The 1994-95 Northwestern basketball team went 5-22, and yes, they were just as bad as their record indicates. That's not why we're talking about them today though, a quarter-century later. Two of their players ended up doing prison time for fraud after their point shaving activities were uncovered. Yes, two members of that Northwestern Wildcats team were purposefully trying … [Read more...] about LGWS #9 Podcast: 1994-95 Northwestern Basketball Point Shaving Scandal
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Catching up with Legendary RB Northwestern Darnell Autry
In 1995, the Northwestern Wildcats took the college football world by storm, they were so popular that they transcended college football; and became a pop culture story. After reaching their first Rose Bowl in close to 50 years, and having their first winning season in multiple decades, the storyline was more feel-good mid '90s than the NBC sitcom Friends. Their star player … [Read more...] about Catching up with Legendary RB Northwestern Darnell Autry
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