In their win over the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday night, the Northwestern football team did not draw very well; at all. Yes, it was very cold tonight, much cooler than what you usually experience this time of year, but these issues go beyond the meteorological. It didn't help that the opponent, Purdue, has been a punchline in recent years, but the Wildcats truly deserve a … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football Deserves Much Better Fan Support than it Receives
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Northwestern Basketball: 2017-18 Season Preview and Predictions
Jay-Z rapped in "Do you Believe (Hova Interlude)": "When you're expected to win, they ain't surprised no more." That's Northwestern basketball in 2017-18, an unprecedented role for the program. Given all the talent, experience, production and potential that Wildcats have coming back this season, plus everything that they accomplished last season, dream big. … [Read more...] about Northwestern Basketball: 2017-18 Season Preview and Predictions
Northwestern Football Game Preview vs Purdue Boilermakers
A night game in B1G country in November? What a time to be alive! Yes, get your blankets, hoodies and hot cocoa ready for the first 11th month night game in Northwestern football history. The forecast calls for a 39 degree air temperature and a 37% chance of precipitation at kickoff, 6 pm on ESPN2. Purdue has not beaten the Wildcats since 2010, which was coincidentally also a … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football Game Preview vs Purdue Boilermakers
Nebraska Cornhuskers Fans: Your Northwestern Wildcats Dossier
The Nebraska Cornhuskers welcome the Northwestern Wildcats to Lincoln, for the annual NU Bowl. Northwestern has won two of their last three trips to Memorial Stadium, but lost their last three at home to the Huskers. Nebraska is favored by 1.5 in this 2:30 p.m. kickoff. For the Nebraska Cornhuskers community, looking to edify themselves on the Cats, here's your dossier. … [Read more...] about Nebraska Cornhuskers Fans: Your Northwestern Wildcats Dossier
Paddy Fisher a Star in the Making for Northwestern Football
(Update: Paddy Fisher named B1G Defensive Player of the Week) Northwestern middle linebacker Paddy Fisher said last night that he set a goal in training camp to lead the team in tackles. Fisher currently has 73, and that's 18 more than any of his teammates. If you watch Northwestern football regularly, you'll hear the name Paddy Fisher over and over again, because he's quite … [Read more...] about Paddy Fisher a Star in the Making for Northwestern Football
#16 Michigan State Football Game Preview: at Northwestern Wildcats
Simply put, last year's Northwestern vs Michigan State football game was drunk. It was extremely drunk, like an individual who gets kicked out of Rick's American Cafe on St. Patrick's Day. NU came up to East Lansing, and ruined homecoming by beating the Spartans 54-40, in a wild game that saw 28 points scored over a five minute stretch in the third quarter. Northwestern had … [Read more...] about #16 Michigan State Football Game Preview: at Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern Football: Updated Bowl Game Projections
This year's edition of Northwestern football wasn't really easily identifiable, up until Saturday. Just like last season, the Wildcats found themselves in a win over the hated Iowa Hawkeyes. Last fall, the Cats woke up their offense from their doldrums in an impressive win in Iowa City. Two days ago NU when a gritty, often painful to watch contest at home against the Hawks, … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football: Updated Bowl Game Projections
Northwestern Football Winning Ugly, Like Much of B1G Right Now
Northwestern football won a game that was gritty, grind-y, old school, throwback, black & blue and any other euphemism you can think of to describe an ugly game. Usually, the additional football you get in an overtime game is a fun and pleasant surprise. In this contest though, it kind of felt like a tie. They all count the same though, and this win puts the Northwestern … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football Winning Ugly, Like Much of B1G Right Now
Iowa Football Game Preview: Week 7 at Northwestern Wildcats
Every Iowa football fan knows all too well the wild card that is each and every game in the Northwestern series. Over the past two decades, anything can happen. The Hawkeyes have taken 11, while the Wildcats have won 9 in the last 20- almost dead even. This season, both teams look like a side that will finish just above .500, and Saturday's contest in Evanston might just … [Read more...] about Iowa Football Game Preview: Week 7 at Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern Football “Two Game Season” Ends Quite Terribly
Back in the summer, expectations for Northwestern football this season was essentially mixed. The more pessimistic pundits saw them as a middle of the pack B1G west division side in the mix for a minor bowl. The more optimistic prognosticators believed that the Wildcats could finish second in the division, and pose the biggest threat to Wisconsin returning to the B1G title game … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football “Two Game Season” Ends Quite Terribly