Alright, so I wanted to figure out the depth chart for the NIU football team. I mean, who’s playing where, you know? It’s always a mess trying to keep track of this stuff, so I figured I’d dive in and sort it all out.
First, I hit up the usual spots online, trying to find some info. There were a few articles talking about some game results and players like, Pardridge, who apparently scored a touchdown in some overtime victory. Cool, but not exactly what I was looking for.
Then I found this one site that claimed to have the official 2021 roster. 2021? Come on, that’s ancient history in football terms! But I checked it out anyway. A bunch of names, positions, but nothing about who’s actually starting now.
I stumbled upon another page that promised depth chart rankings. Sounded promising, right? Well, it was more like a general overview of the team, some schedules, and results. Still not the detailed breakdown I was after.
There was even mention of some game details, like a play where “CEPICKY reached on a fielder’s choice, RBI (0-1 K). SUMMERHILL out at second 2b to ss. ERATO advanced to third. GAUTHIER scored. 2: 15: 7: NELSON singled up the middle.” But trying to connect that to a full depth chart is impossible. I can’t put that into a depth chart.
So, I dug a little deeper. Found a few more articles mentioning the Northern Illinois Huskies playing against other teams like the Fighting Irish. Okay, they’re playing, we get it. But who’s on the field?
I spent a good chunk of time on this, and honestly, it felt like going in circles. It’s all scattered, outdated, or just not detailed enough. In the end, I managed to piece together a rough idea, but it’s definitely not complete or fully accurate.
Here’s what I’ve got so far (it’s not much, don’t judge):
- Offensive Positions:
Still not sure about the specific positions, but it seems like Pardridge might be a receiver, given that touchdown. Gotta find out the quarterback, the running backs… it’s a work in progress.
- Defensive Positions:
Total blank here. I know they have a defense, but who’s playing where? No clue.
What I did next
I’m thinking of checking out some fan forums next. Maybe some hardcore fans have put together their own depth charts. It’s a long shot, but at this point, I’ll try anything. Also, I will watch more games or videos, hoping I can find some clues.
If you’ve got any tips or info on the NIU football depth chart, please let me know! This is driving me crazy!
Anyway, that’s my little adventure for today. It wasn’t pretty, but hey, that’s how it goes sometimes. I hope my sharing is helpful for you guys.
