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Who is Rachel Markle from the College Gameday Signs? Actress Meghan Markle

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Update: Royal Palace release statement, denouncing racism and sexism as they confirm existence of Prince Harry relationship with Meghan Markle. Flashing back to October 5th of 2013, you might recall seeing some Rachel Markle signs on ESPN College Gameday when the circus-like show came to Northwestern. There were two of these signs on the set in Evanston, and both were … [Read more...] about Who is Rachel Markle from the College Gameday Signs? Actress Meghan Markle

Northwestern Football Sends Message to Opposing Homecomings

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You know the drill for the Homecoming game- schedule somebody that you're most likely going to beat. Alumni returning to campus need to witness a victory on this holiday which celebrates their alma mater. Thus, when you schedule someone for the homecoming game, you are implying some disrespect. Northwestern football hosts Indiana on Saturday for their homecoming. The Hoosiers … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football Sends Message to Opposing Homecomings

NU QB Clayton Thorson Taking Major Steps Forward Now

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Northwestern's offense, led by quarterback Clayton Thorson, has been scrutinized for its inefficiency most of the year. However, they woke up, in a big way at Iowa, putting up big points and chunk plays. Then came a bye week, which led to today's 54 point explosion at Michigan State. Clayton Thorson is a new man, and this offense has now come of age. They both ran and threw it … [Read more...] about NU QB Clayton Thorson Taking Major Steps Forward Now

Michigan State Football vs Northwestern Game Preview, Prediction

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As Nathaniel Hawthorne famously wrote "families are always rising and falling in America." It's the same with B1G programs. The Golden Age of Michigan State football, and thus of MSU athletics, is over for now. Not saying it's over for good, but it is for now and I really don't think the Spartans have hit rock bottom yet. I think there's still plenty more plunging and "SPARTY … [Read more...] about Michigan State Football vs Northwestern Game Preview, Prediction

Napoleon Harris “Went Hulk Hogan” on Muggers Pat Fitzgerald Heard

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Last week Napoleon Harris had an experience that rivals a blockbuster Hollywood crime drama. Harris, a Chicago native and current resident of Flossmoor, IL is a member of the Illinois Senate representing the 15th district since 2013. He's also an owner of two Beggar's Pizza franchises; a very popular chain exclusive to the Chicago south lands. When closing up shop at his … [Read more...] about Napoleon Harris “Went Hulk Hogan” on Muggers Pat Fitzgerald Heard

Iowa Football Game Preview vs Northwestern Wildcats

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Iowa football fans aren’t too high on their team right now, but they have no idea what real pain is. Yes, the last two weeks have been brutal. They lost to a FBS team dressed up as a FCS power two weeks ago and then beat lowly irrelevant Rutgers in a fashion so unimpressive that it pretty much felt like a loss. On top of that, they recently learned that their head coach is … [Read more...] about Iowa Football Game Preview vs Northwestern Wildcats

Broncos QB Trevor Siemian Evolving at an Astounding Rate

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Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian is evolving at an astounding rate. At least according to the national NFL media narratives. The former Northwestern signal caller was named the Broncos QB1 on the same exact day that his alma mater had their season opening week press conference. At that point, Siemian was still in the "who is this obscure guy?" category by the media, … [Read more...] about Broncos QB Trevor Siemian Evolving at an Astounding Rate

Pat Fitzgerald Will Get HARD LINE on his Northwestern Football Team

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Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald is going to get tough love on his team this week. He's going to go hard line, hard core and really ride the squad pretty hard in practice this week. Fitzgerald was very upset following his team's very disappointing loss to #20 Nebraska. The Northwestern Wildcats got out-gained 310-137 on the ground and 556-388 overall. Those stats do … [Read more...] about Pat Fitzgerald Will Get HARD LINE on his Northwestern Football Team

Tommy Armstrong, Nebraska Run Over Northwestern Very Ho Hum

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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong continues cementing his position as the school's greatest statistical quarterback ever. He's re-writing the University of Nebraska offensive record book. He threw for 246 yards tonight, in a 24-13 win at Northwestern, increasing his career total to 7,622 yards. Entering the game, he had already broken the previous record of 7,258 … [Read more...] about Tommy Armstrong, Nebraska Run Over Northwestern Very Ho Hum