Dion Bonnell

@burziyech I doubt NIU is a good enough landing spot, but Wayne Tinkle would work in the midwest

NIU basketball head coaching hotlist: Tier 1: Bryan Mullins, DePaul assistant (former SIU HC) Jim Crutchfield, Nova Southeastern HC Brett Ballard, Washburn HC 3 home run candidates, not a guarantee any of these 3 would accept (I don’t think Crutchfield would).

@skylerkisellus @NIUNorthernStar @NSSports_NIU I will admit, more juice than a MAC schedule

NIU has released its full 2026 football schedule ahead of its inaugural season in the Mountain West Conference. @NIUNorthernStar @NSSports_NIU

@burziyech Totally agree they need a change, that said, they would be looking at a FBS coach or lower level coordinator. No guarantees, bit change is needed

None of the 5 below him lasted more than 5 years. None of the 5 below him boasted about “resetting the culture” of one of the most successful G5 programs in the nation either.

@NFL_DovKleiman Willie Gault!

Age yourself by naming an NFL wide receiver you grew up watching. I'll start, Andre Johnson.

@burziyech When your starter from last year leaves to be a backup, your program is not very promising for QBs

I’m not sure why any QB or WR would stick around (I hope he stays!)

@burziyech Some of my position rests in the fact that I attended NIU in the early 90s, but we even had the Stacey Robinson era

NIU .500 or worse seasons in MAC play since 1999: 2007 (1-7, Novak’s last year) 2019 (4-4, Hammock) 2020 (0-6, Hammock) 2022 (2-6, Hammock) 2024 (4-4, Hammock) 2025 (2-5 currently, Hammock) Failed to be >.500 in MAC play 1 time from 1999-2018. Hammock’s done it 5 of 7 years.

@burziyech Thanks for this, always on the fence with this issue considering who we are, but WOW! Thanks again

@KyleBrandt I always recommend it, it should be terrible, but it holds up well

Exorcist III.

@jscukanec @ATRightMovies That's some bad hat Harry

@ATRightMovies You’re gonna need a bigger quote…

@RipCitySquid Probably get another extension!

So does this mean we are finally free of Chauncey, or will he just miss a couple games 😂

@BlazersLead This didn't age well either?

Everyone, get to know Nate Bjorkgren He just became very important

@burziyech Oregon State says hold my beer!

We probably have the worst offense and special teams in the country. Year 7, baby!

@AnnieAgar @TwistedTea Go Bears!

packers better put up 70. @TwistedTea

@ColbyAcuff Four Corners

What’s the most underrated Colby Acuff song?

@KyleBrandt @gmfb @nflnetwork I don't think CW is it, but without the ability to run with this improved O'line, he will be exposed and pressured all game.

Thoughts on what happened at Soldier Field last night.

@ArifHasanNFL Why Santo is still on a roster is baffling. Can't kick FG over 50. Can't kick out of the end zone.

Getting that score ahead of the two minute warning is crazy good for the bears

@burziyech If we get D play like this all year, we should be in the MAC conversation. Need better QB play

Down 11 with 4 minutes left and you’re running the ball. Clear they have as much confidence in Holst as the rest of us do.

@burziyech Boneyard!

“Money don’t matter right now” HARD

Why are we going for 2 here? #niufootball

Have to kill the clock until halftime! #niufootball