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Michael Wilbon to do Northwestern’s Graduation Speech

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Michael Wilbon, sports columnist for the Washington Post and co-host of the popular ESPN show, “Pardon the Interruption,” will speak at Northwestern University’s 152nd Commencement on June 18 at Ryan Field. Wilbon will replace CNN correspondent Christiane Amanpour, who  originally was scheduled to speak but will be out of the country on assignment at that time. Wilbon, a … [Read more...] about Michael Wilbon to do Northwestern’s Graduation Speech

Northwestern set to face Georgia Tech in Challenge

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First ever meeting between the schools to take place at Welsh-Ryan Arena Tuesday, Nov. 30 Northwestern went 20-14 during the 2009-10 season, including 7-11 in Big Ten play. The Wildcats advanced to the National Invitation Tournament for the second consecutive season. NU returns four starters next season, not including Kevin Coble, a second-team All-Big Ten selection in … [Read more...] about Northwestern set to face Georgia Tech in Challenge

Illinois, Northwestern Announce Scheduling Updates

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The Big Ten announced today game times for 2010 conference Homecoming games. The Fighting Illini will play at Penn State on Oct. 9 at 11 am CT, at Michigan State on Oct. 16 at 11 am CT and home on Oct. 23 against Indiana, also at 11 am CT. The Illinois Homecoming on Oct. 23 will be the 100th Homecoming celebration on the UI Campus. In addition, Illinois and Wisconsin have … [Read more...] about Illinois, Northwestern Announce Scheduling Updates

Three more Northwestern Wildcats to get shot at NFL

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EVANSTON, Ill. -- After having three Northwestern players chosen in last weekend's NFL Draft, three more Wildcats -- wide receivers Zeke Markshausen and Andrew Brewer, and safety Brendan Smith -- have earned invites to NFL camp tryouts this weekend. For a complete interview and profile of Markshausen, go here Markshausen will try out for the hometown Chicago Bears, … [Read more...] about Three more Northwestern Wildcats to get shot at NFL

College Football hope springs Eternal in April

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By Paul M. Banks EVANSTON, IL- In this city, the phrase "wait till next year" is a natural part of the local dialect. It specifically refers to the Chicago Cubs' postseason ineptitude since 1908. (And if early returns are any indication, things will likely not change this October. But the phrase also applies to another Chicago area team: the Northwestern Wildcats, who … [Read more...] about College Football hope springs Eternal in April

NU’s Corey Wootton stays in the Chi, drafted by Bears

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By Paul M. Banks Hopefully, for the sake of Corey Wootton, the Chicago Bears, and the Northwestern Wildcats, this pick turns out more like Alex Brown than Michael Haynes. The Bears have had a very mixed bag lately when it comes to drafting defensive ends. But it became official Saturday morning during the NFL Draft, the "Coreysaurus" is staying in the Chi, trading in his … [Read more...] about NU’s Corey Wootton stays in the Chi, drafted by Bears

Wrigley Field set to Host Illinois vs. Northwestern in November!!!

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CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs and Northwestern University today announced the Northwestern Wildcats football team will host the University of Illinois at Wrigley Field Saturday, November 20, 2010, at 11 a.m. CT. The matchup will mark the first college football game at Wrigley Field since 1938, when DePaul University played home games at the ballpark. The contest will be … [Read more...] about Wrigley Field set to Host Illinois vs. Northwestern in November!!!

Illinois and Northwestern Set For Wrigley Field Showdown

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By Paul Schmidt Rumors had been swirling for months over the possibilities, and now it is confirmed: The Northwestern Wildcats will host the Illinois Fighting Illini at the Chicago Cubs' Wrigley Field on November 20th. This marks the first football game at Wrigley in decades, and guarantees that a sporting event will be played at Wrigley in November for the first time … [Read more...] about Illinois and Northwestern Set For Wrigley Field Showdown

Northwestern’s Kyle Rowley- HE GONE!

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NU's least valuable player transferring out During the Big Ten regular season, I often asked other journalists, if you had to play a 2 on 2 game to save your own life, who would not take as your partner, Iowa's John Lickliter (yes, the 5'7" coach's kid) Or Northwestern's Kyle Rowley, the 7 footer who can't rebound, with a go-to post move of a bizarre stick shot which crudely … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s Kyle Rowley- HE GONE!