It's time to stop to talking about Northwestern football being good by Northwestern standards. You know, standard cliches about what Pat Fitzgerald has done, despite the limitations. This discussion needs to end. No need for qualifying statements anymore. No more "given the..." It's now just Big 10 standards; now plain and simple. This past year should have taught you that … [Read more...] about Will Northwestern football get back to a bowl game?
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The World Cup Sweet 16 and their college hoops doppelgangers
It's down to 16 teams; single game elimination in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Just like in March madness, it's "survive and advance" time. So I decided to match each country with their corresponding college basketball program. If you're a college hoops fan, but still need a rooting interest in the World Cup, this will help you pick a team. I'm still not sure how much Americans … [Read more...] about The World Cup Sweet 16 and their college hoops doppelgangers
Illini, Northwestern NFL Draft prospects: pretty much non-existent
There are two occasions where you can usually rely on Illini football winning: fourth tier bowl games and NFL Draft night. Last year the Illini had more NFL Draft picks than any Big Ten team; despite going 2-10 the previous college football season. From 2007-2012, the Illini had more first round draft picks than any Big Ten team. Illinois saw guys taken in both the first and … [Read more...] about Illini, Northwestern NFL Draft prospects: pretty much non-existent
Caley Chelios, Chris Chelios daughter, continues family athletic tradition
Caley Chelios is one of four Chelios offspring continuing the athletic tradition of their famous father. Blackhawks legend Chris Chelios was in attendance, as his daughter Caley Chelios, a Northwestern lacrosse defender, saw some playing time in the Friendly Confines. NU defeated USC 12-7 last night in front of about 5,000 people. Caley hails from Detroit, where her dad … [Read more...] about Caley Chelios, Chris Chelios daughter, continues family athletic tradition
Chicago Blackhawks have very successful fan in Kelly Amonte-Hiller
The Chicago Blackhawks have eliminated the St. Louis Blues, just like Kelly Amonte-Hiller said they would. She made the Hawks prediction, only because I asked her last night after her Northwestern Lacrosse team defeated USC 12-7 at Wrigley Field last night. Kelly Amonte-Hiller (a five time Coach of the Year, who's gone 211-20 since 2005) is the sister of Blackhawks icon Tony … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks have very successful fan in Kelly Amonte-Hiller
Northwestern football union vote: everybody wins if NCAA model breaks
Today's Northwestern football union vote is getting a lot of local and national media attention, but in the bigger picture, it's actually small potatoes. The NU football players are employees by legal definition until ruled otherwise by the Federal level of the National Labor Relations Board. The results of today's secret ballot, which we will not know for at least a few … [Read more...] about Northwestern football union vote: everybody wins if NCAA model breaks
Union debate: it’s not Colter vs Fitz, or NU vs NU, it’s labor vs NCAA
You don't have to be pro NU and at the same time anti-Kain Colter. Likewise with Pat Fitzgerald. You don't have to pick Fitz or Colter. Or Colter, but not NU. Or NU Athletic Director Jim Phillips, and then be against Kain. Or be with NU but against the movement for change and social justice. There is room for nuance; there are grey areas to stand in. Of course, the … [Read more...] about Union debate: it’s not Colter vs Fitz, or NU vs NU, it’s labor vs NCAA
Scout’s Beth Long talks Illini, Notre Dame, Northwestern recruiting (AUDIO)
Sports Bank Podcast returns. On this episode Beth Long of Scout.com, Fox Sports talks Illini, Notre Dame and Northwestern recruiting. As well as national recruiting, the McDonald's All-Americans and shares a unique, insightful perspective on the Cliff Alexander craziness of last fall. … [Read more...] about Scout’s Beth Long talks Illini, Notre Dame, Northwestern recruiting (AUDIO)
Pat Fitzgerald gives his opinion on Northwestern’s unionizing effort
Northwestern's Pat Fitzgerald made history today. Fitz made spring college football practice interesting to the people of Chicago, Illinois. Spring college football is not something that Chicagoans get into all that much. Every year, it's never one of the leading daily news topics, as the nation's third largest city just has too many other entertainment options. However, Pat … [Read more...] about Pat Fitzgerald gives his opinion on Northwestern’s unionizing effort
Could the NCAA be done away with? Could the NU Union ruling lead to it?
Could the NCAA be done away with in the short term future? It's a distinct possibility. With both Northwestern winning the right to unionize and the Ed O'Bannon trail against the NCAA getting underway June 9th, you have two landmark cases that will no doubt see their way up to the highest court in the land. The loser of each, hopefully the NCAA each time, will appeal it to … [Read more...] about Could the NCAA be done away with? Could the NU Union ruling lead to it?