Novak Remembered for Building NIU Football Into Powerhouse

Former Northern Illinois coach Novak dies at 81

Northern Illinois has lost its legendary football head coach.

Novak remembered for building NIU football into powerhouse

Joe Novak is being recalled as the man who built a foundation and ultimately reaped rewards of a major turnaround for Northern Illinois University football. The legendary coach, who guided the NIU program from 1996-2007 and won 63 games, died on July 28 at age 81. Novak led the Huskies to four MAC West Division... The post Novak remembered for building NIU football into powerhouse appeared first on Chronicle Media.