Although the final outcome was still a loss, it was a much more exciting and interesting loss to Michigan State this time for Northwestern, who took one of their toughest Big Ten opponents down to the final possession. No wants to believe in nor accept moral victories, but losing to the #18 Spartans, when your star forward John Shurna (the Big Ten's leading scorer) is … [Read more...] about Northwestern takes Michigan State Down to the Wire
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Northwestern Finds Exciting New Playmaker in Disappointing Bowl Loss
In the inaugural Ticket City Bowl, Northwestern lost the game, but found a new weapon on offense. In his first real extended action, freshman QB Kain Colter played multiple positions in a New Year’s Day bowl game. “Coming in I was a little nervous, but that first play: we scripted it out, and once I got that under my belt I felt okay,” Colter said after the game. “We did … [Read more...] about Northwestern Finds Exciting New Playmaker in Disappointing Bowl Loss
Cats Bagged by Texas Tech, Northwestern Bowl Drought Extends Another Year
Another year, another college football bowl loss. The Northwestern postseason losing streak is becoming almost as historical as the stadium in which they lost their bowl game today. Falling to Texas Tech on New Year's Day, the Wildcats have now lost their last eight consecutive bowl games since their Rose Bowl triumph in 1949. Dude, that's a long time ago. But the Cotton … [Read more...] about Cats Bagged by Texas Tech, Northwestern Bowl Drought Extends Another Year
Breaking Big Ten Bowl Games News, Notes and Quotes
Michigan State offensive coordinator Don Treadwell has been named the head football coach at Miami, the RedHawk Athletic Department announced Friday. Treadwell will be re-introduced to Miami fans and media at Miami University's Voice of America Learning Center in West Chester on Jan. 10 at 5:45 p.m. "It's a dream come true to return to my alma mater Miami as head … [Read more...] about Breaking Big Ten Bowl Games News, Notes and Quotes
Northwestern vs. Texas Tech: Brutally Honest Ticket City Bowl Preview
The college football game formerly known as the Dallas Football Classic is a pretty even-Stephen (like Colbert, a Northwestern alum) match on paper. Same exact conference and overall records for both teams. Both programs don’t care much to run the ball, and they each have only one good win among their seven. Which is funny because the two teams they beat in those games … [Read more...] about Northwestern vs. Texas Tech: Brutally Honest Ticket City Bowl Preview
Northwestern Complete Bowl History: Cliff Notes Version
The beauty of history is that it tells us where we've been in order to figure out where we're going. Illinois took out Baylor in part one of Chicago Big Ten teams in the bowl "Texas Two-Step." And on New Year's Day, the Northwestern Wildcats will likewise have an opportunity to defeat a 7-5 Big 12 team in their home state; and a drivable distance from their campus. Just like … [Read more...] about Northwestern Complete Bowl History: Cliff Notes Version
John and Juice Leading 9-1 Northwestern into Big 10 Play
Northwestern hoops has been "sipping on John and Juice" this season. (At least I didn't make the "purple drank" joke which seemed obvious given the team's colors). This college basketball season in Evanston, the Wildcats have been led by junior forward John Shurna, the Big Ten's leading scorer and one of the most underrated players in the country. And senior point guard Michael … [Read more...] about John and Juice Leading 9-1 Northwestern into Big 10 Play
Other than a Favre-Crusher, Who is the Bears Corey Wootton?
Before the Chicago Bears utterly demolished the Minnesota Vikings Monday night in the Ice World of Hoth that was TCF Bank Stadium, Chicago rookie defensive lineman Corey Wootton was pretty much an obscurity to NFL fans. After Wootton slammed Brett Favre to the turf, and ended the 41-year-old QB's night (and possible career) he instantly became much closer to one day becoming … [Read more...] about Other than a Favre-Crusher, Who is the Bears Corey Wootton?
Was Brett Favre’s Career Ended by Bears Rookie Corey Wootton?
Last night Chicago Bears rookie Defensive End Corey Wootton ended Brett Favre's night by thunderously slamming the Minnesota Vikings 41-year-old quarterback to the ground during the second quarter. Favre's head injury and concussion like symptoms forced him out of the game and may have ended his NFL career too. To quote Comedy Central's Tosh.0, "and for that (Mr. Wootton) … [Read more...] about Was Brett Favre’s Career Ended by Bears Rookie Corey Wootton?
Northwestern’s Shurna Wins 2nd Big 10 Player of Week Award
A Northwestern player winning the Big Ten Silver Basketball award? We're a long way off from that and there's a ton of college basketball left to be played, but it might just happen. NU junior forward John Shurna (Glen Ellyn, Ill./Glenbard West) earned his second Big Ten Men's Basketball Player of the Week honor this season and the fourth of his career. Shurna led the … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s Shurna Wins 2nd Big 10 Player of Week Award