The Northwestern Wildcats will host the Purdue Boilermakers at Wrigley Field on Saturday, in a game that is being branded the "Wildcats Classic." (full game preview and prediction) Once again the idea of bringing a college football bowl game to Chicago is being discussed, and we penned an op-ed on this idea for the Chicago Tribune RedEye edition in 2017. You can read it in … [Read more...] about 12 Potential Chicago College Football Bowl Game Names
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Northwestern Wildcats Basketball 2021/22 Season Preview
Northwestern basketball coach Chris Collins is now 118-132 overall and 49-98 in conference since he took over for Bill Carmody in 2013-14. Yes, Northwestern improved last season, but not all that substantially. If they do improve again this upcoming season, as some believe they will, the jump will need to be much more significant. When Collins signed his contract extension … [Read more...] about Northwestern Wildcats Basketball 2021/22 Season Preview
Pro Palestine, Abolish Police Protest Erupts at Northwestern-Iowa
While some dinosaurs still bloviate how "sports and politics don't mix," we all know that concept has fallen by the wayside these days. That said, you still shouldn't run out onto the field of play to get your message out. And if you still do anyways, well, try to make your signs readable to all of your potential audience. A pro Palestine group, reportedly Northwestern … [Read more...] about Pro Palestine, Abolish Police Protest Erupts at Northwestern-Iowa
Iowa Hawkeyes at Northwestern Wildcats Game Preview, Prediction
The #22 Iowa Hawkeyes visit the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday in a match-up of the two most tenured head coaches in the Big Ten. Iowa's Kirk Ferentz has been around the league longer than anyone, but there are certainly calls for his sacking in Iowa. The dean of college football coaches, Ferentz, has been criticized for his methods and style, with his detractors calling … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes at Northwestern Wildcats Game Preview, Prediction
P.J. Fleck, Pat Fitzgerald on B1G West Being So Big Tenish this Year
Saturday sees Northwestern hosting Iowa and Minnesota hosting Illinois. All four teams are "ground-and-pound," "three yards and a cloud of dust," "black and blue division" run it straight up the gut type of football. As are the Wisconsin Badgers (obviously, as always), making five of the seven teams in the Big Ten West sides with a run first (and second and third for that … [Read more...] about P.J. Fleck, Pat Fitzgerald on B1G West Being So Big Tenish this Year
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Northwestern Wildcats Game Preview
Saturday afternoon brings a match-up of master vs. apprentice, teacher vs. student, sort of. Northwestern Coach Pat Fitzgerald didn't tutor Minnesota head man P.J. Fleck, in any way, but he did directly inspire him. Fleck himself has said as much, and then you have the famous story of their 2017 power lunch. Yes, Fleck, then an assistant on the staff of his alma mater, … [Read more...] about Minnesota Golden Gophers at Northwestern Wildcats Game Preview
P.J. Fleck on His True Coaching Role Model Pat Fitzgerald
(With Minnesota visiting Northwestern this week, we flashback to this piece from summer, 2019) Other than himself, obviously, there is probably one specific individual that Minnesota mentor P.J. Fleck would have win the Big Ten Coach of the Year award. That would be the current reigning the B1GCOY, Fleck's coaching mentor, Northwestern head man Pat Fitzgerald. Back when … [Read more...] about P.J. Fleck on His True Coaching Role Model Pat Fitzgerald
P.J. Fleck, Pat Fitzgerald on Their Power Lunch a Decade Ago
(Flashback: with Minnesota visiting Northwestern this week, we re-update this piece from 2017) This past summer, Minnesota Golden Gophers Coach P.J. Fleck opened up the early morning session of B1G Media Days. His INTENSE HIGH ENERGY style was no doubt placed in this specific slot to help supplement the caffeine for everyone. Fleck was immediately followed by Northwestern … [Read more...] about P.J. Fleck, Pat Fitzgerald on Their Power Lunch a Decade Ago
Exclusive: Chris Collins on Weirdness of Facing Miller Kopp This Year
College athletes are being granted more rights these days and that is an absolutely wonderful thing. Guys can transfer and be eligible right away now. And the custom of not transferring within the same conference? That's also gone the way of the Triceratops. Indiana Hoosiers forward Miller Kopp is a classic example of this trend. The 6-7 Jr (remember, everyone was granted … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Chris Collins on Weirdness of Facing Miller Kopp This Year
Northwestern Season Not Over Yet, Rutgers Win Potentially Salvaging
When you look ahead, beyond today's 21-7 win over Rutgers, Northwestern has two very winnable games, and probably a third potentially winnable game, remaining. (Minnesota 10/30, Purdue 11/20, @ Illinois 11/27). They also have a triad of very likely losses in: @ Michigan 10/23, Iowa 11/6 and @ Wisconsin 11/13. So what they did today was absolutely crucial, as they entered … [Read more...] about Northwestern Season Not Over Yet, Rutgers Win Potentially Salvaging