For the Northwestern football fan griping about landing in the Music City Bowl, instead of in a so-called “better” bowl game, there’s a much you need edification on. While I do agree with you on a whole lot of points, and admit a strong case for your argument exists, there are still some things you need to be schooled on. You have come to the right place, because school is … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football: Music City Bowl Preview vs Kentucky Wildcats
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Purdue, Illini, Northwestern Give Mixed Opinions on Early, Congested B1G Schedule
The B1G schedule is disjointed and disoriented this season, beginning and ending earlier than ever before in modern history. We asked the head coaches and a couple players from the three B1G teams closest to home here (Chicago): #21 Purdue Boilermakers, Illinois Fighting Illini and Northwestern Wildcats. The schedule is so tightly congested on the calendar that it leaves … [Read more...] about Purdue, Illini, Northwestern Give Mixed Opinions on Early, Congested B1G Schedule
Chris Collins Said His Player Got Stitches at Purdue, When He Actually Didn’t
Northwestern Coach Chris Collins put forth some fake news during his postgame news conference at Purdue. Following his team's 74-69 loss in West Lafayette, Collins opened his media session by saying: “I gotta make it quick." "Dererk Pardon is getting stitches from (Isaac) Haas putting his elbow in his face. So I got to get back there, and he only shot three free throws." … [Read more...] about Chris Collins Said His Player Got Stitches at Purdue, When He Actually Didn’t
Northwestern Hosts Illini Basketball: Four Things to Watch
Northwestern and Illini basketball will square off just once this season, therefore making the lone meeting all the more meaningful. To add to the significance, the game will take place at the exact same venue that brought the most glorious moment in modern Illini basketball history. Yes, NU’s temporary home is AllState Arena, where the famed “Miracle on Mannheim” occurred on … [Read more...] about Northwestern Hosts Illini Basketball: Four Things to Watch
Northwestern Basketball Bounces Back Nicely After Texas Tech Disaster
By Peter Elliott Rosemont, Ill. — Chris Collins certainly had something to be thankful for on Friday night: a game in which he didn’t have to play his five starters until the final whistle. Unlike some of their other early contests against low-level competition, the Northwestern Wildcats put away the Sacred Heart Pioneers with time to spare in a satisfactory 81-50 blowout … [Read more...] about Northwestern Basketball Bounces Back Nicely After Texas Tech Disaster
#23 Northwestern Wildcats at Illini Football Game Preview, Prediction
Illini football welcomes their in-state rival, the 23rd-ranked Northwestern Wildcats, to Memorial Stadium on Saturday to close out what has been an utterly disastrous season. It's the battle for the Land of Lincoln Trophy (3 pm CT, FS1) and the final game for 10 Illinois seniors. Yes, just ten seniors, as the Illini are one of the youngest teams in the nation, and arguably the … [Read more...] about #23 Northwestern Wildcats at Illini Football Game Preview, Prediction
Northwestern Football Has School Single Season Wins Record in Crosshairs
With a 39-0 blowout over Minnesota on Senior Day, Northwestern football is in prime shape now to tie the school record for single season wins (1995, 2012, 2015). Next week they'll head to Champaign for what is the easiest game on the league schedule by far, against the hapless Illinois Fighting Illini. Illinois lost 52-14 at #9 Ohio State, in a game that saw the largest … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football Has School Single Season Wins Record in Crosshairs
P.J. Fleck Takes “100 Percent” Ownership of Blowout at #23 Northwestern
What Minnesota Golden Gophers Coach P.J. Fleck said today after his team got blown out by Northwestern was refreshing. Fleck took total ownership of the 39-0 rout, which saw his team lose the yardage battle 363-182 and end up -5 in the turnover margin. “It’s not pretty whatsoever, and there’s no excuses for it, and it’s 100% on my shoulders," Fleck said in Evanston. "I take … [Read more...] about P.J. Fleck Takes “100 Percent” Ownership of Blowout at #23 Northwestern
#25 Northwestern Football vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Game Preview
When Northwestern football Senior Day 2017 transpires this weekend, the main storyline will concern the two HIGH ENERGY head coaches on the sidelines. Both hail from Chicagoland, have a reputation for Midwestern wholesomeness, and possess a very strong work ethic. There's also a master vs. apprentice angle at work here. A decade ago, Minnesota Head Coach P.J. Fleck, then an … [Read more...] about #25 Northwestern Football vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Game Preview
#20 Northwestern Basketball: Six Players to Watch vs Creighton
The season really starts now for Northwestern basketball, as they welcome Creighton to Rosemont, IL tonight. It’s not often that NU is able to schedule a name brand opponent at home in the conference, so it’s a rather unfortunate that this happens now when they have to play at their home away from home this season, but that is the cards they have been dealt. The Blue Jays … [Read more...] about #20 Northwestern Basketball: Six Players to Watch vs Creighton