By Paul M. Banks NU beats Iowa State 67-65 to take Chicago Invitational Championship. Forward John Shurna named MVP, Guards Jeremy Nash and Michael "Juice" Thompson named to all-tournament team. When Northwestern's star forward Kevin Coble went down for the season with a foot injury, someone needed to step up. That someone is turning out to be two people: Juice Thompson … [Read more...] about Juice (Thompson) is Loose as Northwestern takes Chicago Invitational Title
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Northwestern Gives #23 Notre Dame 1st loss of season
It's official, ND is once again overrated. And NU is once again underrated. In the Chicago Invitational Challenge at the UIC Pavilion, John Shurna, Juice Thompson and the Northwestern Wildcats gave Luke Harangody and the Notre Dame their first loss of the season, in dramatic upset fashion 72-58. So is this redemption for the loss to Butler a couple weeks ago? "Butler is a … [Read more...] about Northwestern Gives #23 Notre Dame 1st loss of season
Northwestern-Notre Dame Private School Battle for Chicago’s Heart
By Paul M. Banks Welcome to the Chicago Invitational Challenge Live blog day one. It's both an invitational and a challenge. Not just an invitational, nor merely a challenge, or tournament. But a challenge and an invitational. The fun started at noon today with the mid-majors going at it, but the action ramps up with Iowa St. vs. Saint Louis. Where it's currently 30-27 … [Read more...] about Northwestern-Notre Dame Private School Battle for Chicago’s Heart
Northwestern Signs Top 100 Recruit, 2010-11 Looking Better
By Paul M. Banks With today’s narrow escape over Tennessee State at home, (NU beat TSU 69-62) it’s starting to look like it might be a long year for Northwestern hoops. With their star, Kevin Coble out for the season, NU is searching for a new identity, and might lean on junior point guard Michael “Juice” Thompson, who had a career high 31 points today. But looking … [Read more...] about Northwestern Signs Top 100 Recruit, 2010-11 Looking Better
On Field Vids from Northwestern Upsetting #17 Wisconsin
By Paul M. Banks With an upset at home over #17 Wisconsin, Northwestern finishes the regular season 8-4 overall, 5-3 in the Big Ten (tied for fourth place in the Big Ten with the Badgers). NU has compiled a 5-3 conference record four times since 2004 and also for a second consecutive season. Some key facts and figures from today's win -Northwestern has won 17 games in … [Read more...] about On Field Vids from Northwestern Upsetting #17 Wisconsin
Northwestern vs. Wisconsin: Battle for Better Bowl Placement
By Paul M. Banks and Jake McCormick (PMB) #16 Wisconsin has had themselves a quietly, make that very quietly, productive season. 9-2, 5-2 and neither of their losses were very bad losses. Yet no one is singing their praises, what's up with that? We know all about Scott Tolzien, John Clay and that Big Ten leading rushing attack, who/what else do we need to know about? (JM) … [Read more...] about Northwestern vs. Wisconsin: Battle for Better Bowl Placement
Injuries Piling up for Wildcats Hoops, 2011 Looking Good Though
By Paul M. Banks First Kevin Coble, now this. An official statement just released from Northwestern University reads: that senior guard/forward Jeff Ryan suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the Wildcats’ season-opening contest against Northern Illinois Friday night and will miss the remainder of the 2009-10 season. Ryan is expected to … [Read more...] about Injuries Piling up for Wildcats Hoops, 2011 Looking Good Though
Videos From Northwestern’s Land of Lincoln Victory over Illinois
By Paul M. Banks Just moments ago, Northwestern beat Illinois 21-16 to become the first ever owners of the Land of Lincoln trophy. The intrastate rivalry has a new trophy this year, and NU became the first of the two teams to win it. The first video below shows team captain Brendan Smith holding the trophy, as teammates Corey Wootton and others celebrate and sing the school … [Read more...] about Videos From Northwestern’s Land of Lincoln Victory over Illinois
Press Box Live Blog: NU-ILL
By Paul M. Banks and Paul Schmidt (PMB) Here we go, Land of Lincoln trophy on the line.... (PS) Illinois' offense looks anemic so far...great field position on their first two drives and no points to show for it. Jacob Charest has looked really, really sharp so far nice zip on his balls. The problem still lies in my guy Matt Eller, who missed a chip shot field goal for a … [Read more...] about Press Box Live Blog: NU-ILL
Kevin Coble Suffers Serious Foot Injury at Practice
By Paul M. Banks Is this is the year Northwestern makes the tourney? Well, those hopes took a huge blow on Tuesday when NU's most important player, and star Kevin Coble seriously injured his foot. He'll be further evaluated by doctors on Friday, but preliminary reports say he'll be out 4-6 weeks. How legitimate are these estimates that he's going to miss a month to a month … [Read more...] about Kevin Coble Suffers Serious Foot Injury at Practice