On his way

Northern Illinois coach Jerry Kill believes Tracy Wilson has NFL potential.

Cox waits his turn for No. 1 spot

WR Landon Cox is making his mark in his junior year at NIU.

Draft Capsule: Larry English

Todd McShay breaks down Northern Ill. DE Larry English

28 December 2008: Northern Illinois defensive end Larry English (51...Bulldogs defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies in the Independence Bowl held...

National signing day live blog

Scouts Inc. follows all the happenings on national signing day 2008.

Illinois: No. 11 football state

Illinois ranks No. 11 on the ESPN.com football list. The state finishes No. 14 in the pro ranking, No. 22 among colleges and No. 11 in high school football.

Da Bears! Da Bears! Ditka

Illinois fans take many of their cues from the Bears, including lessons in dancing and manhood. Where do you think Illinois ranks?

I have to confess ...

My name is Marc and I'm a bad Chicago sports fan. So in the words of Usher, these are my confessions... I watched the Green Bay/Baltimore Monday ...

Bears fan, Falcons star

...Bears didn't select the Northern Illinois alum, but he will get...also talks about facing fellow NIU alum Garrett Wolfe, the Cutler...

Hungry like the Wolfe

...clash of former Northern Illinois University running backs...I think the Huskies' alumni would definitely...more accomplished ex-NIU running back, but...

Best in class

Breaking down the season's top nonconference college football games.

Running down a dream

NIU safety David Bryant has always dreamed of playing in the NFL. But his family is also living their dreams through him.

Chat with Larry English

English led Northern Illinois in sacks the last three...and his time with the Huskies. English finished his career with...

2009 NFL Prospects: A Closer Look

See what some of the nation's top prospects had to say heading into the 2009 draft

Top 10 players to watch in early bowl games

...he might make 25 tackles. Larry English, No. Illinois, DE: As great as Ball State's Nate...his right hand after breaking his thumb in NIU's opener. The 6-foot-3, 255-pounder...