This Northwestern football piece is a collaboration between Keith Hoehne and Paul M. Banks The 2013 college football season is FINALLY here, and Northwestern played the final game of the opening Saturday at Cal. They had a national audience on ESPN2 to possibly answer the question on some fans minds: was last year’s ten-win-season a fluke? No, it was not a fluke. … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football shows it’s more than Colter and Mark
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#75 Northwestern Wildcats: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s fourth annual college basketball season preview series where we break 111 teams in the 111 days leading up to the opening tip-off of the 2013-2014 season. We will rank the 84 power conference teams (including the new Big East and American Athletic Conferences) and top 27 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, … [Read more...] about #75 Northwestern Wildcats: College Basketball 111 in 111
Northwestern football reveals new white helmet for opener vs Cal
Yesterday, Northwestern football was saying though their social media that they had a big announcement coming the next day. Sometimes when they do this, or a lot of college and pro teams for that matter, it's all drum roll and no cymbal. Teams say they have news which is notable, but in the world the SIDs/Media Relations people live in seems a lot bigger than it really … [Read more...] about Northwestern football reveals new white helmet for opener vs Cal
Chicago Bears DE Corey Wootton is indeed becoming the Coreysaurus
Chicago Bears defensive end Corey Wootton is starting to grow into the nickname he's always had. "They call me Coreysaurus, cuz of my height and long neck," Wootton told me in an exclusive during his days at Northwestern. In 2012, the 6'8" and lanky Corey Wootton started to play like that ferocious dinosaur nickname on the professional level. In Week 9 against the … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears DE Corey Wootton is indeed becoming the Coreysaurus
Sharknado meets Venric Mark: yes this is a real video
I'm still reeling from the fact that the SyFy movie Sharknado really exists. Sharknado took over Twitter for a couple days, and for good reason. It has Tara Reid after all. But what about Sharknado combined with Northwestern tailback and return specialist Venric Mark? The leading returning rusher in the Big Ten and major special teams home run threat is dangerous to opposing … [Read more...] about Sharknado meets Venric Mark: yes this is a real video
Exceedingly early 2013 Northwestern Football season preview
The last time we heard from Northwestern football, the Wildcats were ENDING THEIR 64 YEAR OLD BOWL WIN DROUGHT. Yes, it's a big enough deal that I must use ALL CAPS TO EXCLAMATE! The Wildcats upped their record in bowl games to 2-9. And they did it against an SEC team, Mississippi St Bulldogs. And you know how well the Big Ten usually fares against the SEC in bowl games. … [Read more...] about Exceedingly early 2013 Northwestern Football season preview
Northwestern football schedules for 2016 and ’17 released
Northwestern football reached a milestone by winning the Gator Bowl January 1. What lies ahead for Pat Fitzgerald and the Northwestern football program? Beginning in 2014, the league will welcome Rutgers and Maryland and move from its hilariously terrible divisional breakdown to a geographically based East-West divisional format. With the inception of the nine-game schedule … [Read more...] about Northwestern football schedules for 2016 and ’17 released
Cubs MLB Draft Day 2, and Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald on the mic
Today was a big day for the Chicago Cubs. Sure, they lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0. However, Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald sang the 7th inning stretch, and the Cubs loaded up for the future during day two of the MLB Draft. Getting drafted by an MLB ballclub is a really big deal for these kids. Even if it is the Cubs! "Still counts" as Lonely Island and Akon would … [Read more...] about Cubs MLB Draft Day 2, and Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald on the mic
Big Ten officially buries AWFUL “Legends” and “Leaders” Names
Yesterday, the Big Ten officially announced what we all knew for at least a week. However, for those who are oblivious I'll reiterate: new realignment and division names starting in 2014 and nine-game conference schedules starting in 2016. Most important about this college football news nugget or tidbit if you will, the Big Ten has laid to rest the HORRIBLE division names: … [Read more...] about Big Ten officially buries AWFUL “Legends” and “Leaders” Names
2013 NBA Draft Early Entrants
The 2013 NBA Draft will soon be here. The deadline for college basketball underclassmen having to decide their future has officially passed so at this point, you are either in or out. Here is an updated list of underclassmen who have declared for the 2013 NBA Draft and where they could end up being selected. Click here for The Sports Bank's 2013 NBA Draft mock. Updated: … [Read more...] about 2013 NBA Draft Early Entrants