NIU 45, Bowling Green 14: Smooth Sailing
by Mike Breese on Nov 8, 2011 10:19 PM CST
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PrintThis was a no-frills win for the Huskies, their third straight win on the road. Northern Illinois dominated on both sides of the ball in what I thought would be a much closer game. The Huskies have their next two games at home and can smell that trip to the MAC Championship game coming oh so soon.
The Huskies elected to put their defense on the field first against Bowling Green, but it wouldn't last long until teh offense was back on the field after an 83 yard pass play from Matt Schilz to Kamar Jordan on the first play of the game. One misstep by Jhony Faustin led Jordan to be wide open.
The Huskies would answer right away with a two play drive that concluded with a 56 yarder from Chandler Harnish to Willie Clark. NIU made their way down into the redzone in BG territory, it took a while to punch the ball in. On 4th down, Harnish went for a sneak, but a player hit him helmet-to-helmet and eventually Jasmin Hopkins put it in from one yard out.
NIU could only manage a 23-yard FG after a strange pass interference call, but the defense continued to impress stopping Bowling Green on 4th down on the next drive. After NIU punted in BG's territory on the next drive, the Falcons couldn't do anything either, but their punter Brian Schmiedebusch belted a god-like punt of 73 YARDS!!!
After the Falcons faltered again, NIU drove 70 yds on the heels of a 37 yd scamper by Chandler Harnish so Akeem Daniels could put it in to put the Huskies up 24-7. With only 1:20 left in the half, the BG offense finally came alive and pulled with in 10 points.
In the second half, it seems like both defenses started to get it together and NIU ran into holding penalty hell. Both offenses went back and forth until Harnish threw a huge streak to Akeem Daniels for 79 yds on a one-play drive to put the Huskies up 31-14.
After that the Huskies grinded the Falcons to end this one. Harnish scored on an easy rushing TD and Jordan Lynch threw one of his own.
Huskie fans, what is your take?
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Great Game
I was very worried for this game for several reasons: third game in a row on the road, let down after last week, and bg beat temple and almost upset toledo. I can not wait til next tuesday to see the Huskies back in Huskie Stadium.
Also i forgot
it was great to see lynch throw that td pass. I liked that first drive he was in. Hopefully he can get some more opportunities the next couple weeks
by jcsportsfan21 on Nov 8, 2011 10:27 PM CST up reply actions
So, next week's game is televised on ESPNU.
It’s the only college football game being played next Tuesday.
My question is…….
what in the hell is on ESPN and ESPN2 next Tuesday?
Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.
- John Wayne
Is there a possibility it gets moved to ESPN2?
Was it possibly scheduled for ESPNU because ESPN needed to keep space clear in case the NBA was playing? And now that they won’t be, they’ll move the game?
I can’t imagine anything sports related that would be higher profile on a Tuesday evening than college football. Especially two things that out rank the game (I’m conceding that espn will always default to f’n poker for ratings).
I get espnu but it still pisses me off that the MAC gets treated like crap by espn. Why jack your conference schedule around and suffer lower attendance just to be on espnu?
…….shit……I just figured it out.
that’s the day espn shows college hoops for 24 hours on both channels.
sorry, niuwx. it won’t be televised in your neck of the woods.
Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.
- John Wayne
Re: MAC gets treated like crap by espn.
Like how our games are giant screen savers while the commentators talk about the upcoming games on Saturday? I hate it when they put our action (LIVE action) in a little box while they show us tape of something else… I like CSN much better.
by niu_huskie_fan on Nov 9, 2011 1:13 PM CST up reply actions
"stupid basketball"
Hmmmm……me thinks it’s more like “stupid NIU Huskies men’s basketball team” because if they were anywhere close to good, I figure we’d be much more lenient towards the sport. ;-)
Seriously…..Carthage College?
Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.
- John Wayne
The most shocking thing that came from this game
a Jordan Lynch touchdown pass. Since when could he throw the ball more than 10 years?
by baseballguru589 on Nov 8, 2011 11:01 PM CST reply actions
Very impressive
NIU made a statement tonight…..I was a bit worried when BG scored just before the half, but after shooting ourselves in the foot with penalties, we put it together BIG TIME
This team is on a roll……hello MAC Championship game. This team is 9-3 for the season, unless we just lay down and die.’
Bowl prediction: NIU vs. Illinois in the Pizza Bowl
Chandler Harnish IS
THE MOST INTERESTING MAN IN THE WORLD
Referees
Ask HIM where to spot the ball.
by niu_huskie_fan on Nov 9, 2011 9:38 AM CST up reply actions
Strong Showinf for the Huskies
Nice job by the D. NIU’s Offense is very good as long as they are all on the same page. It makes you wonder where they were when we played WI. Anyway, there are still 2 decent MAC teams left on the schedule, but hopefully, NIU will be up for the challenge. They are still the team to beat in the MAC. It sure would be nice if the Lynch performance is a small showing of what he will do next year. Replacing Chandler will be a huge undertaking. One game at a time ladies and gentleman, one game at a time!
Go Huskies!
I hope
we can get more butts in the seats next week than BG had last night.
Strong Showing
I gotta admit I was worried about this being a trap game. First half was ok but when BG scored right before the half it made me a bit nervous. The offense and defense really stepped up in the 2nd half allowing NIU to score 21 unanswered points.
Lets take it one game at a time, but I really think they can get it done the next two weeks. Next road game – Detroit!
ESPN 3
ESPN 3 now shows the NIU game on their station next tues…. which means I can watch the game on my X-Box 360 once again!!!! (Lets hope its not a misprint)
ESPNU games not on ESPN3.com
I don’t get ESPNU so i hope it is on ESPN3.com as well.
by NIUHuskies#1Fan on Nov 10, 2011 10:57 PM CST up reply actions
Convincing "W"
When the O uses more clock it makes it helps the D; and we still put up 45. Defense played sound fundamental football, the DB’s are getting better, and our coverage led to a couple sacks. Faustin and Durante continue to make plays; Santa had solid first start. I like this lineup. Harnish is amazing, but it was great to see Lynch making the most of his limited time.
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