The Chicago Bears did exactly what they had to this NFL Draft weekend- they went out and got a real quarterback. Andy Dalton and Nick Foles simply won't cut it. Bears GM Ryan Pace and Bears Head Coach Matt Nagy know that, just as they know that this draft and this season is their final chance to get it right. The draft board fall of Justin Fields is just like the … [Read more...] about New Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields Excites Northwestern Coach Pat Fitzgerald
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New Northwestern QB Ryan Hilinski Champions Mental Health Causes
What new Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Ryan Hilinski is involved with off the field truly transcends football. The South Carolina transfer lost his brother, former Washington State QB Tyler Hilinski, to suicide in early 2018. Ryan and the rest of the Hilinski family honors his memory by running and promoting Hilinski's Hope, a non-profit foundation focused on awareness … [Read more...] about New Northwestern QB Ryan Hilinski Champions Mental Health Causes
Pat Fitzgerald Excited for Potential Best NFL Draft in Northwestern History
Pat Fitzgerald has never seen one of his players get taken in the first two days of the NFL Draft, but this year he should see not one, but two players go on opening night. The last time Northwestern had a player selected in the first round was 2005, when Luis Castillo when to the San Diego Chargers with the 28th overall pick. They have only had eight first round selections … [Read more...] about Pat Fitzgerald Excited for Potential Best NFL Draft in Northwestern History
Northwestern Wildcats Poised to Place Pair in NFL Draft First Round
By about this time, exactly two weeks from now, the first round of the NFL Draft will be wrapping up, and by that time not one, but two Northwestern Wildcats will have heard their names called. This should easily be the most exciting NFL Draft ever, from a NU fan perspective. Rashawn Slater is almost certain to be the first or second OT selected, and he could easily go in … [Read more...] about Northwestern Wildcats Poised to Place Pair in NFL Draft First Round
Big Ten, ACC “Challenged” Considerably on First March Madness Weekend
In 1999, ESPN created the Big Ten/ACC Challenge as a made for television "event," with the purpose of trying to drum up interest in preconference college basketball. Generally, interest in college hoops at this time of the year, during the NCAA Tournament, is on par with the Super Bowl. The rest of the year, it's probably about as popular as Major League Soccer. However, the … [Read more...] about Big Ten, ACC “Challenged” Considerably on First March Madness Weekend
Seat of Chris Collins Could Warm After Another Losing Season Ends
No matter what happens to Chris Collins, 46, he'll always be the guy that led Northwestern to its first and only NCAA tournament appearance in program history. Back then, and it certainly feels like "way back then" right now, the Wildcats went 24-12 overall and 10-8 in Big Ten play. Falling, in very ugly fashion no less, 51-46 to Minnesota in the very first game of the Big … [Read more...] about Seat of Chris Collins Could Warm After Another Losing Season Ends
Citrus Bowl Preview: #14 Northwestern Wildcats vs Auburn Tigers
After the #14 Northwestern Wildcats fell to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Ten title game, NU coach Pat Fitzgerald gave this memorable soundbite: "we’re going to look at a couple of plays, and my great friend Bill Curry says “the pain of discipline or the pain of regret, you choose.” Now comes a Citrus Bowl matchup with a 6-4 Auburn team that is starting over with a new … [Read more...] about Citrus Bowl Preview: #14 Northwestern Wildcats vs Auburn Tigers
Notre Dame to ACC? Jim Phillips Could be the Guy to Make it Happen
We're not saying Notre Dame football will join the ACC on a permanent basis, but if it's going to happen, then 2021 is the year that the ball could get rolling. Will we ever see Fighting Irish football in a conference? Well, this is the time that the stars are aligning to potentially make that possible. Jim Phillips completes his stint as Northwestern Athletic Director next … [Read more...] about Notre Dame to ACC? Jim Phillips Could be the Guy to Make it Happen
Ohio State vs Northwestern: Big Ten Title Game Odds, TV Info, Preview
Here we go, the only reason the Big Ten bothered to even stage a season in 2020: trying to get one of their teams into the College Football Playoff. That team is #4 Ohio State of course, a program that rules the conference in the same way that Bayern Munich has dominion over the Bundesliga. If getting the Buckeyes into the playoff means changing the rules and requirements … [Read more...] about Ohio State vs Northwestern: Big Ten Title Game Odds, TV Info, Preview
#10 Wisconsin Badgers at #19 Northwestern Wildcats Game Preview
Here we go again with another Big Ten West division elimination game. The #19 Northwestern Wildcats are 4-0 and in the division driver's seat. The #10 Wisconsin Badgers come in undefeated, but having played just two games, and they really can't afford to lose at all, because if they have one more game postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, they will be ineligible for the … [Read more...] about #10 Wisconsin Badgers at #19 Northwestern Wildcats Game Preview