Jay Bilas says Northwestern basketball is headed to their first NCAA Tournament ever, and now two more big name ESPN personalities have followed suit. (Here's the link to analysis of the team's current resume) ESPN college basketball analysts Dick Vitale and Seth Greenberg participated in a media conference call Wednesday, and I asked them if they think NU is headed to the … [Read more...] about Northwestern Basketball Will Make the NCAAs, Say Two More Pundits
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Northwestern Basketball NCAA Tournament Prospects Look Good
With the Chicago Cubs, 1908 was the narrative that would never ever go away, no matter what. Until it finally did on November 2nd. With Northwestern basketball, it's "they have never made the NCAA Tournament," and "will they or won't they?" Many figures in the college basketball world have proclaimed the Northwestern Wildcats IN the field this March. Chicago State coach … [Read more...] about Northwestern Basketball NCAA Tournament Prospects Look Good
Joe Girardi Discusses Cubs World Series Win Experience, Aroldis Chapman
When asked about the return of Aroldis Chapman to the New York Yankees, and the controversy surrounding the polarizing relief pitcher, Manager Joe Girardi gave a very Joe Girardi answer. By contrast, in response to a query about the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series, the former Cubs catcher gave a more human and less corporate answer. Girardi is a native of Peoria, … [Read more...] about Joe Girardi Discusses Cubs World Series Win Experience, Aroldis Chapman
Northwestern Football: 2017 Way Too Early Season Preview
For those of you who don't believe 6-6 teams should go to bowl games, then I challenge you to watch the 2016 Pinstripe Bowl and take in the effort by this Northwestern football team. The Wildcats upset a #23 Pitt Panthers team that was 8-4, and two of those eight wins were over Clemson and Penn State. The Cats started 1-3 this past season, but finished 7-6, and we'll see in … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football: 2017 Way Too Early Season Preview
Northwestern Football Players Discuss NYSE, 9/11 Museum Visits
The NYSE (New York Stock Exchange), Wall Street, One World Trade Center (Freedom Tower), 9/11 Museum/Memorial, Times Square, Yankee Stadium...we could go on and on, the Northwestern football team saw an awful lot in New York City on their Pinstripe Bowl trip. Of course, it's New York City, so there's a ton more to still see and do on the next trip, and the next one after that. … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football Players Discuss NYSE, 9/11 Museum Visits
Danny Kanell Disrespect Motivates Northwestern to Victory
ESPN Analyst and former Florida State quarterback Danny Kanell is a polarizing figure. That's not news, as he's got a bit of a football Dan Dakich vibe to him at times. "A little bit" as the Robert DeNiro parody on Saturday Night Live would say, "a little bit." Kanell and his fellow ESPN college football pundits did not think too highly of 6-6 Northwestern this postseason, and … [Read more...] about Danny Kanell Disrespect Motivates Northwestern to Victory
MVP Justin Jackson Dominates Pinstripe Bowl; Leads NU to Victory
With his MVP performance in the Pinstripe Bowl, it seemed like Northwestern running back Justin Jackson took the lyrics of Alicia Keys to heart. You know some of the more motivational lines from "Empire of State of Mind," her power ballad about New York City: "Now you're in New York....there’s nothing you can't do...these streets will make you feel brand new, big lights will … [Read more...] about MVP Justin Jackson Dominates Pinstripe Bowl; Leads NU to Victory
Northwestern Football Players Talk New York City Tourism
As much as sports matters to the city of New York, the city offers so much that goes far above and beyond athletics. History, culture, fine amenities, and more await you in the Big Apple, making a sporting event seem like just an after thought. Make no mistake about it though this is a business trip for Northwestern football. They claim to play, and to beat the #23 Pittsburgh … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football Players Talk New York City Tourism
Pinstripe Bowl Preview: #23 Pitt Panthers vs Northwestern Wildcats
As the title theme of Hamilton tells us “in New York you can be a new man, in New York you can be a new man, in New York, New York! Just you wait!” Thus, if you’re a member of the Northwestern Wildcats (6-6) or the #23 Pittsburgh Panthers (8-4), this is your chance to rebrand your 2016. The Pinstripe Bowl, in the house that George/Jeter Built, provides an opportunity for … [Read more...] about Pinstripe Bowl Preview: #23 Pitt Panthers vs Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern Basketball: Preview vs Dayton Flyers at United Center
We made the call for an event such as this to be created back in February of 2015. Thank you, Chicago Legends, for complying, and on Saturday night we shall see if the reboot of this franchise gets off to a successful start. It's the inaugural event at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17th. The opener sees Northwestern basketball take on Dayton at 6 pm, followed by … [Read more...] about Northwestern Basketball: Preview vs Dayton Flyers at United Center