Jason Onyebuagu News

DeKALB – Tommy Davis thought he was going to get tackled. So did almost everyone else in Huskie Stadium.

Former Warren Central standout Jason Onyebuagu is a senior guard for the Northern Illinois University football team and in his third season as a full-time starter.

Between his recent dental surgery and whatever virus courses through his veins - and pays special attention to his vocal cords - Northern Illinois coach Jerry Kill needs to spend a day or two healing instead of hollering.

DeKALB – Playing essentially on one leg didn't do too much to hurt Jason Onyebuagu's overall performance, at least in the eyes of Northern Illinois coach Jerry Kill.

NIU quarterback DeMarcus Grady will likely start the next 2-3 weeks with Chandler Harnish out.

There is defeat. And then there is Saturday. One of those days when the questions about Western Michigan University's football team go beyond its noted flaws in skill and reach a point that is much more dangerous.

DeKALB – Jason Onyebuagu never had returned a kickoff before Saturday. It's not easy to find him on special teams, either, as Northern Illinois' left guard doesn't spend a whole lot of time with those units.

Last updated on 09/29/2009 at 9:33 p.m. Between the tailgating, the football game and the parties that are sure to ensue afterwards, Homecoming has definitely become a significant part of the college experience.

Northern Illinois coach Jerry Kill and his players allowed themselves one day to savor their upset at Purdue last Saturday.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – They were smaller. They were less respected. And, in the case of Indiana native and Northern Illinois left guard Jason Onyebuagu, they were passed over by Purdue in the past.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – It was the last play of the kicking game for the Northern Illinois football team.

DeKALB – Ball State quarterback Nate Davis had just finished carving up the Northern Illinois defense.

When Larry English spoke, his Northern Illinois football teammates listened. The Aurora product was a two-time MVP of the Mid-American Conference and went on to become the school's first NFL first-round draft choice.

When Larry English spoke, his Northern Illinois football teammates listened. The Aurora product was a two-time MVP of the Mid-American Conference and went on to become the school's first NFL first-round draft choice.

When Larry English spoke, his Northern Illinois football teammates listened. The Aurora product was a two-time MVP of the Mid-American Conference and went on to become the school's first NFL first-round draft choice.

When Larry English spoke, his Northern Illinois football teammates listened. The Aurora product was a two-time MVP of the Mid-American Conference and went on to become the school's first NFL first-round draft choice.

NIU's Alex Kube said that reading Tony Dungy's book changed his life. CHICAGO – One year ago Alex Kube didn't know he could be a leader.

NIU's Alex Kube said that reading Tony Dungy's book changed his life. CHICAGO – One year ago Alex Kube didn't know he could be a leader.

NIU quarterback Chandler Harnish says he is more confident heading into his sophomore season.

Welcome to the third edition of the Tuesday countdown. Every Tuesday, all the way up until the start of the season when Northern Illinois travels to Wisconsin for a 6 p.m. game on Sept.