Dear Visiting Team, Sincerely, Sean T. Frazier Associate Vice President / Director of Athletics

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2 Dear Visiting Team, Dear Visiting Team, We are pleased to welcome you to DeKalb, Illinois, home of Northern Illinois University and Huskies Stadium. We look forward to hosting your institution s participating athletes, coaches, official representatives, and spectators on our campus during the upcoming football season. NIU is committed to a high standard of athletic excellence and we support good sportsmanship embracing the Huskies traditions for all home contests. In an effort to assist you with the planning of your upcoming trip to DeKalb and to make your stay more enjoyable, please use this Visiting Team Guide as a valuable resource. Inside the guide you will find helpful information regarding game day procedures, travel amenities, and contact information for appropriate personnel. If you require special needs that have not been addressed within the guide, please give us a call a few weeks in advance so we can assist you. We also ask that you please complete the travel form and send back to us prior to your arrival on campus. Best of luck to you in the upcoming football season and we will see you on game day! Sincerely, Sean T. Frazier Associate Vice President / Director of Athletics 1

3 2015 NIU FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 09/05/15 vs. UNLV DeKalb, Ill. 6:30 pm 09/12/15 vs. Murray State DeKalb, Ill. 2:30 pm 09/19/15 at Ohio State Columbus, Oh. 2:30 pm 09/26/15 at Boston College Chestnut Hill, Mass. TBA 10/03/15 at Central Michigan * Mount Pleasant, Mich. 2:00 pm 10/10/15 vs. Ball State * DeKalb, Ill. TBA 10/17/15 at Miami (Ohio) * Oxford, Oh. 1:30 pm 10/24/15 vs. Eastern Michigan * DeKalb, Ill. 2:30 pm 11/03/15 at Toledo * Toledo, Oh. 7:00 pm 11/11/15 at Buffalo * Buffalo, N.Y. 7:00 pm 11/18/15 vs. Western Michigan * DeKalb, Ill. 7:00 pm 11/24/15 vs. Ohio * DeKalb, Ill. 6:30 pm Marathon MAC Championship Game 12/04/15 MAC Championship Game Detroit, Mich. 7:00 pm 2

4 Location: DeKalb, IL (65 miles west of Chicago) Founded: 1895 Enrollment: 21,138 Nickname: Huskies Colors: Cardinal and Black Athletic Affiliations: NCAA Division I Conference: Mid-American Conference President: Douglas Baker Athletic Director: Sean T. Frazier Intercollegiate Sports Include: Baseball, Basketball (Men s and Women s), Women s Cross Country, Football, Golf (Men s and Women s), Gymnastics, Soccer (Men s and Women s), Softball, Tennis (Men s and Women s), Volleyball, Track and Field, Wrestling ATHLETIC LOGOS MAC LOGO UNIVERSITY LOGO / SEAL 1 3

5 Sean T. Frazier Associate V.P./Director of Athletics Rod Carey Head Coach/Football ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Lisa Stocksdale Sr. Administrative Assistant Jay Vickers Sr. Assoc. AD/ Sports Administration Debra Boughton Sr. Assoc. AD/Business Affairs John Cheney Sr. Assoc. AD/Facilities & Events Ops Jerome Rodgers Sr. Assoc. AD/ Compliance & Administration Melissa Dawson Sr. Assoc. AD/Director of SAASS Ryan Sedevie Sr. Assoc. AD/ Collegiate Advancement & External Affairs EVENT MANAGEMENT Susan Hansfield Asst. AD Matt Gonzalez Director of Facility Operations FOOTBALL OFFICE Matt Lipman Asst. AD/Football Operations Dan Wolfe Asst. Dir of Football Ops/Video Matt Kuehl Assoc. Athletic Trainer Mike Valentine Football Equipment Mgr BAND Dr. Thomas Bough Dir. of Athletic Bands CHEERLEADING Heather Bennett Cheer Coordinator COMMUNICATIONS Donna Turner Assoc. AD/Communications MARKETING Morris White Asst. AD/Marketing & Game Experience TICKET OPERATIONS Chris Radford Asst. AD

6 COACHES BOOTH The visiting team coaches booth is located at the North end of the Press Box Level of Huskie Stadium. The booth can accommodate 6-8 coaches. The elevator to the press box is located in the middle of the west side of Huskie Stadium, and can only be accessed by exiting the interior of the stadium. The elevator will be held with 2:00 minutes remaining in the half and at the end of the game for coaches. COACHES COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS Huskie Stadium has eight dry-pair telephone lines available for your team s use. In addition, two ring down telephones are available. All headphone communication questions should be directed to Mike Verbic at CREDENTIALS AND PARKING PASSES Credentials will be distributed by Donna Turner, Associate Athletics Director Athletics Communications (donnaturner@niu.edu) approximately 2 weeks before the game. The visiting team will receive the following credentials and parking passes: Credentials 60 Bench 10 All-Access (Athletic Administration, president, etc.) 8 Coaches Booth (Media) 4 Coaches Video (Media) Parking Passes 3 Lot 32 Parking Passes (for equipment truck, vans, and/or vehicles accompanying team escort) Will park in Lot 32 adjacent to Huskie Stadium 4 Lot 33 Parking Passes (Athletics Administration, president, etc.) Please see parking map on page 11. All additional requests for media credentials (radio, media relations, other institutional personnel) also should be submitted to donnaturner@niu.edu. Credentials must be displayed by all personnel other than uniformed players, cheerleaders, mascot, and band members. ELEVATOR The elevator to the press box is located in the middle of the west side of Huskie Stadium, and can only be accessed by exiting the interior of the stadium. The elevator will be held with 2:00 minutes remaining in the half and at the end of the game for coaches. 5

7 EQUIPMENT TRUCK PARKING The equipment truck can be parked on the South end of the Huskie Stadium in close proximity to the locker room. Game day parking is located in a parking lot directly across the street from Huskie Stadium. The equipment truck must be moved to the designated parking area 2 hours prior to game time, and can return to begin loading at the beginning of the 3rd quarter. Any accompanying vehicles must park in the designated parking lot at all times. Parking passes will be distributed and must be displayed. GAME DAY POLICE ESCORT The NIU Police Department will provide a police escort for the team on game day. The escort will meet the team at the Tollway exit at Annie Glidden Road at the time indicated on the enclosed Football Team Information Form (page 9). Please feel free to contact NIU Police Dispatch at to confirm details and special requests. LOCKER ROOM SET UP/ACCESS The locker room is generally open the day prior to the game dependent on home soccer and other events. One large locker room is provided for coaches and athletes. On game day, the locker room will be supplied with towels, ice, game programs, and soft drinks (2 cases of bottled water and 5 cases of Gatorade). MEDICAL INFORMATION Water, cups, towels, ice bags, and biohazard supplies will be provided during practices and competition. The athletic trainer on site will also supply an AED, airway kit, spine board, splint bag, crutches and first aid kit. For more information or to coordinate specific medical needs, contact Matt Kuehl, Associate Athletic Trainer, at mkuehl@niu.edu or (815) The nearest hospital is Kishwaukee Community Hospital located at: One Kish Hospital Drive (815) Post Game Meals Please see the list of NIU preferred vendors on pages Tables will be provided for serving post game meals upon request. Post Game Press Conference The post game press conference is held in the academic suite of the Yordon Center at the North end of Huskie Stadium. NIU Game Management staff will drive coaches and players to the press conference, via golf cart. 6

8 PRE-GAME MEETING A pre-game meeting will be held 1 hour and 45 minutes prior to kick off in the Official s Locker Room - Huskie Stadium Room #107. Attendees will include home game management, team liaisons from each institution, the game referee or his designee, public safety/security officials, clock operators, replay official and the TV liaison. The agenda will include general game management and emergency procedures. PRACTICE Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium is generally avaliable after 5 pm for visiting walk through / practice the day prior to the game. Please contact Matt Gonzalez, Director of Facility Operations, at or mgonzalez12@niu.edu to confirm avaliability. VISITING TEAM RADIO The visiting team radio booth is located on the Press Box level of Huskie Stadium at the North end. A television and stat monitor are provided. TICKET DISTRIBUTION Visiting team tickets are located in Section A of Huskie Stadium. Visiting team tickets are distributed outside Gate 1 of Huskie Stadium. A table and chair will be provided. Contact Chris Radford, Assistant Athletic Director Ticket Operations at cradford@niu.edu or TEAM BENCH The visitor s bench area is located on the press box side (West) of the field. Please refer to the stadium map on page 8. VIDEO/FILM INFORMATION Camera positions are located behind the scoreboard and on the roof at the 50 yard line. All crews must adhere and comply with NIU safety guidelines. A member of our Media Services Department will be available for the video crews to make sure they understand our safety guidelines and positions for filming. Visiting Athletic Director Suite The visiting Athletic director s suite is located on the Press Level (Level 3) of the Huskie Stadium Press Box. The enclosed suite can accommodate 4-6 guests, and is located at the north end of the Press Level. Accommodations for this suite can be made through Lisa Stocksdale, Senior Administrative Assistant, at or lstocksdale@niu.edu prior to arrival. VISITING TEAM BUS PARKING The NIU Police escort will direct the buses to park on the south end of Huskie Stadium directly outside of the visiting team locker room along Stadium Drive South. There is room to park 4 buses. The buses will drop off and then be directed to park in the NIU Transportation Lot. NIU Police will escort the buses back to Stadium Drive South at the start of the 4th quarter. 7

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10 Please complete and return this form to Matt mgonzalez12@niu.edu or fax to (815) no later than 5 days prior to your institution s game versus NIU (Please include all requested information if applicable) NAME OF INSTITUTION TRANSPORTATION Flight Carrier/Airline: Flight Number: Arrival Date: Bus Company: Size of Equipment Truck: Equipment Manager: GAME DATE Airport: Arrival Time: Number of Buses: Arrival of Equipment Truck Date: Time: Cell Phone #: ACCOMODATIONS Team Hotel: REQUESTED PRACTICE TIME Date: Time: Anticipated Arrival Time: CONTACT INFORMATION Travel Contact: Phone: (O) (C) Advance Personnel: Phone: (O) (C) Ticket Office Rep: Phone: (O) (C) GAME DAY Equipment Mangers/Trainers Arrival Time: # of Vehicles for Managers/Trainers: Team Arrival Time: # of Vehicles (excluding buses): *The NIU Police Department will provide a police motor escort at the team s arrival time listed above. Please feel free to contact to confirm details and special needs. Police/Security Personnel Accompanying Team: Post Game Meal Vendor: Estimated Time of Delivery: 9

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13 2015 NIU GAME MANAGEMENT INTERRUPTED GAME PROCEDURES The following is from the MAC severe weather policy. The information below will be posted throughout the locker room on game day. If there are any questions, please contact Matt Gonzalez, NIU Game Management prior to your visit. DELAYED GAME DUE TO LIGHTNING: (Prior to kickoff) When lightning is detected within eight (8) miles of the competition site, the start of the competition shall be immediately delayed by NIU Game Management, with both teams returning to their locker rooms. The competition may be resumed after 30 minutes of no detected lightning strikes within an eight mile radius of the competition site. Following this 30 minute delay, there may be a 10 minute warm-up period. In addition, the band will be given 10 minutes following the teams warm-up period for pre-game activities and the National Anthem unless TV dictates otherwise. 30:00 minute time starts in the press box after the last detected lightning strike. After 30:00 minutes of no detected strikes, the game clock will be set to 10:00 minutes and started. CLOCK EVENT *10:00 Teams will be directed to take the field for warm-up 0:00 Teams return to locker rooms *10:00 Clock is reset to 10 minutes: Marching Band and National Anthem 0:00 Teams re-take field for kickoff *Please note: If at all possible, NIU Game Management will attempt to kick off on time provided that a minimum of 10 minutes be given for team warm-ups and exactly 10 minutes for the band. SUSPENDED GAME DUE TO LIGHTNING: (After the game has officially started) When lightning is detected within eight (8) miles of the competition site, the competition shall be immediately suspended by the referee, in consultation with NIU Game Management. Both teams will return to their locker rooms. The competition may be resumed after 30 minutes of no detected lightning strikes within an eight mile radius of the site. 30:00 minute time starts in the press box after the last detected lightning strike. After 30:00 minutes of no detected strikes, the game clock will be set to 10:00 minutes and started. CLOCK EVENT 10:00 Teams will be directed to take the field for warm-up 0:00 Teams return to locker rooms 12

14 DRIVING INFO Use either Interstate 90 when driving from the East or West; Interstate 39 when driving from the North or South. Both are toll roads that require exact change or IPass/EZ Pass. I-88, I-90, and I-294 are toll roads. Annie Glidden Road exit requires a $2.10 exact change only cash toll or IPass/EZ Pass are accepted. Peace Road exit requires a $1.50 exact change only cash toll or IPass/EZ Pass. ARRIVING BY AIR DeKalb is within easy driving distance from Chicago Rockford International Airport, as well as O Hare and Midway International Airports in Chicago. Chicago Rockford International Airport O Hare International Aiport Midway Airport From the West From I-90: Exit onto State Route 20 East. From 20 East, take SR 47 South to SR 38. Take SR 38 West approximately 15 miles to DeKalb. From I-88: Take Exit 92--Annie Glidden Road (toll) and go north two miles. From Glidden Rd. take SR 38 (Lincoln Highway) west to athletic facilities. From the East From I-90: Exit onto SR 47 South. Take SR 38 West approximately 15 miles to DeKalb. From I-88: Take Exit 92--Annie Glidden Road (toll) and go north two miles. From Glidden Rd. take SR 38 (Lincoln Highway) west to athletic facilities. From the South From I-39: Exit I-39 to I-88 East. Travel I-88 East to Exit 92--Annie Glidden Road (toll) and go north two miles. From Glidden Rd. take SR 38 (Lincoln Highway) west to athletic facilities. From SR 23: Travel north to SR 38 (intersection of 4th St. and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb). Turn left (West) on SR 38 and continue past the main entrance to campus, past Annie Glidden Rd. From the North From I-39: Exit I-39 to I-88 East. Travel I-88 East to Exit 92--Annie Glidden Road (toll) and go north two miles. From Glidden Rd. take SR 38(Lincoln Highway) west to athletic facilities. From SR 23: Travel south to SR 38 (intersection of 4th St. and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb). Turn right (West) on SR 38 and continue past the main entrance to campus, past Annie Glidden Rd. 13

15 Applebee s 2411 Sycamore Road (815) applebees.com Barb City Bagels 122 S. 1st Street (815) Buffalo Wild Wings 2466 Sycamore Rd. (815) buffalowildwings.com Carmine s Subs 2672 DeKalb Ave. (815) carminessubs.com Culver s of Sycamore 1200 DeKalb Ave. (815) culvers.com Domino s Pizza 901 Lucinda Ave., Suite P (815) dominos.com Eduardo s Mexican Restaurant 214 E. Lincoln Hwy. (815) eduardosdekalb.com Fatty s Pub & Grille 1312 W. Lincoln Hwy. (815) fattysniu.com Giordano s 1840 DeKalb Avenue (815) Hobnobbers Food & Spirits 2030 Baron Drive (815) hobnobbersrestaurant.com Jersey Mike s 103 N. Annie Glidden Rd. (815) jerseymikes.com The Junction Eating Place 816 W. Lincoln Highway (815) junctioneatingplace.com Lincoln Inn Family Restaurant 240 E. Lincoln Highway (815) thelincolninn.com The Lodge On 64 41W379 IL-64 St. Charles, IL (630) thelodgeon64.com Molly s 1000 W. Lincoln Highway (815) Nat s on Maple 112 South Maple Street (815) natsonmaple.com Noodles & Company 2561 Sycamore Road (815) noodles.com Panera 2476 Sycamore Rd. (815) panerabread.com Papa John s 203 W. Lincoln Highway (815) papajohns.com Pita Pete s 901 Lucinda Ave., Suite T (815) pitapetes.com Pizza Pro s 1205 W. Lincoln Highway (815) pizzaprosdekalb.com Fanatico Cucina Italiana 1215 Blackhawk Road (815) fanaticodekalb.com Lukulos 890 Pappas Drive (815) lukulosdekalb.com 14

16 Pizza Villa 824 W. Lincoln Highway (815) PJ s Courthouse Tavern 202 W. State Street (815) pjscourthousetavern.com Rosati s Pizza 630 Plaza Drive #4 (815) rosatispizza.com Rosita s Mexican Restaurant 642 E. Lincoln Hwy. (815) rositas.com Shawn s 204 Somonauk Street (815) shawnscoffeeshop.com Sycamore Parkway Restaurant 605 E. State Street (815) Texas Roadhouse 1950 DeKalb Ave. (815) texasroadhouse.com Topper s Pizza 1015 W. Lincoln Hwy 15

17 DEKALB Baymont Inn & Suites 1314 W. Lincoln Hwy Hampton Inn - DeKalb 663 S. Annie Glidden Road Red Roof Inn & Suites 1212 W Lincoln Hwy ROCHELLE 15 Miles W of NIU Comfort Inn & Suites 1133 N. 7th Street Highway 251 & Route 38 Rochelle, IL Holiday Inn Express 1240 Dement Road Rochelle, IL Red Roof Inn Rochelle 567 E. Highway 38 I-39 and Highway 38 (Exit 99) Rochelle, IL SYCAMORE 7 Miles NE of NIU Country Inn & Suites By Carlson 1450 S. Peace Road Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1935 DeKalb Avenue ST. CHARLES 25 Miles E of NIU Courtyard Marriott - St. Charles 700 Courtyard Drive St. Charles, IL Quality Inn 1475 Peace Road