During his time at the podium at Big Ten Media Day, Northwestern Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald discussed how his team's appearance in a New Year's Day bowl is changing the program's national image. "I believe our system is quarterback friendly. It's amazing, when you come out of the Outback Bowl, I get a bunch of calls from quarterbacks nationally saying: So you throw the ball … [Read more...] about Northwestern Passing Attack breaking in new QB, WRs
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Dan Persa taking over for Mike Kafka in Northwestern Air Show
Last year, Northwestern led the Big Ten in passing offense and were among the national leaders in passing completions and plays per game. Their offense was extremely fun to watch as their QB Mike Kafka was one of the nation's best in the total offense department, and wide receiver Zeke Markshausen was essentially the Wes Welker of college football; one of the best go-to … [Read more...] about Dan Persa taking over for Mike Kafka in Northwestern Air Show
Colts, Former NU DL found drunk in a ditch
Former Northwestern Wildcats, and current Indianapolis Colts Defensive Tackle John Gill likely won't play in the NFL this season, and could see his pro career in serious jeopardy. For backup, marginal players like Gill, getting caught doing dumb, illegal stuff like this is especially damaging. That's because now teams operate under NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's conduct … [Read more...] about Colts, Former NU DL found drunk in a ditch
Northwestern’s most talented player in 2010? OT Patrick Ward
Last year, Northwestern's running game was so below par that it inspired Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald, on one occasion, to utter obscenities in front of the media. It wasn't so much the running backs themselves, but the offensive line. You might recall Fitz's "I don't give a sh** who plays" soundbite, in response to the front seven's lack of run-blocking during the middle of the … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s most talented player in 2010? OT Patrick Ward
Kevin Coble calls it a career as a Northwestern Wildcat
When Northwestern Wildcat forward Kevin Coble injured his left ankle during a practice last spring, he took the team's heightened chances of making the NCAA Tournament with him. Little did the team, or Coble, know that his ankle would also claim their 2010-11 season and the 6'8" forward's college basketball career that had already seen its fair share of road blocks. … [Read more...] about Kevin Coble calls it a career as a Northwestern Wildcat
Cubs Managerial Candidate: Joe Girardi
This hire almost makes too much sense. Joe Girardi is a Chicago guy through and through. He starred at Northwestern and came up through the Cubs system. He has long openly coveted the Cubs’ managerial job even while with other organizations. When he was a Cubs catcher, he was a fan favorite for his hard-nosed style of play and cerebral approach to the game. Matt … [Read more...] about Cubs Managerial Candidate: Joe Girardi
Big 10 lands 5 Ballers on Team USA Select Roster
Today, we learned the roster of the USA Basketball Select Team that will train against the National Team during its July 19-24 camp in Las Vegas. Five of the 20 collegians chosen for the Select Team are from the Big Ten: William Buford (Ohio State), JaJuan Johnson (Purdue), Mike Tisdale (Illinois), Jon Leuer (Wisconsin), and John Shurna (Northwestern). These players will help … [Read more...] about Big 10 lands 5 Ballers on Team USA Select Roster
Former Rush, Wolves President coming to Northwestern
Northwestern University Director of Athletics and Recreation Jim Phillips announced today that Mike Polisky, most recently the team president of the Chicago Wolves and formerly president and general manager of the Chicago Rush Arena Football organization, has been named Northwestern's senior associate athletic director for external affairs. He begins his duties with the … [Read more...] about Former Rush, Wolves President coming to Northwestern
Overview of Cubs Draft Day 2
Given the way 2010 is going for the Chicago Cubs, it's never to early to start thinking about the future. (And just think how many years Cubs have been resigned to adopt this outlook before Flag Day?) Anyways, critical decisions were made on that short term future today, as the baby bears completed the second day of the 2010 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. The … [Read more...] about Overview of Cubs Draft Day 2
Northwestern Guard Marcotullio battling for Britain
Northwestern freshman guard Alex Marcotullio is the latest Wildcat men's basketball player to earn an opportunity to compete internationally as he has been invited to the Great Britain U20 training camp. A native of Warren, Mich., Marcotullio appeared in all 34 games for the Wildcats as a freshman during the 2009-10 campaign. He averaged 4.8 points and 14 minutes per … [Read more...] about Northwestern Guard Marcotullio battling for Britain