We have 2020 vision, NFL Draft style, right here, right now. It's our fourth 2020 NFL mock draft update, and the order was based on a combination of NFL.com's power rankings plus how we see the teams finishing the season out. Team needs were sometimes, but not often taken into account, as it's just way too early to factor in. Obviously this will be modified many times between … [Read more...] about 2020 NFL Mock Draft 9-18-19
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Northwestern Wildcats vs UNLV Rebels Game Preview
The QB1A and QB1B bit didn’t work out at all for the Northwestern Wildcats, who played well enough win their opener on the road at #25 Stanford, but fell just short due to a lack of offensive productivity. The Northwestern defense was game in Palo Alto, but the NU passing game was pretty much non-existent, and the Cats will look to get that going in week two when they host … [Read more...] about Northwestern Wildcats vs UNLV Rebels Game Preview
Northwestern Has Severe Quarterbacking Issues Heading into Bye Week
Northwestern Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald is well publicized Chicago White Sox fan. One of the most heralded Sox teams of his youth, the 1983 American League West Division champion edition, went by the slogan and mantra of "Winnin' Ugly." Had NU pulled off the victory today at #25 Stanford (and they came pretty close in the end), the catch-phrase certainly would have applied. … [Read more...] about Northwestern Has Severe Quarterbacking Issues Heading into Bye Week
Northwestern LB Paddy Fisher Poised to Rack Up Plaudits this Season
Northwestern's best player this season will be their middle linebacker, a downhill, run-stuffing All-America first team candidate. Stop us if you heard this one before. Yes, Paddy Fisher, a freshman All-American, has drawn plenty of comparisons to who his head coach, Pat Fitzgerald, who won both the Bronko Nagurski and Chuck Bednarik award (which honor the nation's top … [Read more...] about Northwestern LB Paddy Fisher Poised to Rack Up Plaudits this Season
Pat Fitzgerald Will Back the White Sox When the All-Chicago World Series Happens (Exclusive)
Northwestern Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald believes we will see a red line World Series in our life times, and when we do he'll be sporting the silver and black of the South Side. Fitzgerald, who grew up in suburban Orland Park, held court with the media at the end of NU spring football practice, and then, after other reporters dispersed, we hung around a bit longer to talk Chicago … [Read more...] about Pat Fitzgerald Will Back the White Sox When the All-Chicago World Series Happens (Exclusive)
QB Hunter Johnson on Clemson to Northwestern Adjustments, Differences
In Dabo Swinney's Clemson football program, every week of practice has a striking similarity to the world of pet Instagram accounts. In both spheres of influence, each day has a theme. At Clemson, there's "Mental Monday," "TANOGA (takeaways, no giveaways) Tuesday," "Working Man Wednesday" and "Team Thursday." In the world of cat Instagram accounts you have "Tongue out … [Read more...] about QB Hunter Johnson on Clemson to Northwestern Adjustments, Differences
Pat Fitzgerald on His Chicago Cubs Consulting Gig this Past Offseason
Although Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald would never actually use any of these following terms himself: gen-Xer, millenial, gen Z, the Chicago Cubs deemed him an expert in bridging the generation gap. The Cubs brought Fitzgerald in this offseason to talk to the coaching staff, due to his expertise in communicating with college and soon-to-be college players. “We all … [Read more...] about Pat Fitzgerald on His Chicago Cubs Consulting Gig this Past Offseason
2019 NFL Mock Draft 4-25-19 Final Edition
It's 2019 NFL mock draft update time! It's our second update since the NFL Draft night invitees list was announced. It's all starting to fit into place now with the Scouting Combine, free agency, pro days all behind us. We made a few more more changes this week, and the big night in Nashville will soon be upon us. In order to get ready for this big night you can Click Here … [Read more...] about 2019 NFL Mock Draft 4-25-19 Final Edition
Northwestern Football: Your 2019 NFL Draft Guide
We're now exactly one week out from the NFL Draft (our full mock draft is available at this link), but if you're a Northwestern football fan, you don't really need to pay attention until the final day. That's because none of the Wildcats pro prospects are expected to be taken until rounds 4-7 (a week from Saturday) at the earliest. The three 2019 Scouting Combine participants … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football: Your 2019 NFL Draft Guide
Pat Fitzgerald Has Strong Takes on Instagram Likes, Influencers, Smartphone Addiction
Northwestern did not stage a spring game this year and head coach Pat Fitzgerald absolutely, positively made the right call there. As someone who militantly believes there is actually no such thing as a "spring game," I'm one million percent in support of that decision. A game requires an actual external opponent, so what went on at myriad other schools all across the … [Read more...] about Pat Fitzgerald Has Strong Takes on Instagram Likes, Influencers, Smartphone Addiction