In the inaugural Ticket City Bowl, Northwestern lost the game, but found a new weapon on offense. In his first real extended action, freshman QB Kain Colter played multiple positions in a New Year’s Day bowl game. “Coming in I was a little nervous, but that first play: we scripted it out, and once I got that under my belt I felt okay,” Colter said after the game. “We did … [Read more...] about Northwestern Finds Exciting New Playmaker in Disappointing Bowl Loss
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Cats Bagged by Texas Tech, Northwestern Bowl Drought Extends Another Year
Another year, another college football bowl loss. The Northwestern postseason losing streak is becoming almost as historical as the stadium in which they lost their bowl game today. Falling to Texas Tech on New Year's Day, the Wildcats have now lost their last eight consecutive bowl games since their Rose Bowl triumph in 1949. Dude, that's a long time ago. But the Cotton … [Read more...] about Cats Bagged by Texas Tech, Northwestern Bowl Drought Extends Another Year
Northwestern’s Life After QB Dan Persa Begins with a Loss
Today was Northwestern starting quarterback Dan Persa's 22nd birthday. Many of his approximately 2,500 Facebook friends posted well wishes on his Facebook wall. But with a 48-27 loss to the in-state rival Illini, in an ultra-hyped contest that injury precluded him from taking part, I'm guessing he's had better birthdays than this. Persa brought a lot to NU's table: a 15-4 TD … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s Life After QB Dan Persa Begins with a Loss
Northwestern QB Dan Persa Ruptures Achilles, Out for Season
The Northwestern Wildcats 21-17 upset win over #13 the Iowa Hawkeyes came at a price, a hefty price. They lost one of the most valuable players in the Big Ten, and college football overall, in Junior QB Dan Persa. Persa threw the game winning, 20-yard TD pass to Demetrius Fields with 1:22 left, but ruptured his Achilles just after the play ended. Iowa's Adrian Clayborn, a … [Read more...] about Northwestern QB Dan Persa Ruptures Achilles, Out for Season