When Northwestern thrashed Minnesota, 81-61 on Saturday, it marked their 15th win of the season, equaling their win total from all of last season (15-17). The Cats’ 15 wins in the first 20 is the most since 2016-17 (16 wins, by the first and only NCAA Tournament team). Meanwhile their 6-3 Big Ten record is also their best since 2016-17 (7-2). Three of the four best 20 game … [Read more...] about Current Northwestern Team Reminiscent of 2017 NCAA Tournament Squad
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Boo Buie: Fun to Say, Even More Fun to Watch Play
Northwestern senior point guard Daniel Richard Buie, colloquially known as Boo Buie, is living it up in his fourth college basketball season. Boo Buie, not to be confused with Baby Booey, the nickname given to Howard Stern show producer Gary Dell'Abate, is averaging a new career high in scoring, rebounding, steals, assists and free throw percentage. Then you have his team, … [Read more...] about Boo Buie: Fun to Say, Even More Fun to Watch Play
Northwestern’s Peter Skoronski Should Be First OL Picked in NFL Draft
It is always fascinating when a real blue chip NFL prospect plays for a truly awful team. Such is the case with Peter Skoronski, an intensely athletic offensive tackle who protects his quarterback with the best of them. He can also play center and could see himself slotting in at that position too. Northwestern is really bad these days, like back to the 1980s Dark Ages of NU … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s Peter Skoronski Should Be First OL Picked in NFL Draft
Northwestern Postpones Iowa Clash, Wisconsin Game in Doubt
Tuesday saw Wednesday night's Iowa Hawkeyes game against the Northwestern Wildcats postponed due to COVID-19 concerns and protocols. Due to injury issues and players in COVID protocols, Northwestern can't meet the minimum player requirement in order to compete. According to sources inside the program, they only have six healthy, eligible players right now. … [Read more...] about Northwestern Postpones Iowa Clash, Wisconsin Game in Doubt
Illini Football: Way Too Early Look at 2023 Season
Illini football far exceeded preseason expectations in 2022, as most prognosticators thought they would finish anywhere from fourth to sixth in the Big Ten West. The bookies certainly did not see Illinois winning eight games this past season. But next season, they are now on the board for national championship futures. Betting with a verde casino bonus, you can buy in to … [Read more...] about Illini Football: Way Too Early Look at 2023 Season
