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Article: NIU runs wild.(Sports)

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November 6, 2009
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Byline: Lindsey Willhite lwillhite@dailyherald.com

DEKALB u Cursed with the nationAEs worst rushing defense, Eastern Michigan tried to improve its odds against Northern Illinois by overloading the tackle box.

Instead, the winless Eagles improved Chad SpannAEs odds of running untouched for touchdowns.

NIUAEs junior tailback sprinted for 65- and 79-yard scores on his first 2 carries to fuel the HuskiesAE 50-6 Mid-American Conference rout before 10,527 on Thursday night at Brigham Field.

Northern Illinois (6-3, 4-1), which piled up 418 of its 537 total yards on the ground, needs 1 more win to all but ensure its fourth bowl trip in the ...

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