Since 2009, we all saw this coming. Back then Big Ten basketball was dominated by a large group of sophomores that would only raise the conference profile higher to it's peak in 2011. And we knew that once that group was gone (Kalin Lucas, Talor Battle, JaJuan Johnson, E'Twaun Moore, Durrell Summers, Demetri McCamey etc.) the next year would see the conference take a small step … [Read more...] about Big Ten Basketball Season to Take a Small Step Down This Year
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Seth Meyers Links Northwestern Rose Bowl Season to Financial Crisis (Video)
Everyone knows comedian Seth Meyers from his work on Saturday Night Live. But did you know he's a Northwestern alum. Stephen Colbert isn't the only famous funnyman who matriculated at the private university at Evanston. He served as Grand Marshall for the Homecoming festivities this year, and played beer pong while tailgating at Ryan Field. He also made a hilarious comment … [Read more...] about Seth Meyers Links Northwestern Rose Bowl Season to Financial Crisis (Video)
Joe Paterno Ties Eddie Robinson For Career Coaching Victories (408)
In both 2010 and 2011, Penn State Head Coach Joe Paterno reached a legendary coaching milestone versus the Northwestern Wildcats. Last year, the all-time FBS coaching wins leader notched his 400th career win in Happy Valley, as the Nittany Lions nipped the Cats 35-21. This time, the 84-year-old grandfather of 17 and father of five tied Grambling legend Eddie Robinson for … [Read more...] about Joe Paterno Ties Eddie Robinson For Career Coaching Victories (408)
Disparity in NBA Player Salary Often Leads to Winning, Says Case Study
With the National Basketball Association (NBA) group of owners locking out their players this basketball season more sports fans are taking interest in terms like "revenue share," and "luxury tax." Terminology and topics usually reserved for the business section is now making its way to the front page of the sports section. In the wake of yesterday's epic fail of player-owner … [Read more...] about Disparity in NBA Player Salary Often Leads to Winning, Says Case Study
College Hoops Midnight Madness: Origins, Traditions, Current Highlights
You know what today is? The official start of college basketball season as Midnight Madness gets underway at numerous schools all across the country. Madness is an annual event on college campuses celebrating the first day in mid-October that the NCAA permits formal, official basketball practices. The event's name originates from those specific events that start at midnight- … [Read more...] about College Hoops Midnight Madness: Origins, Traditions, Current Highlights
Northwestern Football Rap Video: Go U (NU Anthem)
The city of Evanston, IL doesn't have the hip-hop tradition of say New York, L.A. or The Chi. (for obvious reasons) But it does have Northwestern alum Mo Greene. Who produced/recorded the new hip-hop anthem for the 2011 Wildcats football team. The pretty solid single debuted last night; it's just unfortunate that it's releases comes at a time when the team is 2-3 and looking … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football Rap Video: Go U (NU Anthem)
Michigan Wolverines Stay Undefeated, Conquer Northwestern 42-24
The #11 Michigan Wolverines took to the road for the first time this season tonight. And in their trip to Northwestern's Ryan Field, UM quickly found themselves trailing for just the second time this season in the second half. (The first time was the Notre Dame "Under the Lights" game). Denard Robinson, 17-26-337 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT made some really ugly throws in the first … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines Stay Undefeated, Conquer Northwestern 42-24
Michigan game could decide Northwestern’s season
Four games into the season, it’s difficult to describe a game as must-win, particularly when you’re talking about Northwestern, and especially when the opponent is #12 Michigan. The Wolverines are 5-0 on the season, and have impressed thus far. The ‘Cats on the other hand, are in a two-losses-in-a-row slippery slope. … [Read more...] about Michigan game could decide Northwestern’s season
#11 Michigan Wolverines vs. Northwestern Wildcats: Brutally Honest Game Preview
If you ever needed any more evidence that Greg Robinson was in fact THE WORST Defensive Coordinator in college football history, look no further than what the Michigan Wolverines defense has done this year. They've only given up 10 whole points in their last three games, and the unit is more opportunistic and turnover-forcing (more on that here) Sure, this unit has their two … [Read more...] about #11 Michigan Wolverines vs. Northwestern Wildcats: Brutally Honest Game Preview
UNC’s Harrison Barnes, OSU’s Sullinger Early Favorites for Wooden Award
The Preseason Top 50 List for the John R. Wooden Award was released today. Chosen by a preseason poll of national media members, the list is comprised of 50 players who, based on last year’s individual performance and team records, are the early frontrunners for college basketball’s most prestigious honor. Transfers, freshmen and medical redshirts are not eligible for the … [Read more...] about UNC’s Harrison Barnes, OSU’s Sullinger Early Favorites for Wooden Award