucky Brooks believes Northern Illinois senior QB Jordan Lynch will have to make a position change at the next level.

"He simply is not a talented enough passer to make it as a classic quarterback, yet he is so explosive as a runner that there is definitely a place for Lynch in the NFL," Brooks wrote. Lynch "should follow the blueprint of Denard Robinson," according to Brooks, "and enter the league designated as an offensive weapon. He could contribute to an offense as a running back-wide receiver and also serve as quarterback on trick plays or in Wildcat formation." Lynch is putting up monster numbers again this season, but, at 6-0, 216 pounds, he doesn't have the size or arm strength to succeed under center in the NFL.
Source: NFL.com
Nov 5 - 9:46 PM
Jordan Lynch - QB - Huskies

Northern Illinois senior QB Jordan Lynch completed 16-of-20 attempts for 223 yards, four touchdown and no interceptions, and rushed for 99 yards and one touchdown in the school's 59-20 thrashing of Eastern Michigan.

Lynch broke the FBS record of rushing yards for a quarterback in a single game last week (316 against Central Michigan). He played every bit as well this week, choosing instead to take to the air and save his body in the route.
Oct 26 - 10:29 PM
Jordan Lynch - QB - Huskies

Northern Illinois senior QB Jordan Lynch rushed for 316 yards and three touchdowns in the school's 38-17 win over Central Michigan.

This breaks the FBS record of rushing yards for a quarterback in a single game. Lynch also completed 20 of 30 attempts for 155 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the win.
Oct 19 - 6:37 PM
Akeem Daniels - RB - Huskies

Northern Illinois' top RB, senior RB Akeem Daniels, has been ruled out for the season opener against Iowa.

Daniels has missed the majority of offseason activities with a foot injury. He tallied 447 yards on 68 carries and 259 yards on 20 receptions last season after emerging as the lead runner towards the end of the year. Cameron Stingily will start in his place.
Source: Hawk Central
Aug 28 - 11:29 AM
Dechane Durante - DB - Huskies

Draft insider Tony Pauline's tabs NIU redshirt junior S Dechane Durante as the MAC's third-best NFL prospect heading into the 2013 season.

Word for the wise: Don't fling the ball around on Northern Illinois during MACtion this year; the Huskies' secondary has two of Pauline's top four overall MAC prospects (including CB Jimmie Ward). Durante, who has struggled to stay healthy during his career, missed five games last season but still totaled 38 tackles, three forced fumbles, and one interception. Writes Pauline: "Developing safety with a tremendous amount of upside. Fast, explosive and has good size. Effective defending the run or stopping the pass. Terrific range in centerfield."
Source: DraftInsider.net
Aug 1 - 2:43 PM
Dechane Durante - DB - Huskies

Draft insider Tony Pauline noted he was impressed with NIU redshirt junior S Dechane Durante.

Pauline started his offseason evaluations with the MAC, and Durante stood out. It does come with a caveat, however, since Durante has struggled to stay healthy during his career. He missed five games last season but still totaled 38 tackles, three forced fumbles, and one interception.
Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter
Jun 3 - 11:49 AM
Jimmie Ward - DB - Huskies

Draft insider Tony Pauline tweeted that NIU senior CB Jimmie Ward stood out when watching MAC conference film.

Ward led the school in tackles last season, totaling 104 in 13 games. He added 11 pass breakups and a forced fumble to go along with three interceptions. Northern Illinois remains a member of the MAC conference for the upcoming 2013 season.
Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter
Jun 3 - 11:35 AM
Martel Moore - WR - Huskies

Northern Illinois WR Martel Moore has a private visit with the Seattle Seahawks

At his pro day, there were two teams in attendance, the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos. He wanted to prove he can run routes for NFL teams. "Route running, catching ability. I know I’ve got more football speed than just flat-out time speed," Moore said. "That’s something that I have to show them, how I can run real routes real fast and I can break tackles." Moore closed out his college football career with a career-high 224 yards against Arkansas State in the GoDaddy.com Bowl.
Source: Daily Chronicle
Mar 18 - 6:09 PM
Jordan Lynch - QB - Huskies

Northern Illinois junior QB Jordan Lynch completed 19-of-34 attempts for 212 yards, one touchdown and one interception, with 160 rushing yards and three touchdowns, Friday against Kent State.

Lynch did most of his damage on the ground and really wore down the Kent State defense. He isn't the typical NFL passer, but Lynch has some Collin Klein to him in terms of being a patient running threat. He could put up even bigger numbers next season.
Sat, Dec 1, 2012 10:50:00 AM
Logan Pegram - C - Huskies

Northern Illinois starting C, senior Logan Pegram, suffered a lower leg fracture on Monday and is out indefinitely.

Pegram, who started 22 games in the last two seasons, was the Huskies only returning starter on the offensive line. He was making the move inside to center from left guard. Pegram redshirted in 2008 but may apply for a medical redshirt if he misses the entire 2012 season to gain another year of eligibility.
Source: Brett McMurphy on Twitter
Tue, Aug 14, 2012 08:50:00 AM
Jordan Lynch - QB - Huskies

Jordan Lynch is looking to succeed record-setter Chandler Harnish at NIU.

Harnish left some mighty shoes to fill, for sure. He was ninth nationally in total offense last season and piled up nearly 12,000 total yards during his four years in DeKalb. As Harnish’s primary backup last season, Lynch provided a glimpse of what he can do, including stepping in briefly for a banged up Harnish in the GoDaddy.com Bowl. On the season, he totaled more than 400 yards and accounted for 4 TDs.
Source: suntimes.com
Thu, Apr 26, 2012 11:53:00 AM
Martel Moore - WR - Huskies

Martel Moore had a career-high 224 yards on 8 receptions in leading Northern Illinois to 38-20 GoDaddy.com Bowl victory over Arkansas State.

The junior entered the game with 528 yards on the season before erupting against the Red Wolves. Moore also had one touchdown, a 43-yarder early in the third quarter that upped the Huskies' lead to 28-13.
Mon, Jan 9, 2012 10:32:00 AM

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