Aug. 15, 2007

DeKALB, Ill. - Northern Illinois is increasing the exclusive video content of its official athletics website, www.niuhuskies.com, with more live game broadcasts, insider access featuring weekly and post-game press conferences, and archived game and season highlights. The 2007-08 Huskies All Access schedule includes four NIU home football games as well as multiple men's and women's basketball contests.

While some content will remain free to any customer who registers, the full and extensive range of video will be offered to Huskie fans for just $6.95 per month or $49.95 for the entire year. However, from August 20 to September 20, 2007, NIU fans are invited to take advantage of a SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER and register for one full year of Huskie All Access for just $24.95. To receive this 50 percent discount, enter the coupon code "2007huskies50" when you sign up between Aug. 20 and Sept. 20. Register to receive Huskies All Access on-line by going to www.niuhuskies.com and clicking on the Huskies All Access player.

Northern Illinois fans who purchase the Huskies All Access pass will see and/or hear live game broadcasts of NIU football, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, gymnastics and wrestling competitions and can listen to audio broadcasts of any Northern Illinois event which airs on the radio. Highlights of many Huskie teams will also be available on a delayed basis. In addition to live and archived games, NIU's weekly and post-game football press conference will be available on the site (delayed) as will any of the athletics department's special events (media days, announcements). Feature stories from Inside Huskie sports, as well as the entire show, will be available for subscribers as will current and future highlight videos of a wide range of NIU sports.

"The Huskies have gone worldwide with the full-scale launch of our Huskies All-Access platform on niuhuskies.com," said NIU Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Broadcasting Todd Garzarelli. "In addition to live games, Inside Huskie Sports and press conference video, we have worked closely with the NIU Media Services Department to provide extensive archived footage, which many of our fans have requested over the years."

Huskies All Access is a joint venture of the Northern Illinois Athletics Department and its internet partner, CSTV.com. CSTV handles all technical aspects of the All Access program and administers the subscriptions, while Northern Illinois provides the content. A portion of each subscription fee is returned to NIU.

For more information on Huskies All Access or to sign up, click here.

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