(UPDATE: CAPA wins! NLRB rules in their favor) Before the battle of Northwestern University versus CAPA and the Northwestern football players seeking to unionize went before the local NLRB, I knew there were a few local Big Ten media members who were kind of unintelligent and/or water carriers for the programs and the league that they cover. Plus, I knew I was going to … [Read more...] about CAPA wins. NLRB rules against Northwestern. Biggest loser was local media
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Northwestern basketball season review; early look to ’14-15
Celebrate the triumphs Northwestern basketball had this season. Embrace the road victories in the league, a couple upsets here and there, and feel positive about the top 25 ranked recruiting class coming to Welsh-Ryan next year. In Chris Collins, you have a coach that exudes passion, energy and top notch PR skills. However, at the same time, we must not forget all that Bill … [Read more...] about Northwestern basketball season review; early look to ’14-15
2014 Big Ten Tournament Predictions and Preview
As we head into the 2014 Big Ten Tournament, every coach's job is safe. That's the first time I've ever been able to say that during the past five years. I've been covering the BTT every year since 2010, and "Championship Week" has meant "Pink Slip Week" as one coach has gotten fired during each tournament in every year since 2011. On top of job security, the 2014 Big Ten … [Read more...] about 2014 Big Ten Tournament Predictions and Preview
Five Biggest Ten Tourney Storylines
The 2014 Big Ten Tourney is here. Not in Chicago like last year, but moved back to Indianapolis. And the league is nowhere near as strong this year as it was last year. However, it promises to be very unpredictable and interesting. Anything can happen. Here's our preview and predictions. Let's move on to the storylines. The stories within the story. … [Read more...] about Five Biggest Ten Tourney Storylines
Penn State basketball 59, Northwestern 32, yes that actually happened
2009: Penn State basketball 38, Illini 32; in Champaign no less. TONIGHT: Penn State 59, Northwestern 32 in Evanston. TENACIOUS DEFENSE!!!! No media travel to cover Penn State basketball when they play on the road. I think you understand the many reasons why that is. … [Read more...] about Penn State basketball 59, Northwestern 32, yes that actually happened
CJ Bacher and Tyrell Sutton present alternative solution to CAPA
Former Northwestern QB CJ Bacher is speaking out against another Wildcats starting quarterback, as he's upset with the way Kain Colter has portrayed the NU football program during the NLRB proceedings. Bacher, along with another former NU star skill position player, running back Tyrell Sutton have fought back against Colter with a PR counter-offensive. Their message is being … [Read more...] about CJ Bacher and Tyrell Sutton present alternative solution to CAPA
States of Illinois and Indiana to be shut out of NCAA Tournament
Illinois is a state that's certainly synonymous with the great sport of basketball. Say that you're from Chicago when traveling abroad, and the first thing people will say is Michael Jordan. Which replaced Al Capone. Before the 1990s, people on planet Earth first associated gangsterdom with the second city. Now it's the Chicago Bulls. The state of Indiana is right up there … [Read more...] about States of Illinois and Indiana to be shut out of NCAA Tournament
How will Northwestern football unionizing effort impact recruiting?
On Tuesday, attorneys for both the Northwestern football players seeking to organize their labor and Northwestern University presented their case at the first in a number of National Labor Relations Board hearings that will start up again next Tuesday morning. The hearings are expected to end next week. Kain Colter, spokesperson of the Northwestern football players seeking … [Read more...] about How will Northwestern football unionizing effort impact recruiting?
Ex Bears practice squad QB Zak Kustok to testify in father’s murder trial
Zak Kustok, former practice squad quarterback with the Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers has been subpoenaed, and is on the list of potential witnesses for the murder trial of his father, Allan Kustok. He is on trial for murdering his wife Jeanie Kustok. Opening arguments begin today at Bridgeview County Courthouse. Zak Kustok is the brother of Sarah … [Read more...] about Ex Bears practice squad QB Zak Kustok to testify in father’s murder trial
NU’s Nikola Cerina suspended for next game vs Indiana Hoosiers
Northwestern will be without it's back-up big man Nikola Cerina on Saturday, when the severely struggling Indiana Hoosiers come to town. Tonight, Nikola Cerina got into a fight with Amir Williams, former McDonald’s All-American as the Wildcats lost at Ohio State 76-60. This was yet another chapter in the book of Buckeye domination over Northwestern. LaQuinton Ross was … [Read more...] about NU’s Nikola Cerina suspended for next game vs Indiana Hoosiers