Take a seat because this Napoleon Harris story is one that you've got to consume. I first knew Harris as a star on one of the most crazy athletic high school basketball teams of all time. On that Thornton Township high school hoops team with Napoleon Harris (Thornton Wildcats class of '97) was- former 49ers wide receiver Tai Streets, former Pittsburgh Steelers star Antwaan … [Read more...] about Ex Raiders LB Napoleon Harris Fends Off Muggers; Helps Catch Murder Suspects
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Broncos QB Trevor Siemian: 2016’s Kyle Orton (“Game Manager”)
The young gentleman in my building's elevator that summer Sunday afternoon looked familiar, but I just couldn't place him. Had he not been wearing a Northwestern Wildcats football t-shirt and shorts, I probably wouldn't have even realized that he was a person of at least a little bit of consequence in my world; the sports media universe. The elevator ride ended. We parted … [Read more...] about Broncos QB Trevor Siemian: 2016’s Kyle Orton (“Game Manager”)
Northwestern WR Austin Carr is a True Renaissance Man
Austin Carr is a lot more than just Northwestern's top wide receiver; with a famous athlete name. He's a singer, pianist, actor, philosopher and student at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management; one of the nation's best MBA programs. Carr is not to be confused with "Mr. Cavalier" Austin Carr, 1971's #1 overall NBA Draft pick out of Notre Dame, who had his #34 retired by … [Read more...] about Northwestern WR Austin Carr is a True Renaissance Man
#20 Nebraska Football Game Preview vs Northwestern Wildcats
This summer, Nebraska football was definitely at a crossroads; worthy of a Hollywood drama. As I wrote in my B1G preseason predictions and preview for RedEye: The Huskers have the talent to win the division, but they need to watch Al Pacino's "Any Given Sunday" speech: "Either we heal, as a team, or we’re going to crumble, inch by inch, play by play, 'til we’re finished." … [Read more...] about #20 Nebraska Football Game Preview vs Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern Football: 2015’s 10-2 Could Become 2016’s 0-6 or 1-8
B1G Power Rankings are like the music of Katy Perry- absolutely nothing though-provoking or original there. If you've perused the first wave of B1G power rankings for this week (the second, third and fourth waves are still coming yet) you'll see the Northwestern football checking at #14 quite often. Yes, NU comes in 14/14 and if your rankings are based off this season alone, … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football: 2015’s 10-2 Could Become 2016’s 0-6 or 1-8
P.J. Fleck Bests Pat Fitzgerald, Student Beats Teacher
On a collective level, the team of Western Michigan upset Northwestern Wildcats today. On the individual level, a theme us media types love to over-exaggerate, P.J. Fleck bested Pat Fitzgerald. It's literally an example of apprentice taking out tutor, student besting teacher, padawan defeating Jedi master. No Fleck has never been an assistant under Fitzgerald, nor even coached … [Read more...] about P.J. Fleck Bests Pat Fitzgerald, Student Beats Teacher
Western Michigan Achieves Controversial Upset Win at Northwestern
Today, P.J. Fleck won for the second time this week. On Monday, Fleck dismissed two Western Michigan football players who were arrested on very serious criminal charges. He then performed an action that few, if any, college football coaches ever do. P.J. Fleck put the onus on himself for what the players did. Yes, on the Mid-American Conference weekly coaches call, he took … [Read more...] about Western Michigan Achieves Controversial Upset Win at Northwestern
Northwestern Football vs Western Michigan Game Preview
We're just days from the return of college football. You can even start counting down the hours, not just the days at this point. Northwestern football opens with a really tough Western Michigan team led by Coach P.J. Fleck. The Sugar Grove native has a public persona similar to that of Northwestern head man Pat Fitzgerald. It's not by coincidence. Fleck modeled himself after … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football vs Western Michigan Game Preview
2016 Northwestern Football Season Preview, Predictions
College football is here; finally! Today will see Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald, along with team captains: WR Austin Carr, CB Matthew Harris, OL Connor Mahoney and LB Anthony Walker Jr. preview the season opener Saturday at home versus Western Michigan (we'll have the game preview in this space here tomorrow). The 2015 Northwestern football team quietly tied the … [Read more...] about 2016 Northwestern Football Season Preview, Predictions
P.J. Fleck has Influential Role Model in Pat Fitzgerald
Western Michigan football Coach P.J. Fleck has a public persona similar to that of Northwestern head man Pat Fitzgerald. It's not by coincidence. Fleck modeled himself after Fitzgerald, as Fitz graciously mentored him at a time when the WMU leader was still cutting his teeth in the coaching world. Both are well known for being high intensity, having a strong work ethic and … [Read more...] about P.J. Fleck has Influential Role Model in Pat Fitzgerald